With a foundation in narrative storytelling and a flair for visual craft, we help turn scripts into stunning films that resonate far beyond the edit room. Whether you're local or international, we partner with you to bring your story to screens that matter. Our crew combines industry experience with creative curiosity, delivering films that feel personal and resonate widely.
Our film production team obsesses over the little things that make big stories land. Whether it’s a wide cinematic arc or a nuanced micro-moment, we produce with purpose, start to finish.
From indie scripts to brand-backed stories, we specialize in cinematic formats that blend heart, craft, and purpose. Here’s a look at what we love to make.
Short Films
Scripted or conceptual short films that tell emotionally resonant stories with creative direction and cinematic polish.
Branded Storytelling Films
Films built around your brand ethos, mission, or vision more than an ad, it's an artistic expression of who you are.
BTS & Process Films
Go beyond the surface. These documentary-style pieces pull back the curtain to reveal the how and why of your work or production.
Narrative & Fiction Projects
From indie-style dramas to concept-driven storytelling, we partner with creators to bring scripted visions to life.
Docu-style Commercials
Blend heart and clarity with documentary-influenced commercial storytelling that feels grounded and real.
Product/Launch Films
Stylized, narrative-driven launch pieces that dramatize the story of a new offering with emotional and visual weight.
What Sets Us Apart
Distinct Approach,Lasting Impact
Cinematic Precision
4K visuals, artful direction, and production that feels like film - not filler.
Narrative Focus
We lead with story, not spectacle. Every frame has purpose.
Aligned Execution
When your mission matters, execution does too. We turn big ideas into grounded, cinematic results.
Streamlined Workflow
From concept to final cut, everything’s handled in-house. Smooth and stress-free.
Versatile Delivery
Designed for festivals, web, broadcast, and everywhere your audience is.
Collaborative Process
We become part of your team. Your voice, your message - our lens.
Everything You Need, All Under One Roof.
At Broken Dove, we turn stories into cinema. From script development to final cut, our Santa Monica team brings your film to life with vision, precision, and heart. We handle direction, cinematography, editing, and everything in between.
Pre-Production
Creative Strategy
Scriptwriting
Storyboarding
Location Scouting
Casting
Styling
Art Direction
Set Design
Production
Direction
Cinematography
Lighting & Sound
On-Set Photography
Post-Production
Editing
Color Grading
Sound Design
Music & Voiceover
Motion Graphics
Subtitles
Final Delivery
Films Built to Move People.
From pitch to post, our productions are shaped by purpose and guided by story. We film with heart, intent, and a deep respect for the craft. With a cinematic eye and emotional depth, our Santa Monica team turns vision into powerful, lasting visuals.
We handle everything from branded films and short narratives to docu-style pieces and artistic projects. If it needs a story and strong visuals, we’re in.
Absolutely. We offer end-to-end production, starting with creative concepting, scriptwriting, and storyboarding.
Both. We love collaborating with independent filmmakers as much as established agencies or startups.
Our studio is in Santa Monica, CA - but yes, we’re happy to travel based on project needs.
Depends on the scope, but short-form projects typically take 3–6 weeks from kickoff to final delivery.
Reach out through our contact page or email us at danny@brokendove.com with a quick overview of your project. We’ll schedule a discovery call and walk you through the next steps.
