(Est. 2014) Documentary / Brand / Personal 14 years, Google, Meta, Microsoft

People buy from people. We film them.

(The Practice)

Every great business is built by real people doing hard work. We make documentary films for brands and personal brands that bring those people to the foreground—building the trust that turns strangers into clients.

(Worked with)

[00] Position

Nobody buys from a corporate logo. They buy from a founder they believe in, a team with unmistakable craft, and a business that has nothing to hide. When you put your real people on screen, you create the one advantage no competitor can copy: undeniable human trust.

[01] Index

Work(09)

Nine entries, including multi-film series for Jordan Brown (7) and Google (2). Select any entry to load it.

View

[02] Practice

Three ways to bring
your people to the front

01

Brand documentary

For companies with a genuine craft and a story worth telling. We film your founders, your team, and your customers in their natural environment—capturing the dedication, the pressure, and the breakthroughs behind your product. Cinema-grade proof that turns visitors into advocates.

Origin films / Customer stories / Craft portraits ↗
02

Personal branding

For founders, high-ticket closers, and coaches whose reputation drives the business. We document your daily method, your worldview, and your real client results—so your prospective buyers already know, like, and trust you before you ever get on a call.

Founder profiles / Authority sets / Closer series ↗
03

Campaign ecosystems

One flagship hero film backed by a complete library of vertical cutdowns and social assets. Built to capture attention on the feed, drive high-intent traffic to your site, and convert for months without fatiguing your audience.

Hero films / Vertical cutdowns / Social sets ↗

[03] Method

  1. 01

    Discovery

    A thirty-minute call. We find the human story your business has lived but never captured on film.

  2. 02

    Treatment

    A clear one-page plan: who we interview, the questions we ask, and where the cameras go. No scripts.

  3. 03

    Production

    Small crew, cinema glass, studio sound. We step into your workspace without interrupting the work.

  4. 04

    Delivery

    A master film that earns every second of watch time, plus an entire suite of vertical cutdowns ready to deploy.

We are a fit if

  • You have real founders, real customers, and a product you stand behind.
  • You know that human trust is the fastest route to closing deals.
  • You want to put your actual work on screen rather than hide behind marketing jargon.
  • You want an asset that compounds credibility and drives sales for years.

Not a fit if

  • You want actors reciting scripted talking points over stock footage.
  • You need high-volume disposable clips to satisfy an algorithm this week.
  • You are looking for corporate PR spin instead of authentic proof.
  • You expect a rushed viral gimmick by Friday.

[04] Director

Fourteen years behind the camera

Tim Ottowitz directs non-actors, pulls the candid truth out of busy founders, and cuts films that command total attention. Trusted by Google, Meta, Microsoft, and category leaders worldwide.

About Tim ↗

[05] Questions

Why documentary instead of a traditional commercial?

Traditional commercials feel like sales pitches—and audiences tune them out. A documentary feels like discovery. When prospective clients watch your real team and real customers talking honestly on camera, their skepticism disappears. They stop evaluating claims and start trusting the people.

How does documentary storytelling help my sales cycle?

It pre-sells your prospects before you ever speak to them. When someone spends five to ten minutes watching your origin story, your client transformations, or your daily craft, they show up to sales calls already convinced of your authority and eager to work together.

What is required from me and my team during the shoot?

Zero rehearsals and zero memorized lines. We bring a lean, quiet cinema crew into your workspace and let you do your actual job. We conduct structured, candid conversations that bring your natural conviction to the surface without interrupting your business.

How long does a project take from start to finish?

Four to six weeks from the initial treatment call to final delivery. That includes the master film, color grading, sound design, and all vertical social cutdowns.

Do you film personal brands, or only companies?

Both. Personal brand storytelling is central to our practice. We create comprehensive multi-film clusters for high-ticket closers, founders, and coaches whose personal authority drives the pipeline.

[06] Contact / limited commissions each quarter

Bring your story to the screen.

hi@timottowitz.com