Coldhouse are a creative agency that specialise in narrative driven outdoor content Stories from the ends of the Earth.
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Made up of individuals each with their own specific skills and specialities, Coldhouse brings together a team with adventure at their core, the technical experience to lead ideas successfully from conception to realisation and the professional knowledge to deliver campaigns that bring consumers closer to their brands. Featured at Banff and Kendal mountain film festivals and in Sidetracked magazine
and National Geographic Online, we strive for, and are proud to say that our work has been recognised for its story content first.
In March, we completed a shoot in Engelberg, Switzerland, with Mammut. Our location crew was a blend of our in-house filmmakers and freelancers. Among them was Soren Rickards, a pro when it comes to mountain sports photography. Soren captured some incredible stills to support our project, and we think the pictures speak for themselves!
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Our in-house filmmaker, Matt Hardy, caught in action during our recent shoot in Engelberg for Mammut.
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Our award-winning film, ADRA, has been on tour with KMF over the past month, lighting up screens across the UK! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the screening and shared your love for the film. We've received a lot of kind messages and whether it made you laugh, cry, or feel the call of spring, we are glad to have played a part in that.
Special acknowledgments and gratitude to our director, co-director, and the cast for their commitment to bringing ADRA to life on tour, along with providing valuable behind-the-scenes insights.
We've also heard your requests about where ADRA will be available to watch. Initially, the film will solely be accessible through local screenings. Stay tuned for more distribution plans coming later this year; you'll find updates across our social channels.
ADRA is a film about the heart of adventure climbing in North Wales; we worked with to produce accessible versions of the film, including Open Captions, BSL, and Audio Description. Accessibility to film is immensely important to us here at Coldhouse; making films accessible to as many people as possible, so that they can share in the joy of adventure films, is crucial. Three of five of our screenings on our tour included access to all accessibility assets; with the other two including Open Captions only.
We've spent a few years advocating for accessibility assets and sessions at film festivals, and we're really excited to have worked with KMF to incorporate these values into the ADRA tour.
Our next two screenings have the following accessibility:
London: Rio Cinema, 25th April, 8PM [Open Captions]
Sheffield: Showroom Cinema, 26th April, 7PM [Open Captions, BSL interpreter, and Audio Description]
If you didn't win a ticket in our competition yesterday, you can still join us - there are still tickets available for both London (tonight) and Sheffield (tomorrow night) screenings of Adra! Check out the link in our bio, and we'll see you there!
Earlier this year we headed out to Kinder Scout with Tom Spencer from Moors for the Future and Tim Allet from Manchester University to document the restoration work at the Nogson site.
Being on location in our local hills is always enjoyable, but being on location for a project to support an organisation working to protect, restore, and maintain our local landscapes is a special kind of reward. Even if it’s absolutely freezing and we have to conduct interviews in a four-season sleeping bag.
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We’re proud to have committed to 1% for the planet, to use our business to support environmental organisations.
As part of our pledge, we partnered with Moors For The Future, a local organisation working in the heart of the Peak District. This year, we’ve donated our time & expertise to create a short film for MFTF to champion their work to governmental, scientific, and academic institutions.
To read more about our decision to partner with MFTF, and what other steps we’re taking as a business to reduce our impact on the environment, head over to our journal (link in bio) for our ‘Ethics and Environment’ article, written by Emma Crome.
Adra is going on tour!
Our award-winning film about the rich history and culture of the rock climbing community in North Wales, is going on tour in collaboration with Kendal Mountain Festival and Pertex. The film will be showing in various cities across England and Wales, and after the film there'll be a live panel discussion with the directors and the chance to meet some of the famous faces featured in Adra. For anyone who has an affinity with the beautiful Welsh hills, these screenings are for you!
12th April - Galeri, Caernarfon
13th April - Picturehouse, Liverpool
14th April - To***co Factory Theatres, Bristol
25th April - Rio Cinema, London
26th April - Showroom Cinema, Sheffield
To grab tickets, head to the link in our bio or visit
Diolch o galon from team Coldhouse - see you there!
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Is it a coincidence that so many professional athletes, ex-special forces soldiers and high-flying business CEOs are asked to give talks on teamwork? No, no it’s not.
Any good leader knows that team choice and selection are such a massive part of any high-functioning process. And one of the main barriers to effective team selection? Ego.
Lots of leaders like to be the ‘best’ in the team. They like to be the most experienced, the most talented and the most important.
But good leaders know that the opposite is true. Picking a team of highly skilled operators who are better at things than you, who complement your weaknesses, and who are specialists in their field, massively alters the odds of success when there are so many variables at play.
When plans go sideways and things go wrong (which they often do in the world of remote location film) you want to be surrounded by people you can rely on.
Jake Holland is a perfect example of this. On our latest shoot for Mammut in Switzerland, Jake was the expert on the mountain team. He wasn’t the director, he wasn’t the guide, but he’s filmed more freeride skiing than the rest of us put together. In the space of a single 24-hour block, he meticulously checked the weather, the avalanche forecasts and the terrain to work out where would be best to film. He flew drones launched out of his hands with less than a minute's notice, and he chased a pro skier down a mountain with a camera in his hands.
Multi-skilled operators are one ingredient in the secret sauce of doing what we do, and knowing when to quiet down and listen to your team is a skill that more directors and producers could benefit from.
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Chasing light is something that is sort of expected in the world of adventure films. Images of golden peaks in dying light have become synonymous with mountain filmmaking, but why is it that we fight so hard for the elusive golden hour?
Ask any Hollywood DoP how they want something ‘lit’ and one of the first things they’ll talk about or think about is the story. What do we want to say with this scene? What story are we trying to tell? What happens before this moment, and what happens after it?
Go and watch ten adventure films on YouTube and you’ll start to see a formula. In the early days of Coldhouse, we mimicked that formula. In the words of fantasy author Neil Gaiman ‘it’s ok to borrow other people’s voices until you find your own.’
But a lot has changed for us, and these days we think a lot more about what the visuals in a scene are trying to say. Of course, when you’re filming in wild places you can’t control the light. But you can choose what you shoot, where you shoot it and when. You’ll often hear the cliché, ‘We were blessed with the light today’, but what if you didn’t want the light?
On our latest project for Mammut in Engleberg, we got what we were given. We shot five ski films in eight days by stripping the team into two separate units. We got what we were given weather-wise, but we used the weather to tell a story. Bad snow and low visibility affect decision-making in high-consequence terrain. That’s a story. Use it. A young woman whose sense of place and home is rooted in this place because of the majesty of getting outdoors told through the final moments of a spectacular cloud inversion and sunset combo. That’s a story. Use it.
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These two have been working together for ten years now. Spending time under pressure, with the occasional cocktail of fear, stress, excitement and elation mixed up together creates a relationship that is hard to fabricate or mimic. In many ways, they have opposing skill sets, and that's likely why they work so well together. On their last shoot, Matt Pycroft carried a camera for the first day, fired off one shot and then left it back at camp for the rest of the trip, making the decision to keep his head wholly in the story. Matt Hardy did the opposite, skiing with a huge bag full of cameras, drones, lenses, gimbals and a tripod whilst also assisting Jake Holland and operating the second camera. Ten years of this stuff also creates an interesting way of communicating, too. No need for pleases or thank yous when under pressure. No careful phrasing or long-winded instructions. Just blunt, sharp, real talk that gets stuff done and keeps things moving quickly.
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Images from our first independent film 'The Last English Poacher' by .
The poaching wars of Britain were a bitter conflict that raged for almost two centuries in England, yet is almost faded and forgotten in the present day. 'This ancient struggle over game was not just about food for the poor poachers and their families, it was about social rank and the power of the landed gentry, the burgeoning class politics of the time and the harsh realities of rural life.'
Our film 'The Last English Poacher,' directed by , revisits this era through the perspective of a man who still poaches on the private estates surrounding his home, and presents a haunting elegy to our diminished connection to nature.
Watch the film on Vimeo - link in bio. Plans are in motion to do a general free-to-view release online later this year.
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Our first independent documentary, 'The Last English Poacher', was released in 2021 and won the Community and Culture Award at Kendal Mountain Festival. The film explores themes surrounding our disconnect with nature in the UK through the perspective of a man who poaches from the land and lives in a way that is reminiscent of the old common and forest law anarchy. Are we strangers in our own land? What does the inexorable decline of our rural communities mean for the future of our relationship with the land on our doorstep? 'The Last English Poacher' is an elegy to fading tradition and forgotten history that feels more than less pertinent in 21st-century Britain.
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Filming on location in Engelberg, Switzerland for .
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When it comes to adventure or remote location filmmaking, choice of crew will make or break a production. Shoots like the one we’ve just completed in Switzerland for Mammut are complex with a lot of moving parts, and you need to know that everyone around you is going to excel in their role, whatever happens.
In this shoot we split the team and build two units. A ‘town team’ captured everything that happened below the snow line. A scene in a wine cellar, flicking through photo albums in an old family home and a night time planning moment where two athletes at the top of their game work out (for real) how they’re going to deal with the fact there’s not enough or too much snow everywhere.
The other unit was the ‘mountain team’. Small in number, it consisted of a Director, DoP and Assistant Camera who worked closely together to capture all of the ski action. They had to move in backcountry environments with all their gear in a variety of weathers with everything they needed to shoot five films in eight days, as well as all their personal ski, mountain and safety gear. This team were then bolstered by a range of IFMGA qualified guides, who were there not just to make sure the team were safe, but also to bring local knowledge and expertise on how exactly to turn a vision into reality.
This photo is not of one of our athletes, it’s of ‘Mountain Team’ Director of Photography .co.uk skiing between shoot positions on the Laub in Engelberg.
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Alongside Dark Peak Fell Runners, two of our Berghaus Ascension Series films are also on the ShAFF line up: Hamish Frost & Morag Skelton.
These Ascension Series films shine a light on individuals that have reshaped societal expectations, and explores their identities and adventures in the great outdoors.
Tickets are available on the ShAFF website.
Folk Who Roam takes us on a journey from conception to creation, from workshop to nature; this special hand-crafted violin is passed into the hands of talented musicians, while Emma takes us on a journey exploring our right to roam in England.
Emma's upcoming film is in it's final stages of creation and will be released later this year. Follow for updates.
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On location in the Peak District, capturing pick-up shots for an upcoming client project with the assistance of our furry companions.
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The violin (usually referred to as a fiddle in folk circles) has long been an instrument used by roaming musicians. It’s an integral part of folk music, as is the land that inspired the music itself.
For the last 18 months, Coldhouse Creative Director has been documenting Sheffield-based violin maker Emma Hardy throughout her process of crafting a fiddle, an instrument she has designed to symbolise our connection to nature and the land justice movement in England.
So often in our world of outdoor adventure, our relationship with the land is about passing through, about ‘doing’ rather than ‘being.’ In part, this has come from a long history of exclusion from the land that has led us to see our natural spaces through very narrow perspectives.
Emma’s upcoming new film ‘Folk Who Roam’, released later this year, challenges this status quo and follows the circular journey of Emma Hardy’s unique fiddle, from conception to creation and finally into the hands of the musicians who take it back into nature, where its materials came from, and where the spirit of the commons is kept alive by those who love the land.
To find out more and join the journey, follow .
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We asked our intern Roxy to share their thoughts on working at Coldhouse and provide insight into their intern film project:
"I’d obviously heard of Coldhouse, but with no formal training, having recently majorly u-turned in my career, and being older than the typical age you think of when you hear ‘intern’, I wasn’t too hopeful when I applied, but I knew I had to give it a shot. The last 9 months with the team have been an absolute whirlwind - and so much fun. It’s been incredibly useful to see how a production house runs, learn the lingo, and be part of much bigger projects than I had as a freelancer.
As part of the internship, I was given (almost) free rein to make my own film. The main learning curve was pre-production, which was still a pretty novel concept for me. It may not be sexy, but planning, budgeting, and learning how to write risk assessments are such essential skills - skills that I didn’t even know I needed. After a few months of planning, I headed out to Lewis to film a canoe expedition - having never been in a canoe before.
My film is about Emily: an all-round outdoorsy person and co-founder of Every Body Outdoors. She gets pretty creative with her adventures, preferring remote off-grid trips. A few years ago, she drew a line on a map of Lewis and decided she could probably get herself and a canoe along the route.
But this film isn’t just about canoeing - despite doing practically every outdoor activity under the sun, she isn't alone in struggling to find technical clothing that fits. This hard barrier to accessing the outdoors comes with the more subtle and insidious barriers of fatphobia experienced when taking up space in the outdoors as a plus-sized individual.
I wanted to use an epic adventure to tell the story of Emily’s search for appropriate clothing, to challenge people’s perceptions, and to contribute to fat liberation in outdoor sports (and hopefully, the rest of society). This topic is deeply personal to me, and I’m so grateful that I’ve been given the opportunity to tell this important story; a story that doesn’t currently exist in UK outdoor adventure films."
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Meet Coldhouse intern Roxy!
Last year, we welcomed an intern into our Coldhouse team, recognising the importance of providing opportunities for aspiring professionals to gain industry experience and skills essential for career advancement. It's always a pleasure for us to mentor interns, knowing the impact it can have on their journey.
Roxanna joined us nearly a year ago, and their presence has been nothing short of delightful. Roxy's infectious joy brightens our workspace, making even the toughest days easier to navigate.
Throughout their time with us, Roxy has seamlessly transitioned between various roles, lending their talents to camera assisting, photography, social media content creation, edit assisting, and even having the chance to develop a film project with our support. Recently, Roxy embarked on a filming expedition to the Scottish Highlands as part of the intern project, and we're excited to share some highlights from the shoot this week.
In the meantime, we are sharing some of the stunning images captured by Roxy during our shoots over the past year.
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In the latest instalment of the Coldhouse Journal, Creative Director Emma Crome shares her thoughts on storytelling through branded content:
"Brand films, " or the controversial phrase ‘branded content, ' is about communicating and sharing human stories and brand values rather than pushing products or services. The genre focuses on stories that convey emotion, define a company’s voice and expression, and connect with human hearts and minds."
The full journal post is available to read now via the link in our bio.
Introducing Peter Emery, the visionary Director of Photography behind the lens of many of our projects! Pete's skill in capturing the perfect shot is unparalleled, and we're thrilled to continue our series by shining a spotlight on the incredible talents within our network.
Pete provided some words: "People often ask where my job has taken me, the answer is lots of places. But the huge privilege for me is insights into other people’s lives, that’s the thing I’d really miss. Also, no matter how tough being a filmmaker can be, you don’t really grow tired of telling stories."
His dedication to his craft and passion for storytelling make Pete an invaluable member of our team. He not only captures visuals but also delves into the essence of the human experience, providing a unique perspective that enriches the narratives we bring to life.
Stay tuned as we continue to share stories about the exceptional individuals who contribute their passion and expertise to our projects.
Meet Toby Roney, often behind the lens, a Director of Photography and photographer, dedicated to capturing the essence of the great outdoors and the people captivated by it.
We've had the privilege of working closely with Toby on several projects, where his keen eye as a camera operator and photographer has brought our stories to life. Most recently, Toby embarked on an adventurous journey to the Vatnajokull icecap, documenting an unsupported crossing by three individuals with spinal cord injuries. Toby is a valued collaborator, and we're fortunate to have him contribute his skills to various projects.
In Toby's own words:
"Working in the niche that I do, I'm fortunate enough to visit some incredibly remote and visually stunning regions of the world. Something that adds to these unique locations and their beauty are the collaborations that I get to be a part of. Working with incredibly talented teams, capturing unparalleled stories, and showcasing our planet's most extraordinary places. The synergy within these teams, of shared excitement and expertise, is why I love what I do."
Toby's passion for documenting the outdoors and his ability to craft visually compelling stories make him an invaluable asset to our collaborative projects and our team is always excited to have him on the crew.
Introducing We Are Audio, a creative audio company that provides sonic loveliness for sound-to-picture post-production, branding, music, and live broadcast projects.
We share the common goal that every project should be based on an authentic human understanding of storytelling, empathy, mood, and emotional impact.
We've collaborated with We Are Audio on projects like "House of the Gods," where they meticulously designed an immersive auditory experience, and "The Ascension Series" and "Adra," where their creative prowess brought captivating soundscapes to life.
Meet the creative minds behind We Are Audio:
Ben Mason - Co-founder
"I feel equally at home tracking a band in the studio, mixing live concerts, or working as a sound designer and dubbing mixer for TV and film. Staying curious and open to new ideas and technology, I love exploring and creating new acoustic worlds with sound. When not in the studio, you'll find me crashing my mountain bike in South Wales, rock climbing in the sun, or unwinding in the pub."
Ruth Rainey - Co-founder
"As a sound designer at heart, I love using sound to tell a story. Audio has the power to transform what you see and manipulate the mood of images instantly. Mixing my love for the outdoors with my professional passion is a true winner, even if it's usually from a wanderlust POV, as I'm always in the studio. When not immersed in soundscapes, you'll find me hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing, preferably somewhere sunny. And, of course, good red wine and crisps are a big love of my life!"
Jaz Harvey - Tracklay and Sound Design Specialist
"Focusing mainly on tracklay and sound design, I love seeing films come to life as we build and enhance the sound. Whether it's using foley, sound effects, or field recordings, we navigate the story creatively. When I'm not in the studio, you'll catch me surfing in Devon, attempting my first pull-up by spring (mission accepted!), or showcasing my fierce cooking skills. We all share a love for the outdoors and travelling, making our collaboration with Coldhouse not just fun but also incredibly rewarding—even if it occasionally makes us wish we were out there with them!
Introducing Halcyon Post, where narrative clarity, cinematic quality, and creative soul converge to shape compelling documentaries, branded films, and commercial content.
Renowned for their raw and authentic approach, Halcyon Post collaborates with studios, brands, agencies, and directors to bring narratives to life. With a core commitment to vision, communication, and energy, their award-winning team of storytellers empowers clients to share stories boldly, delivering entertainment infused with emotion.
Jen's dedication to storytelling transcends boundaries. She unearths authentic, character-driven stories, championing female voices in adventure documentaries.
Tim's journey from Soho to outdoor adventure filmmaking is marked by his "tight" style. As an editing maestro, his skills seamlessly transition from commercial to documentaries.
Jay Mac, immersed in the art of film editing and directing, thrives on creative risks and compelling narratives.
Halcyon Post's brilliance extends to projects like "House of the Gods," where their decades of editing and directing experience converge with a bold voice, delivering work that matters.
Stay tuned as we continue to share the exceptional individuals we have the privilege to work with.
Meet Menna Wakeford, one of the creative forces behind some of our recent projects. Menna's expertise shines through in her roles as an editor, although she's also a colour grading and graphics wizard. Her dedication to her craft is truly remarkable, and we're excited to kick off our series spotlighting the incredible talents we collaborate with.
Menna shares her journey: "Originally from an arts background, I first dabbled in film production around a decade ago. I've enjoyed a number of roles but have come to feel most alive in the edit, where I can be creative but also nurture. As Walter Murch (Godfather, English Patient) says, it’s an editor’s job to get a reaction from the director in order to spark dialogue that will 'lead to something better than either of us could have come up with individually.' I love this collaboration and the dialogue involved in forming the arc of the stories and characters. The treasure hunt of finding the best content, setting tone and pace, crafting cuts that may tell more about the story than the words, considering the way music and sound land... I constantly remind myself that you’re not supposed to notice the edit; you’re meant to feel it."
She continues, "It has been a total joy working for Coldhouse, with their singular focus on storytelling. They are also at the forefront of pushing for greater accessibility in adventure films—something that is both vital and really exciting to be a part of. For all the challenges that small, indie productions face, nothing beats feeling like a valued player on a close-knit team. The strength of the collaborative teams that Coldhouse pull together is reflected in the quality of stories they are bringing to the table. It’s inspiring to see (and even better to be a part of!)"
Stay tuned for more stories about the fantastic individuals who contribute their creativity to our projects.
One of Europe’s leading adventure photographers, Hamish Frost, lives twin lives. For the third episode of the Berghaus Ascension Series, we explored the side of Hamish he has kept hidden from the outdoor community. It's a story of confidence and connection and a reminder of the importance of diversity in the great outdoors. The film was a few years in the making, from early conversations Coldhouse founder Matt Pycroft had with Hamish that eventually led to the production in the winter of 2022/2023. Since then, the film has been shared widely within the outdoor community and beyond, and we hope that it will continue to have a positive impact on diversity in the outdoors for years to come. You can watch Hamish's film, along with the other two episodes in the series, over on the Berghaus YouTube channel.
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We're looking forward to new projects and perspectives in 2024, building on our portfolio of work in storytelling and brand engagement. We pride ourselves on creating films and photography that transcend entertainment and connectivity, striving to positively impact the communities and places we come into contact with. Our short film 'Aziza' picked up the BMC Women in Adventure Award in 2019, with a financial prize that we donated back to Aziza to support her efforts in changing the game for women in endurance sports in Morocco. Aziza has since won her category in the gruelling Marathon des Sables and continues to be a role model for anyone looking to pursue a love for endurance events. The small part the film has played in Aziza's huge legacy is something we are incredibly proud of and will always look to emulate in future productions. Amplifying as-yet-unheard voices and stories in 2024 and beyond will be something special. You can watch 'Aziza' over on YouTube channel or via the link in our bio.
Adra gently gifts us a sense of home, of community, joy and belonging.
Llanberis is the diamond at the heart of the rugged North Wales scenery, hunkered down below Yr Wyddfa and Elidir Fawr it's the epicentre of adventurous climbing in the UK.
This small village and its surroundings have shaped the lives of many, and a climbing culture as historic and iconic as to rival Chamonix or Yosemite has grown from the mountains, quarries and sea cliffs that harbour some of the best traditional rock climbing in the world.
Local climbers Zoe Wood and Lewis Perrin Williams take us on a nostalgic journey exploring how this place has impacted the lives of those who have lived, worked and played in this beautiful corner of Cymru over the last century. Featuring interviews and archives from some of the most prolific and colourful characters of UK climbing, Adra gently gifts us a sense of home, of community and belonging, and how the mountains of Cymru have conjured up the spirit of ‘hiraeth.’
In the words of John Redhead "I think North Wales is the home of the spirit of climbing, without a doubt…"
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Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket for the North Wales premiere of 'Adra'. The first night sold out at record speed and we are beyond excited to share this film with the local community.
The premiere will be followed by an on-stage discussion and Q&A with the film directors and several of the characters appearing in the film. Tickets are available via the link in 's bio and 10% of the sales profit will be donated to Mountain Rescue.
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It's the final stop for Adra on the @kendalmountainfilm tour tonight in Sheffield. Tickets are still up for grabs via the link in our bio; we look forward to seeing you there!
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival is this week, March 15th and 16th. We are delighted to have three films playing within the 'Made in Sheffield' session on Saturday, 16th, at 8 p.m. Unique to ShAFF this session screens a selection of the best new adventure films made in Sheffield this year. Made in Sheffield films can be categorised by being created by local filmmakers, featuring local athletes, or be shot in Sheffield and/or the Peak District. Tickets are available on the ShAFF website. @sheffieldadventure
Folk Who Roam takes us on a journey from conception to creation, from workshop to nature; this special hand-crafted violin is passed into the hands of talented musicians, while Emma takes us on a journey exploring our right to roam in England. Emma's upcoming film is in it's final stages of creation and will be released later this year. Follow @folkwhoroam for updates. @hardyviolins @emmacrome @catvinton @rosiebutlerhallmusic @right.2roam
To get a sneak peek at the star and theme of Roxy's intern film project, you can find Emily at the next @rgs_ibg microlectures event. She will be talking about the trip and the challenges of finding plus-size clothing for outdoor adventures while sharing some of Roxy's photos from the expedition. Emily will be speaking at the RGS event on Thursday 14th March, 19:00-21:30. Both online and in-person tickets are available to buy on the RGS website. 🎥: @roxannagbaz / @matthardymedia
Head to the link in our bio to read the latest Coldhouse Journal, where Creative Director Emma Crome shares her thoughts on storytelling through branded content.
Reflecting on 2023, we have come to realise that although our work has taken us to some wild and wonderful places, many of the stories we have shared this year have been about home, community, and a sense of belonging, either physical or emotional. Home doesn’t have to be a physical place; it can be a state of mind, a feeling or a memory, a fleeting or deep-rooted connection, a movement, or a loved one. This year, these themes have truly emphasised the importance of kinship and the power of amplifying voices through film, at a time when the world is a particularly tumultuous and bewildering place. We are particularly grateful for our community of friends and colleagues who have let us in and collaborated with us over the last 12 months; our successes have been thanks to the hard work and dedication of a collective of incredible humans and their insatiable appetite for storytelling, carrying heavy bags (and sometimes each other) up mountains, or spending hours and hours in the edit cave. Pathways through our natural spaces lead us to many junctions where we stop to question, ‘Which way now?’ We hope any crossroads you find yourselves at in 2024 leads you home, in whatever form it takes. Happy New Year! Love, Coldhouse
Presenting another curated reel for @pertexfabric - the weather in these locations can be unpredictable and shifts quickly from scorching heat to lightning storms - we witnessed it all! 🎥: @matthardymedia / @rygoff
In August, our small crew shadowed this year's Further Perseverance race, capturing the endurance and challenges faced by the riders over four intense days. This reel for @pertexfabric is packed with intense moments, showing the highs and lows of the event. 🎥 : @matthardymedia / @rygoff @frthr.co
On location in Costa Rica with Basecamp Research, capturing their work in nature-inspired biodesign. We just had to exhibit some of the beautiful shots taken by our crew on location. 🎥: Ryan Goff / Matt Sharman
Not long now before KMF! We've had some great news: 'Adra' will now have a second screening within the 'Access the Best of Kendal' session on Sunday in The Brewery Arts Centre. The film will be shown with open captions and audio descriptions available. Tickets are still available for this showing. If you are a filmmaker and want guidance on making your films in accessible formats, you can download our guide via the link in our bio. Client: @pertexfabric Director: @emmacrome Editor: @everyfieldfilms / @menna_wakeford / @officialwako Producer: @harrietforpm
At Coldhouse we've been proud 1% for the Planet partners for years now. Our partnership with Moors for the Future has transcended just a cash donation. We have a personal, close working relationship with the team at Moors For The Future, and we've worked with them to produce films and photos, and we've trained their communications team in filmmaking to help tell their own stories. But what many people don't seem to know is that you can give 1% as an individual, rather than just as a business. You can engage directly with a cause that means something to you personally, and engage with an incredible network of like minded people and companies who believe the same things as you. Our partnership with 1% for the Planet has given us an amazing opportunity to be held accountable to a charitable financial commitment, but has also brought us so much more than that. If you feel like you're in a position to donate 1% of your income to a cause that means something to you, then feel free to get in touch with us and we can point you in the right direction. #givingtuesday
We are excited to announce that we are releasing our first ever independent documentary film ‘The Last English Poacher’ to view on Vimeo On Demand. To celebrate the launch, Coldhouse and director and host of The Adventure Podcast Matt Pycroft is hosting an exclusive online live stream screening of the film and a Q&A with the film's directors Emma Crome and Peter Emery on Tuesday 14th June at 7pm. This event is a must for anyone interested in the environment, rural history and the process of documentary film making. Tickets will be £3.00 with all revenue going to support Coldhouses’ 1% for the Planet partner Moors for the Future, who are working to restore and protect the uplands of the Pennines and the Peak District. After the event, all attendees will receive a downloadable link to the film, and it will then be available via Vimeo for £1.99 - again with all revenue from sales going to Moors For The Future Partnership. Attendees will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a copy of John F MacDonald's book ‘The Last English Poachers’ which documents the life of Bob and Brian Tovey. The Last English Poacher’ recently won the Community and Culture Award at Kendal Mountain Festival, and was described by the judges as ‘an elegiac film that quietly but clearly raises significant issues around land ownership and access, the undermining of rural communities, the passing of older ways of life and the relationship between man and nature’. Watch a good film and support a good cause on Tuesday 14th June at 7pm! We look forward to seeing you there. Register for tickets via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-last-english-poacher-online-premiere-tickets-347015431497 . #thelastenglishpoacher #documentary #poaching
Coldhouse's film 'The Last English Poacher,' directed by Emma Crome is currently available to view online on the Kendal Mountain Festival Player in the 'Wild Minds' programme here: https://kendalmountainplayer.com/programs/wild-minds?categoryId=100934&permalink=broadbottom-allotments-608279 Plans to release it more widely in a few weeks are in motion, but in the meantime here is the trailer to give you a sneak peek: #thelastenglishpoacher
As a part of our 1% for the Planet contribution to Moors for the Future, Coldhouse created a short video exploring the beautiful sphagnum moss that is crucial to protecting the vulnerable and oh-so-important carbon stored away in the peatlands of the Peak District and the Pennines. Ryan Goff and Emma Crome used a telescopic macro lens to get up close and personal with the moss and underworld of Burbage Moor, just a stone's throw from our studio. These tiny rainforests are right under our feet in one of the most popular National Parks in the world. Moors for the Future are working hard to restore and protect these fragile ecosystems that provide us with clean water, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration and flood mitigation. Have you considered joining 1% for the Planet? It doesn’t matter whether you’re a huge corporation, a member of staff for a small company or a sole trader. We’re all ears if you want to know more about the movement. 👂 . #moorsforthefuture #onepercentfortheplanet #csr
Earlier this summer, Coldhouse spent 10 days in north west Scotland shooting for YETI’s Highland Olive Colour Story series. Usually you’ll find the Coldhouse team on the high ridges and summits of the Scottish Munros, but this time we were deep down among the lochs and rivers of Assynt. Documenting fly fishing guide Corin Smith, we traced the path of the elusive brown trout along the River Kirkaig below the mighty Suilven, and by boat negotiated the waters of Loch Druim Suardalain. In this short film, Corin tells the story of his connection with the landscape he calls home, the Scottish Highlands. #flyfishing #yeti #thehighlandscollection
Almost as many visitors come to Cwm Idwal and the Glyderau as those who swarm Snowdon’s top. From geography field trippers to adventurous day hikers, in summer conditions these mountains are a scramblers paradise. The plateau of the high Glyderau is a jenga-rubble of upturned spikes, complex and varied rock types formed while protruding from ice-sheets and weather blasted by an Arctic climate for aeons. Castell y Gwynt, the Castle of the Winds, caps this area as a crown of thorns, but smaller rock-porcupines proliferate. “It’s iconic isn’t it? You know you’re up there. It’s like very few places. It has this looming oppressiveness, so you really feel quite small”. Running here in winter is an acquired taste, a sensory challenge not to be underestimated for the risks of a fall on icy rock. Even though Sarah Ridgway regards these mountains as home ground, she accepts this is not the time or the place for a spill, it wouldn’t do to be static here for very long. “You’ve gotta be really careful because some areas get so badly iced up, or have a hoar crust, and it’s just treacherous”. But the otherworldly atmosphere of this moonscape remains such a lure that she runs the journey direct from her home even in the depths of winter. Client: PERTEX with inov-8 All Terrain Running Athlete: RunSnowdonia #JourneysCloseToHome
Grangers have been making environmentally-friendly, premium aftercare products for outdoor clothing and equipment since 1937. As a part of a branding and website refresh, Grangers created a roster of brand ambassadors that live and breathe the outdoors. To support their brand story and launch their ambassador campaign, we worked with Grangers to develop a suite of content that profiles their ambassador, Ben Saunders. The video and photography documents Ben’s life as a polar explorer, his affinity with the Grangers brand and Grangers product videos. #withgrangersyoucan Grangers
'Kendal’ is one of the most eagerly anticipated mountain festivals in the world. Drawing crowds of well over ten thousand people from all over the globe, the annual trailer is the flagship of the festival, and it’s screening launches the event on their opening night. Coldhouse produced the trailer for three years running, to a collaboratively written brief with the team at KMF. With Kendal Mountain Festival 2019 getting started in under 2 weeks, here's a look back at the 2016 Trailer, called Untravelled Lands. We'll be there showing Dark Peak Fell Runners - will you? Let us know what you're looking forward to seeing. . Moors for the Future @1percentfortheplanet
