our story

our story

wannabe youtubers turned startup storytellers

wannabe youtubers turned startup storytellers

as kids we wanted to be youtubers. directed, filmed, and edited stupid skits. that began our obsession into video.

as kids we wanted to be youtubers. directed, filmed, and edited stupid skits. that began our obsession into video.

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Yafet Melake

co founder @ expanse

"We needed something on a tight timeline and they came through. No drop in quality. They understood the technical side of our product without us having to over-explain it."

startup storytelling and distribution moats are becoming undeniable

startup storytelling and distribution moats are becoming undeniable

attention is the new most valuable currency.

attention is the new most valuable currency.

01.
cinematic quality is table stakes
01.
cinematic quality is table stakes
02.
founders who look credible raise faster
02.
founders who look credible raise faster
03.
distribution starts with a video worth sharing
03.
distribution starts with a video worth sharing
04.
your media is part of the product
04.
your media is part of the product

our values

our values

1

our work is art.

we treat our work as art, not just making videos. which calls for extreme care.

2

speed matters

we get that startup founders need to move fast. so do we.

3

every detail is justified.

we have an essay explaination for every tiny detail in your video.

4

each part of the process contributes to the final result.

no shortcuts.

5

small details matter

the small things are what seperate good from great.

6

outcome focussed

if it doesn’t serve the story or the outcome, it doesn’t make the cut.

behind the lens

behind the lens

the team

the team

Team

Polo Umali

Co-founder
Team

Polo Umali

Co-founder
Team

Michael Heyns

Co-founder
Team

Michael Heyns

Co-founder
Team

Roman Cerna

Head of Production
Team

Roman Cerna

Head of Production