Based in Freiburg
Documentary Filmmaker
German & English
Available Worldwide
Featured Project
Casavecchia Villas aerial view at sunrise
Featured · Hospitality & Retreats

Casavecchia Villas, Tuscany

A long-term documentary storytelling project for a 12th-century villa and retreat space in Tuscany.

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Brand Film / Imagefilm

A cinematic brand film that captures the character of your place or business. One-off production. Delivered as a master film + social cutdowns.

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Documentary Piece

Longer-form documentary storytelling. For retreat centres, cultural projects, or founder stories. Multi-day shoots, narrative editing.

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Social Content Monthly

Monthly delivery of short-form content for Instagram and YouTube Shorts. Ongoing relationship, consistent visual identity.

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Selected Work

Selected Work

Documentary, promotional and brand films for places, people and events.

Monkstadt 1745

Monkstadt 1745

The Isle of Skye's most historic home - Documentary film.

Narture - Breadmaking Film

Narture - Breadmaking Film

Documentary brand story for a sustainable business.

Seven Senses Son Rullan

Seven Senses Son Rullan

Experience film for a wellness retreat in Mallorca.

Radhika Das Italy Retreat

Radhika Das Italy Retreat

Promotional film for a spiritual retreat in Italy.

Barrow House - Architecture Film

Barrow House - Architecture Film

Documentary architecture film for a contemporary residential property.

Verglass Documentary

Verglass Documentary

Documentary brand film for a French glass art company.

Doncaster Youth Council Film

Doncaster Youth Council Film

Documentary film for a local youth council.

Premanjali Music Video

Premanjali Music Video

Official music video for Premanjali.

Premanjali Campaign

Premanjali Campaign

Campaign film for a lifestyle brand.

Terry's Pattisserie

Terry's Pattisserie

Image film and website trailer for an artisan patisserie.

John Grogan Campaign

John Grogan Campaign

Campaign film for a personal brand.

Verve Festival

Verve Festival

Promotional film for a culture and music festival.

Yoga Mela Festival

Yoga Mela Festival

Highlights aftermovie from a major yoga festival.

World Yoga Festival

World Yoga Festival

Atmospheric promo films for events and festivals.

Brenda McMorrow Live

Brenda McMorrow Live

Live recordings and dynamic event coverage.

Monkstadt Steadings

Monkstadt Steadings

Promotional film for a historic property in Scotland.

Social & Short Form

Social & Short Form

Reels, cutdowns and short-form content for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

About

Thomas Wilson

I am an independent documentary filmmaker based in Freiburg im Breisgau. My work focuses on authentic storytelling — whether for hospitality brands, cultural projects or personal documentations. I believe in a quiet, observational approach that captures the true essence of people and places.

My films are shaped by patience and attention to detail. I work closely with my clients to understand their story and tell it in a way that is both beautiful and true.

Focus

  • Documentary Films
  • Hospitality & Travel
  • Image Films & Portraits
  • Cultural Projects

Equipment

  • Sony FX3 / A7S III
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Professional Audio
  • Drone Footage
Process

How I Work

01

Discovery

We start with a conversation about what's not working. Who you're trying to reach, what they're not understanding, and what you actually want them to feel or do.

02

Strategy & Pre-Production

Before a camera comes out, we design the film around your specific problem. Story structure, shot planning, and a clear creative brief — so every frame has a reason.

03

Production

Observational, documentary-style filming. Calm on set, unhurried — because the best moments don't happen when people feel watched.

04

Post-Production & Delivery

Editing, colour grading and sound design. Delivered as a master film plus cutdowns for social. Every version intentional, nothing filler.

Ongoing — Testing & Insights

For clients on a monthly retainer, the work doesn't stop at delivery. We track what performs, test different hooks and formats, and feed real audience data back into the next piece. The film gets sharper over time.

Monthly content delivery
Performance tracking
Creative iteration
Thomas Wilson - Documentary Filmmaker

Contact

Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear from you.

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