Outpost Pictures is an independent production company specialising in documentary storytelling for environmental, infrastructure and utilities organisations.
With a background in broadcast documentary and international production, we combine cinematic storytelling with a strong understanding of communications - helping organisations translate complex work into clear, engaging films.
Our broadcast experience includes work with the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic and Discovery.
EXPERIENCE
Our work is shaped by over two decades of experience across broadcast, documentary and commercial production.
We have delivered films and series for major UK and international broadcasters including the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, Discovery and Animal Planet, as well as producing content for organisations such as the Environment Agency, South West Water and a range of environmental initiatives.
OUR APPROACH
Our work is rooted in documentary storytelling - focusing on real people, real projects and the wider context behind them.
We work closely with communications and project teams from early concept through to delivery, ensuring each film aligns with wider communication goals, stakeholder needs and project objectives.
This combination of storytelling and strategy allows us to create films that are both creatively strong and practically effective.
MIKE WAFER
Mike is an award-winning documentary producer and director with over 25 years’ experience creating films and series for major international broadcasters.
Originally trained at the BBC, his work spans feature documentaries, observational series and specialist factual programming for organisations including National Geographic, Discovery and Channel 4.
Through Outpost Pictures, he leads on documentary development, narrative strategy and directing - working with organisations to shape compelling stories around complex environmental and science-led work.
POPPY CHANDLER
Poppy is a senior producer with over 17 years’ experience delivering documentary and campaign films for broadcasters, brands and environmental organisations.
She specialises in translating complex briefs into clear, engaging films - managing projects from concept through to delivery, and working closely with clients, contributors and stakeholders throughout the process.
Her work spans environmental campaigns, stakeholder communications and documentary production, ensuring projects are delivered smoothly, on time and to a high standard.
Together, they form Outpost Pictures - combining documentary storytelling with hands-on production to create films that are both creatively ambitious and strategically effective.
Let’s talk
If you're developing a film, campaign or project and want to explore how storytelling can support your work, we’d be happy to talk.