We provide documentary storytelling consultancy for environmental and science organisations, helping teams turn complex work into clear, compelling stories.

From early concept and narrative development through to production, we shape stories that engage audiences, strengthen campaigns and communicate projects with clarity and impact.

Drawing on decades of documentary filmmaking experience, we combine creative storytelling with strategic thinking, helping organisations find the strongest story within their work and the most effective way to tell it.

What we do

Documentary Development
Shaping ideas into strong, story-led documentary concepts, from initial thinking through to development-ready proposals.

Narrative Strategy
Helping organisations define clear narratives around complex projects, programmes and long-term initiatives.

Campaign Storytelling
Developing story-led approaches that connect campaigns with audiences and communicate key messages effectively.

Executive Producing
Providing creative direction and senior oversight for documentary and impact-led film projects, from development through to delivery.

Production Partner
Through Outpost Pictures, we can also take projects from strategy and development into full production and delivery.

Mike Wafer, Documentary Storytelling Consultant

Mike Wafer is an award-winning documentary producer and director with more than 25 years’ experience making films and series for major UK and international broadcasters.

Originally trained at the BBC, his work spans feature documentaries, observational series and specialist factual programming for broadcasters including National Geographic, Discovery and Channel 4.

As a documentary storytelling consultant, Mike works with environmental and science organisations to identify the strongest narratives within complex subjects and develop them into compelling, audience-focused stories.

His approach combines documentary craft, editorial judgement and strategic thinking, helping organisations communicate important work with clarity, authenticity and impact.

Let’s start a conversation

If you’re developing a film, campaign or programme and want to explore how documentary storytelling could support it, we’d be happy to talk.