FATHER & DAUGHTER VIDEO MARKETING PODCAST
Behind the Scenes of Video
Marketing
A father/daughter podcast on video marketing, creativity, and the real work behind the camera. New episode every other Tuesday.
Made by Howell Media - a multi-award-winning, family-run video production company specialising in cinematic brand storytelling.
BROADCAST TRANSMISSION // EPISODE 42
The Latest Cut
Direct from our London facility. Watch the multi-camera master broadcast or stream the uncompressed studio mix across your favourite audio apps.
● REC | STUDIO MONITOR 01 | 4K DCI 24FPS
Behind The Lens: Commercial Storytelling Without Fluff
Marcus Howell and guest director Siobhan Roy unpack the realities of pitching tier-one brands, budgeting for lighting over resolution, and running an agile set.
RUN TIME: 47 MINS • CHAPTER MARKERS INCLUDED • STEREO MASTER
● LIVE FEED | AUDIO CONSOLE CH 1+2 | -14 LUFS
Master Mix & Detailed Production Notes
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THE PRODUCTION VAULT
From the Archives
Delve into candid conversations with independent filmmakers, brand pioneers, and craftspeople unpicking the realities of modern production.
EPISODE 44 • 52 MIN • 28 SEP 2026
Building an Agile Film Studio Without Compromising Cinema Craft
How director Liam Vance scaled an agile production unit across Manchester whilst preserving bespoke photographic storytelling.
EPISODE 43 • 46 MIN • 15 SEP 2026
The Psychology of Sound: Scored Narratives for Heritage Brands
Composer Elena Rostova explains why bespoke acoustic scoring elevates audience retention over conventional licensed catalogues.
EPISODE 42 • 58 MIN • 02 SEP 2026
Demystifying 16mm Film in High-End Commercial Campaigns
Cinematographer Marcus Thorne on why pioneering fashion houses are rediscovering the warmth and tangible texture of photochemical film.
WHAT WE EXPLORE
What We Talk About
No ivory-tower media jargon or hollow social growth hacks. Every conversation unpacks tactical execution, authentic studio triumphs, and candid lessons learned on actual commercial sets.
Actionable Video Marketing Tactics
Practical frameworks and distribution tactics you can implement immediately to turn business video into tangible enquiries and measurable brand authority.
Behind-the-Scenes Project Breakdowns
Honest post-mortems of client productions: budgeting hurdles, lighting set-ups, on-camera directing nerves, and how we pulled off high-stakes deliverables.
Direct Q&A Answering Real Video Questions
Listener-submitted dilemmas solved in plain English: kit recommendations, dealing with camera anxiety, repurposing long-form content, and realistic agency fees.
Family-Business Life as a Creative Team
The honest reality of building a production agency with family: healthy boundaries, creative disagreements, mutual respect, and shared celebrations around the dinner table.
AROUND THE MICROPHONE
Our Guest Roster
We do not host generic motivational speakers. We invite the practitioners who actually hold the clapperboards, run growing enterprises, and live the creative struggle alongside us:
- Commercial Clients: Business owners revealing camera-shy breakthroughs and real ROI numbers
- Film Crew Professionals: Lighting directors, sound technicians, and editors dissecting the craft
- Friends in Business: Independent entrepreneurs unpacking scaling challenges and creative sanity
- Howell Family Members: Unvarnished candour on what running an agency together actually entails
BEHIND THE LENS & MICROPHONE
Meet the Hosts
The practical director and the curious founder. We unpack how relationship-led creative businesses scale in the real world — no corporate jargon, just candid insights from the studio floor.
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Issy Howell
Specialising in high-tempo filming workflows and precision editing. Issy leads the production floor at Howell Media, removing the friction from broadcast-grade video so storytellers feel completely in command.
- Directing seamless in-studio and on-location shoots
- Pacing and narrative editing that commands retention
- Demystifying complex camera setups into practical craft
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Chris Howell
Obsessed with relationship-led creative business and strategic longevity. Chris built Howell Media from the ground up, unpacking founder psychology, pricing nerve, and genuine audience loyalty.
- Cultivating high-trust, relationship-led client partnerships
- Navigating pivotal founder decisions and operational growth
- Balancing uncompromising creative standards with commercial clarity
GUEST APPLICATION
Step Into the Studio
We spotlight entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators with candid business stories. If you have lessons worth sharing, tell us about your journey.
Guest Nomination & Application
Please share as much context as possible. We carefully vet every guest proposal.
How We Review
We review applications every other week. If it’s a fit, we’ll suggest a few recording dates and send a simple prep guide.
- Zero pre-rehearsed scripts: organic conversation
- High-definition multicam footage provided to you
- Short-form social cuts for your own channels
Privacy Guarantee
We’ll never share your details. Every submission is held in strict confidence by Howell Media and reviewed solely by our senior production team.
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CREATIVE PRODUCTION STUDIO
The Agency Behind the Lens
Howell Media is a multi-award-winning, family-run creative agency specialising in high-impact video production, livestreaming, branded podcasts and event content.
From cinematic brand documentaries to multi-camera global broadcasts, we blend broadcast precision with boutique storytelling for ambitious organisations across the UK and internationally.
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