Fact Not Fiction Films

What Fact Not Fiction Films does

Fact Not Fiction Films Ltd is a privately held, founder-operated film and documentary production company established in 2006 and headquartered in Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The company produces three categories of work: corporate films for businesses (hotels, resorts, art galleries, product manufacturers, charities, and commercial enterprises across six continents), award-winning documentaries and feature films exploring matters of public interest (aviation safety, mental health, WWII history, artistic subjects, and conflict), and original short-form drama scheduled for release in 2025-2026. Its catalog includes multiple Academy Award contenders (Angel Fleet, AMERICAN 965, Missing a Note, Finding Wilson, Lucy: Breaking the Silence) and titles that have screened at London Film Awards, FICSAM, Portsmouth Film Festival, and other international festivals.

The company's underlying technology centers on broadcast- and theatrical-grade camera systems, with signature productions utilizing Fuji 35mm film (A Dark Reflection) and full-frame VistaVision with technical support from Kodak (Ellston Bay). Distribution relies on a multi-channel architecture: a Vimeo On Demand storefront for direct-to-consumer streaming, a company-run DVD e-commerce store at GBP 10 per title (e.g., Pilot Fatigue), exclusive international sales representation through Boulder Creek International and Artist View Entertainment for global rights, and direct corporate field sales on a custom quote basis for bespoke production contracts. The operational stack includes MailChimp for newsletter marketing, Google Analytics for web intelligence, and the company's website as a hub for project submissions and SEO-driven discovery.

Fact Not Fiction Films monetizes through three concurrent revenue streams. First, project-based professional services contracts with corporate clients for promotional, educational, and broadcast-commercial films, priced as bespoke quotes with multi-year engagements. Second, direct-to-consumer transactional licensing through Vimeo On Demand rentals and DVD unit sales for individual titles. Third, documentary and feature-film licensing royalties channeled through international distribution partners, supporting theatrical and broadcast release. Customer segments span enterprise corporates, non-profit mission-driven organizations (The Lucy Rayner Foundation, Independent Pilots Association, WSPA, Lobular Moon Shot Project, JTEC), and consumer documentary audiences. Mission-driven co-development partnerships with charities and advocacy groups are a notable structural feature, anchoring the company's editorial focus on cause-led, public-interest content rather than commercial entertainment.

Name

Fact Not Fiction Films

Legal name

Fact Not Fiction Films Ltd

Website

https://factnotfictionfilms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fact Not Fiction Films Ltd is a UK-based film and documentary production company, established 2006, producing corporate films, investigative documentaries, and feature films on aviation, mental health, WWII, and social issues, distributed internationally via Vimeo On Demand, Boulder Creek International, and Artist View Entertainment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Investigative & Journalism Documentaries (MPADADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historical, Biographical & Archival Documentaries (MPADADAE), Docuseries & Episodic Nonfiction (TV/Streaming) (MPADADAB), Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK), Feature-Length Documentaries (MPADADAA)

Keywords

• Documentary film production
• Feature film production
• Corporate video production
• Video on demand
• Film distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Film Production Services: Produces custom corporate films for businesses, promotional content, educational materials, and viral/broadcast commercials. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with corporate clients.
2. VOD and Digital Sales: Sells individual films directly to consumers through Vimeo On Demand platform and physical DVDs through their website store. Price point of £10 per DVD title for Pilot Fatigue documentary.
3. Documentary Production and Distribution: Produces investigative documentaries and feature films that are distributed internationally through partners like Boulder Creek International and Artist View Entertainment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fact Not Fiction Films is an award-winning film and documentary production company that produces feature films, documentaries, and corporate video content. The company specializes in corporates, documentaries, and feature films exploring matters of significant public interest, combining high-end technical camera equipment to produce films ranging from corporate to broadcast and theatrical release standards. It also distributes its film catalog through Vimeo On Demand and physical DVD sales, and accepts project submissions from filmmakers.

Product overview

Fact Not Fiction Films is an award-winning UK film production company established in 2006, specializing in documentaries, feature films, and corporate video content. The company operates across three main offerings: a films and documentaries catalog distributed via Vimeo On Demand and international sales partners; corporate filming services for businesses across six continents; and a project submissions program for filmmakers. The documentary portfolio spans aviation safety investigations (Pilot Fatigue, Aerotoxic/AMERICAN 965, Angel Without Wings, Broken Wings), World War II historical pieces (Spitfire Sisters, Air Transport Auxiliary, Flying Sheilas), mental health awareness (Lucy: Breaking the Silence, Missing a Note, Finding Wilson), artistic documentaries (The Residency, Little Victorian Secrets), and adventure/nature films (Flying Doctors, Bear Serenade). The company produces content ranging from short 11-minute films to 105-minute feature documentaries, with several titles achieving Academy Award contender status. Films are available for streaming via Vimeo On Demand, with select titles available for physical DVD purchase.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Filming Services Professional corporate video production including promotional films, educational content, viral videos, and broadcast commercials for businesses across six continents including hotels, resorts, galleries, manufacturers, and charities.
• Video on Demand (VOD) Service Direct-to-consumer streaming platform via Vimeo On Demand offering rentals and purchases of the company's film catalog, including aviation documentaries, historical films, and artistic documentaries.
• A Dark Reflection 102-minute investigative film about a journalist uncovering uncomfortable truths in the aviation industry, exploring a conspiracy trail dating back to 1954. Filmed on Fuji 35mm film.
• 31 North 62 East 105-minute psychological political thriller (2009) about a British Prime Minister who reveals SAS unit position to secure an £80b arms deal and re-election.
• AMERICAN 965 96-minute Academy Award contender investigative documentary raising new questions about the tragic crash of American Airlines flight 965 in 1995 near Cali, Colombia.
• Pilot Fatigue 52-minute documentary exploring the growing problem of pilot fatigue in commercial aviation and the consequences when ignored. Made in conjunction with the Independent Pilots Association.
• Lucy: Breaking the Silence 59-minute documentary (2018) telling the story of a 22-year-old who took her own life, exploring mental health in young adults. Made in partnership with The Lucy Rayner Foundation. Award winner including London Independent Film Awards.
• Angel Without Wings 105-minute documentary following the thirteen-year journey of pilot Susan Michaelis who lost her career and health to an aviation industry issue and her quest for answers and change.
• Broken Wings 80-minute documentary telling the story of the BAe 146/RJ aircraft and how it became the subject of an Australian Senate investigation.
• Flying Sheilas 80-minute documentary featuring eight Australian female military and commercial pilots sharing their extraordinary flying careers, told through the career of Susan Michaelis.
• The Residency 58-minute documentary (2018) following five British emerging painters in a unique residency experience in Nuremberg, Germany, sponsored by da Vinci brush manufacturer.
• Spitfire Sisters 50-minute award-winning documentary telling the story of remarkable women who flew for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in World War II as ferry pilots.
• Little Victorian Secrets 52-minute documentary narrated by Marina Sirtis exploring craftsmanship and the 'Beyond the Dolls House' exhibition, featuring Victorian miniature world and works of Rudyard Kipling.
• Learning to Fly Six-part series (6 x 26 mins) following Beth Moran from flight training at Sussex Flying Club to becoming the youngest person to fly with the USAF Thunderbirds.
• Flying Doctors Six-part series (26 min x 6) offering behind-the-scenes access to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the world's oldest air ambulance service operating across Australia.
• The Frontier: Ukraine 57-minute documentary (2018) co-produced with JTEC following filmmakers John Taylor and Elliott Crawford exploring realities of war in Ukraine and documenting MH17 crash site.
• Angel Fleet Academy Award contender short film (2023) paying homage to all lost aircrew, starring Darcy Jacobs. Multi award winning production.
• Cocos 1914 50-minute documentary telling the story of the 1914 naval encounter between HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden near the Cocos Keeling Islands during World War I.
• Air Transport Auxiliary 52-minute documentary telling the remarkable stories of surviving ATA members who ferried military planes during World War II, featuring historians, archive footage and re-enactments.
• Missing a Note 15-minute Academy Award contender short film (2019) exploring dementia through the story of a schoolgirl and retired opera legend. Directed by Beth Moran, starring Ian McElhinney, Elaine Paige, and Darcy Jacobs.
• Bear Serenade 26-minute documentary following internationally acclaimed violinist Fiona Pears at a Romanian Bear Sanctuary for the WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals).
• Shady Lady 90-minute documentary telling the epic story of B-24 'Liberator' bomber 'Shady Lady' which completed the world's longest ever attempted bombing mission in 1943 before crash landing in Australia.
• Ellston Bay 15-minute short film (2018) shot on VistaVision, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. A man investigates his father's disappearance in a coastal town hiding dark secrets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple films designated as Academy Award contenders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boulder Creek InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales agent handling distribution of documentaries including Lucy: Breaking the Silence, The Residency, and The Frontier: Ukraine. Manages international sales and distribution relationships on behalf of Fact Not Fiction Films.
• Artist View EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales agent for feature film productions including A Dark Reflection (described as Britain's largest co-operative film) and 31 North 62 East. Handles global distribution and sales representation.
• The Lucy Rayner FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health charity partnership for producing documentaries about suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Co-produced Lucy: Breaking the Silence and Finding Wilson (both Academy Award contenders). Partnership focused on using film to raise awareness of mental health issues affecting young adults.
• Independent Pilots AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMade in conjunction with the Independent Pilots Association for the Pilot Fatigue documentary exploring pilot fatigue issues in commercial aviation. Provides industry expertise and credibility for the investigative documentary.
• da Vinci (brush manufacturer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading brush manufacturer that invited five British emerging painters to Nuremberg for The Residency documentary. Provided creative inspiration and access to Atelier-und Galeriehaus Defet for the art residency program.
• WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bear Serenade documentary featuring Fiona Pears' work with the Romanian Bear Sanctuary. WSPA is the world's largest alliance of humane societies representing over 1000 member societies in 150+ countries.
• JTECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnership for The Frontier: Ukraine documentary investigating the war in Ukraine and MH17 crash site. Joint production effort between Fact Not Fiction Films and JTEC.
• Lobular Moon Shot ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Our Journey with Lobular Breast Cancer documentary (2025). Organization focused on Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer research and awareness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pulse Films: Larger London-based production company producing feature documentaries, music films, and branded content for global platforms. Comparable in documentary and branded-content overlap but operates at meaningfully larger scale than Fact Not Fiction Films.
• BBC Studios Documentary Unit: Broadcaster-owned production arm producing high-volume factual documentaries and docuseries across aviation, history, and social issues—the very themes Fact Not Fiction Films targets. Serves as both competitor and potential commissioner/partner for FNFF's slate.

Direct peers

• Altitude Film Distribution: UK-based film distribution and production company handling independent features and documentaries. Comparable as both a peer distributor (alongside Boulder Creek International and Artist View Entertainment) and a producer of UK indie content.
• Dogwoof: UK-based independent documentary distributor and producer known for award-winning feature docs. Directly comparable as a small specialist documentary operator that both produces and distributes issue-driven content with strong festival traction.
• KEO Films: UK independent production company producing feature documentaries, docuseries, and branded factual content for global platforms. Comparable as a similarly-sized UK indie documentary producer with international sales reach.
• ClearStory Ltd: London-based independent production company producing documentary features and series for global streamers and broadcasters. Comparable as a similarly-positioned UK indie specialising in premium documentary output.
• Blakeway Productions: UK factual and documentary production company producing feature-length docs for broadcasters and streamers. Comparable as a small specialist UK factual producer targeting similar festival and international distribution channels.
• Century Films: London-based independent documentary production company producing award-winning feature docs and series. Closely comparable in size, output type, and UK indie production model to Fact Not Fiction Films.
• October Films: UK independent production company specialising in feature documentaries and returning factual series. Similar profile to Fact Not Fiction Films in producing issue-driven documentary content with international appeal.
• Passion Pictures: London-based independent production company specialising in feature documentaries, docuseries, and branded factual content. Highly comparable to Fact Not Fiction Films in scale, UK base, and award-winning documentary focus, though typically larger budget productions.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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