MEET THE COLLECTIVE
Curated creators, directors, and crew built around every brief.
Fran Freeman
Founder & CEO
A self-shooting PD & director for over 15 years, Fran approaches film making with passion.
Laura Gallop
DOP
Laura has extensive wide commercial experience as a DOP on large scale projects.
Joyce Nicholls
DOP & Photographer
Creates beautiful documentary based images in both photography and video.
Matt Carson
Self-Shooting DOP
Experienced in corporate and events videos, Matt excels as camera operator and editor.
Milo Cumpsty
Self-Shooting DOP
Milo has been making films and telling stories for over 20 years.
Adrian Abbott
Animator
Adrian has been working on charity campaigns and animating for over 10 years.
Daisy Gaston
Director
Daisy has directed commercials working with brands such as Levis & Vogue.
Amber Anderson
Scribbler & Animator
Scribbler, 2D animation, telling stories and bringing your concept to life.
Fran Freeman
Founder & CEOA self-shooting PD & director for over 15 years, Fran approaches film making with passion.
Laura Gallop
DOPLaura has extensive wide commercial experience as a DOP on large scale projects.
Joyce Nicholls
DOP & PhotographerCreates beautiful documentary based images in both photography and video.
Matt Carson
Self-Shooting DOPExperienced in corporate and events videos, Matt excels as camera operator and editor.
Milo Cumpsty
Self-Shooting DOPMilo has been making films and telling stories for over 20 years.
Adrian Abbott
AnimatorAdrian has been working on charity campaigns and animating for over 10 years.
Daisy Gaston
DirectorDaisy has directed commercials working with brands such as Levis & Vogue.
Amber Anderson
Scribbler & AnimatorScribbler, 2D animation, telling stories and bringing your concept to life.
As a female tech-led agency, we know what it means to stand out.
We’ve assembled a crew that isn’t just talented, but brings together a rich diversity of skills and backgrounds.
WE DON'T
DO
ONE-SIZE-
FITS-ALL.
Built Different was designed to work differently. We build the right team around every brief — agility without overhead.
Custom Brief-Led Teams
Rather than carrying the overhead of a traditional production company, we build the right team around every brief. Directors, DOPs, editors, animators, photographers, strategists and specialists come together depending on exactly what the project needs — no unnecessary layers, no bloated crews, no forcing a job into a fixed way of working.
Agile & Ambitious Scaling
That makes us agile enough to move quickly and ambitious enough to scale. One day that might mean a stripped-back two-person documentary crew. The next, a full commercial production delivering broadcast, PR and social assets at speed. The production changes. The standard doesn’t.
Human First. Always.
The strongest stories don’t begin with cameras — they begin with people. Whether documenting someone whose life changed overnight, telling a community story, or building a campaign around a major brand, we look for the human truth. Listening before scripting. Creating space for real voices. Treating contributors with care.
Purpose & Performance
Beautiful work matters. But beautiful work that does nothing isn’t enough. We think about what happens after someone presses play — whether they stop scrolling, remember a brand, donate, share or buy. Strategy is part of production from the beginning.
PROUD TO WORK WITH THE BEST
From global commercial brands to grassroots social causes, here is every client we've partnered with.
Oli Goss
Omaze
Not only working under editorial deadlines in high pressure shoot environments with ease, but Built Different Media, Fran and her team, are a joy to have on location. Fran's can do attitude is infectious for everyone around her. Built Different Media is always looking to go above and beyond to get us stellar results that keeps our clients very happy.
Safe rarely gets remembered.
Audiences know when it's manufactured.
Human first. Always.
Purpose & performance aren't opposites.
Make once. Make it matter everywhere.
DIFFERENT BEHINDTHE CAMERA, TOO.
For us, representation isn’t something that starts when the camera rolls. Built Different was founded with a commitment to champion equality both in the stories we tell and in the people trusted to tell them.
Diverse Crews
We believe better work comes from bringing different experiences, perspectives and voices into the production process — behind the lens, in the edit suite and in story development.
Causes That Matter
Drawn to stories that challenge assumptions — working with organizations focused on equity in STEM, homelessness, migration, climate action and social justice.
Craft & Conscience
Being socially conscious doesn’t mean compromising on craft. It means being more conscious about what great craft can accomplish.
FROM GRASSROOTS TO GLOBAL
Moving between brands, charities, campaigns, events and culture — connecting all of it with stories people actually care about.
Ready to make your story matter?
Let’s assemble the perfect crew and format for your upcoming video campaign.