AWARD WINNING FILMS.
At Big Dog Productions, we craft stories that inspire, engage, and resonate — earning recognition for creative excellence on both regional and national stages.
At Big Dog Productions, our passion lies in crafting compelling documentaries that resonate far beyond the screen. Our work has been recognised with multiple accolades, including four nominations for Mellowcroft, two wins at the Stafford and Wolverhampton Film Festivals, and nominations at Carmarthen Bay and Cardiff Film Festival. We’re currently in production with the BFI Made of Truth programme, telling bold, authentic stories such as Shindiana Jones: Legend of the Shin Kick. Whether capturing intimate human moments or exploring unique subcultures, we approach every project with cinematic ambition, meticulous craft, and a deep respect for the stories we tell.
MELLOWCROFT
2X AWARD WINNING SHORT DOCUMENTARY (2024)
PROJECT SUMMARY
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Follow Eddie’s bold journey to live off-grid, building a sustainable home from salvaged scrap. But his dream unravels when a corrupt council targets his land for a wind farm. Refusing to give in, Eddie faces eviction, imprisonment, and a fierce fight for his freedom. This gripping documentary is a powerful story of resilience, resistance, and one man’s stand against injustice.
Winner of Best Short Documentary – Stafford Film Festival, Best Documentary – Wolverhampton, and Best Welsh Film – Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.
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SHINDIANA JONES: THE LEGEND OF THE SHIN KICK
Shin kicking documentary · BFI Funded · (2025/2026)·In production
PROJECT SUMMARY
“Shindiana Jones and the Legend of the Shin Kick” is a short comedic documentary uncovering Britain’s most bizarre sport — shin kicking — through the eyes of an unlikely hero. Blending cinematic adventure tropes with real-life grit, it’s a tongue-in-cheek celebration of pain, pride, and peculiar tradition. Currently in production.
