About Eye Film
Eye Film is an independent production company with more than 50 years of experience telling stories on screen.
From our base in Norwich, our award-winning team makes documentaries, brand films, animation, and digital content for broadcasters and organisations across the UK.
Our producers, directors, camera operators, editors, and animators work together under one roof, taking projects from the first conversation through to final delivery. Whatever the scale, we combine strong storytelling with careful production and a straightforward, collaborative approach.
Our Story
Eye Film was founded in 1973 by Royal College of Art graduates Frank Prendergast and Mike Coles. After leaving London for a new base in Eye, Suffolk, they established the company that still bears the town’s name today.
Charlie joined Eye Film as a partner in 1998, building on its documentary heritage and developing the company for a new generation of broadcasters, organisations, and audiences.
For more than 50 years, we have produced hundreds of hours of film and television for every major UK broadcaster, working with contributors including Sir David Attenborough, Prince Harry, and John Peel. Frank is sadly no longer with us, but his belief in creative and thoughtful filmmaking continues to shape the company today.
How We Work
Straightforward
Collaborative
Resourceful
We give honest advice, communicate clearly, and keep clients involved throughout the process. From the first conversation to final delivery, you will know what is happening, what decisions need to be made, and where the budget is being spent.
Every project begins with listening. We work closely with clients, contributors, and creative partners to understand the story, shape the right approach, and make films that serve a clear purpose.
With producers, directors, camera operators, editors, and animators working together, we can respond quickly and solve problems without compromising the finished film. More than 50 years in production has taught us how to make ambitious ideas achievable.
Our Sustainability Approach
Film production has an environmental impact, so we are working to reduce ours through practical changes to how we operate and produce our work.
- Our Norwich office runs on renewable energy and has been adapted to improve energy efficiency.
- We work towards albert certification for our broadcast commissions and have achieved it on several recent programmes.
- We support local tree planting and rewilding through our partnership with Make It Wild.
- We are reviewing suppliers and production partners as part of our wider approach to responsible procurement.
Got A Project In Mind?
Whether you need a production partner, a creative approach, or practical advice on where to begin, we’d be happy to talk.