Steve Perrott
Filmmaker | Stories that cut through and connect

I craft stories that cut through complexity and connect with audiences. 
With over two decades in film production, I’ve learned to work at both ends of the spectrum: shaping the tone and structure of campaigns, and rolling up my sleeves on set, camera in hand, finding solutions, and making the most of whatever’s available. 
That mix of strategic insight and practical craft turns ideas into films that work - for brands and for audiences.

Global TVC | Live Action + CG

creative | live action director | CG director | editor

I directed this international campaign, blending live action with CG for seamless storytelling. Working with Mark Roberts Motion Control and The Mill London, we created a striking opening shot that transitions from macro CGI into a wide live-action scene, achieved through multiple motion-control passe​​​​​​​s


global LAUNCH FILM with live action and CG integration

creative | live action director | CG director | editor

 From storyboard to final delivery, I led the full creative process on this beauty-category launch film. Produced entirely during COVID lockdown, it combined live action and CGI with careful remote collaboration — from shoot direction to edit, grade, and delivery.​​​​​​​


High-Speed Live Action | Social Campaign | 7.7M Views

director | creative | camera op | editor

I directed, shot, and edited this social campaign film, capturing high-speed moments on a tight budget. Strong collaboration between the art and camera teams helped create a piece that reached 7.7 million views.


Live Action | Social Campaign

director | creative | editor

Tasked with finding the most effective way to demonstrate product performance, I devised and directed a creative approach — shooting from beneath the floor for a fresh perspective.


Documentary | Sustainable agriculture

screenwriting | camera op | editor

Working closely with the head of communications, I developed the narrative and planned the farm-based shoot. The production balanced interviews with days capturing flora and fauna across the estate. Audience comments on YouTube reflect the strong emotional connection the film achieved.


Live Action + CG Integration | High-Speed TVC

director | editor

I directed the live action elements for integration with pre-existing CG assets, helping reduce production costs. To capture product interaction in-camera, I developed a high-speed shooting technique that eliminated weeks of additional CG work.


Social Campaign | Shot on iPhone

DOP | camera op

For this series of Instagram reels, I chose to shoot on iPhone to emulate the authentic feel of user-generated content. The approach delivered the casual aesthetic of UGC while still reflecting the brand’s established production values.


Live Action | Social Campaign

director | creative | editor

Behind the apparent simplicity of this shoot was extensive testing to show dirt left behind in a home environment. A backlit polished floor proved the most effective way to highlight the product’s performance.


YouTube Film | Product Launch

 director | editor | colourist

This playful launch film relied on patience and precision — for every shot in the final cut there were dozens of outtakes with unpredictable balloons. The result was a lighthearted piece that captured attention online.


Stop-Frame Animation | Online Film

 director

A quirky, handcrafted approach turned a technical story into an engaging and charming film. Collaborating with acclaimed animators, riggers, and a skilled DOP made the production a real creative highlight.


Timelapse | Growing Sequences

Timelapse camera op | technical director | horticulturalist

To capture strawberries ripening in unprecedented detail, I set up a hydroponic system with 50 plants in the studio. Six computer-controlled timelapse rigs, some with motion control, shot every ten minutes for four months, resulting in a world-first view of the strawberry’s life cycle.


Product Demo | Sun Timelapse, Live Action + CG

live action director | CG director

This film about sunlight demanded the real thing. While directing live action inside the location, I ran a rooftop second unit to capture the sun’s path from dawn to dusk. After days of troubleshooting and reshooting, the team achieved a striking, one-of-a-kind timelapse sequence.


Product Case Study | Live Action

director | editor | colourist

Shot on location at the Rosewood, a premium London hotel, this case study required a discreet, low-impact approach. I directed a small crew to capture the story without disrupting guests, keeping the production smooth and unobtrusive.


TVC | CG and Compositing

motion graphics | compositor

This campaign repurposed existing live-action footage, enhanced with composited CG graphics. I integrated the dynamic graph line and product display to deliver a clear and visually engaging story.