A B O U T

Cottage Media Studio is a film and video production company dedicated to telling fresh stories of intriguing places and people around the globe.

 Creativity requires a personal vision. Ours is to inspire, enlighten and entertain by coupling the investigative approach and candid, illuminating conversations of documentary filmmaking with the adventurous spirit and energetic pace of a TV travel show. We are committed to steering clear of convention and cliché to uncover unique and untold stories.

More often than not, this draws us to explore off-the-beaten-path locales, seek out one-of-a-kind experiences, and take part in whatever adventures we encounter along the way.  Even well-known destinations are cast in a new light as we set out to discover their true essence and ethos.

A narrative is only as compelling as its characters, and in our quest to find for stories that have yet to be told, we seek out trailblazing individuals who embody a spirit of individualism and positive disruption.  People from all walks of life who defy the status quo, forge their own paths, and are often catalysts for progressive change in their communities and beyond.

Of particular interest are those who have found a way to thrive in the face of unusual circumstances, inherent adversity, unexpected setbacks or cultural obstacles. Individuals who embody the best of the human spirit, and the qualities to which we ourselves aspire.

 

The conversations that ensue reveal the mindsets, life-affirming epiphanies and personal philosophies that galvanize these game-changers to think differently and to act courageously despite the odds.   That they trust us with their stories is our greatest thrill and our deepest privilege.

At the heart of our work lies an insatiable wanderlust and the belief that ordinary people - acting with intention - can accomplish the extraordinary.  Every place is the center of the world to somebody.  And everyone has a story to tell.  Cottage Media Studio is a platform for encouraging exploration, elevating mindsets and inspiring possibility thinking.