01
Editing and story structure
Narrative editing that builds tension, carries emotion and delivers a story that lands. From rough assembly to fine cut.
Service / Film
Post production for films and documentaries.
Story led editing, sound, colour and finishing for short films, documentaries and branded films, delivered to festival and broadcast standard.
01 / The edit decides
Story, sound and colour
carry the audience.
A film lives in the edit. The footage is the material, but the story is built in post production. Pacing controls tension. Sound carries emotion. Colour sets the world. Every decision in the edit either deepens the story or pulls the audience out of it.
We bring a film first eye to every project, from short films and documentaries through to branded films. Bachelor of Film trained, festival selected and built for the craft of making work that holds an audience from the first frame to the last.
02 / What's included
Full post production,
from edit to delivery.
02
Sound design and mix
Layered sound design, foley, ambience and a clean stereo mix that carries the story without overwhelming it.
03
Colour grading
A cinematic, consistent grade that gives the film a unified look, from naturalistic documentary tones through to stylised creative grades.
04
Motion graphics and titles
Custom titles, lower thirds, chapter cards and motion graphics that fit the film's tone and reinforce the story.
05
Finishing and delivery
Delivery to festival, broadcast and streaming specifications, including frame rate, resolution, colour space, audio levels and codec requirements.
03 / Process
Four steps from footage
to festival ready film.
01
Brief
Tell us the film, the audience, the deadline and the festival or platform. We confirm scope, deliverables and a quote.
02
Assembly
We ingest, log and build the rough assembly, mapping the story structure and identifying the strongest moments.
03
Fine cut
Story, pacing, sound, colour and graphics. You see cuts at key stages with clear review links and time coded notes.
04
Finish
Final sound mix, colour pass, titles and delivery to festival, broadcast or streaming specifications, on time and on spec.
04 / Examples
A small set of recent
film and documentary edits.
Sample coming soon
Cinematic film edit
A short film edit cut for narrative flow, with considered pacing and a cinematic grade that carries the story.
Sample coming soon
Documentary showreel
A documentary edit that weaves interview, archive and observational footage into a story with momentum and heart.
Sample coming soon
Branded film post production
A branded film with clean story structure, polished sound, colour and titles, delivered to broadcast standard.
05 / Who it's for
Built for filmmakers who
care about the craft.
- Short film and documentary makers heading to festival
- Producers who need a post production partner they can trust
- Brands creating documentary style branded content
- Filmmakers who need editing, sound and colour in one place
- Agencies managing film and documentary projects for clients
06 / Why The Index Studio
Film trained,
festival recognised.
Film trained, festival selected
Founded by Benjamin Creanor, a Bachelor of Film (Post Production) graduate. The craft is in the training and the work shows it.
Featured on Amazon Prime Video
Work has reached a global audience through one of the world's largest streaming platforms.
Festival credentials
Official selections at St Kilda Film Festival, Melbourne Women in Film Festival, London Movie Awards, Florence Film Awards and CineParis Film Festival.
Full pipeline, one partner
Editing, sound, colour and finishing under one roof. No hand offs, no miscommunication, one creative vision from start to finish.
Festival and broadcast delivery
We deliver to the technical specs festivals, broadcasters and streamers require, every time.
Fully remote, worldwide
Based in Victoria, Australia. Working with filmmakers and producers wherever they shoot, with async reviews that suit your schedule.
07 / FAQ
Common questions.
It depends on the length, complexity and number of deliverables. A short documentary typically takes two to six weeks. A short film can take four to eight weeks. We scope the timeline at the brief stage so expectations are clear from the start.
Full editing and story structure, sound design and mix, colour grading, motion graphics and titles, and finishing and delivery to festival, broadcast and streaming spec. We can also handle delivery to specific platform requirements.
Yes. We handle the full post production pipeline: editing, sound design and mix, colour grading, and finishing. You can hand the project to us at the end of production and receive a finished film.
Yes. We deliver to festival and broadcast technical specifications, including frame rate, resolution, colour space, audio levels and codec requirements. We also handle platform specific delivery for streaming.
Pricing is quote based and depends on the length, complexity, number of deliverables and turnaround. We send a clear, detailed quote in AUD after a brief and script or rough cut review.
Yes. Work has been featured on Amazon Prime Video and received official selections at St Kilda Film Festival, Melbourne Women in Film Festival, London Movie Awards, Florence Film Awards and CineParis Film Festival.
08 / Related services
Pair the edit with cinematic colour.
09 / Get in touch
Have a film to finish?
Send us the project, the deadline and the festival or platform. We'll come back with a quote, a timeline and a plan to get it to standard.