A creative Swiss Army knife for agencies and brands.
Common Ground Media
Hi, I'm Elena - a creative partner for agencies,
brands, and businesses across the UK.
After more than a decade running productions in Canada, I founded Common Ground Media as a flexible creative services business now rooted in Chepstow - between Bristol and Cardiff the UK.
Most of my projects are collaborations - working directly with brands or stepping in alongside agencies as freelance crew. I wear many hats: filming, editing, directing, and producing, as well as providing photography. I bring a strong background in corporate, event, and documentary-style storytelling and I also specialize in corporate headshots.
I often work solo as a hired gun, or for larger projects - with a small team of trusted partners that scales to fit the needs of each client.
Whether you’re a marketing team, an agency looking for extra hands, or a business in need of professional video and photography, Common Ground Media offers flexible, creative support with a personal touch.
Want to see some portfolio pieces that relate to your industry/niche?
What I offer
01.
DISCOVERY
Identifying costs and budgets (whether large or small), creating a concrete vision for your idea and how we can best realize it, and identifying hidden needs (or efficiencies) you didn't know you had!
02.
PRE-PRODUCTION
Creative briefs, strategizing content, conducting pre-interviews, scripting, crewing up, equipment planning, location scouting, model casting calls, booking travel and accommodations, obtaining permits and licenses and more!
03.
PRODUCTION
Filming, photography, field producing, directing, on-set production assistance, BTS capture.
04.
POST-PRODUCTION
Typically bundled together with production - editing any web-format content (from long-form to short social media snippets/ads).
WORK
Video
Corporate headshots
Marketing and events
