Drew English

Drew is the co-founder and CEO of Forge Virtual Studios. He frequently writes about the intersection of craftsmanship, creativity and technology in the film industry, as well as creative entrepreneurship. You can keep up with Drew's thoughts and other Forge updates by following him on LinkedIn.

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8 Visual Trends Changing Modern Brand Film Production

The current landscape of brand film production is all about social media, popular trends, and businesses' unique goals. Marketing directors are shifting from generic content to cinematic brand storytelling that commands attention.

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How to Build Brand Equity Through Film: A Narrative-First Framework

Building brand equity through film strengthens viewers' perception, recognition, and trust in your business. Rather than promoting the next sale or...

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Film Editing as a Storytelling Tool: How it Drives Meaning and Brand Impact

Film editing serves as the step of production that can redefine your story's clarity and emotional meaning. From pacing to scene juxtaposition, every...

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Filmmaking for Brands: From Concept to Campaign Impact

Almost everyone has an idea what film production looks like for Hollywood's big-screen stories, but what is filmmaking like for brand films? Brand...

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Film Production: A Strategic Guide for Modern Brands

A lot more goes into a movie than what you see on screen. Film production is the comprehensive, multi-stage process that takes creative teams all the...

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Corporate Film Production: Telling Stories That Define Brands

Filmmaking has the almost-magical ability to teleport viewers to a new world and deliver messages in an engaging way. Corporate film production isn't...

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How Cinematic Film Techniques Enhance Brand Storytelling

The best cinematic film techniques influence emotion and meaning without the audience even noticing. Sound and visual choices, such as framing,...

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Measuring Brand Equity: Strategic Films That Build Value

Brand equity is the long-term value you build through trust, memorability, and a well-established brand meaning. Films, and especially narrative...

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Brand Storytelling: A Complete Film-Led Guide for Modern Brands

Film offers a unique medium to capture your audience's attention, drive emotional connection, and share what makes your organization so special....

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Building Films With Purpose, From Idea to Execution

As an experienced film production company, Charter understands the importance of your initial vision going into a project. Our expert teams build...

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