Lonely Planet
Monos
Visit South Africa
The Ritz-Carlton
Explore Costa Rica
Eurail
Matador Network
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Visit Victoria
Lonely Planet Monos Visit South Africa The Ritz-Carlton Explore Costa Rica Eurail Matador Network Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Visit Victoria
who we’ve worked with
Documentary Craft for Brands with Stories Worth Telling
At Twin Horizons, we’re all about telling unforgettable stories. We're documentary filmmakers who partner with brands. That means we bring patience, empathy, and narrative rigour to every project — whether it's a 5-minute brand film or a long-form series. We don't make tourism ads. We make emotive, story-driven content that transports viewers into the lives of real people.
As a small, distributed team, you work directly with the directors and cinematographers who care deeply about your story. No account managers, no creative directors who've never held a camera. Just us, fully invested in telling your story right.
we’re not for everyone
We only partner with brands and organizations whose values align with ours. That means:
Stories rooted in authenticity, not manufactured moments
Tourism that respects local communities and environments
Brands pioneering regenerative practices or conservation efforts
Projects that give voice to underrepresented people and places
If you’re looking for generic resort promos or trend-chasing social content, we’re not the right fit. But if you have a story that matters, we’re all in.
WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH
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Character-driven films that feel less like ads, more like stories worth sharing. We bring documentary craft to commercial work — finding the real people and authentic moments that make your brand resonate.
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Long-form storytelling for brands, organizations, and causes. We create films that transport viewers into real lives — whether it's conservation efforts, cultural heritage, or human stories of passion and perseverance.
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Content that cuts through the noise by focusing on depth over trends. We create social campaigns rooted in authentic storytelling — the kind people actually want to watch, not just scroll past.
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Every image tells a story. From sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits, our photography captures the emotion and authenticity that makes viewers stop and feel something real.
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We help travel and purpose-driven brands find their story and reach the right audience. Our approach combines deep understanding of travel culture with documentary thinking — strategy that prioritizes meaning over metrics.
Meet the Team
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Richard Lam 🇨🇦
Director / Cinematographer / Photographer
Richard is a director, cinematographer, and photographer based in Vancouver, Canada. He has worked with tourism boards such as Visit Costa Rica and Visit South Africa, along with global brands such as Lonely Planet and Ritz-Carlton. His documentary, The Forest of the Mothers — a story about rainforest conservation in Costa Rica — is currently in pre-production.
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Aaron Garcia 🇦🇺
Director of Photography / Head of Production
Aaron is a DOP and director based in Canberra, Australia. He brings a documentary approach to commercial filmmaking, working with clients such as Monos, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and Visit Victoria. His documentary short, Wolf of Wingsuit, follows a base jumper in Switzerland and has screened at prestigious festivals including The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.