Stories that move. Films that matter. A film and production company founded in Hartlepool in 2020 by director Paul Suggitt.
Who we are
7VEN Productions was founded in October 2020 by multi award-winning director Paul Suggitt. It's based in Hartlepool, with strong roots across the Tees Valley and the North East of England, and works worldwide.
The approach is hands-on and often immersive. It goes after subjects that matter, from true crime to social justice, sport and human interest.
How we work
Going where other productions won't, and staying long enough to get it right.
Time with the people and places first, often living their experience, so the story is told truthfully.
Every film is shaped to hold an audience emotionally and intellectually from start to finish.
Direction, cinematography and editing to the standard broadcasters and platforms expect.
Films that start conversations and make a difference to the people and places in them.
Leadership
PSFounderFounder / Director, Producer, Screenwriter
A filmmaker long before the extreme adventures that took his work mainstream, with more than 100 productions. Winner of Best Documentary Feature and Best Director at Accord Cine Fest, and of the Outstanding Achievement award at Tees Valley International Film Festival in 2023.
C7Sister studioCommercials, social and drone
For commercials, social media content, brand films and drone filming, Paul runs C7 Studios in Teesside with fellow founder Jamie Bulman of Castle Productions.
Work with me
Documentary production, feature development or a commercial with real people in it. Tell us about it.
