Documentary and Television Production Calgary — Award-Winning Production Company
Hemstock Films is an award-winning documentary and television production company based in Calgary, Alberta. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, we have produced feature-length documentaries, dramatic mini-series, and television content that has won international awards, aired on Canadian broadcasters, streamed on Amazon Prime, and screened at film festivals across North America and Europe.
FEATURED WORK
“Africa: A Kung Fu Story” Documentary Trailer
“The Truth and the Seeker” Documentary Trailer
Award-Winning Documentary and Television Credits
The Truth and the Seeker — Award-Winning Feature Documentary
Directed by Mark Hemstock. Winner of Best Educational Film at the Cannes World Film Festival, Best Feature Documentary at the Rome International Movie Awards, and Award of Excellence at the Accolade Global Film Competition. Now streaming on Vimeo on Demand.
Angel Dust — Amazon Prime Mini-Series
Directed and shot by Mark Hemstock, co-produced with Break the Chain Productions, shot entirely in Alberta. Winner of Best Mini Series at the 2022 Cannes International Cinema Film Festival and Best Cinematography at the 2023 California Indies. Now streaming globally on Amazon Prime and Tubi.
Africa: A Kung Fu Story — Feature Documentary
Co-produced by Hemstock Films along side Black Monk Productions. Mark Hemstock served as Director of Photography and editor. Currently on the international film festival circuit.
PHI: The evolution of consciousness— Feature Documentary
Hemstock Films' first independent feature documentary, directed and shot by Mark Hemstock. Released to critical acclaim in 2017, available on Vimeo on Demand, Gaia Network and Amazon Prime.
Documentary and Television Production Services — Calgary
Pre-Production Services
Story research and development, script and treatment writing, location scouting, casting, production scheduling, budgeting, and permitting across Calgary and Alberta.
Field Production — Calgary and Alberta
Full documentary and television field production services including 4K and 6K cinema camera packages, experienced documentary crews, professional location sound, creative lighting, interview setups, cinema vérité coverage, and aerial drone cinematography. Visit our Equipment Page for our complete gear package.
Post-Production — Broadcast and Streaming Ready
Multi-camera editing, professional color grading, broadcast-compliant audio mixing, sound design, motion graphics, archival footage integration, subtitling, and delivery for Canadian television broadcast, streaming platforms, or festival submission.
Long-Form Formats We Produce
Feature-length documentaries, dramatic mini-series, television specials, cinema vérité, reality television, and long-form unscripted content for broadcast, streaming, and independent release.
Frequently Asked Questions — Documentary Production Calgary
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Hemstock Films produces feature-length documentaries, dramatic mini-series, television specials, cinema vérité, reality television, and long-form unscripted content for broadcast, streaming, and independent release.
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Yes. Hemstock Films has a complete in-house equipment package and is well-connected with experienced crew across Calgary and Alberta including camera operators, gaffers, location sound, hair & makeup artists, and production assistants.
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Yes. Hemstock Films has produced content for national Canadian television broadcasters in addition to streaming productions including Amazon Prime, Gaia Network, Tubi, Future Now & Stash TV.
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Yes. We deliver in all technical specifications required for major Canadian and international film festival submissions including DCP, ProRes, and H.265.
Television Production testimonials
““As a working television producer I can attest that Mark and his crew at Hemstock Films are an absolute TOP TIER production company whom I had the pleasure to work with for almost a month. Not only is their work at a studio television level, but everyone is personable, communicative, and has the right demeanor for any professional set. This company is honest, attentive and operate with a great deal of integrity. They will put in the required hours and are extremely accommodating to changes that arise- they just really know how to make it work with great attitudes and positive outlook always. Mark & his team are a major asset for any production no matter how big or small, and I give them my highest recommendation!””
“Mark is an incredibly talented hard working filmmaker with a work ethic not seen often.
I would recommend Hemstock films 120 percent.”
Start Your Documentary or Television Project in Calgary
📧 info@hemstockfilms.com 📞 1(403) 861-9930 Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 8:00pm