What we make, and how.
Documentary production for Japan's craft beverage scene - filmed, cut, and subtitled by the same two people you'll be emailing.
Four ways to work with us.
Shot wide, cut fast
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Event coverage
Festivals, tastings, launches - multi-angle coverage and a highlight reel while the buzz is still warm.
- Runtime
- 3-10 minute highlight reel
- Delivery
- Highlight reel plus social clips and archive footage
- Timeline
- Weeks, not months
- Best for
- Organizers and breweries showing up at festivals
The remote studio
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Product photography
Ship us your product and a brief on how it should be seen - we build the set, shoot and retouch, and send back images ready for your shop page and socials. No crew on your premises, no shoot day on your calendar.
- Deliverables
- Retouched product stills; short vertical videos for SNS optional
- Workflow
- Fully remote - ship the product, review previews online
- Timeline
- Weeks from the product arriving
- Best for
- Makers anywhere who need store-ready photos without hosting a crew
The first impression
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Commercial
Brand, venue and product films that feel like documentaries, because that's who's making them.
- Runtime
- 1-5 minutes
- Delivery
- Web & SNS formats, vertical cuts included
- Stills
- Product and venue photos from the same shoot, added when you need them
- Timeline
- 1-2 months
- Best for
- Taprooms, bars and brands that need a calling card
The full story
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Documentary
The story behind your brewery, your orchard, your bar - filmed at the moments that matter, not staged after the fact.
- Runtime
- 10-30 minutes
- Delivery
- YouTube-ready master plus social cuts
- Timeline
- 3-6 months
- Best for
- Producers whose story deserves the full treatment
Every package: 6K/8K capture, three-language subtitles written in-house, and one team from planning to delivery.
Quotes depend on three things - shooting days, locations, and language versions. Tell us your plan and we'll give you a number.
Need something special?
Drop us a messageDocumentary Production
In-depth storytelling that captures the essence, philosophy, and cultural significance of Japan's craft beverage artisans
Case Study: Son of the Smith Hard Cider
A deeply personal journey showcasing the philosophy behind Japan's most exclusive fresh hop cider production. This documentary demonstrates our ability to capture the intersection of tradition and innovation, where timing, community, and craft converge to create something truly unique - the kind of storytelling that elevates artisan producers to international recognition.
Production Approach
- Multi-day shoot during critical harvest period
- Casual, but personal interviews with master craftsmen
- Cinematic documentation of 24-hour process
- Cultural context and historical background
Deliverables
- Documentary short film
- Series of promotional reels
- Instagram collaboration posts
- Copywriting for socials
Technical Details: Runtime: 12 minutes | Location: Nagano Prefecture | Featured: Son of the Smith Hard Cider | Equipment: 8K 60fps cinema cameras, Wireless Audio Systems
Commercial Content
Cinematic promotional content showcasing venues, products, and experiences with quality and high production values
Case Study: Cidernaut
A 47-second portrait of Cidernaut, Shibuya's keg-cider bar, and Hikaru Takeda, the legend behind it. Shot in the documentary register, with a personal touch, cut to the bar's own rhythm - and guests now walk in because they saw it.
Creative Strategy
- Atmospheric lighting and mood creation
- Focus on sensory experience
- Minimal guidance, maximum visual impact
- Authentic customer interaction moments
Commercial Value
- Boosted overseas visitor numbers
- Premium brand positioning improved
- Social media engagement boost
- Template for hospitality industry clients
Technical Details: Runtime: 47 seconds | Location: Shibuya, Tokyo | Featured: Cidernaut | Equipment: 8K 60fps cinema cameras, Wireless Audio Systems, Professional Lighting Equipment
Event Coverage
Professional documentation of festivals, tastings, and industry events across Japan's vibrant craft beverage scene
Case Study: WCB & Tokyo Craft Beer Week
Event documentation for West Coast Brewing during Tokyo Craft Beer Week. Dynamic event coverage capturing the energy and community spirit of Tokyo's craft beer scene. This piece showcases our ability to document live events, conduct impromptu interviews, and create compelling highlight reels that preserve the excitement of craft beverage celebrations while serving as valuable marketing assets for event organizers.
Event Documentation
- Multi-camera setup for comprehensive coverage
- Real-time interviews with attendees and brewers
- Crowd dynamics and atmosphere capture
- Product showcases and tasting moments
Deliverable Value
- Promotional material for future events
- Social media content for multiple platforms
- Archive documentation for organizers
- Brand exposure for participating breweries
Technical Details: Runtime: 8 minutes | Location: Shibuya Miyashita Park, Tokyo | Featured: West Coast Brewing & Tokyo Craft Beer Week attendees | Equipment: cinema and mobile recording rigs
Product Photography
Styled product stills from a studio setup you never have to host - with short-form video from the same run
Case Study: Music Bar Nightfly
A signature-cocktail shoot for Music Bar Nightfly: one styled set, one run, and every drink left with both a finished still and a vertical cut for socials. Stills for the menu and web, a macro pass for texture, a main angle for motion - proof that product photography and short-form video don't need separate productions.
Production Approach
- Set, styling and lighting built per drink
- Stills and video captured in the same run
- Dedicated macro angle for texture and detail
- Retouch and grade in-house for one consistent lineup
Deliverables
- Retouched stills for menu, web and SNS
- Vertical short-form videos for socials
- Platform-ready crops and exports
- High-resolution masters for print
Technical Details: Featured: Music Bar Nightfly | Output: stills + vertical short-form video | Equipment: Canon R5 (stills), Canon R5C with 100mm macro (detail video), Blackmagic cinema camera (main angle)
How it goes.
MONTHS 1-2
Plan & research
We talk, we visit, we learn your process before any camera appears.
MONTHS 2-3
Pre-production
Location scouting, interview prep, shoot planning.
MONTHS 3-4
The shoot
Filming at the moments that matter - harvests, brews, service.
MONTHS 4-6
Post & delivery
Edit, color, sound, subtitles in three languages, delivery and distribution support.
Ready to share your
craft
with the world?
Every great documentary begins with a conversation. Let's discuss how STAQAN can help you connect it with new audiences.