Who are we?

Grounded Media is a small team of committed film makers based in the London area of the UK, led by Stan Thornton.

Although relatively new to the market, our experience already spans narrative filmmaking, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and corporate videos.

Stan Thornton founded Grounded Media in 2025; after he spent time working in the Film and TV industry on projects like “Steve” (2025), “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning” Parts 1 and 2, and commercial projects for the likes of SKY TV, NIKE, and REEBOK.

We now hire a team of freelancers currently working in-industry, to work along side us as and when the project needs a larger crew. Sticking to high end professionals, we can ensure that the level of work we produce is at a standard we are proud of.

Our portfolio highlights our diverse range of skills, techniques, and storytelling approaches that we bring to each project.

An important part of Grounded Media are the “Sessions”. At Grounded Sessions, we work closely with singer songwriters to bring entirely new dimensions of their work to their fans.

For more information about Grounded Sessions, please follow the link attached here.

Grounded Media - Stan Thornton and Film crew working outdoors with equipment on the grass, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall on the Set of Steve 2025
Grounded Media - on the set of Steve 2025 - working in the drone department
Grounded Media - Drone team working on equipment on the set of Steve 2025 Grounded Media
Grounded Media - BTS on the set of Steve 2025 - working in the drone department

Prior Experience

As mentioned above, our team are experienced industry professionals, having worked on numerous well-known projects you may have heard of.

Our team brings years of hands‑on experience across commercials, documentaries, music videos and branded social content, combining practical production skills with creative insight to manage projects of any scale.

From intimate two‑person shoots to large, multi‑unit productions, we’ve been there and done that.

We apply meticulous planning, clear communication and proven workflows to anticipate challenges, keep schedules and budgets on track, and maintain technical and creative standards.

That depth of experience ensures smooth operations on set and in post, delivering consistently high‑quality content and reliable, polished deliverables that faithfully reach each client’s objectives.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

  • We create a wide range of content; from commercials and branded films to documentaries, social campaigns, and narrative pieces. Our focus is always the same: telling grounded, human stories with clarity and intention. Whether you’re a small business or an established brand, we shape the format around what your audience needs.

    • commercials and branded films

    • documentaries and interviews

    • social‑first content

    • narrative and creative projects

  • We keep things simple and collaborative. Every project moves through three clear stages:

    • Pre‑production: We develop the idea, script, schedule, and logistics.

    • Production: We handle the crew, equipment, direction, and on‑set workflow.

    • Post‑production: Editing, colour, sound, and delivery. You’ll always know what’s happening, when, and why; without needing any prior experience in commissioning video.

  • Every project is different, so we quote based on what the story requires; things like crew size, locations, equipment, and post‑production time. We’re transparent from the start and can shape the approach around your budget.

    • project‑based pricing

    • clear breakdowns

    • options for different budgets

  • Most projects take between two and six weeks, depending on complexity. Smaller social pieces can be turned around quickly; larger productions naturally take more time for planning, filming, and post‑production.

    • fast‑turnaround options

    • standard timelines

    • long‑form or multi‑deliverable schedules

  • Yes. We manage the full production process internally and bring in trusted specialists when a project needs a larger team. This keeps the workflow efficient and the creative vision consistent.

    • in‑house production

    • trusted freelance network

    • professional equipment and crew

Stan Thornton sitting in the backseat filming bts content.
Two men, one holding a camera, are on a sidewalk at night. The man on the right is standing on a small platform, looking at his phone, wearing a black jacket and grey joggers. The man on the left is sitting on a chair, holding a camera with a stabilizer, wearing a brown jacket. There are studio lights on stands, a tire, water bottle, and other equipment around them, with a corrugated metal wall in the background.
Two men in black jackets setting up filming equipment outdoors during sunset or sunrise, with a clear sky and open field in the background.
Stan Thornton, using an FVP Drone Setup including Goggles and a controller, sitting cross-legged on grass outdoors, holding a smartphone in his hand, with camera equipment nearby.
Stan Thornton, Filmmaker in a forest with a RED Komodo camera on a tripod, monitor displaying a view of green trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Stan Thornton working on the set of Steve (2025) under a canopy.

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

  • We offer a range of in house cameras to chose from, perfect for any kind of shoot.

    • SONY FX6 - x2

    • NIKON ZR

    We also can provide the following lenses:

    • SONY 28-135 F4 PZ G

    • DZO Arles Prime - Full Set

    • DZO Vespid Prime II - Full Set

    • Typoch Cimera C - Full Set

    • Blazar Great Joy Anamorphics

    Accessories:

    • Atomos Shinobi II

    • Hollyland Pyro 7 Monitor and Transmission

    • Hollyland Cosmo C1

    • Hollyland Mars 300

    • Tilta Nucleus Nano II

    • Tilta Mirage Matte Box

    • Manfrotto Cine Tripod

    • Tilta Cine Tripod

    • Zhiyun Gimbal

    • DJI RS Gimbals

  • We also have our own in house lighting kits which include the following:

    • Amaran Ray lights

    • Aputure MC x2

    • Aputure Light Panel

    Grip:

    • Manfrotto Light Stands x3

    • Calumet C Stands

    • Manfrotto Superclamp x2

    • Manfrotto large Magic Arm

  • No project is ready without studio quality sound, and that’s why we’ve invested in our own in house kit that includes:

    • Sennheiser MKH 416

    • Zoom H5 Studio Recorder

    • High Quality Sennheiser Lavalier Microphones

    • DJI MIC 2

    • DJI MIC

    • Boombuddy Carbon Fibre Boompole

  • Having previously had experience in the specialist drone department in Film and TV, we do have our own drones including:

    • DJI Mini 5 Pro

    • DJI Neo

    But for that specific project, when you’re looking for something Special; we collaborate with a high end drone team to provide:

    • Freefly Alta X

    • Freefly Alta 8

    • DJI Inspire 3

    • Custom Cine Gimbaled FPV Drones

    • Custom Fixed Camera FPV drones

Follow the Journey

Interested in seeing Behind the Scenes content from productions Grounded Media is working on?

Follow us on instagram @thegroundedmedia for exclusive BTS, clips from recent projects, photography, and sneak peaks at what’s to come.

Don’t forget to check out our @groundedsessions profile on Instagram too!

BTS From a recent shoot with Phase 2 Dance Collective, final results will be coming out soon!
Some bts shots from a shoot last year with CUPRA and Tilta EU.
Out doing some filming today with the @sony FX6 in the beautiful Surrey hills.

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