For every one of our offerings we read the book we are producing for in its entirety prior to production. This allows us to create the highest quality content for that book and understand it with the depth and nuance necessary to convey its qualities effectively and accurately.

You deal directly with the filmmakers, from the first conversation to the final cut. Decisions therefore are faster and the creative direction stays consistent throughout. The process typically begins with a meeting or call to understand the title, the audience, and the campaign goals. From there we develop the creative brief, move into pre-production, shoot, and deliver through a structured review stage. Most projects complete within eight to sixteen weeks from brief sign-off, depending on the complexity of the production.

Gunpowder House works with publishers, authors, and literary agents. Publishers commission productions as part of a title's marketing campaign. Authors commission independently, whether ahead of submission, during a launch, or to build their wider brand. Literary agents commission on behalf of clients to strengthen a pitch or demonstrate screen potential. Whoever leads the commission, the approach is the same: we work directly with the people closest to the book, and that's what the work reflects. If you're not sure which route applies to you, a strategy call is the right place to start.