ENGAGING VIDEO & TV PRODUCTION
Specialising in creative and effective visual storytelling, Jolly Productions deliver tailor-made video that reflects our clients' brand and business culture. From online web or social video, internal communications, a brand film or an online TV show, we can provide cost-effective production packages.
Why Video?
84%
of people say they’ve been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand’s video (Wyzowl, 2020)
54%
of customers want to see more video content from a brand or business they support (HubSpot)
49%
faster revenue growth for marketers who use video than non-video users (WordStream)
What We Do
Whatever stage of the video production process you are at, we can help.
From the creative development through to the final edit and delivery we've got you covered.
And if you know you should be doing video content but don't know where to start just talk to us.
A Few Video Options
Sales Driver Videos - Explainer, Product, Promo, Social and YouTube Ads
Brand Builder Videos - Testimonial, Vlog, About Us, Interviews
Internal Comms - Training, Conference, Award Ceremony
Tailor-Made Video Production
We work with you to understand your business and brand, identify what your video needs to achieve, identify the audience, the platforms to deliver to and your budget.
We then provide you with creative solution options that are on brand and on budget.
When you are happy with the concept we start making it a reality.
Production
We can take care of all the production requirements from:
Scripting
Filming Schedule I Admin I Permits
Experienced Producer I Director I Crew
Best Equipment for the job
Location Scouting I Management
Talent I Cast Management
Makeup I Wardrobe
Props I Dressing
Post-Production
After filming, our producer will manage everything from the editing, music, sound mix, GFX and approvals process to ensure we exceed expectations, be on budget and deliver on time.
Brand Films & Online TV Shows
Imagine having your own TV Show or docu-series?
Utilise your network to share the cost and the love. You don't have to be Netflix to make impactful documentary-style videos or TV shows that celebrate your business, your people, customers and your brand. We can develop these formats and produce these long-form videos with you and even air them on Sky TV.
Presenter Coaching
If you are the face of the business or have been nominated to be, it can be a very daunting task to step up and present a video.
With years of experience in voice work, performing and TV presenting, Holly can help prepare you for your video debut and autocue presenting.
Mike Puru, Presenter and Radio Host
Holly is just one of those humans who not only gets television and production - she gets humans and that’s one of her greatest qualities. As a presenter on The Cafe, I always marvelled at how multi-faceted she was at her craft - she can write, produce, direct, does makeup, watches for lighting and sound and can also easily jump in front of the camera. Fun, focused and working with any constraints, she always delivers and would not rest until everyone was happy with the end result. Whatever the platform- she just makes it work. Go on - choose Holly for your next production - big or small she will make it happen all while caring about people and making it fun.
Jaclyn Dinnan, Former PA to General Manager of NZ - Sanitarium
I worked with Holly on a virtual corporate staff engagement event that was values and purpose-driven. The project had several challenges: covid restrictions, a personalised and engaging event whilst being remote and unable to gather in person. Holly absolutely nailed the brief. The result was polished, well-executed and meaningful. Our staff got a lot out of the video content that was directed and produced by Holly. I would highly recommend Holly for production work and any media creative projects. She has a lot of industry contacts and can deliver on time and will exceed your expectations.
Catherine Cooke, Owner - The Engine, Business Advisory
…Holly was producing her show The Cafe and I encouraged a client to go. It was there I struck up a good conversation with Holly to build my own 17 show slot for my business The Engine…
Holly took us under her wing and scripted each show to gain the best value for our business, our providers and clients... Each show was professionally produced by Holly and re-distributed by The Cafe’s social media platform.
I have no hesitation in recommending Holly and her team at Jolly Productions for quality storytelling and to make your brand stand out.
And lastly if you were fearful of the camera she will have you at ease immediately.
Lina Montero Soto, Director & Communication Strategist - Magico
Collaborating with Holly Pollock made a tall ask easy. We created a TV show for Sanitarium, because they couldn’t have their awards dinner due to COVID-19. We suggested a TV show, akin to the Emmys. Hosted by a celebrity, interviews of employees, and entertainment was include is this epic in-house show. What seemed outside the box, slightly outrageous and truly creative was made possible by Holly’s ability to plan for the unseen. Holly is super buttoned down, and more importantly she has an excellent manner and way with interviewees.
Holly can make people feel at ease while keeping the production crew aligned and everyone enjoys the on-set culture/vibe Holly works hard to create.
Holly is an excellent storyteller and producer. She really cares about you and her work and will go the extra mile to make sure the final result is delivered on time and exceeds expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending Holly and Jolly Productions.
Carly Flynn
Broadcaster/Journalist/TV Host
Holly brings energy, passion and enthusiasm to every project she works on. She's caring, considerate, honest, exceptionally bright and across all aspects of television production & business management.
I really enjoy working with Holly and would work with her again.
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Who We Work With
About Jolly Productions
Hi, I'm Holly Pollock, director of Jolly Productions and based in Auckland. I'm a passionate TV and video producer, presenter, marketer, creator and solution provider. I've been working in the media industry for over 20 years in radio (both here and in the UK) and TV.
I've written and produced various TV and radio campaigns and I've made over 1,000 episodes of my successful day-time TV show The Cafe which aired on Three for 5 years. As a lean production, I wore a lot of hats including research, content creation, scripting the show, presenting, production management and ensuring that our sponsors' products and brands were effectively integrated within the show.
I’ve worked with some of the biggest NZ and International brands and celebrities to create engaging editorial and commercial content in the video space.
I'd love to see how Jolly Productions can help your business.
Let's Talk
Call Holly on 0274 776 342, email jollyproductionsnz@gmail.com or fill out the form below
And Some Top Tips
How much will it cost to make a video?
We can work with you to provide great looking and effective video content for a range of budgets.
Example: 1-minute explainer or testimonial video you have already scripted and will be filmed in the same location can start from approximately $1,500.
Top Tip: The cost can be dramatically reduced by filming multiple videos during the same filming period and in the same location. If you want three testimonials the best option is to film all your clients in the same place one after the other. We will always discuss the most cost-effective production schedule options with you.
What's involved in the video production process?
Every project is different, but generally, the production process can be broken down into three phases:
Pre-production: This is when we work with you to learn all about your business and together define what it is you need from video. Some of the questions we might explore are: Who is your target audience? What platforms do you want to publish on? What are the key messages you want to communicate?
From there we’ll create a video outline and/or detailed script, confirm budgets and arrange any filming dates with you.
Production: ‘filming’. Our crew will capture all the required footage – such as interviews, event footage or product demonstrations. We might film at your premises, at our studio or at some other locations relevant to the video messages.
Post-production: Once we’ve captured all the footage we’ll get to work on the edit, crafting the footage into a coherent narrative and adding graphics, titles and music as appropriate. You’ll have a chance to review one or more drafts and give feedback before everything is finalised and then delivered.
What input is required from us?
First, we’ll arrange a face-to-face meeting or ask you to fill out a short questionnaire to help us understand the project requirements. From there you can have as much or as little input into the scripting, filming and editing as you’d like. In any case, we’ll keep you informed at every step of the process.
We’re also happy to work from a full script or storyboard provided to us.
What about graphics, branding, music and voice-overs?
Alongside the filming, we’ll create any motion graphics required for the video. These could range from a simple animated logo to a series of stylish infographics.
Not every project requires a voiceover, but when it does we can provide you with a range of different voiceover samples to choose from and we’ll take care of the rest.
When a background music track is required we can source a suitable track from a royalty-free music library and provide a license for usage in the finished video.
What about a presenter or other talent?
Careful consideration is needed when choosing a presenter for your video. If you are the face of the brand then ideally you should present the video. If this scares you we can help with some coaching.
If however, you need a professional presenter that can demonstrate products, read autocue or act, we will provide a range of talent options that match the look/feel of the video.
Can you produce my TV show or brand film?
Yes if you have the idea and budget! We work with experienced TV and filmmakers who can develop, write, produce and post produce standing by.
How long should my video be?
This will depend on where you are sharing your video but up to 2 minutes is the sweet spot (after this the drop off in engagement is significant). However, Facebook conversion rates are highest for videos 16-20 seconds. Some video placement requires a predetermined length like commercials and platforms including Tik Tok. When creating a video for sites like YouTube they can be a lot longer but it’s important to keep your audience in mind.