hemstock films is an Award Winning Television & Documentary Production Company based in Calgary Alberta.
Experience You Can Trust in Documentary & Television Production.
With nearly 2 decades of hands-on experience, Hemstock Films is a trusted name in the world of television and documentary production. Our portfolio spans a wide range of formats, including:
Mini-Series – Serialized storytelling for broadcast and digital platforms
Cinema Vérité – Observational, vérité-style filmmaking with emotional impact
Reality TV – Fast-paced, unscripted productions with a cinematic edge
Feature Documentaries – Deep, character-driven narratives with festival appeal
Unscripted Long-Form Content – Thoughtful, narrative-rich productions for TV, streaming, and independent release
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we are uniquely positioned to support productions across Western Canada. Whether you're a producer looking to crew up a broadcast series, a director developing a long-form documentary, or a network executive seeking a reliable production partner in Alberta, Hemstock Films has you covered.
🎥 Full Equipment & Professional Crew, Right Here in Calgary
We provide full production support, including:
Cinema-grade camera packages (4K/6K)
Professional location audio
Lighting and grip
Experienced DOPs, camera ops, sound recordists, and producers
Our team is nimble, creative, and production-ready — fully equipped to handle everything from single-camera interviews to multi-day, multi-location shoots. Whether you're capturing a one-off documentary special or an ongoing series, we scale to meet your production needs.
If you're looking to hire a television production crew in Calgary, Alberta, look no further than Hemstock Films. We offer local expertise, national-level quality, and a deep commitment to storytelling that stands out on screen.
📂 Explore Our Long-Form Documentary Work
We’ve successfully completed numerous feature-length documentaries, television specials, and multi-part series — many of which have aired on Canadian broadcasters or screened at film festivals across North America.
Visit our portfolio section below to see select samples of our past productions, and discover how we bring human stories to life with integrity, cinematic vision, and technical excellence.
FEATURED WORK
“Africa: A Kung Fu Story” Documentary Trailer
“What’s Next?” Documentary Trailer
🎥 Full-Service Documentary & Television Production
We provide comprehensive support at every stage of the filmmaking process:
🔍 Pre-Production
Story research and development
Script writing and treatment development
Location scouting and casting
Production scheduling and budgeting
🎬 Field Production
4K/6K cinematic camera packages
Experienced documentary crews
On-location sound and lighting
Interviews, verité, and b-roll coverage
🧑💻 Post-Production
Multi-cam editing and colour grading
Broadcast-compliant audio mixing
Motion graphics and archival integration
Subtitling and delivery for TV or streaming
A Complete Production Equipment Package in Calgary Alberta.
Hemstock Films has a complete equipment package for your documentary & television production in Calgary Alberta. High-end cine cameras like the Canon C500 mark ii, Zeiss CP.2 cine lenses and zoom lenses, a full lighting package, drone, audio equipment and 3-axis gimbal stabilizers.
Not to mention the crew. We are a one-stop shop and are well connected around Calgary and Alberta for all production crew members. Whether it’s additional camera operators, lighting technicians, location audio personal, makeup artists or production assistants, we are your one-stop shop for Calgary and Alberta Television and Documentary Production.
Award-Winning Television Productions in Calgary Alberta.
The Hemstock Films co-produced mini-series “Angel Dust” earned numerous awards including best cinematography (2023 California Indies) and best mini series (2022 Cannes International Cinema Film Festival) This was a local television production produced by Chrystal Snow and Break The Chain Productions Inc. along with Hemstock Films in Medicine Hat Alberta and is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Hemstock Films also co-produced the feature documentary “Africa: A Kung Fu Story” which is currently sweeping the festival circuit.
““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!””
