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UNCOVERING THE TRUE STORY OF RAW MATERIALS

Critical Productions is a media production company who use our expertise in earth science, sustainability, and storytelling to unearth the complex narratives of raw materials, people, and planet through the creation of documentaries, podcasts, social media content, and B-roll.

A crowd of 100 people standing in the main hall of the Natural History Museum, London, beneath a skeleton of a blue whale. Title reads: "100 Perceptions: Raw Materials". Additional text: "Official Selection. Nature Without Borders International Film Festival 2025" and "Finalist. Raw Science Film Festival 2025"
Yellow sand dunes meet the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Title reads: "Legacy. Mining Namibia's Past, Present & Future"
Variety of multi-coloured vapes arranged in a row. Title reads: "The Real Cost of Vaping"
Professors Sarah Gordon and Richard Herrington in discussion in a staff area of the Natural History Museum London. Title reads: "Behind The Scenes: The Natural History Museum"
Four earth science professionals from diverse fields beneath a quoted question: 'Geology...that's rocks, right??'
Dr Sarah Gordon smiling. Title reads: "Platinum Group Metals: Why are PGMs so special?"
The facade of the front of the Natural History Museum, London. Title reads: "Deep Sea Mining: A New Frontier for Sustainable Development?"

We believe effective communication is critical to informed decision-making. Our mission is to capture and share the work of scientists, communities, policymakers, industry experts and the wider public as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of the raw materials transition.

Documentaries

Expert-led visual storytelling about raw materials, mining, sustainability and the people shaping the green transition.

Podcasts

Podcast production and audio storytelling for raw materials, mining, research, sustainability and science communication.

Socials

Short-form social media content that explains complex raw materials and sustainability topics in accessible, platform-ready formats.

B-roll

Professionally shot 4K mining and raw materials footage, including operations, landscapes, processing sites, equipment and people.

If your organisation needs a documentary, podcast, short-form video, social media campaign or B-roll footage about raw materials and sustainability, contact Critical Productions to discuss your project.

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