Website Design for Film-Makers That Puts the Right Film First

Squarespace is a practical choice if you want to manage film pages, stills, credits and written content in one place. Hosting and platform security are managed for you, and a domain registered through Squarespace can be managed in the same account, including renewal settings. It also supports videos hosted on Vimeo or YouTube. We review the layout, hosting and playback requirements before agreeing the setup

We usually give the showreel a prominent place near the top of the homepage, with selected films easy to reach nearby. A clear play button lets visitors choose when to watch and hear it. Autoplay depends on the device, browser and video setup, so we plan a useful first screen even when a video does not start automatically.

We review your video host, player setup, thumbnails and the amount of media on each page. We then test playback and layouts on the agreed devices. Vimeo and YouTube embeds can work with the films you already host there, while direct uploads are assessed against your Squarespace plan and requirements. Playback quality and buffering also depend on the host and the viewer’s connection.

Start with the film, its title and your role. Depending on the project, useful details may include the client, agency, production company, collaborators, release year and a short explanation of the brief or story. We can also include selected stills, approved recognition and a relevant contact option. The credits should accurately reflect your contribution.

Separate collections can help when you have a meaningful body of work in different areas, such as commercials, documentaries, music videos or narrative film. We choose categories around the work you want to show and how people are likely to look for it. An individual project can then provide the fuller context.

We can discuss a separate screener page and the video host’s available privacy controls. A password on a Squarespace page does not automatically change a Vimeo or YouTube film’s privacy settings. We review where the video can be played and how access should work before agreeing the setup. You confirm which films and credits are cleared for that audience. Vimeo Help Center

Yes. We can build a focused enquiry form and display the appropriate studio, direct or representation contacts. The form can ask about the production, your role, expected dates, location and relevant budget information. We keep the route clear so people know who will receive the enquiry and how to share their initial brief.

Yes. Our website design for film-makers includes foundational SEO for the agreed pages: titles, meta descriptions, heading structure, descriptive URLs, appropriate image alt text and internal links. We give films useful written context and make your role, specialisms and relevant locations clear. Search positions also depend on competition, content quality and work beyond the initial build.

We plan the migration to reduce disruption. We review existing content, retain useful URLs where possible and map appropriate redirects when addresses change. We also check important project links, video embeds and downloads, and remove unintended indexing restrictions before launch. Search rankings can fluctuate during a migration, so we cannot guarantee they will remain unchanged.

Yes. Our recorded Loom walkthrough shows you how to use the agreed project layouts, add video links, change thumbnails and update credits. We also explain any settings you need to check when a film is hosted elsewhere. You receive 30 days of email support for questions as you begin using the site.

A focused website typically takes 2–3 weeks once the content, film links, access and required approvals are ready. A larger archive, extensive writing or more involved custom features may need longer. We confirm the timeline in your proposal and plan the review stages around your availability.

Start by booking a call so we can discuss your vision, your work and what you need from the website. We’ll then send a proposal outlining the scope, timeline and price. Once you accept the proposal, we’ll confirm the next steps and schedule your project.