Waterdrum Films is a cinematic production studio based in Austin, Texas, specializing in documentary film and brand storytelling. This blog is a window into our process, our projects, and the craft behind the work. From feature documentaries to institutional brand films, we believe every story has a heart worth finding. This is where we document the search.

Inside the Making of a Documentary About Dying
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Inside the Making of a Documentary About Dying

A documentary about dying is really a documentary about how we choose to love each other. This is the story behind the Clarehouse film and why it felt like the right moment to make it.

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What’s in a Name
Christopher Hunt Christopher Hunt

What’s in a Name

Waterdrum Films takes its name from one of the oldest instruments in Cherokee tradition. The water drum represents the earth, the cycle of life, and the beat of the human heart. It felt like the right name for a company built around one question: where is the heart of this story?

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