Welcome to firstlooktv
FirstLookTV is a documentary-making company which provides access-driven content for the world's broadcasters. The aim of this newly established company is to apply rigorous standards of journalism alongside an appreciation of the need to attract and keep viewers from the first moment the programme begins to the last frame.
The company is the 'journalism' arm of hanrahanmedia – a broad genre supplier of programming to the major UK networks. Using the same post production and production management team 'back-end' – facilities and people – we are able to drive down programme costs without undermining content.
FirstLookTV is committed to the early adoption of new technology – where it helps the programme. So small, 'video-journalist' cameras have been used on our latest programme, The Suffolk Strangler, to ensure intimacy in interviews with friends of victims and family-members. However, for set-piece interviews and sequences, we adopt the more traditional style of filming to ensure quality images and scenes. All of FirstLookTV's content is thought-provoking and features compelling story-telling and access to those directly involved in events surrounding the news story or issue.
If you have ideas for documentaries then contact us through this website.
Want to know more about our other types of programmes? Visit HanrahanMedia
Dunblane Remembered / 2007
Amongst our first programmes are two featured on this website. Dunblane Remembered first aired as 'Dunblane Ten Years On' on Britain's Channel Five and was placed in several territories. The reversioned programme was adapted for the 'Crime' channel on Sky Television. The programme is still available to broadcasters as is the haunting music from this documentary and serves as a constant reminder about the need for vigilance when considering gun legislation. A half–hour version, The Dunblane Massacre, is available from this company.
The Suffolk Strangler / 2008
'The Suffolk Strangler' which was produced by the programme's reporter, Luke Hanrahan. The documentary offers unique access to the Crown Prosecution Service and Police in Suffolk as they first caught and then successfully convicted the serial killer, Steven Wright. It also offers a unique insight into the grim world of prostitutes in this archetypal 'Middle England' town. The premiere of the documentary achieved huge ratings for the Sky-based Crime Channel and it is due to be aired throughout 2008 on both 'Crime' and The History Channel. A half–hour, reversioned programme 'Catching a Serial Killer' is available through our company.
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