INTERVIEW FILMING UK
Real voices. Clear, confident stories.
Professional interview video production packages for case studies, leadership messages, documentaries, recruitment, events and internal communications across the UK.
BUILT AROUND YOUR BRIEF
Interview Filming Options
✓ Seated interviews
✓ Walk-and-talk interviews
✓ Multi-camera interviews
✓ Vox pops and public interviews
✓ Direct-to-camera presentations
✓ Video podcast setups
| INTERVIEW PLANNING | BUILD FOR THE EDIT |
Plan the interview around the edit you actually need
Start with the finished purpose
A leadership message, case study, documentary sequence and recruitment film all need different kinds of answers. We establish where the interview will appear and what viewers need to understand before shaping the questions.
Make answers work without the question
Where the interviewer will disappear from the finished film, we encourage self-contained answers that still make sense after the question is removed. That gives the editor far more freedom to shorten and rearrange material cleanly.
Decide who should cover each point
With several contributors, there is usually no benefit in asking everybody the same list. We can divide subjects between people so each contributor speaks from genuine experience and the final edit contains less repetition.
Plan short clips at the same time
If individual answers may later become social clips, staff messages or website content, we can deliberately record concise versions as well as the fuller conversation rather than trying to manufacture them afterwards.
Let the answers guide the supporting shots
When the interview is part of a wider film, the conversation helps identify the b-roll worth capturing: people, processes, products, locations or details that directly illustrate what the contributor is talking about.
One interview session can produce much more than one edit
Plan the outputs before filming and the same conversation can provide a useful bank of material for different audiences and channels.
Build the main story
Use the strongest answers from the full conversation to shape a case study, leadership film, recruitment piece or documentary sequence.
Create standalone answers
Record concise self-contained responses that can become individual website, social or internal communication clips without relying on the longer film.
Serve different audiences
A longer customer-facing story and shorter staff, recruitment or stakeholder versions can often come from the same shoot when those uses are identified beforehand.
Keep useful material for later
Well-organised interview selects and supporting footage can remain valuable after the first film, particularly for ongoing campaigns and multi-location content.
Interview Filming Across Every Sector
MJ Films provides specialist interview filming for corporate, public-sector, documentary and feature-film productions.
We have filmed politicians, business leaders, healthcare professionals, patients, engineers, tradespeople, IT specialists and members of the public. Our production experience also includes interviewing recognised actors on set and inside production trailers for feature-film EPK content, alongside assignments involving senior political figures.
Our calm, production-ready approach works equally well with experienced contributors and people appearing on camera for the first time. Every interview is carefully prepared, professionally lit and recorded with clear, broadcast-quality sound.
Available as a stand-alone video interview unit or embedded within a wider production, we can support corporate films, documentaries, case studies, testimonials, recruitment campaigns, public-sector communications and behind-the-scenes content.
Specialist crew. Rapid-response capability. Confident contributors. Production-ready results.
Interview filming examples
Different contributors and environments require a different pace, framing and visual treatment.
PREPARATION
Natural delivery starts with a useful framework
We establish the audience, purpose and key points before filming, including who will appear, how long the answers should be and whether contributors will speak to an interviewer or directly to camera. We also consider whether the footage is intended for one finished film, several individual edits or shorter versions for websites and social media.
Nine times out of ten, we work alongside the organisation’s marketing manager or project lead, who asks the questions while we concentrate on the cameras, lighting, sound and contributor performance. This often works well because they already understand the subject, the organisation and the answers required.
On other projects, the questions are supplied in advance—sometimes only the day before filming. We review them for clarity, length and repetition, then arrange them in an order that helps the contributor settle into the conversation. During filming, we may suggest a follow-up question or ask for a shorter, self-contained version of an answer so it still makes sense when the question is removed from the edit.
Some contributors work best from prompts and a natural conversation, while others prefer a script, autocue or carefully ordered questions. Where several people are being interviewed, we can plan who should cover each subject rather than asking everyone to repeat the same points.
Supporting footage is considered alongside the questions so relevant shots of the workplace, products, processes or people can illustrate what is being discussed. This gives the final edit useful visual context and prevents it from becoming a continuous sequence of talking heads.
Flexible Interview Filming Kit
The equipment we bring is matched to the location, access and scale of the production. Where parking or access is difficult, we can work with a compact backpack-based camera kit using professional mirrorless cameras, fast lenses, radio microphones and lightweight support without compromising the finished result.
Where access allows, we can bring a larger production package including the Sony FX6, additional cameras and lenses, professional lighting, boom microphones, radio mics, client monitors and full-size support equipment. Optional equipment can also include a camera slider for controlled movement and an autocue for scripted interviews and presentations.
This flexible approach means the production can remain practical in restricted locations while scaling up considerably when the space, access and brief justify it.
ON LOCATION
We can film anywhere
Interviews can be filmed in offices, factories, hospitals, venues, homes or temporary event spaces. Before setting up, we assess the background, available room, noise levels, power, access and the time available with each contributor. The camera, lighting and sound package is then matched to the location rather than forcing the same setup into every space.
Where useful, a second camera provides a choice of framing and helps shortened answers flow more naturally in the edit. Additional lighting can be used for a more controlled sit-down interview, while a compact setup may be better for brief statements or filming in busy working environments.
Many projects also include interview and b-roll filming, combining the spoken material with relevant footage of the workplace, products, processes or people being discussed. This gives the editor useful pictures to support each answer and helps turn a series of interviews into a more complete film.
Case study videos · Recruitment films · Internal communications
HOW IT WORKS
A calm, well-organised interview process
1. Plan the interview
Agree the audience, message, contributors and intended final versions.
2. Prepare contributors
3. Film on location
Set the background, lighting, camera positions and microphones around the location.
4. Capture supporting b-roll
5. Edit the story
Select the strongest answers, remove repetition and build a clear narrative.
6. Deliver versions
How to Prepare for a Professional Interview Shoot
Choose the location
(Scout the space before filming)
Choose the Right Background
Decide whether you want a clean paper backdrop, curtain, office setting or a more natural environment with lamps and plants. Simple, uncluttered backgrounds usually work best.
Use the Largest Quiet Room Available
A spacious room gives us room to position the camera, lights and interviewer properly, while placing the contributor further from the background to create stronger depth and separation.
Small meeting rooms can severely restrict the setup and may require compromises with lighting, framing and camera position.
Consider Another Venue
If your office does not have a suitable room, consider hiring a studio, hotel meeting room or community hall. Space and privacy are usually more valuable than elaborate decoration.
Allow Time for Setup
For a carefully lit documentary-style interview, allow around one to two hours for camera, lighting and sound preparation.
A basic setup can be completed quickly with a small LED light and lavalier microphone, but it will not produce the same depth, lighting control or visual finish.
Prepare the contributors
(Help everyone feel comfortable and ready)
Brief the Contributors
- Explain the purpose of the interview in advance.
- Share the discussion topics so contributors know what to expect.
- Encourage natural conversation rather than memorising answers.
- Avoid clothing with busy patterns, fine stripes or large logos.
- Reassure contributors that questions can be repeated and mistakes edited out.
- Allow a few minutes to settle before filming.
- Hair and make-up professionals can be arranged where required for executive interviews, campaign films and larger productions.
Plan the Questions
- Decide what message the interview should communicate.
- Use open questions beginning with how, what and why.
- Avoid questions that can be answered with "yes" or "no".
- Keep questions concise and conversational.
- Arrange questions in a logical order.
- Think about which answers can be illustrated with supporting B-roll.
Interview Video Packages
How much does interview filming cost in UK?
Interview filming typically starts from £895, covering a professionally lit and recorded interview shoot with two cameras. A fuller production including supporting B-roll and a finished edit usually starts from £1,300 plus travel.
Larger productions can cost several thousand pounds where the brief requires a full crew, extensive lighting, specialist sound, studio hire, hair and make-up, multiple contributors or cinema cameras such as the Sony VENICE.
The final cost depends on the number of contributors, filming locations, travel, production time, crew size, equipment and the amount of editing required. The guide below reflects the majority of interview productions we undertake, with every project quoted individually before filming begins.
Interview Filming
From £895 + travel
✔ Up to 4 hours on location
✔ Professional lighting & sound
✔ Two 4k cameras on tripods
✔ Interview filming only
✔ Custom titles
Interview + B-roll
From £1,500 + travel
✔ Up to 8 hours on location
✔ Supporting 4k B-roll
✔ Professional editing
✔ Licensed music & custom titles
✔ Revisions
Multi-day productions, multiple locations, additional cameras, teleprompter, drone filming, hair and make-up artists and voice-over can all be quoted as part of a bespoke production.
ORGANISATIONS WE HAVE WORKED WITH
RECENT CLIENTS
Organisations we have filmed for across corporate, public-sector, education, healthcare, construction and media projects.
Coverage Across the UK
Professional interview filming and interview video production for corporate, case study, documentary and internal communications projects across the West, Thames Valley, South Coast, Midlands and London.
Interview Filming Bristol
Professional interview filming in Bristol for corporate interviews, case study videos, leadership messages and documentary content. We film in offices, venues, universities, hospitals and industrial locations across Bristol and the surrounding area.
Interview Filming Swindon
Interview video production in Swindon for corporate video, customer case studies, recruitment films and internal communications. Compact or multi-camera interview setups can be matched to offices, workplaces and event venues.
Interview Filming Reading
Professional interview filming in Reading and Berkshire for corporate interviews, testimonials, case studies, events and internal communications, with supporting b-roll available where the finished film needs more visual context.
Interview Filming Oxford
Professional interview filming in Oxford for universities, research organisations, businesses, events and documentary projects. Multi-camera interview production is available for academic, technical and senior contributors.
Interview Filming London
Professional interview filming in London for corporate video, documentary, case study, leadership and branded content. Compact professional kits are available for locations where access or parking makes a larger setup impractical.
Interview Filming Guildford
Interview filming in Guildford and Surrey for businesses, professional services, events and thought-leadership content, including executive interviews, multi-speaker filming days, direct-to-camera pieces and interview plus b-roll shoots.
Interview Filming Southampton
Interview video production in Southampton and Hampshire for corporate interviews, case studies, recruitment films, events and internal communications. We can work in offices, venues, industrial sites and other operational locations.
Interview Filming Bournemouth
Professional interview filming in Bournemouth and Dorset for businesses, organisations, events and location productions, including sit-down interviews, leadership messages, testimonials, case studies and interview plus b-roll filming.
Interview Filming Gloucester
Interview filming in Gloucester and Gloucestershire for businesses, public-sector organisations, engineering companies and project teams. Available for single interviews, multi-contributor shoots and interview plus b-roll production.
Interview Filming Birmingham
Interview video production in Birmingham for corporate communications, case studies, conferences, recruitment and leadership content, from a single contributor to a full day of professionally lit multi-camera interviews.
Interview video FAQs
How long does it take to film an interview?
A carefully lit interview normally requires 60–120 minutes for setup, depending on the room, number of cameras and intended visual style. Filming time is then scheduled around the contributor and length of the interview.
Do you provide an autocue?
Yes. Autocue is useful for precise scripted messages. For case studies and documentary interviews, guided questions often produce a more natural result.
Can you include b-roll?
Yes. Most interview projects also include b-roll showing the workplace, people, products or processes being discussed. We can plan both elements within the same shoot, giving the editor relevant footage to illustrate answers and cover shortened sections naturally.
See our interview and b-roll filming service for package options and footage delivery.
What if the contributor is nervous?
We keep the set calm, explain the process and begin with easy conversational questions. Answers can be repeated and the strongest parts selected in the edit.
Can you film several interviews in one day?
Yes, when contributors, rooms and access are organised. We can keep one set in place or move between departments and locations where the schedule allows.
How many cameras to film an interview?
We usually recommend two cameras. The main camera records the contributor in a medium close-up, while the second is positioned at a different angle for a tighter or wider view. This gives the edit more visual variety and allows answers to be shortened cleanly without obvious jump cuts.
Lens choice depends on the room and desired look, but interviews are commonly filmed with focal lengths around 35, 50mm and 85mm for natural perspective and background separation. Both cameras are positioned on the same side of the contributor’s eyeline so the angles cut together naturally.
A third camera may be used for panel discussions or interviews involving both a contributor and interviewer, providing a continuous wide shot that keeps them together within the setting.
Plan an interview people will feel comfortable taking part in
Tell us who is speaking, where the film will be used and what the audience needs to understand.