About
Built from the inside of production.
Not around it.
Reel Foundry was forged inside real production environments. 🏆
Our story
Reel Foundry was built around a simple idea:
Great production should be accessible without becoming ordinary.
We believe businesses in North Queensland deserve access to creative work that can stand alongside anything coming out of a capital city.
Not because we're trying to be Brisbane.
Or Sydney.
Or Melbourne.
Because we're proud to be here. 🌴
That idea was forged inside real production environments.
Broadcast newsrooms. Live deadlines. High-pressure shoots. Major events.
Moments where there's no second take. Only delivery.
That background shaped how we work today. We plan properly. We communicate clearly. We execute with intent.
We know this place. We know the people. And we know that North Queensland is full of stories worth telling.
Meet the team
The people behind the films.
Ryan Benton
Creative Director / Lead DOP & Editor
Ryan leads the creative and production side of Reel Foundry, bringing experience across cinematography, directing and post-production.
From concept through to final cut, he's focused on one thing: making the story work.
Ira Benton
Production Manager / Client Services
Ira keeps the moving parts moving.
From client communication and project planning through to production coordination, she makes sure the creative process stays organised, clear and on track.
Location
North Queensland.
National standard.
Reel Foundry is proudly based in Townsville.
We work across North Queensland and Australia.
Our location might be regional. Our standards aren't.
We've worked in demanding production environments and bring that same discipline to projects here at home, and wherever the next story takes us.
Why Reel Foundry?
What we bring to every project.
Experience
We understand professional production.
Creative Thinking
We don't just take instructions. We think with you.
Production Discipline
We plan properly.
Storytelling
We know how to find the thing that matters.
Flexibility
Small project. Big campaign. Something in between. We build the right production for the job.