“BROOKLAWN IS THE STREET I GREW UP ON HERE IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA. I adopted the name because for me, It’s timeless, relatable, and personal, just like the films i aim to make.”

GRANT KNAUS, FOUNDER

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helping you tell a story that connects.

Your audience wants more than just content. They want a story that resonates. We’re here to help you tell it.

We create timeless videos that will serve your brand for years by being compelling, powerful, and deeply human.

This approach to advertising connects in a way that traditional commercials can’t. Story-driven, human-centered filmmaking creates a lasting relationship between you and your audience — one built on something genuine.

wHAT WE DO:

  • Concept Development: We help your team come up with the perfect video idea.

  • Pre-Production: We handle writing, storyboarding, and all other groundwork with your input.

  • Production: We provide the equipment, the crew, the talent, the locations, and everything else necessary for your project.

  • Post-Production: We edit the video, mix and master its audio, and score it with bespoke music.

FREQUENtLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Brooklawn is run by Grant Knaus. The rest of the team varies from project to project.

    Depending on the project, Grant hires from a pool of trusted contractors. This method allows the team to be lean, leaving room to scale up or down depending on your budget and needs.

  • We are proudly based in Lynchburg, VA. We can and regularly do travel just about everywhere!

  • Pricing varies per project, with most packages starting out at $2500. However, we work with a wide range of budgets.

    If you want to know more, reach out via email!

  • We use a full suite of professional film and lighting equipment sourced through our sister company, Lynchburg Film Rentals.

  • Yes! We’re a go-to source for film equipment rentals in Virginia.

    Our rental offerings include professional-grade cinema cameras and a full electric and grip trailer.

    Contact us for more info.

  • Yes! We can add high-end photography to any project package by simply adding one of our contracted photographers to the team for a shoot day.

    Contact us to learn more about our photography services.

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