Working Creatives
NetFilx for Photographer/Filmmakers
About
Authentic Films is run by Matt Reed, a documentary filmmaker with thirty years of experience, based in South West Queensland. The studio works on long-term projects with a small footprint, often remotely and in the field.
Selected Work
Fish Friendly Water Extraction
Southern Queensland Landscapes, Australian Government & Queensland Government, under the Northern Basin Toolkit. A two year documentary project on farmers installing modern fish screens across the Murray–Darling.
Wandhala Drone Project
Southern Queensland Landscapes & Queensland Government. Participant films for a First Nations training and employment initiative across South West Queensland.
Access a growing curated collection of long form, unscripted documentaries featuring world class photographer/filmmakers.
Explore their creative process on set and in the studio, then connect with the artists in live interactive sessions.
Who is this for?
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This is where Working Creatives has the biggest impact.
What it solves
Access to real sets, real workflows and real careers
Learning directly from the most inspiring professionals in the industry
Why curated matters
There’s an ocean of free information, but:Algorithms favour short, shallow tips
The best creatives are too busy to make content
Most advice comes from YouTubers, not industry experts
Traditional masterclasses are expensive, scripted, and hard to watch
Our approach
Long-form, high-quality documentaries
Deeper conversations you won’t find on YouTube
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Trusted, curated knowledge — no noise
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For established creatives who want to:
Compare notes with the best in the industry
Stay inspired by both established names and new digital-first creators forging modern careers
Optionally connect directly with featured creatives via Zoom
This is insight from people doing the work — now.
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We work with creatives at the top of their game — people who are too busy to make long form documentary’s about themselves.
What we provide
Exposure to a new audience
Monetisation without effort or risk
High-quality documentary films we fully produce and promote
How you’re paid
20% of profits of your film.
Optional additional income through Zoom webinars, portfolio reviews, or small group sessions (no obligation)
Why say yes?
It’s unscripted — no lines, no performance
We handle filming, editing, hosting, and promotion
Your work is celebrated alongside the best in the industry
Your career and body of work are documented properly
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We actively collaborate with filmmakers already producing documentary’s in this space.
Why collaborate?
Combine audiences and challenge the algorithm
Immediate monetisation — no YouTube thresholds
50% revenue share on plays of your films
Significantly better pay than YouTube
You retain full copyright
No lock-in — leave anytime
Platform security matters
Social platforms can shut down channels overnight.
Working Creatives offers stability, quality control, and long-term value.
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Get unlimited access to the documentary films and live sessions.
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