About Us

We have faith in the human spirit, so we tell stories to uplift it.

Deep Seat is a London-based documentary production company. We make films for charities, NGOs, cultural institutions, and cause-driven organisations who believe that honest storytelling can change how people think, feel, and act.

Our work spans short-form documentary content, broadcast documentary, and long-form film. Clients have included the BBC, Al Jazeera, Google, and a range of charities and nonprofits.

We're a small, senior team. That means every project gets our full attention, a consistent creative voice from brief to delivery, and none of the coordination overhead that comes with larger studios.

Alejandro Piers Ortega
Co-Founder & Director

Alex is a filmmaker and historian with a background in oral history and documentary storytelling.

A qualified teacher with 10 years of experience in schools and specialist educational settings, he brings a strong understanding of people, communication, and inclusive creative practice to his work. He has worked with commercial, educational, and charity partners, such as the London Borough of Culture.

His films are shaped by a collaborative approach that blends thoughtful storytelling, authentic human voice, and a keen eye for atmosphere, character, and emotional truth.

Natasha Maria Dawson
Producer

Natasha is a theatre and creative practitioner with extensive experience in direction, management, facilitation, and inclusive arts practice. She has worked as a Deputy Stage Manager for The Albany and the London Borough of Culture, collaborating with diverse community groups on large-scale cultural projects.

Natasha has also supported creative work with Primary Shakespeare Company, as well as with award-winning disability arts organisation Heart n Soul.

Natasha has worked on commercial shoots with clients such as Vinted. Natasha combines her production expertise with years of experience facilitating workshops, ensuring creativity and collaboration remain at the heart of her practice.

Vincent Kavanagh
Co-Founder, Director & DOP

Vincent Kavanagh is a self-shooting documentary director, DOP and editor with over eight years of professional experience.

He covers the full production pipeline: development, camera, edit, and delivery. He has made films for the BBC, Al Jazeera, Google, and Vinted, alongside a wide range of charities and purpose-led organisations.

He recently completed the edit of Polyphony, a feature documentary about the world famous ‘Tallis Scholars’, and wrote and directed Passing Through, his most recent independently produced short documentary. His commitment, in both artistic and professional practice, is to human-led films that reveal something true.