Commercial production
Concept, writing, creative direction, directing, scouting, producing, cinematography, editing, and delivery. Casting, crew, locations, and production costs are scoped to the assignment.
St. Louis / on location
MAKE THE
WORK
MOVE
Cauldron Ideations develops and produces commercial creative from the first thought through the final delivery. One studio for the plan, the frame, and the finish.
- Concept to delivery
- Commercial + editorial production
- Built for the assignment
What we make
A clear idea
deserves a
stronger frame
Commercials, brand promos, music, event videography, Instax WIDE guest print stations, audio, web, post, and property video or 3D tours can each be a focused assignment or part of a larger production.
Scope follows the work: audience, creative direction, locations, crew, equipment, capture, post-production, and delivery are resolved around the actual brief.
Capabilities
Eight ways to
make it real
Choose a lane to narrow the list, or start with the brief and build the right mix from there.
Show
Showing all services.
Music, documentary + run-and-gun
Music videos, documentary work, interviews, and fast-moving location production with a practical plan for the shoot and the finished assets.
Event videography
Video coverage for performances, corporate events, conferences, ceremonies, and celebrations. Plan the footage, highlights, and final delivery around the event.
Instax WIDE guest print station
One photo One print $10 cash
A roaming or fixed camera/tripod station where an attendee pays $10 cash per photograph and receives the physical Instax WIDE print immediately. Organizers and venues can discuss permission, a vendor or event slot, placement, and guest access before an event.
Property video + Gaussian splat tours
Walkthrough video and browser-based 3D property tours using Gaussian splatting or mesh-style visualization. Select the moving and interactive assets that suit the property.
Editing, color + post
Editing, color grading, sound finishing, and delivery for existing footage or as the final stage of a complete production.
Audio, podcasts + voiceover
Recording, mixing, and finishing for podcasts, voiceover, interviews, music, and other audio projects.
Websites + creative presentations
Custom websites, creative presentations, pitch decks, copy, and a planned launch with a clear story and a considered visual direction.
The method
The work has a shape
We find it
- 01
Set the brief
Start with the audience, objective, location, timing, and the feeling the work needs to carry.
- 02
Build the production
Resolve creative direction, script, crew, cast, locations, kit, capture, and the right working plan.
- 03
Make the final
Finish the edit, color, sound, delivery, and supporting assets the assignment calls for.
Current production kit: Sony FX6 camera package with lenses, lighting, location audio, and a gimbal. Equipment is chosen for the work, not treated as a fixed package.
The studio
Leighton Hajicek
Founder + Creative Director
Leighton Hajicek leads Cauldron Ideations across creative development, writing, directing, producing, cinematography, and post-production. He shapes the approach and coordinates locations, casting, crew, and resources around each project’s scope.
Already have a production team? Bring Cauldron in for a focused cinematography, camera, directing, production, or post-production contribution.
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