Film Projects

Finding Ben

A film premier poster for the documentary 'Finding Ben', featuring Courtney Lindsey and Ben Jackson | A film by Octus House
“Partnering with Kojo and Michelle of Octus House, the Lindsays crafted a film where the camera doesn’t just observe—it witnesses. It holds space for tears and laughter, for awkward silences and breakthrough moments, for the messy, miraculous work of becoming family.
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— VP Wright, Forward Times
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Documentary filmmaking by Octus House featuring an intimate portrait exploring family, heritage, and generational connection in Finding Ben.
Cinematic documentary portrait filmed by Octus House for Finding Ben, showcasing authentic storytelling and character-driven filmmaking.
Outdoor documentary scene from Finding Ben featuring cinematic portraiture and visual storytelling by Octus House.
A person sitting on a vintage wooden chair in a room with potted plants, a window, and a patterned rug, with their face resting on their hand.
Cinematic documentary footage of sunlight through trees captured for Finding Ben by documentary filmmakers Octus House.
Documentary storytelling scene featuring archival family photographs in Finding Ben, produced by Octus House.
Outdoor documentary portrait exploring heritage and generational connection in Finding Ben, filmed by Octus House.
Emotional documentary moment capturing childhood connection and family relationships in Finding Ben, a film by Octus House.
Cinematic documentary footage of natural landscapes filmed for Finding Ben by documentary production company Octus House.
Outdoor documentary portrait exploring personal identity and self-discovery in Finding Ben, filmed by Octus House.
Family-centered documentary storytelling scene from Finding Ben, showcasing authentic human connection and lived experiences.
Documentary portrait photography for Finding Ben, a character-driven film produced by Octus House.
Documentary interview portrait captured for Finding Ben, featuring a participant reflecting on family history, identity, and personal discovery.
Subject outdoors during a reflective moment in Finding Ben, a documentary exploring heritage, belonging, and human connection.
Bouquet of flowers held during a symbolic scene in Finding Ben, filmed by Octus House as part of a story about memory and family connection. 
A curated showreel from Finding Ben. To request access to the full film, please contact our team.

Nkabom

Nkabom, or, togetherness in Twi, is a narrative piece highlights the artistic culture throughout the city of Kumasi and the country of Ghana, while capturing the hardship, mental struggle, and community that comes along with it.

Young man seated on outdoor steps in a scene from Nkabom, a narrative short film produced by Octus House in Kumasi, Ghana.
Character lying on the ground during an emotional scene from Nkabom, a cinematic narrative film by Octus House.
Ensemble cast gathered outdoors in a pivotal scene from Nkabom, a short film exploring community and human connection in Ghana.
Cinematic close-up portrait from Nkabom, an independent narrative film shot in Kumasi, Ghana by Octus House.
Character running through a forest in a dramatic scene from Nkabom, an independent narrative film produced by Octus House in Kumasi, Ghana.
Artist's paint palette featured in a symbolic scene from Nkabom, a narrative short film exploring creativity, identity, and community.
Cinematic close-up of a hand reaching toward the earth in Nkabom, a visually driven narrative film by Octus House.

Local

We partnered with CoolxDad to capture their Cool Kids Club summer camp, a weeklong program designed to empower youth through creativity, confidence, and community. Alongside documenting the the camp, we also led a brief session on content creation, encouraging kids to see storytelling as a tool for self expression.

Whole Blood Website
Whole Blood Website
EMS professional featured in Whole Blood, a documentary exploring prehospital blood transfusions and lifesaving emergency care.
Documentary interview with a first responder during production of Whole Blood, filmed inside a Texas EMS station by Octus House.
First responder portrait captured for Whole Blood, a documentary highlighting emergency medical services and trauma response.
Paramedic featured in Whole Blood, a documentary examining the impact of prehospital whole blood programs on patient survival.
Fort Bend EMS ambulance photographed for Whole Blood, a documentary about emergency medicine and whole blood transfusion programs.
Behind-the-scenes documentary filmmaking at Fort Bend EMS during production of Whole Blood by Octus House.

Making An Impact

A black background with a white number one and a stylized

BLOOD DRIVES

UNITS COLLECTED

Bold white outline of the numbers "2022" on a black background.

LIVES SAVED

Stylized binary percentage symbol with the numbers 9 and 6.

Number of lives saved is an estimate which reflects the knowledge that one unit of donated blood can be used to save as many as three lives.

Behind-the-scenes moment from Asomdwe, a narrative short film by Octus House exploring family, peace, and human connection.
Father holding his daughter in a tender scene from Asomdwe, a narrative film centered on family, love, and presence.
Film crew preparing a scene during production of Asomdwe, a cinematic short film produced by Octus House.
Mother and daughter sharing a joyful moment in Asomdwe, a narrative short film exploring peace, family, and togetherness.
Behind-the-scenes filmmaking during production of Asomdwe, a narrative short film by Octus House centered on peace, family, and connection.
Emotional father-daughter storytelling scene from Asomdwe, a cinematic short film about family and human connection.
Film production crew preparing lighting and equipment for Asomdwe, a narrative short film by Octus House.
Family-focused storytelling moment from Asomdwe, a narrative film celebrating peace, love, and togetherness.
A man is playing with two young girls outdoors in a grassy field during the daytime. The man is bending down, holding hands with one girl, while the other girl is smiling and looking at them. All three are wearing light-colored clothing, and there ar
Filmmakers reviewing a scene during production of Asomdwe, a narrative short film by Octus House focused on family, peace, and connection.
Family walking together through an open field in a scene from Asomdwe, a cinematic short film celebrating togetherness and human connection.
Cinematographer carrying camera equipment during production of Asomdwe, a family-centered narrative film by Octus House.
Portrait of a young girl featured in Asomdwe, a narrative short film exploring family, love, and peaceful moments.