About DS Media
Story first. Always.
DS Media is a video production company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, founded by filmmaker Darius Setsoafia in 2020. We produce corporate films, conference coverage, and event documentation for clients across the North East and UK — including Fenwick, Netball England, Volleyball England, and the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce. 150+ projects delivered. 4.9 from Google reviews.
The Story
Started with a camera.
Grew through the work.
I started DS Media in Newcastle upon Tyne with a straightforward belief: cinematic production shouldn't be reserved for big-budget agencies. Businesses deserve the same level of craft and storytelling — without the overhead.
What began with local event coverage has grown into a full production service spanning corporate campaigns, conferences, brand films, and photography. I bring in trusted collaborators when a project calls for it, but every shoot still gets my direct, hands-on attention.
I've been doing this full-time since 2020 — working with national organisations and local businesses across the UK and beyond. The approach hasn't changed: understand the story first, plan carefully, then produce work that actually moves people.
150+
Projects delivered
4.9
From Google reviews
6
Years filming professionally
100%
Focused on long-term trust
Trusted by
Our Principles
What guides every project
Story First
Every project starts with why. I dig into your goals, your audience, and the story that needs telling before a single frame is captured.
Cinematic Quality, Accessible Price
Cinema-grade gear, controlled audio, colour-graded edits — the same production value you'd expect from a large agency, without the large agency cost.
Trust & Reliability
Clear timelines, honest communication, and work delivered when promised. You work directly with me — no middlemen, no runaround.
The Setup
Professional gear.
Lean operation.
I shoot on professional cinema cameras with matched lens sets, wireless audio, gimbal systems, and licensed drone rigs — the same class of equipment used on broadcast productions, packaged for agile, on-location work.
Post-production is handled on professional grading tools with licensed music libraries. No bloated agency workflow — just solid gear, experienced hands, and a focus on getting the best possible result from every shoot.
"The same-day highlight reel was the talk of the conference. Having professional footage to share while attendees were still engaged made a real difference to our social media reach."
"DS Media produced a series of coaching videos for us that were clear, well-structured, and exactly what we needed. The turnaround was impressive."
Start a Project
Let's tell your story
Whether it's a brand film, a conference, or a live event — every project starts with a conversation. Get in touch and let's talk about what you need.