The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
A historic resort at the foot of the mountains, filmed slowly: fountains at golden hour, lake walks, a round of golf and a quiet afternoon at the spa.
Filmed on location by Brand1
Hospitality & Luxury Film Studio
Films that make people dream about the stay.
Guests research your property long before they ever book. Brand1 Productions creates cinematic film, photography and social content that lets them picture themselves there, and want it.
HotelsResortsLoungesPrivate clubs
Who we are
A creative studio built for hospitality and luxury.
We turn properties, experiences and the people behind them into stories that make guests stop scrolling and start dreaming.
We specialize in video production, photography, creative direction and social content for hotels, resorts, lounges and private clubs that don't just want to fill rooms.
They want to inspire the next dream.
On location
Places worth the trip.
Hotel Polaris
Colorado Springs, Colorado
A modern hotel with mountain views, filmed for the way people scroll: rooftop pool days, a fireplace lounge and dinner at the window.
Filmed on location by Brand1
What we do
What we do · 01
Video production
Cinematic property films and short-form video that capture what it feels like to be there.
- Hero and property films
- Vertical video for Reels and TikTok
- Openings and event coverage
What we do · 02
Photography
Rooms, dining, lifestyle and detail imagery designed to make your property impossible to ignore.
- Rooms and suites
- Food and beverage
- Lifestyle and guest moments
What we do · 03
Creative direction
From concept to shot list to final cut: the ideas and stories that give your property something worth dreaming about.
- Story and concept
- Custom shot lists
- On-set direction of your team
What we do · 04
Social content
Platform-ready content built for the way guests discover, follow and book today.
- Reels, Stories and TikTok
- Pinned brand intros
- Posting plans that build demand
Why video
Guests don't book a room. They book a dream.
People don't just want to know what your property offers. They want to know what it feels like to wake up there, eat there and unwind there, and to picture their own life inside it.
By the numbers
People trust what they can see.
87%
of people say a brand's video convinced them to buy a product or service.
Wyzowl, State of Video Marketing 202578%
would rather learn about a product or service by watching a short video.
Wyzowl, State of Video Marketing 202598%
say authentic images and video are pivotal to building trust.
Getty Images, Building Trust in the Age of AI (2024)Real footage. Real places. Not AI.
Most people can't tell AI photos from real ones. In one test, 57% got it wrong. That's why showing your real property, your real team and real guest moments on camera matters more than ever.
Clutch, 2025What video changes
- Room→Retreat
- Dining→Memory
- Amenity→Escape
- Property→Destination
- Stay→Dream
Video doesn't just show people where to stay. It gives them something to dream about.
Signature offer
The Experience Film
A cinematic, story-driven brand film that doesn't walk through what you offer. It captures what it feels like to walk through your doors. Voiceover guides the story while rich b-roll shows the atmosphere, the details and the people who make your space what it is. It's a piece your brand owns and uses everywhere: your website, social, lobby screens, partnerships, events and pitches.
Explore The Experience FilmWhat's included
- 1 full production day
- 1 hero film, 60 seconds
- Story-driven voiceover
- 3 vertical cutdowns, 15 seconds each
- 10 high-resolution stills
- Delivered within 14 days
In motion
Six seconds can sell a stay.
A few vertical moments from Hotel Polaris, cut for Reels and TikTok.
Selected work
Proof that story sells.
A Day in the Life · The Broadmoor
A day at a historic Colorado resort, told the way it feels to be there.
How we work
Four steps from walkthrough to booked.
01
Discovery walk
A 15-minute call and a walk of the property to find what makes it unforgettable.
02
Creative direction
A custom story and shot list built around the guest experience.
03
On-location shoot
Golden hour to night, rooms to dining, with your team as the cast.
04
Edit and delivery
Graded, scored and platform-ready, with a plan for how to post it.
In his own words
Three short films. One conversation.
Who I am, how I work, and how I approach stories for hotels and restaurants. Under two minutes, all three.
About Brand1
An extension of your team, not another vendor.
I'm Brandon Easton, a filmmaker based in Gold Canyon, Arizona. I started Brand1 because people don't fall in love with a place. They fall in love with how it makes them feel.
When you work with me, the person you talk to is the person behind the camera and in the edit. No bloated crew, no guessing. I find what makes your place unforgettable and build every shot around it.
Whether it's a grand opening, a seasonal campaign, a renovation reveal or an ongoing content partnership, we bring the creative direction, production and storytelling to the moment and execute with purpose.
Whatever you've built, I'm here to help the world see what's possible.
Brandon Easton
Founder, Brand1 Productions
Behind the camera
Let's build the place your guests dream about.
Start with a 15-minute call or a walkthrough of your property. No pitch deck, no pressure, just a conversation about what makes your place unforgettable.
Book a Discovery CallNow booking shoots across Scottsdale, Phoenix and the East Valley.