Stories
That Matter.
Independent documentary films & branded storytelling
A few stories we’ve helped tell.
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About Rough Cut Pictures
Every great film starts with a connection.
With the people at its heart. With the place that shaped them. With the audience watching.
Rough Cut Pictures is an independent production company founded by three-time Sports Emmy Award winner Blake Berson. We create documentary films, branded content, and original series built around authentic people and compelling stories.
After nearly two decades with CBS Sports Network, Blake brings the same curiosity, care, and cinematic craft to every project—from an intimate interview to a story unfolding on the world’s biggest stage.
Meet the studioWhat we do
Find the story.
Bring it to life.
From the first idea to the final frame, we shape the work around the story.
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Documentary films & series
Character-driven storytelling that goes beyond the results and into the lives, communities, and experiences behind them.
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Branded storytelling
Films that connect brands with real people, giving their purpose a voice and their audience a reason to care.
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Production & post-production
Development, producing, cinematography, editing, and finishing. A close creative partnership throughout the process.
Trusted by
Good stories.
Great collaborators.
Selected clients and collaborators across Blake Berson’s career and Rough Cut Pictures.
How we work
A close partnership.
A clear point of view.
We start by listening. What’s the story? Why does it matter? Who needs to hear it?
Then we build the right approach—staying close to the people, open to the unexpected, and focused on a film that feels true.
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