ABOUT US

Cinema Vault Studio is an independent UK-based production company focused on character-driven genre stories with emotional weight, grounded tension, and cinematic ambition. Founded in 2025, our mission is simple: to create smart, gripping, story-first content outside the system, and to prove that passion-led filmmaking can still punch above its weight.

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What We Stand For

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At Cinema Vault Studio, our creative ethos is built on clarity, substance, and intent. We’re not chasing spectacle, we’re telling stories that hit hard, stay grounded, and respect the intelligence of the audience. Our focus is on character, tension, and atmosphere. We lean into grit over gloss, emotional truth over cliché, and creative risk over safe formulas. Every frame should serve the story. Every decision should serve the characters. That’s the line we walk.

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Our Debut Project: PHOENIX

 

Currently in pre-production, PHOENIX is a 60 - 90 minute proof of concept tech-thriller - a bold, character-led revival inspired by the spirit of classic 90s British series Bugs, reimagined for a modern audience.

 

Starring Craig McLachlan and Jesse Birdsall, the story blends psychological tension, cutting-edge tech, and espionage under pressure. PHOENIX is being crowdfunded via Kickstarter, with a lean, focused production model built around quality performances, practical effects, and story-led filmmaking.

It’s not a reboot — it’s a legacy.

“You burn. We rise.”

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The Vision Going Forward

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PHOENIX is more than just a one-off. It's the first step in building a new creative brand - a studio that champions original stories, collaborative crews, and sharp, emotionally grounded storytelling. As Cinema Vault Studio grows, we plan to produce more genre-led content for film and digital - always with an independent backbone, always with creative integrity.

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