Nidd Films was founded by filmmaker Mark Anthony, whose work explores the profound connection between people, place, and memory. Based in North Yorkshire, the company takes its name from the River Nidd — meaning brilliant or shining — the lifeblood of the valley and a reminder that every story begins with the land itself. At Nidd Films, stories are not invented; they are uncovered. They emerge when we listen — to landscape, to archives, to silence, and to the quiet voices history has tried to erase. Our approach is rooted in respect: for animals, for the environment, and for the belief that land carries memory and meaning beyond human lifetimes. Each project is developed through a listening-led, development-focused process, where ideas are tested at a manageable scale before moving toward production. This allows space for ethical engagement with place, careful creative decision-making, and work that grows organically rather than being imposed. ​ Accessibility is embedded within this process from the earliest stages of writing and development. Projects are conceived with disability access in mind, ensuring that wherever possible the stories, materials, and experiences created by Nidd Films are accessible to everyone. This includes considering access needs not as an afterthought, but as part of how stories are structured, shared, and encountered — supporting inclusive participation for audiences, collaborators, and communities alike. From the short historical drama Sweetheart: Angel of the Moor to the place-based project The Valley — A Keeping, Nidd Films operates as a long-form creative practice. Each project speaks to the next, forming a connected body of work that values continuity over spectacle, care over extraction, and attention over noise.