Current projects
What we aremaking next
A look at the documentaries and features currently in development, production and post at Smoggie Bloom — all rooted in Teesside and the communities around us.
Established 2023
Middlesbrough · North East England
01 — Post-production
Head Kandy: Beyond the Chair
A reality series following Janine and John, the owners of Head Kandy, and their staff as they navigate the day-to-day life of the salon.
We are in the final stages of post-production on Head Kandy: Beyond the Chair. The series sits inside one of the region’s busiest salons, where hair replacement, wigs and high-level skincare sit alongside blow-dries, banter and a constantly ringing appointment book.
We decided to make the series because we were fascinated not only by the level of expertise inside Head Kandy, but by the people themselves — funny, warm, complicated and, most importantly, real.
02 — Pre-production
Grangetown Netball Club
A feature documentary following one of England’s highest-ranked club netball teams and the community behind it.
The senior performance squad competes in England Netball Premier 1 — the highest national club division — and this season finished 5th in the country. The squad includes players representing or connected to international teams including England, Wales, Jamaica and the USA, as well as players competing at Super League level.
The team is coached by Geraldine Williams, a Level 3 coach who has devoted a huge part of her life to developing players at Grangetown. The club’s success is very much a reflection of her commitment and dedication.
03 — Pre-production
Donald Campbell — African & Caribbean Servicemen
A feature documentary following a 75-year-old former RAF serviceman as he travels the country uncovering the stories of African and Caribbean servicemen who served Britain.
We have recently started filming with Donald Campbell, a 75-year-old former RAF serviceman who is travelling around the country researching and documenting the stories of African and Caribbean servicemen who served Britain.
Donald has already uncovered stories dating back to the First World War, as well as numerous veterans from the Second World War — an important part of British history that deserves to be remembered.
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