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We Build Websites That Spotlight Your Story and Power Your Creative Vision
We craft engaging digital experiences for the films and media industry through intentional design and strategic storytelling. More than websites—we build partnerships that bring your vision to life, expand your audience, and deepen your impact.
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As an Films & Media institution, you face unique challenges that require specialized solutions:
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Outdated Digital Presence
Your current site doesn't reflect your latest projects or fully highlight your creative strengths.
Audience Engagement
Difficulty attracting and maintaining an engaged and expanding audience base online.
Brand Consistency
Your branding feels disconnected across platforms, weakening your message and brand identity.
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Content Management Complexity
Managing and updating digital content is cumbersome, limiting your responsiveness.
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Low SEO Visibility
Your films and media projects aren’t easily discoverable online, affecting your overall reach.
Learn how we solve these challenges for educational institutions.
At 5Four Digital, we offer solutions tailored to overcome these challenges:
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Modern, Dynamic Websites: Showcase your latest projects with visually engaging and always-updated platforms designed specifically for films and media.
Audience Growth & Retention: Strategic digital experiences crafted to attract, engage, and grow your viewer base consistently.
Unified Brand Identity: Seamless, cohesive branding across every digital touchpoint, reinforcing your story and message.
Effortless Content Management: Intuitive, easy-to-manage platforms that let you update and share content rapidly, whenever you need.
Increased Visibility & SEO: Optimize your digital presence to make your projects discoverable and highly visible to the right audience.
We simplify digital, so you can focus on storytelling.
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Meet John D Saunders
John D. Saunders is a seasoned brand and web design expert and the founder of 5Four Digital, with over a decade of experience building impactful online brands for companies like Land Rover, Audi, and the NAACP.
At 5Four Digital, we’ve dedicated more than 15 years to helping institutions elevate their online presence. Backed by a 5-star rating from over 120 satisfied clients, we combine innovative technology with a tailored approach to meet your unique goals.
We’ve developed a streamlined, 5-phase process to ensure every project is completed on time, on budget, and exceeds expectations.
- Onboarding Journey
- Discovery Meeting
- Sitemap Design
- Copywriting
- Logo Design
- Brand Guideline Design
- Desktop Design
- Mobile Design
- Webflow Development
- Quality Assurance & Testing
- Feedback & Punchlisting
- Website Launch
- Post Deployment Support
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Most brand design, web design, and development projects are completed within 10 to 12 weeks. Timely client feedback helps ensure this timeframe, but larger or more complex projects may require longer timeline.
Discover how we’ve helped clients transform their brands and websites to drive growth and achieve their goals.
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We built a sophisticated website for Miami MoCAAD, seamlessly integrating Airtable with Webflow through WhaleSync to automate artist profiles and exhibitions. The platform highlights African Diaspora art and positions Miami MoCAAD as a museum of the future.
The Challenge
Miami MoCAAD needed a modern platform to streamline artist profiles, exhibitions, and innovative features like virtual and augmented reality showcases, reflecting their role as a leader in contemporary art.
The Solution
We integrated Airtable and Webflow using WhaleSync to automate and manage dynamic content effortlessly. The new website supports virtual exhibitions, interactive murals, and celebrates the vibrant art of the African Diaspora.
The Result
Airtable integration automated artist profiles, reducing manual input time by 60%. Streamlined navigation increased visitor engagement by 35%. The redesigned website enhances Miami MoCAAD’s digital presence, offering a cutting-edge platform that showcases innovative art experiences while positioning the museum as a forward-thinking cultural leader.
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5Four Digital executed a full brand overhaul for Beyond Creative Agency, developing a vibrant identity and digital presence that reflects their expertise in creative talent management. The project included a sophisticated website with a custom CMS for artist showcases and a seamlessly integrated CRM for real-time lead capture.
The Challenge
Their existing digital presence lacked the streamlined user experience and backend functionality necessary for growth.
The Solution
We designed a visually striking brand identity and built a user-centric website featuring a custom CMS for dynamic artist profiles. Additionally, we integrated a CRM system to enhance lead capture and client engagement, ensuring seamless communication and operational efficiency.
The Result
The new website and brand identity elevated Beyond Creative Agency’s online presence, increasing artist visibility and improving client engagement. The CRM integration streamlined operations, leading to higher conversion rates and a noticeable 30% increase in inbound leads.
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5Four Digital designed a dynamic new website for Third World Newsreel, featuring a refreshed brand identity and seamless Webflow-Shopify integration. The platform highlights their social justice mission while making it easier for audiences to access their film catalog and educational resources.
The Challenge
Third World Newsreel was using an outdated DotNet system, which limited their ability to showcase their extensive film catalog, promote educational resources, and manage film distribution effectively. They needed a modern, user-friendly platform to better serve their audience and expand their global reach.
The Solution
We developed a user-friendly website with a refreshed brand identity, intuitive navigation, and integrated Shopify to facilitate film distribution. The redesign modernized their digital presence and expanded their reach.
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The Result
Refreshed brand identity and Webflow + Shopify integration increased purchases by 30%. Improved search functionality led to a 20% boost in content discovery. The new website amplifies Third World Newsreel’s mission, making it easier for global audiences to access their impactful content. The Shopify integration simplifies distribution, enhancing their ability to connect with educators, activists, and viewers worldwide.
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We partnered with Firelight Films, founded by award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson, to elevate their branding and digital presence. The project included a comprehensive web and branding redesign for both Firelight Films and Firelight Media, showcasing their renowned portfolio of impactful documentaries.
The Challenge
Firelight Films needed a modern, cohesive digital presence to reflect their stature in documentary filmmaking and effectively highlight their extensive portfolio featured on platforms like Netflix and PBS.
The Solution
We executed a full branding refresh and created a sleek, user-friendly website for both Firelight Films and Firelight Media. The redesign emphasized their storytelling expertise and positioned them as leaders in the documentary film industry.
The Result
The new branding and website elevated Firelight Films’ digital presence, aligning their online identity with their top-tier filmmaking reputation and attracting increased engagement from audiences and collaborators.
We worked with 5Four Digital on a major rebrand + website renovation for our nonprofit and documentary production company. From the very beginning, the team at 5Four Digital, led by John, had an intuitive sense of what our needs were and delivered on our branding and web design requests at every turn. We just launched the rebrand and websites this week and the feedback from our audience and key stakeholders has been unanimous praise and admiration. I couldn’t recommend 5Four Digital more highly!Justin Sherwood
Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your needs and explore how 5four Digital can help.
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Industry-Specific Expertise
Proven success crafting digital solutions tailored specifically to Films & Media professionals.
Strategic Storytelling
Websites and brands designed to resonate deeply with your target audience, driving engagement and loyalty.
Future-Proof Design
Modern, scalable platforms designed to evolve seamlessly with your creative vision.
Personalized Attention
Collaborative, client-focused approach to ensure your vision is authentically represented.
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Our Tech Stack
Our integrated tech stack empowers project management, communication, and design, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency.
Webflow
We use Webflow to build responsive, visually stunning websites with intuitive content management and fast, secure hosting for easy updates and scalability.
Figma
Figma allows us to create interactive prototypes and collaborate in real-time, ensuring designs align perfectly before development.
Loom
Loom simplifies complex topics by sharing video walkthroughs and updates, allowing you to review them on your schedule.
ClickUp
ClickUp keeps every task organized with real-time updates and clear timelines, giving you full visibility into project progress.
Calendly
Calendly makes scheduling meetings effortless, offering flexible options and syncing with your calendar.
Punchlist
Punchlist streamlines feedback by letting you comment directly on designs or live websites, making revisions fast and efficient.
Timelines are discussed and agreed upon before the project starts, and we aim to deliver efficiently. Our streamlined process usually takes about 12 weeks to launch a website, though projects with more complex requirements may take longer. If you have a tight deadline, we can explore options to shorten the timeline—contact us to discuss your needs.
Absolutely! If you already have a brand, we can seamlessly integrate your existing logo, colors, typography, and brand identity into a custom website design that aligns with your vision.
Absolutely! We offer complete brand design services, including logo creation, color palettes, typography, and brand guidelines to establish a cohesive identity.
We primarily use Webflow, known for its modern, flexible, and scalable design capabilities.
We provide 30 days of post-launch support, hands-on training for your team, and optional maintenance plans to ensure your website stays updated and secure.
Yes! We offer flexible maintenance plans that include updates, security checks, and minor content changes to keep your site running smoothly.
Absolutely! We create branded materials for events like open houses or admissions campaigns, ensuring your marketing efforts are cohesive and impactful across all channels.
Our pricing varies depending on the project scope and complexity. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs.
Getting started is easy! Simply fill out our contact form or book a free consultation to discuss your project needs.
We specialize in brand design, web design & development, creating tailored digital experiences and cohesive brand identities to help your business stand out and grow. Our expertise includes working with financial institutions, educational institutions, healthcare providers, e-commerce, non-profits, and more, delivering impactful solutions across a wide range of industries.
Absolutely! If you already have a brand, we can seamlessly integrate your existing logo, colors, typography, and brand identity into a custom website design that aligns with your vision.
Absolutely! If you already have a brand, we can seamlessly integrate your existing logo, colors, typography, and brand identity into a custom website design that aligns with your vision.
Absolutely! We offer complete brand design services, including logo creation, color palettes, typography, and brand guidelines to establish a cohesive identity.
Absolutely! We offer complete brand design services, including logo creation, color palettes, typography, and brand guidelines to establish a cohesive identity.
We primarily use Webflow, known for its modern, flexible, and scalable design capabilities.
We primarily use Webflow, known for its modern, flexible, and scalable design capabilities.
We provide 30 days of post-launch support, hands-on training for your team, and optional maintenance plans to ensure your website stays updated and secure.
We provide 30 days of post-launch support, hands-on training for your team, and optional maintenance plans to ensure your website stays updated and secure.
Yes! We offer flexible maintenance plans that include updates, security checks, and minor content changes to keep your site running smoothly.
Yes! We offer flexible maintenance plans that include updates, security checks, and minor content changes to keep your site running smoothly.
Absolutely! We create branded materials for events like open houses or admissions campaigns, ensuring your marketing efforts are cohesive and impactful across all channels.
Absolutely! We create branded materials for events like open houses or admissions campaigns, ensuring your marketing efforts are cohesive and impactful across all channels.
Our pricing varies depending on the project scope and complexity. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs.
Our pricing varies depending on the project scope and complexity. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs.
Getting started is easy! Simply fill out our contact form or book a free consultation to discuss your project needs.
Getting started is easy! Simply fill out our contact form or book a free consultation to discuss your project needs.
Schedule a free call to explore how we can help you transform your brand and website.
Not quite ready to schedule a call? Explore our free resources designed to help you elevate your digital presence. Simply enter your name and email to gain access to these valuable tools:
Pitch Deck Template
Present your educational initiatives with clarity and impact using our comprehensive Pitch Deck Template. This resource includes all the essential slides needed to captivate stakeholders and effectively communicate your vision.
Website Launch Checklist
Ensure a smooth and successful website launch with our detailed checklist. This essential guide walks you through every critical step, from pre-launch preparations to post-launch optimizations, tailored specifically for educational institutions.
Home Page Optimization Guide
Enhance your institution's online presence with our Optimization Guide. This resource provides actionable strategies and best practices to improve user engagement, streamline navigation, and drive results on your website's homepage.