Orbital
A platform for ambitious short-form storytelling.
Welcome!
Short films. Proof-of-concepts. Pilots. Pitches. Sizzles.
Orbital is Valkyr’s initiative for stories that live between ideas and features.
It’s built for directors, writers, and producers who have vision, but not always the infrastructure to realize it at a professional level.
Why Orbital
Independent filmmaking has always been a paradox: ambition versus means.
Orbital exists to solve that tension.
By combining Valkyr’s production expertise, equipment, and post-production pipeline with your existing resources, we create a path for projects that might otherwise remain out of reach.
The focus is on creation over cost—building cinematic work that:
- Moves careers forward
- Attracts collaborators and investors
- Resonates with audiences and festivals
Combining Valkyr with available resources, we'll apply a standard production toolkit and playbook to strategic projects, keeping costs to a minimum and cultivating a rising tide that elevates all ships.
"No Cop No Stop" - Shot on FX3 + Kowa Anamorphic
- Script breakdowns, shotlists, and schedules
- Casting, locations, permits, and insurance
- Crew assembly and logistics
- Cinema camera & lens packages (Alexa, Kowa anamorphic, etc.)
- Grip & lighting kits, aerials, specialty rigs, production vehicle
- On-set infrastructure: call sheets, sides, safety, and management
- Edit, sound design, library music
- Color grading (with optional upgrades via Company 3)
- Finishing & polished delivery
What We Provide
Orbital applies a streamlined, feature-level toolkit to short-form projects. Each production is handled with the same discipline and care as a feature—scaled realistically for independent budgets.
Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production
Every project is considered individually. Requirements are simple: a defined budget, clear releases, and a firm timeframe.
The Goal
Orbital is about giving ideas room to grow.
Whether it’s a short film meant for festivals, a proof-of-concept that could expand into a feature, or a sizzle reel to pitch a series—our aim is to help stories take their next step.
The result:
- Festival-ready shorts
- Proofs-of-concept that build momentum for features or series
- Pitches and sizzles that open doors to bigger opportunities
