Healthcare & Life Science Video Production

Cinematic films that build trust, inspire participation, and highlight groundbreaking research.

Healthcare and life science stories require more than cameras — they demand sensitivity, clarity, and trust.

At SMP Media, we specialize in creating cinematic films that support clinical trial recruitment, highlight groundbreaking research, and share the voices of patients and families.

We’ve partnered with some of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies — billion-dollar organizations leading the way in medical innovation — as well as foundations and research teams dedicated to curing disease.

From laboratories in Baltimore to trial sites in San Diego, we capture both the science and the humanity behind healthcare breakthroughs. Our films help organizations build confidence, inspire participation, and connect with the audiences who matter most.

Clinical Trial Recruitment

CLIENT: CLINICAL RECRUITMENT

Clinical trial recruitment requires more than just strong visuals — it demands sensitivity, empathy, and professionalism. For a global pharmaceutical company conducting a skin cancer study we created a recruitment film. Our team worked closely with site staff to ensure filming was seamless and non-disruptive, while approaching patient interviews with care, compassion, and discretion. The result was a film that not only informed and educated potential participants, but also instilled trust — giving patients and families the confidence to take part in groundbreaking research.

“The story crafting in these recruitment films sets us apart in the clinical enrollment space. We consistently hear glowing remarks from research sites and filmed participants, and we’ve also impressed our pharmaceutical partners. It’s clear that partnering with SMP Media was the right choice.”
— Clinical Enrollment
An elderly man with white hair and a beard, wearing a blue Hawaiian shirt with white and purple floral pattern, sitting outdoors near a swimming pool with lush green foliage in the background, speaking passionately about a pharmaceutical product.
Doctor explains a 3D diagram of skin layers and hair follicles on a digital screen to an older male patient in a clinical setting. For a clinical trial video about skin cancer.
Two women are looking at a folder together, smiling. One is younger with long reddish-brown hair, and the other is older with short gray hair. It is a nurse and a patient discussing signing up for a clinical trial.
A Doctor in a white lab coat sitting at a conference table in a medical office, in a cinematic filming situation for a brand video about a clinical trial.

education in healthcare

CLIENT: DID IT

When Did It first approached us, their concept was clear: they wanted a healthcare education series that felt as engaging and polished as a MasterClass. Our challenge was to capture that cinematic style — and elevate it in a way that felt uniquely their own. For the Stargardt disease series, we blended expert insights with authentic patient stories, creating a film that was both scientifically accurate and emotionally resonant. The result was an education tool that families could truly connect with, while also serving as a versatile library of media for online learning, social campaigns, and awareness initiatives. By combining narrative craft with high production value, we helped Did It transform patient education into a powerful storytelling experience.

Graphic with text 'Did It' in a blue speech bubble and 'STARGARDT DISEASE' below it on a dark background.
A man with gray hair in a two blind brothers shirt making binocular gestures with his hands around his eyes indicating the amount of vision he has left after slowly going blind, smiling in a room with large windows and plants.
Brad from Two Blind Brothers is interviewing two scientists discussing the advances in medical innovation in blinding retinal diseases. Roundtable filmed discussion.
A man with short dark hair, wearing a gray quarter-zip sweater over a white collared shirt, smiling and seated indoors with a blurred background that includes a piece of artwork and some furniture.
“SMP Media took our vision to the next level — transforming it into a cinematic experience that families can truly connect with.”
— DID IT LEADERSHIP

BEACON STORIES

CLIENT: FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS

SMP Media has partnered with the Foundation Fighting Blindness to produce an ongoing series that highlights the patients, scientists, and advocates working toward a future without blindness. One feature focused on Dr. Renée Ryals, a researcher in Portland, Oregon, who is pioneering new approaches in the fight against retinal diseases. Our film followed her journey in the lab and her personal motivation to advance treatments, giving audiences an inside look at the people driving innovation in vision science. By weaving research with human perspective, we help the Foundation connect with donors, inspire patients, and raise awareness for critical breakthroughs.

A woman scientist in a white lab coat and blue scrubs speaking in a laboratory setting, with laboratory equipment in the background. Filmed for a women in science video for Foundation Fighting Blindness.
A scientist in a lab coat and gloves working with a notebook on a lab bench, surrounded by lab equipment, test tubes, and colorful microplate trays.
Sign above entrance reads "Casey Eye Institute" in black letters.
Two women in white lab coats working in a laboratory, surrounded by scientific equipment and supplies.
“We’ve partnered with SMP Media for more than seven years, and in that time their films have elevated our Beacon Stories into powerful tools for awareness and fundraising. They consistently capture both the science and the humanity behind our mission.”

NYC Department of Health (9/11 Benefits Awareness)

CLIENT: New York City - Department of Health

The New York City Department of Health needed a film to raise awareness about benefits available to workers affected by the aftermath of 9/11. SMP Media created a campaign that combined firsthand voices with clear, empathetic messaging — honoring the experiences of responders while ensuring they knew the resources available to them. This advocacy piece balanced emotional storytelling with vital public information, making it both powerful and practical.

A man standing on a wooden promenade in southern Manhattan New York, looking pensively to the side, with a view of a river, boats, and a Brooklyn skyline with a bridge in the background on a partly cloudy day.
A construction worker walking on a city street carrying a red bag, wearing a yellow safety helmet, yellow safety vest, blue jeans, and tan work boots, with construction barriers and a building under construction in the background.
A woman in a pink top and blue jeans holding a brown paper bag with dried flowers inside walking past a fruit stand on a busy city street with various people in the background.
Staten Island Ferry boat traveling on water near New York City, with the Statue of Liberty visible in the background during sunset, and clouds in the sky. NYC Health logo is in the top right corner.

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