AI Documentary Studio

AI Documentary Studio

Lost Histories is an independent documentary studio specialising in AIassisted filmmaking, historical reconstruction, and research-driven storytelling.

Founded by filmmaker Roland "Roly" Keates, the studio combines traditional documentary practice with emerging artificial intelligence production tools to create visually compelling films about history, heritage, and culture.

For many years, Lost Histories has focused on uncovering overlooked stories from Derbyshire's landscapes, communities, and historical industries. Through careful research and narrative development, these stories are translated into documentary films that explore the relationship between place, memory, and time.

Artificial intelligence now allows us to expand what independent filmmakers can achieve.

Using a blend of historical research, cinematic narration, and AI visual reconstruction, we can recreate environments, moments, and landscapes from the past with remarkable clarity. This approach enables small production teams to create high-quality documentary visuals and educational media that were once possible only with large budgets and studio resources.

The studio produces a range of work, including:

While our work often focuses on history and heritage, the same production techniques can be applied to training, education, and specialist knowledge sectors, helping organisations communicate complex ideas through clear and engaging visual storytelling.

At Lost Histories, technology is simply a tool. What matters most is creative vision, historical accuracy, and the ability to shape a story that resonates with an audience.

If you have a project, organisation, or idea that would benefit from documentary storytelling, or if you are interested in collaborating on new productions, the Lost Histories studio welcomes discussion. Together, we can develop films that preserve knowledge, share expertise, and bring important stories to life.