About Us
Auction Films brings over a decade of experience from auction houses, matched with a Royal Television Society award winning TV producer.
We offer the latest 4K and 1080p high definition cameras and fully mobile lighting and studio equipment to enable us to capture professional footage in any location.
We carry £1m public liability and indemnity insurance. This is extendable if required.
The Auction Films team has enjoyed many years of experience within the fine arts industry and this is reflected in our approach and passion for every project commissioned.
We offer the latest 4K and 1080p high definition cameras and fully mobile lighting and studio equipment to enable us to capture professional footage in any location.
We carry £1m public liability and indemnity insurance. This is extendable if required.
The Auction Films team has enjoyed many years of experience within the fine arts industry and this is reflected in our approach and passion for every project commissioned.
Nick Waite BA(Hons) Media, BJTC
Nick is a double Royal Television Society award winning producer and former broadcast professional, having worked extensively for both the BBC and ITV.
He studied Media in Exeter where he achieved a first class honours degree and went on to study Broadcast Journalism in Falmouth.
Nick set up Waite Films Ltd, his own production company, in 2010 and has been working on documentary feature commissions, creative video projects, and event coverage ever since.
Nick oversees every Auction Films commission and shares Alex’s passion in the fine arts.
He studied Media in Exeter where he achieved a first class honours degree and went on to study Broadcast Journalism in Falmouth.
Nick set up Waite Films Ltd, his own production company, in 2010 and has been working on documentary feature commissions, creative video projects, and event coverage ever since.
Nick oversees every Auction Films commission and shares Alex’s passion in the fine arts.
Alex Tonkinson BA(Hons) Art History
After studying Art History in Exeter, Alex moved back to St Ives, helping to set up modern design gallery Tremayne Applied Arts with his parents Roger and Anne Tonkinson. He then worked in Cornerstone Gallery for 2 years before a return to Bath in 2005 where Alex joined Bonhams Auctioneers.
At Bonhams, he assisted Patrick Toynbee with the Wales and West Country Sales and had an active role in the picture department, cataloguing and hanging the sales.
A move to Salisbury meant a new job at Woolley and Wallis, primarily portering and also carrying out condition reports on studio ceramics and becoming Saleroom Manager until setting up his own consultancy business, St Ives Modern, in 2011.
Since then Alex has worked with various auction houses, cataloguing and sourcing items for sale, and also standing at fairs.
He joined forces with former University friend Nick in 2013 to produce the occasional film commission and Auction Films was officially launched in 2015.
At Bonhams, he assisted Patrick Toynbee with the Wales and West Country Sales and had an active role in the picture department, cataloguing and hanging the sales.
A move to Salisbury meant a new job at Woolley and Wallis, primarily portering and also carrying out condition reports on studio ceramics and becoming Saleroom Manager until setting up his own consultancy business, St Ives Modern, in 2011.
Since then Alex has worked with various auction houses, cataloguing and sourcing items for sale, and also standing at fairs.
He joined forces with former University friend Nick in 2013 to produce the occasional film commission and Auction Films was officially launched in 2015.
Studio Support
Auction Films currently consists of 4 team members.
Nick and Alex work together on every filming commission, supported by Samantha and Christian in the Southampton studio.
We have three edit suites, voiceover facilities and the latest edit and motion graphics programmes to ensure professional results.
Nick and Alex work together on every filming commission, supported by Samantha and Christian in the Southampton studio.
We have three edit suites, voiceover facilities and the latest edit and motion graphics programmes to ensure professional results.
About Us
Auction Films brings over a decade of experience from auction houses, matched with a Royal Television Society award winning TV producer.
We offer the latest 4K and 1080p high definition cameras and fully mobile lighting and studio equipment to enable us to capture professional footage in any location.
We carry £1m public liability and indemnity insurance. This is extendable if required.
The Auction Films team has enjoyed many years of experience within the fine arts industry and this is reflected in our approach and passion for every project commissioned.
We offer the latest 4K and 1080p high definition cameras and fully mobile lighting and studio equipment to enable us to capture professional footage in any location.
We carry £1m public liability and indemnity insurance. This is extendable if required.
The Auction Films team has enjoyed many years of experience within the fine arts industry and this is reflected in our approach and passion for every project commissioned.
Nick Waite BA(Hons) Media, BJTC
Nick is a double Royal Television Society award winning producer and former broadcast professional, having worked extensively for both the BBC and ITV.
He studied Media in Exeter where he achieved a first class honours degree and went on to study Broadcast Journalism in Falmouth.
Nick set up Waite Films Ltd, his own production company, in 2010 and has been working on documentary feature commissions, creative video projects, and event coverage ever since.
Nick oversees every Auction Films commission and shares Alex’s passion in the fine arts.
He studied Media in Exeter where he achieved a first class honours degree and went on to study Broadcast Journalism in Falmouth.
Nick set up Waite Films Ltd, his own production company, in 2010 and has been working on documentary feature commissions, creative video projects, and event coverage ever since.
Nick oversees every Auction Films commission and shares Alex’s passion in the fine arts.
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Alex Tonkinson BA(Hons) Art History
After studying Art History in Exeter, Alex moved back to St Ives, helping to set up modern design gallery Tremayne Applied Arts with his parents Roger and Anne Tonkinson. He then worked in Cornerstone Gallery for 2 years before a return to Bath in 2005 where Alex joined Bonhams Auctioneers.
At Bonhams, he assisted Patrick Toynbee with the Wales and West Country Sales and had an active role in the picture department, cataloguing and hanging the sales.
A move to Salisbury meant a new job at Woolley and Wallis, primarily portering and also carrying out condition reports on studio ceramics and becoming Saleroom Manager until setting up his own consultancy business, St Ives Modern, in 2011.
Since then Alex has worked with various auction houses, cataloguing and sourcing items for sale, and also standing at fairs.
He joined forces with former University friend Nick in 2013 to produce the occasional film commission and Auction Films was officially launched in 2015.
At Bonhams, he assisted Patrick Toynbee with the Wales and West Country Sales and had an active role in the picture department, cataloguing and hanging the sales.
A move to Salisbury meant a new job at Woolley and Wallis, primarily portering and also carrying out condition reports on studio ceramics and becoming Saleroom Manager until setting up his own consultancy business, St Ives Modern, in 2011.
Since then Alex has worked with various auction houses, cataloguing and sourcing items for sale, and also standing at fairs.
He joined forces with former University friend Nick in 2013 to produce the occasional film commission and Auction Films was officially launched in 2015.
Studio Support
Auction Films currently consists of 4 team members.
Nick and Alex work together on every filming commission, supported by Samantha and Christian in the Southampton studio.
We have three edit suites, voice over facilities and the latest edit and motion graphics programmes to ensure professional results.
Nick and Alex work together on every filming commission, supported by Samantha and Christian in the Southampton studio.
We have three edit suites, voice over facilities and the latest edit and motion graphics programmes to ensure professional results.
Contact Us
enquiries@auctionfilms.com
Call: 023 80 985058
Auction Films is a trading name of
‘Waite Films Ltd’
Company Number: 07175769
VAT Number: 164 2714 16
Registered Office: Waite Films Ltd, Glebe Court, Southampton, Hampshire, UK, SO17 1RH