Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Sandpaper Films' Documentary Vision: Exploring Taylor Swift and More
Sandpaper Films, a company that makes documentaries, wants to make news like the New York Post and the New York Times.
They are working on a documentary about Taylor Swift, looking at how she affects the world, and also a series about Karen Read.
They made a popular movie called "A Deadly American Marriage."
The company is growing and hiring more people, even though the movie business is sometimes difficult.
Sandpaper Films, a documentary production company, aims for an investigative approach like the "New York Post on the outside, New York Times on the inside."
The company is producing a Channel 4 documentary on Taylor Swift, focusing on her impact on society and independent of the celebrity.
Sandpaper Films' Netflix feature "A Deadly American Marriage" was the streamer's most-watched unscripted movie of 2025 so far.
They are also working on a Netflix series about Karen Read, aiming for a comprehensive and definitive series on the subject.
Sandpaper Films has expanded, hiring new staff and navigating the industry downturn with successful projects.
- Who
- Sandpaper Films, led by Susannah Price and Henry Singer, focusing on documentaries about notable figures and events.
- What
- Sandpaper Films' approach to documentary filmmaking and upcoming projects.
- When
- Ongoing, with announcements about upcoming projects in 2024.
- Where
- United States, with some projects in other locations.
- Why
- To produce independent, analytical documentaries that provide insights into societal impacts and compelling narratives.
Editorial Independence
Celebrity Influence
Editorial Control
Editorial Independence
Sandpaper Films aims to maintain journalistic integrity and independence from subjects.
Celebrity Influence
Some worry about editorial meddling from subjects in access documentaries.
- Company Vision
- "New York Post on the outside, New York Times on the inside"
- Key People
- Susannah Price, Henry Singer
- Upcoming Project 1
- Taylor Swift Channel 4 Documentary
- Upcoming Project 2
- Karen Read Netflix Series
- "A Deadly American Marriage" Status
- Netflix's most-watched unscripted movie of 2025 so far
- New Hires
- Jonathan Parker, Jo Taylor