LUXE FILM FOR CORCORAN / The Baja Realestate Co.
A bespoke mini treatment for Blake Harrington
A landmark filmic asset for Corcoran
Referencing everything presented at stephenengstrom.com/luxuryfilm, this exclusive luxury film for Blake at Corcoran / The Baja Real Estate Co. will be executed at true feature film standards — designed to elevate both the property and the Corcoran brand within the luxury market.
This is not real estate videography. This is cinema.
As a category leader, Blake already commands a strong reputation and presence. This film is designed to reinforce that positioning and elevate the brand to new heights.
To our knowledge, nobody in Mexico — and very few globally outside of Los Angeles — is producing cinematic property films at this level of visual sophistication and narrative immersion. The intention is to deliver a landmark piece that shocks the category, sparks conversation, drives sharing, and firmly establishes Corcoran as the definitive standard in Mexican luxury real estate.
Concept Glimpse
Upon becoming aware of Blake's $53 million listing — and its absolutely unparalleled appeal — a concept immediately came to mind.
The following is early-stage only. It may evolve through consultation, creative development, or inspired deviations discovered as the project unfolds. The specific property, its unique characteristics, and the natural progression of the creative process will all shape the final direction.
Title: Open for inspection
After a morning at the beach, a young woman — as enchanting as the estate itself — dressed in effortless luxury casualwear, stumbles upon the Querencia Golf and Beach Club: The Nivel Estate. The door is slightly ajar. Curious, she wanders in.
Finding the house empty, she decides to go deeper — down the rabbit hole — equal parts Alice in Wonderland and Goldilocks, utterly captivated by everything she discovers.
We sneak through the estate with her — watching a film in the home cinema room, commanding the head of the boardroom table mid-power-play, uncorking something extraordinary from the cellar — all while the delicious tension of being caught lingers just beneath the surface. She knows she shouldn't be here. She simply can't bring herself to leave.
Playful, fun, and deceptively simple — the narrative flows naturally through every space, showcasing the full breadth of the estate without ever feeling like ‘a tour’.
The typical production timeline runs 3–4 weeks from pre-production through to final delivery — however, given the property is already listed, an accelerated schedule is absolutely achievable.
The director will fly from Sydney to Baja, with a 4–5 day stay. The shoot will collaborate with local cast and crew, incorporating a half-day location recce and approximately 1–2 shoot days with around 10 people on the ground.
Deliverables
1 × Hero Film (60 seconds)
3 × Cut-downs
Social formatting for both paid and organic distribution
Should Corcoran wish to develop a broader brand film campaign independent of a specific property, that conversation would be welcomed separately under its own scope and budget.
The ending remains delightfully unresolved — but one direction has her slipping out with something precious tucked under her arm, before a moment of conscience stops her. She turns back. Returns it. Because some things are too beautiful to take from — you can only ever borrow the feeling.
Production
Budget
For an initial landmark property piece, the $70K+ USD range is ideal — however, given the contained concept and single-talent format, production is achievable from as little as $35–40K USD.
A full budget breakdown will be provided once final scope and property details are confirmed.
It's worth noting that this production is designed to feel and perform at the level of a $150,000+ campaign. The director specialises in delivering elite cinematic work — on par with the world's top agencies and production houses — at a fraction of the typical overhead.
Payment terms: 30-50% deposit required prior to pre-production, with the remaining 50% due upon final delivery of assets.
Reference
While tonally distinct — less absurdist, more grounded — this serves as a strong reference for just how compelling it can be to watch a single lead move through a large space with that unmistakable sense of I know I shouldn't be here or doing this but it’s just so much fun.
Deliverables
Production will be executed through a high-end cinema pipeline using Arri systems — the same standard trusted across feature film and luxury commercial work. Motion and stills are captured simultaneously, creating a unified visual language that extends seamlessly across the property campaign, Blake's brand presence, social media, website, press, and future listing presentations.
The intention is work that rises above the saturation of traditional property content — enduring rather than disposable. Not simply a marketing asset, but a lasting piece that elevates both the property and the agent behind it.
Upon completion, the film will premiere across Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and all relevant digital channels — with the share-ability and organic conversation it's designed to generate, alongside the option to activate across paid distribution.
Full Funnel Look and Feel
If required, my micro-agency is more than capable of extending the campaign beyond the film itself — still photography pulled from the same Arri pipeline for a cohesive visual language across every touchpoint with still photography, graphic design and copywriting for press, digital, out-of-home, and editorial placement.
Everything produced under one creative vision, so nothing gets lost in translation.
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Arri Cinematic Capture
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Digital and Social Rollout (static & motion)
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Multiple Talent
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Hero brand film and cutdowns
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Briefing/Consult
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File Formatted for digital and social platforms
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Sound Design
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Digital or Film Photography
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Editors Grade and Retouch
Creative (Director)
Steve is an advertising writer and art director with over a decade of experience across award-winning agencies (R/GA, VML, JWT) and international brands including Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines & Westpac — with work spanning TV, digital and integrated campaigns.
He is also an independent film director, with projects featured in Academy Accredited festivals and recognised with Vimeo Staff Picks.
Operating at the intersection of agency and production, Steve brings together strategic brand thinking and end-to-end cinematic execution.
Thank you
If you’d like to discuss scope, a tailored filmic option for your property, or have any questions about the offering, please reach out…