Film and Video Production from first spark to final frame.
About Us
At High Sign Film, we believe filmmaking should be straightforward and collaborative.
The “high sign” is a discreet signal between partners that says the time is now. We’re good to go. Let’s make a move.
High Sign Film aims to give you the confidence to move forward on your project.
Whether you’re making a documentary, a narrative feature, a short film, or branded content, we simplify the process so that you can focus on bringing your story to life.
Big or small, every project gets the same promise: the High Sign Film experience will be cooperative, transparent, and a little fun.
…the time is now…
Recent Projects
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![Silhouette of an airplane flying in the sky at sunset with a purple and orange horizon and the text 'Ford Comes to Wichita']()
Ford Comes to Wichita
Documentary Feature
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![Poster for the documentary film 'Nobu' featuring a smiling chef in a white uniform presenting a dish of grilled fish on a plate, with fresh ingredients like salmon and greens visible below.]()
Nobu
Documentary Feature Film
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![Poster for a CNN film titled 'Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid' featuring a smiling man in a suit, glasses, and a watch, with a red background.]()
Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid
Documentary Feature Film, Emmy Nominated
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Dance Freak
Narrative Feature Film
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![Silhouette of a woman with large pink angel wings, standing on cracked floor with a bright light behind her, and text "Victoria's Secret Angels and Demons" at the bottom.]()
Victoria's Secret: Angels & Demons
Documentary Series, Emmy Nominated
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![Close-up of two men, one with curly hair and the other smiling with a beard, leaning in close. Text overlay includes names of actors and title: "Long Time, No See."]()
Long Time, No See
Narrative Short Film
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The Reagans
Documentary Series
Our Story
High Sign Film was founded by Graham High, a former Executive Producer at Altimeter Films, where he produced award-nominated documentaries and series for leading platforms including HBO Max/CNN, Hulu, Showtime, Apple TV, and Sony Pictures Classics.
Over the past decade, Graham has also developed a slate of his own working as director and producer, featuring his work across the U.S. and around the world.
Along the way, he has cultivated a trusted network of top-tier talent that High Sign Film draws upon to match each project with the right creative team.
As the son of a deaf man, Graham learned early on the power of visual storytelling. The name High Sign is a nod to ASL and reflects the company’s belief in communication that is clear, inclusive, and human.
That belief extends to the kinds of stories we tell and the people we tell them with. High Sign Film values voices that aren’t always centered in the film and television industry, and we see diversity of perspective as essential to authentic, memorable storytelling.
…we’re good to go…
What We Do
Development
We help shape your project from the ground up by honing your script or crafting pitch materials like sizzle reels and decks that position it for success.
Production
Trusted production teams in major U.S. hubs (New York, Los Angeles, Bay Area, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, New Orleans) and abroad keep our shoot days efficient, on budget, and low stress.
Post-Production
An extensive roster of editors and technical specialists allows you to focus on storytelling while we manage finishing and delivery.
Archival
With a decade of experience in research and clearance, we source archival material that elevates your story without the headaches of legal minutiae or budget surprises.
…let’s make a move…
Why High Sign?
If you believe that filmmaking should be straightforward and collaborative…
If you think that we connect best through the stories we tell together…
If you know that complex productions don’t need to be complicated…
Then High Sign Film is your signal that the coast is clear.
We bring projects to life without the runaround.
Just honest collaboration, solid storytelling, and a good time on the way.
CARVILLE, WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID; Documentary Feature, Producer (p.g.a.)
NOBU; Documentary Feature, Producer (p.g.a.)
FORD COMES TO WICHITA; Documentary Feature, Director / Producer, HSF Production Services
DANCE FREAK; Narrative Feature, Producer
VICTORIA'S SECRET: ANGELS & DEMONS; Documentary Series, Producer
THE REAGANS; Documentary Series, Co-Executive Producer
WHERE'S MY ROY COHN?; Documentary Feature, Co-Producer
THE END OF THE WORLD; Documentary Feature, Producer (p.g.a.)
STUDIO 54; Documentary Feature, Co-Producer
HOME; Documentary Series, Co-Producer (Pilot)
OPEN MIC NIGHT; Documentary Short, Director/Producer, HSF Production Services
STRAIGHT WHITE GUY LISTENING; Documentary Series, Director/Producer, HSF Production Services
SCOTTY & THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD; Documentary Feature, Associate Producer / Archival Producer
OUR FRAISER REMAKE; Narrative Short, Segment Director
BLOODY BITES SEASON 10; Narrative Short, Segment Director, HSF Production Services
POPS; Narrative Short, Director / Producer, HSF Production Services
ZERO ONE ZERO; Narrative Short, Director / Producer, HSF Production Services
THE HOUSESITTERS; Narrative Short, Director / Producer, HSF Production Services
LONG TIME, NO SEE; Narrative Short, Producer
A SONG TO PASS THE TIME; Narrative Short Film, Producer, HSF Production Services
TWO DUMB LAWYERS; Director/Producer, HSF Production Services
WESTWORLD; Bonus Content, Co-Producer
FAQs
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We work across documentaries, narrative projects, branded content, and short films. Whether it’s a feature or a campaign video, we bring the same level of care and craft to every project.
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We can do both. Some clients come to us at the idea stage, and we help with development, decks, and sizzles. Others bring us in for production, post, or archival. Our goal is to meet you where you are and clear the path forward.
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At this time, High Sign Film does not fundraise, secure financing, or negotiate distribution.
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While we are based in LA, our network spans the country in major hubs across the US: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, New Orleans, and the Bay Area. We also work abroad in conjunction with local producing teams.
If your project takes us somewhere new, we’ll help staff a trusted crew there too.
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Every project is different, but generally: development (a few weeks), production (a few days to a few months, depending on scope), and post-production (several months). We’ll give you a realistic timeline up front so you know what to expect.
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Yes. We’ve produced everything from lean festival shorts to high-budget feature docs. We’ll scale a team that fits your goals and budget, without compromising quality.
However, we generally do not work with budgets less than $10k. If you think your project warrants an exception, let us know.
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The “high sign” is a discreet signal between partners, a gesture that it’s time to take action. That’s what we want to give our clients: the confidence to move forward with clarity, collaboration, and creativity.
It’s also a reference to Graham’s early years communicating in ASL with his deaf father. For us, High Sign Film symbolizes the power of clear, visual storytelling and the belief that stories are strongest when more voices are included.
Ready to start?
Let’s create something together.