"The name 'Seraphim' [is] expressed by
the word
ardor or fire...in fire we may consider three things:...
the movement which is upwards and continuous...the active force which
is 'heat'... the quality of clarity, of brightness."
Thomas
Aquinas - Summa Theologiae
A
combination of the partners' experience in directing, writing and
acting, Seraphim Pictures was founded in January 2006 to tap
into a growing skills base within the creative industries in South
Wales. We began life as a hybrid company, mixing corporate and creative
projects that included a mix of events coverage and corporate movies.
Covering the area of South Wales between Cardiff
and Swansea produced content for online and new media consumption as
well as social media optimisation for businesses.
"The name Seraphim clearly
indicates...the
exuberance of their intense, perpetual, tireless activity...kindling
them and firing their
own heat, and wholly purifying them by a burning and all-consuming
flame..."
Dionysius
the Areopagite, Celestial Hierarchy (viii)
Our
creative
projects developed as a direct result of our events coverage - we began
to film behind-the-scenes documentaries at
modern arts events, giving those outside of the spotlight the chance to
tell their stories. Moving from stage to screen we documented
the making of short films in South Wales which in turn opened a door
into the film industry.
The word Seraphim is the plural of the Hebrew "seraph" meaning 'fiery
serpent,' which itself stems from "saraph," 'to consume with fire.'
In medieval angelology they are placed highest in the hierarchy of
angels; the foremost of the angelic choirs. From this we divine the
name of the Partnership; to express our passion for our work and our
aim to be among the foremost of our peers.