quiet stories. honest moments

Fernweh Films is a small, story-first production studio creating intimate films that explore identity, change, and connection.

What we create

Quiet, cinematic stories rooted in real life.

documentary

A man and a woman sitting outdoors on chairs, wearing matching navy blue t-shirts, engaging in a conversation. The man is holding a photo, and the woman is looking at him. Several photographs and medals are spread out on the table in front of them. A mountain and fence are visible in the background.

Intimate, character-driven stories about transition, loss, faith, and becoming.

travel films

A scenic view of a residential neighborhood with houses, green lawns, and trees, with mountain ranges in the background under a bright sky.

Cinematic reflections on place, solitude, and discovery.

narrative films

Two young adults, a woman with blonde hair and a man with dark hair, sitting on chairs inside a dimly lit room, both with ropes tied around their wrists. They are making surprised or playful expressions.

Personal, observational portraits of people and moments that matter.

Featured Projects

Each film begins with a question, a memory, or a moment that won’t let go.

slate in progress

in development

behind the hunt

A man with tattoos sitting on the ground outdoors surrounded by camera equipment, backpacks, and a rolling suitcase, under a small umbrella in a desert landscape.

Fernweh Films exists to tell quiet, honest stories about people in moments of change.

Filmmaking, to me, isn’t about content or campaigns. It’s about presence, patience, and paying attention to what’s real.

Founded by Marcus Ferguson, Fernweh Films was born from a love of cinema, travel, and stories that sit with emotion instead of rushing past it.

Every project is approached with care, restraint, and a focus on truth over spectacle.

Why Fernweh Films?

Our Process

Listen

Every film starts with conversation, curiosity, and understanding the story beneath the surface.

create

We work slowly and intentionally, shaping the film through careful shooting, editing, and sound.

share

The final film is meant to live on screens, in festivals, and in the hearts of the people who connect with it.

Let’s make a film

Every film starts with a conversation.
If you have a story, a script, or even just a feeling that needs to be explored, Fernweh Films is a place to build it with care, intention, and honesty.

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