The Steel Porcupine

The Steel Porcupine — a documentary film website Goal: Build an engaging, trustworthy web presence to host and stream the documentary, educate visitors, and encourage sharing and awareness

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Section 01

A Digital Extension of the Film

The site functions as an immersive entry point into the world of the documentary. Instead of a standard landing page, we built a story-driven environment that reflects the emotional weight of the subject matter and elevates the film’s presence in the cultural conversation.

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Section 02

Film-Grade SEO & Search Authority

We implemented metadata and schema used by professional streaming platforms so the film is recognized by Google as an official movie entity. As a result, the official site ranks above IMDb on the film’s title — a rare achievement that establishes it as the primary authoritative source for information.

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Section 03

Context, Education & Audience Trust

The platform supports the film’s mission by providing verified context around the war, war crimes, and historical background. This transforms the website into a reliable educational resource for journalists, academic institutions, policy experts, and socially engaged viewers.

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Section 04

A Media Hub for Engagement & Distribution

Beyond the film itself, the site expands into a larger ecosystem: interviews, related productions, podcasts, and visual material. It encourages deeper engagement, longer sessions, and stronger emotional connection — ultimately supporting traction, conversation, and global awareness.

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Section 05

Premium UX with Respect for the Subject

The visual identity references cinematic design: dark tone, elegant typography, subtle motion. The site feels serious and crafted — reinforcing the credibility of the documentary and inviting viewers to engage thoughtfully and respectfully.

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Section 06

Supporting Outreach, Festivals & Press

The platform acts as the central link for partners, media outlets, curators, and festival organizers. It consolidates the film’s digital presence, provides a canonical reference, and streamlines discovery, sharing, and coverage of the project.