Top Video Production Companies in the United Kingdom
From London’s Soho post houses and Pinewood and Leavesden Studios to Manchester’s MediaCityUK and Bristol’s natural history scene, the UK offers world-class talent and infrastructure for every kind of production. On Clutch, you can evaluate UK video partners by verified reviews, portfolios, service focus, and proven results — whether you need a commercial, corporate film, animation, or live event capture.
Use filters to narrow by budget, location, industry, and production type to match your brief and timeline. Our team verifies client feedback and profiles so you can compare options with confidence and move from brief to delivery smoothly. Explore the full landscape and nearby city pages to get started:
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• Video Production Companies in Manchester
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 171 projectsSparkhouse is a video production company specializing in multimedia production services including cinematography, videography, and video editing. Reviews highlight their professionalism, strong project management, and timely delivery, with mentions of excellent communication and responsiveness by 100% of reviewers. The company is praised for their ability to capture clients' visions, with multiple clients noting the high quality and impact of their final products.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 17 projectsBLACKBIRD PRODUCTIONS is a multimedia production company specializing in videography, video editing, and corporate video production, offering comprehensive services from cinematography to post-production. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients consistently praise their flexibility, professionalism, and timely delivery, emphasizing their ability to accommodate changes and provide high-quality visual content suited for various digital and social media platforms.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 18 projectsGardner Productions Group is a professional multimedia production company excelling in Video Production, Film Editing and Production, and Corporate Video Production. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently praise their high-quality assets, timely delivery, and exceptional project management. The company's strong culture fit and adaptability have made them a preferred choice for creative commercials and brand awareness initiatives.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Autumn Live is an Event Marketing company. The firm is based in London, England. Their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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The Photo Team is a Corporate Photography company. Based in London, England, the company focuses on Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 12 projectsThink Branded Media is a multimedia production company specializing in video production, including videography, video editing, and corporate video production. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their creativity, professionalism, and ability to deliver high-quality videos on time and within budget. Many clients commend their collaborative approach and attention to detail.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 4 projectsTakt/Studios is a multimedia production firm specializing in video production, videography, and video editing services. With a 100% positive feedback rate from reviewers, the company is praised for its attention to detail, creative excellence, and strong project management. Clients commend Takt/Studios for delivering high-quality, impactful video content that aligns with their brand identity and communication goals.
$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 61 projectsCasual is a multimedia production company specializing in video production services, including cinematography, video editing, and motion graphics. With an impressive track record, 100% of reviewers commend their professionalism, creativity, and exceptional project management, highlighting their ability to deliver high-quality video content on time and within budget. Numerous clients praise their alignment with company values and cultural fit.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London , England
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Rothmore Architectural Photography is a London , England-based Corporate Photography company. Launched in 2008, the team provides Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Lux Films is a London, England-based video production company. The team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Hurricane Sound is an Audio Production company. The London, England-based company was launched in 2008. Their team specializes in Audio Production and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keighley, England
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Blue Sky SEO Marketing is a SEO agency. Based in Keighley, England, the agency was established in 2023. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lymm, England
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Advertising company Bugler Smith is headquartered in Lymm, England. Their services include Advertising and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 10 projects5 Pound Media is a multimedia production company specializing in video production services, including videography, video editing, and corporate video production. Across their reviews, 5 Pound Media consistently receives positive feedback, with approximately 95% of clients praising their creativity, professionalism, and efficient project management. Clients frequently highlight their ability to deliver high-quality video content on time and within budget, with 60% mentioning their adaptability and effective communication.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 52 projectsOrigin Films is a distinguished multimedia production company specializing in videography, film production, and corporate video production. They consistently receive positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their exceptional project management and creative storytelling capabilities. Notably, 85% of reviewers commend their ability to enhance brand visibility and engagement through visually compelling video content. Overall, clients appreciate their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 15 projectsSIERRA Production House is a multimedia production company specializing in film production, video editing, and corporate video production. Reviews indicate a high level of professionalism, with 80% of clients praising their project management and communication skills, and 60% highlighting their collaborative approach. While some reviews suggest room for improvement in proactiveness and cost management, overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, reflecting SIERRA's reliability and creativity.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2005, Blackbridge Communications is a video production company. The firm specializes in Video Production and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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VisMedia is a video production company founded in 2001. The team focuses on Video Production and Web Design and is headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 43 projectsBrandefy is a video production company specializing in services such as videography, video editing, and multimedia production. They consistently receive positive feedback for their high-quality content and professional project management, with over 90% of reviewers highlighting their collaborative approach and attention to detail. Clients commend their ability to produce engaging, on-brand video assets, effectively enhancing brand identity and marketing efforts.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 14 projectsZero One Digital Media is a video production company specializing in multimedia production, video editing, and corporate video production. The company is consistently praised for its professionalism and high-quality work, with 100% of reviewers highlighting its collaborative and responsive approach. Their expertise in video production, from cinematography to post-production services, is frequently commended, making them a trusted partner for various complex projects.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2007, Avantgarde London is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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TNR, Press Association, a PR firm, was founded in 1999. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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PMA Digital Ltd is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in London, England and have small team. They offer Digital Strategy and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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In London, England, Taylor Herring is a public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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Marketing Tom is an e-commerce development company. Launched in 2008, the team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Studio wonders is a London, England-based web design company. They offer Web Design and Graphic Design and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bristol, England
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Cre8ion is a small Advertising company founded in 2007. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Nice and Serious is a branding agency. Their small team is based in London, England. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City of London, England
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Imitor Graphica is an Advertising company. The small City of London, England-based team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The company was founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ipswich, England
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Corporate Photography company CP Creative Ltd focuses on Corporate Photography and Print Design. They are based in Ipswich, England and London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Word on the Curb is a Market Research company. Founded in 2015, the firm focuses on Market Research and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City of London, England
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Zodee Media is a small City of London, England-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Citizen Click is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2012, the agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Clerkenwell, England
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FKC, a branding agency, is located in Clerkenwell, England and Kings Cross, England. Founded in 1995, the team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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In London, England and New York, New York, Ralph is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Redwood is a Content Marketing company. Located in London, England, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerManchester, England
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Mr Ryan Limited is a graphic design company. Headquartered in Manchester, England, their small team specializes in Graphic Design and Video Production. The firm was established in 2013.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Leeds, England
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Communisis is a Marketing Strategy company. They are in Leeds, England and and have large team. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Sunday is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2005, and their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Aberdeen , Scotland
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Established in 1921, Weber Shandwick Scotland is a large New York, New York-based public relations firm. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Premier, a midsize public relations company, is in London, England. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Gloucester, England
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Journey, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2007. The firm focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, England
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Jones and Palmer is a branding firm. They are in Birmingham, England. Their team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Based in London, England, Quadrangle is a midsize branding company. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 2017, Logo Cottage is a midsize branding firm. Their team focuses on Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newark, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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Proactive International PR is a PR firm. The midsize Newark, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England-based team specializes in Public Relations and Video Production. The firm was launched in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Caddington, England
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Haddad & Partners is a web design agency. Established in 2007, the team specializes in Web Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Malaberg is a London, England-based Content Writing Services company. They provide Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westminster, London, England
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Established in 2022, Canvas Reply is an user experience company. The midsize team specializes in UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Shipleys LLP is an Architectural Design company based in London, England. Launched in 1936, the team specializes in Architectural Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Planit London is an Architectural Design company launched in 1998. Their team provides Architectural Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999City of London, England
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Alpha CRC is a large City of London, England-based Translation company. Their services include Translation and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Founded in 2013, Croud Luxe is a midsize branding firm. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cardiff, England
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Freshwater is a branding agency. The company is based in Cardiff, England. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greater, England
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Mustard Media is a branding firm. Established in 2014, the team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying. The agency is located in Greater, England.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Established in 2012, The Loft, a small branding agency, is in Glasgow, Scotland. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nostell, England
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Headquartered in Nostell, England, Our Agency in the North Ltd (Our Agency) is a branding agency. Established in 2006, the team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Derby, England
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Threeguru is a small Derby, England-based graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Video Production.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Derby, England
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Warwicka is a branding agency. They were established in 1999, and their services include Branding and Print Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Badshot Lea, England
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Webb Films is a Badshot Lea, England-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The Grid Creative is a London, England-based Advertising company. Established in 2004, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom Video Production Companies
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London , England
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Norwich, England
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Leatherhead, England
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34.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fleet, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Plymouth, England
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$10,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249London, England
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ealing, England
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32.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brighton, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Southport , England
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32/40.018.6/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Woking, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Peterborough, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Watford, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chester, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Aberdeen, Scotland
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UK Video Production FAQs
UK-based teams combine deep creative benches with reliable logistics across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Agencies here work daily with global brands and fast-growing startups, so they’re fluent in short-form social, broadcast spots, B2B explainers, and documentary-style brand films. You’ll also benefit from access to premier studios, experienced crews, and strong post-production in London’s Soho and other hubs.
For broadcast work, UK producers understand local standards and processes (e.g., Clearcast approvals and advertising regulations), helping you avoid delays. If you’re international, a UK partner offers convenient time zone overlap with Europe and North America plus multilingual crews for pan‑regional campaigns.
Budgets vary thanks to factors like crew size, locations, and post-production scope. On Clutch, most UK-based video production firms charge:
- Corporate brand video (1–3 minutes): £3,000 – £10,000
- Product or explainer video: £4,000 – £15,000
- High-production commercial: £20,000 – £250,000+
- Animation (60–90 seconds): £5,000 – £30,000
- Event capture (single-day, multi-camera): £3,500 – £12,000
Before agreeing to any contract, make sure to clarify usage rights, talent fees, permits, and contingency lines in the estimate.
UK-based video production agencies support a wide mix of sectors thanks to regional clusters and enterprise presence. You’ll often find teams creating videos for:
- Technology, SaaS, and fintech
- Healthcare, life sciences, and research
- Manufacturing, engineering, and energy
- Retail, e-commerce, and FMCG
- Education and public sector
- Media, sports, and entertainment
- Travel, culture, and tourism authorities
Outline your project’s requirements — the type of video, your goals, and parameters. Then, browse through Clutch’s directories and assess your options on:
- Measurable outcomes — view-through rates, conversions, or broadcast placements.
- Pre-production strength — scripting, storyboarding, and location scouting.
- Logistics — risk assessments, insurance, and contingency planning.
- Clarify rights — music, talent, and usage durations/territories in the contract.
- Post workflow — edit rounds, sound mix, and delivery specs per channel.
- Team makeup — senior oversight on set, scalable crew, and in-house vs. vetted freelancers.
- Budgets and timelines across at least two shortlists on Clutch.
- Vague estimates with no line items for crew, rentals, post, or usage rights
- No proof of insurance, risk assessments, or permit plan for public locations
- Overpromising fast turnarounds without a clear pre-production schedule
- Gear-first pitches with thin creative strategy or weak storyboards
- Unwillingness to define deliverables, aspect ratios, and channel specs
- Missing release forms and safeguarding policies
- Poor references or inconsistent Clutch reviews
The United Kingdom is home to many exceptional video production firms dedicated to delivering great content. Do your due diligence and carefully assess your options to match with the ideal partner for your project.