# Bearded Fellows Bearded Fellows Reviews (14), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - 5.0 out of 5 average review rating - 0 connections joined Bearded Fellows's Network [Visit Website](http://beardedfellows.co.uk/?utm_source=clutch.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/bearded-fellows) **Creativity Delivered with Purpose** We are a creative agency that supports brands, agencies and organisations to achieve their goals through animation and video content. Our mission is to unlock creativity for our clients, express our own creativity and build energising and meaningful connections with people. We'll take you on an inspiring creative journey, realising your brand's burning ambitions through compelling video and animation. If you want unrivaled collaboration, understanding and passion, then Bearded Fellows are everything you've been looking for. Clients love our end-to-end campaign support and our enjoyable working culture that is based on adaptability, creativity and empathy. We put people at the heart of everything we do because for us – Business is Personal. [**Get In Touch**](https://beardedfellows.co.uk/contact-us/) if you’d like to discuss a project or if you have any questions. We would love to hear from you! ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $10,000+ - Number of employees: 2 - 9 - 1 Locations: - Manchester, England (Headquarters) - Founded in 2012 ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 100% Video Production ### Focus Areas - Animation Focus: - 55% 2D Animation - 15% 3D Animation - 10% Motion Graphics - 10% Other Animation - 10% Stop Motion Animation - Production Services: - 40% Filming - 25% Directing - 25% Storyboarding - 10% Casting - Videography & Photography Specializations: - 25% 360 Product Photography & Video Tours - 25% Aerial & Drone Videography & Photography - 25% Time Lapse Videography - 25% Underwater Videography - Video Type: - 25% Branded Video Production - 25% Commercial Production - 25% Educational & Training Video Production - 25% Explainer Video Production ### Industries - 10% Non-profit - 10% Consumer products & services - 10% eCommerce - 10% Advertising & marketing - 10% Financial services - 10% Retail - 10% Business services - 10% Medical - 10% Information technology - 10% Manufacturing ### Clients - 25% Small Business (<$10M) - 40% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) - 35% Enterprise (>$1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.8 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Bearded Fellows offers competitive pricing that fits clients' budgets while delivering high-quality video production services. Clients consistently highlight their good value for cost, effective project management, and responsiveness. Specific project costs mentioned include engagements ranging from $33,000 to $50,000 annually. **Most Common Project Size**: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 8 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Video Production: Less than $10,000 based on 6 reviews - Advertising: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review - Video Marketing: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review - Graphic Design: Confidential based on 1 review ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. Every review goes through a rigorous, human-led verification process to confirm the reviewer's identity, and reviews that we verify are visibly marked as 'Verified' so you can trust that they come from a real client. [Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Bearded Fellows Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 5.0 - Quality: 4.9 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.8 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 ### Top Mentions - High-quality work (8 mentions) - Timely (7 mentions) - Great project management (5 mentions) - Communicative (4 mentions) - Flexible (4 mentions) - Easy to work with (3 mentions) - Collaborative (2 mentions) - Creative (2 mentions) - Honest (2 mentions) - Passionate about their work (2 mentions) - Professional (2 mentions) - Reliable (2 mentions) - Unique expertise (2 mentions) - Well-organized projects (2 mentions) - Exceeds expectations (1 mentions) - Hard working (1 mentions) - Knowledgeable (1 mentions) - Proactive (1 mentions) - Results-oriented (1 mentions) - Trustworthy (1 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Strong Project Management Skills** Bearded Fellows receives commendations for their effective project management. Clients appreciate their timely delivery, clear communication, and ability to handle unexpected issues with openness and honesty, ensuring a smooth workflow. **Successful Client Outcomes** Bearded Fellows' work has led to successful outcomes for clients, such as increased brand awareness, engagement metrics, and ROI. Their contributions have been pivotal in achieving client objectives. **Excellent Communication and Collaboration** The team at Bearded Fellows is noted for their excellent communication, flexibility, and collaboration. They are responsive, receptive to feedback, and maintain open lines of communication, making them easy to work with. **Alignment with Client Values** Clients often choose Bearded Fellows because of their alignment with company values and culture. This alignment helps foster strong working relationships and ensures projects are completed in a way that resonates with the client's brand. **Creative and Technical Expertise** Bearded Fellows is recognized for their creative and technical expertise, particularly in video production and animation. Their ability to take complex concepts and translate them into clear, visual narratives is a standout quality. **High-Quality Video Production** Clients consistently praise Bearded Fellows for delivering high-quality video and animation content. Their work has been described as professional, engaging, and impactful, often exceeding client expectations and contributing to successful marketing and awareness campaigns. **Limited Areas for Improvement** While feedback is overwhelmingly positive, one instance of communication breakdown during team member handover was noted. Ensuring seamless brief transitions among team members is an area for potential improvement. **Positive Client Relationships** Clients express high satisfaction with the personal relationships they build with Bearded Fellows team members. The team's friendly and approachable demeanor contributes to a positive working environment. **Price Considerations** One client mentioned the potential for lower pricing, although they acknowledged the strong value provided by Bearded Fellows. This suggests that while pricing is fair, it could be a consideration for budget-conscious clients. ### Bearded Fellows Reviews #### Video Production for IaaS Hosting Platform (Featured Review) **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows has produced multiple videos for an IaaS hosting platform. They've created a corporate video featuring the client's staff and a series of animated videos highlighting the services they offered. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Global Director of Marketing, Servers.com - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 3, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows has successfully delivered high-quality videos on time, satisfying the client's needs. The team follows an organized approach and openly works through unexpected issues with the client. Customers can expect a highly professional, reliable, and honest partner. ""I love that Samson and Matthew, whom we've met on day one, are still our points of contact and project leads."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Global Director of Marketing of Servers.comDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We're a global IaaS hosting platform, offering a full suite of computing, storage and networking services - specializing in single-tenant infrastructure solutions. We were founded in 2014 by a group of hosting industry veterans. We provide access to premium server hosting solutions in ISO 27001, ISO 9001 data centers in the US, EU countries, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong (with more to come online).We created our hybrid cloud-ready solutions with our customers' needs in mind. Our premium enterprise hosting solutions are available to businesses of all sizes. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?'About us' company video **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?ReferralWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?Great culture fitReferred to meCompany values alignedNot just a culture fit, but a brilliant relationship with our two project leads.How many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We were looking for a video production company that would create professional, high quality videos for our brand and form an extension of our team in the process. We had two elements to our collaboration: an on-site video showcasing our team including pieces to camera, which needed to be succinct, engaging and timeless. The second was a series of animated videos illustrating the services we provide to various industries.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Completed to deadlineCompleted to a high qualityStraightforward and effective communicationDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?A very human approach to project management - robust and organised, but as we know, things can always go wrong, but issues were worked through with open and honest conversation. This makes such a difference! What was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Can't tell you how much I love that Samson and Matthew, whom we've met on day one, are still our points of contact and project leads. What we get with Bearded Fellows is exactly what we were told we'd get. This is rare (unfortunately!), but wonderful. Are there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?Not that I can think of.  --- #### Video Production for Membership Benefits Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: July 2024 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A membership benefits company hired Bearded Fellows to create motion-animated video assets that align with their brand's look and feel. The team has also sourced actors and managed production. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Brand & Design, OneVoice Digital Ltd - Industry: Consumer products & services - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 4, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows has delivered the videos on time and according to the client's requirements. The team has been flexible and responsive to the client's needs. They have also impressed the client with their high-quality deliverables and industry knowledge while remaining friendly and approachable. ""Their project management was excellent."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Head of Brand & Design of OneVoice Digital LtdDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Member Benefits Platform  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?To deliver animated marketing assets in-line with new brand look and feelTo deliver a bank of video assets to be used across marketing channels **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?ReferralWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?6-10 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.To deliver motion-animated video assets in-line with TOTUM's updated brand look and feel to be used across social media and other ad placements. To deliver a 10 video ads, and 10 social friendly videos to be used across TOTUM's marketing channels.To deliver a full suite of video and audio assets to be passed over to TOTUM for use across future campaigns and to providfe post project support if required. This aspect included the sourcinfg and casting of actors, suggestions for messaging, and all aspects of production management on the shoot day. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Deliverables created to brief and timeframe and deployed across relevant channels with positive results. Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Their project management was excellent. Regular contact and updates provided, always available and timely with repsonses to queries and flexible when asked for amends. What was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?In-Person MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The delivery of high standard and great industry knowledge while remaining friendly and approachable. Are there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?None that come to mind  --- #### Video Production for Training & Coaching Company **The Project** - Services: Advertising, Video Marketing, Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Nov. 2023 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows produces video content for a professional development and career progression company. The tasks include sourcing guests and locations, writing scripts, and post-editing. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Social & Content Lead, Kaplan - Industry: Education - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 11, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows' work has helped the client increase their video views, likes, comments, and engagement. The team delivers items on time and communicates efficiently through meetings, weekly calls, and email. Their ability to translate the client's vision into tangible outputs is impressive. ""They've really been there every step of the way."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Social and Content Lead of KaplanDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Kaplan offer courses for Professional Development and Career Progression. Learn online, on demand or in one of our classroom locations all over the UK. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?To enhance our brand awarenessTo create informative, educational and entertaining contentTo grow a presence on newer platforms **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?Online SearchReferralOtherWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?Close to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costHow many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Bearded Fellows brought our vision to life with our YouTube series 'Career Goals'. We wanted a series of video content, where we could provide educational and informative content, to channels where our audience is, to increase brand awareness.Bearded Fellows have been instrumental in the success of the project. From sourcing guests, and locations to writing scripts and post-editing. They've really been there every step of the way. We are in season 2 now, with 10 episodes per season, so far we have 20 episodes in just less than a year. Each episode gets stronger and we're learning more about our audience too. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Video views, likes, comments, engagements and also the fact if it's informative and presenting our brand in the right manner.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?We have weekly calls and also email more or less everyday. Delivery is always on time and we meet in person if it's better too.What was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Their ability to create our random thoughts into tangible outputs, all whilst understanding our brand and values. And allowing us to push our creative boundaries. Are there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?n/a --- #### Video Production for IaaS Hosting Platform **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows has produced multiple videos for an IaaS hosting platform. They've created a corporate video featuring the client's staff and a series of animated videos highlighting the services they offered. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Global Director of Marketing, Servers.com - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 3, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows has successfully delivered high-quality videos on time, satisfying the client's needs. The team follows an organized approach and openly works through unexpected issues with the client. Customers can expect a highly professional, reliable, and honest partner. ""I love that Samson and Matthew, whom we've met on day one, are still our points of contact and project leads."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Global Director of Marketing of Servers.comDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We're a global IaaS hosting platform, offering a full suite of computing, storage and networking services - specializing in single-tenant infrastructure solutions. We were founded in 2014 by a group of hosting industry veterans. We provide access to premium server hosting solutions in ISO 27001, ISO 9001 data centers in the US, EU countries, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong (with more to come online).We created our hybrid cloud-ready solutions with our customers' needs in mind. Our premium enterprise hosting solutions are available to businesses of all sizes. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?'About us' company video **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?ReferralWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?Great culture fitReferred to meCompany values alignedNot just a culture fit, but a brilliant relationship with our two project leads.How many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We were looking for a video production company that would create professional, high quality videos for our brand and form an extension of our team in the process. We had two elements to our collaboration: an on-site video showcasing our team including pieces to camera, which needed to be succinct, engaging and timeless. The second was a series of animated videos illustrating the services we provide to various industries.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Completed to deadlineCompleted to a high qualityStraightforward and effective communicationDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?A very human approach to project management - robust and organised, but as we know, things can always go wrong, but issues were worked through with open and honest conversation. This makes such a difference! What was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Can't tell you how much I love that Samson and Matthew, whom we've met on day one, are still our points of contact and project leads. What we get with Bearded Fellows is exactly what we were told we'd get. This is rare (unfortunately!), but wonderful. Are there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?Not that I can think of.  --- #### Branding, Content Prod & Event Promotion for University **The Project** - Services: Graphic Design, Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2023 **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows was hired to develop a university's brand identity and produce animated visual content for an event. They engaged with students and staff to promote a university-wide pitching event. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Enterprise Projects Coordinator, Manchester Metropolitan University - Industry: Education - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 28, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Bearded Fellows' help, applicant sign-ups for the launch exceeded the client's expectations. The team was creative, communicative, and collaborative, which made the partnership proceed seamlessly. Moreover, they genuinely listened to the client's needs and managed the project efficiently. ""The final production was above and beyond our expectations."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Enterprise Projects Coordinator of Manchester Metropolitan UniversityDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Manchester Metropolitan University’s Student and Graduate Enterprise team provide support and skills training for students exploring a future being self-employed, a freelancer, or a founder. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?Engaged a high percentage of our students and staff.Develop a Manchester identity for the promotion.Work creatively within our current brand guidelines. **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?ReferralWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?Close to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Ideas Festival is a university wide pitching event for students and early graduates. Short piece of animated visual content and sound Create a sense of excitement and expectation. Grab attention quickly, Energise with music. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Applicant sign up numbers for the launch year. Central marketing team distributing the animation to wider channels.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?My experience of working with Bearded Fellows is they are very good at creative collaboration. It is not an easy task to listen to the client’s vision and make it tangible under time pressure. Bearded Fellows are both highly skilled technically but have excellent listening skills with the necessary level of humility. From my point of view their client management was excellent.What was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The final production was above and beyond our expectations and internally with different team’s it got the big thumbs up.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?Not really. nailed it. --- #### Video Production for Sports Organization **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June - Aug. 2023 **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows produced a 2D animated explainer video for a sports organization. In less than two minutes, the video explained the game of goalball and incited viewers to participate via a call to action. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Digital & Communications Lead, Goalball UK - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 16, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows delivered an engaging explainer video on time, marking the project's success. The team laid out a clear plan divided into milestones and was very open to feedback at every stage. Moreover, they were very collaborative throughout the process, aiming to meet the client's needs. ""They delivered exactly what was needed and were really easy to work with."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Digital and Communications Lead of Goalball UKDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We're the National Governing Body and proud charity for the Paralympic sport of goalball in the UK. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?Create an engaging explainer animation **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?Online SearchWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?High ratingsPricing fit our budgetCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.A short (less than 2 minutes) animated 2D explainer to explain the game of goalball and Goalball UK's role as an NGB for the sport. The animation needed to include calls to action for people to get involved with the sport at all levels. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Completion of an engaging explainer animation for the deadlineDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Yes absolutely - the process was clearly defined with key milestones and regular check ins. There were options for feedback at every stage and it was clear what next steps were all the way through. The team took on board the challenge of making the animation as accessible as possible for people with visual impairments.What was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?It was great to be able to share snippets of the work with my wider team for feedback and bring them along in the process.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?I don't think so - they delivered exactly what was needed and were really easy to work with. --- #### Film Production Services for Marketing Agency **The Project** - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Nov. 2021 - Sep. 2022 **Project Summary**: A marketing agency hired Bearded Fellows to produce a series of videos for one of their clients. The team provided the filming process, post-production, and several editing phases. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Consultant, Marketing Agency - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 24, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows was able to accurately follow and implement the brief, much to the client's delight. The team was highly receptive to feedback and concerns, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the vendor's flexibility, production process, and team dynamic. ""They were highly flexible and kind enough to accommodate more amends than originally planned."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Consultant at a marketing agency that develops customer centric strategies for pharmaceutical clients. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bearded Fellows, and what were your goals? The client wanted to support the field team in preparation for the launch of several new products in the market, increasing the competitive environment. This required a mindset shift for the field team so that they felt confident and well equipped to have conversations in the field. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? Recommendation internally, and it was non-competitive. Once we had spoken to Samson and Matt from Bearded Fellows we knew we were in good hands! Having seen previous examples of their work we were really impressed at the quality of what they could deliver so had no doubt they could support us on this project. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production. We used a separate filming crew in the US to capture the footage we needed for the series of videos (x6). Bearded Fellows were given the footage and did an incredible job of pulling together the series of videos, adding in effective transitions and giving it a completely different look and feel. The end result was a super impactful and engaging series of videos that were sent out in succession (one built to the next). Samson and the team really understood the brief and also found the perfect music to accompany each video. Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like? Samson was amazing from start to finish. We felt super confident bringing him in front of the client, who also felt at ease and trusted what was going to be delivered. Samson understood the briefs to a T and captured the exact sentiment/ emotions that we wanted from the videos. We would absolutely work with Samson again. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Client continues to talk about the outputs throughout other projects, has received great feedback internally too. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. Samson was honest with timelines, and always gave us the occasional nudge when needed. What we particularly appreciated was the fact that he pulled a lot of the timelines forward to align with what the client needed. They were highly flexible and kind enough to accommodate more amends than originally planned. This meant the team and the client were super happy. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? Ways of working (e.g., project management, flexibility) personality of the team passion for the work amazing outputs (the whole team couldn't have been more impressed with the end result)! Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? There was just one occasion where Samson was on AL and the work was handed over to others at Bearded Fellows but the brief got lost in translation. This was the only time where the client felt like the brief wasn't understood. Would just suggest making sure that if different team members are working on the same output that the brief carries through! --- #### Film Production for Hygiene & Health Company **The Project** - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Apr. - Nov. 2022 **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows produced two films for a hygiene and health company's campaigns. They developed a storyboard, led the editing process, and came up with an appropriate tone and messaging for the videos. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Talent Acquisition Country Manager, Hygiene & Health Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 23, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows' outputs were met with immense success over social media channels, earning over a million impressions online. They delivered content that strongly resonated with the company's brand. Their collaborative approach and listening skills were commendable. ""They were able to understand our tone of messaging."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the Talent Acquisition Country Manager at a hygiene and health c company and focus on attracting and retaining the right talent now and for the future. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bearded Fellows, and what were your goals? Talent focused projects x 2 - one for Clinical Consultants and one for our apprenticeship programme. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Word of mouth - they had previously worked on a DE&I campaign with us. Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables. Project plan outline Scope of works detailed Regular meetings to develop storyboard before filming and then editing Worked very collaboraively and listened to what our aims and objectives were. Utilised their social media knowledge and expertise to devise the right tone and messaging for the campaigns dependent on the talent audience on each occasion. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? Altogether approx 6-8 people but mainly Samson at BeardedFellows, who brought in colleagues at relevant points of the project. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The two talent audience films had great success over our social media channels reaching over 1 million impressions. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. BeardedFellows work very collaboratively with us. Have a good listening style and feed in their expertise to produce high quality and impactful content that resonates strongly with our branding and messaging. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They were able to understand our tone of messaging and support us yet lead us to challenge and push the boundaries but keep on message and within brand. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Not that I can think of --- #### Animated & Live-Action Video Production for Digital Agency **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Oct. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: To supplement a digital agency's 25-minute presentation, Bearded Fellows created five animations and five live-action videos, which they produced, shot, and edited. They continue to work with the agency. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director, Electric Circus - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 25, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Equipped with creativity, Bearded Fellows produced high-quality videos commended by the agency and its client. Working with the team is a breeze due to their communicativeness and reliability. Their excellent deliverables have established them as an ongoing partner for the agency. ""Bearded Fellows really knows what they're doing. They made my job a lot easier." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a director at Electric Circus. We're a digital agency that works on end-to-end user journeys. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Bearded Fellows? Tesco commissioned us to do a 25-minute learning experience to capture the hearts and minds of all their staff about the work they're doing to prevent food waste. We decided to include animations and videos, so we needed someone to do that for us. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Bearded Fellows created five animations and five live-action videos, which we used in our presentation. They handled the entire process of production, from shooting to editing. We are currently working with them on another project. What is the team composition? We worked with four teammates. Matthew (Co-Founder & Creative Producer) oversaw the animation while Florin (Co-Founder) provided creative direction. For the live-action videos, Joe (Co-Founder) directed the process, and Samson (Video Production Manager) produced, shot, and edited them.  How did you come to work with Bearded Fellows? Their offices are close to ours, so we knew them. We were really impressed with their attitude, the way they approached projects, and the quality of their past work.  How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent £23,000–£24,000 (approximately $33,000–$34,000 USD).  What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in October 2020, and it’s ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  The videos are pretty much perfect — the client was impressed by the production value. Bearded Fellows really knows what they're doing. They made my job a lot easier. How did Bearded Fellows perform from a project management standpoint? I find it very easy to work with them because they’re highly communicative. What did you find most impressive about them? We’re really impressed with what they’ve done, which is why we hired them again. It's been a great experience working with Bearded Fellows.  Are there any areas they could improve? I can’t think of anything they could do better. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Trust the process. Give them the requirements and meticulously plan what you want them to produce for you, and they can handle it from there. --- #### Video Production for Professional Development Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Dec. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows has provided video marketing services to an accountancy training firm. Handling all aspects of scriptwriting, filming, and production, they have created about 50 videos for the client so far. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Marketing Executive, Professional Development Company - Industry: Education - Client size: 5,001-10,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 19, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Although working with a dry subject, Bearded Fellows has been proactive throughout the partnership and delivered impressive videos that outpace alternatives. The captivating, modern feel of the content produced has helped the client redefine their brand and increase their social media presence. "“They provide very hands-on service and never let us down.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a senior content marketing executive of a company that provides accountancy training. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Bearded Fellows? We didn’t have any video marketing materials and needed a partner to provide those assets. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They've handled anything and everything that had to do with video marketing for our company. That involved idea creation, scripting, hiring actors, filming, and editing. They also provided us with advice on how to best use videos in our marketing work. It was truly an end-to-end service. They created about 50 videos for us in our engagement so far. What is the team composition? I’ve corresponded with about four people from their team.  How did you come to work with Bearded Fellows? They’re located near our offices and were recommended to us by someone in our networks. We interviewed them and other suppliers but decided to go with them. How much have you invested with them? We spend about $50,000 each year. What is the status of this engagement? We’ve been working with them since December 2018. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? My company feels that the quality of their work is miles ahead of marketing content we’ve produced before. It’s much more captivating and modern. Accountancy can be a dry subject, but they have helped us reach our audience more directly. Their work has been the driving force behind us redefining our brand within the marketplace. We now have a stronger social media presence, and our video performance has increased year-over-year. How did Bearded Fellows perform from a project management standpoint? They work efficiently and pull their weight when it comes to project management. While I generally manage the project, they speak directly to our stakeholders and others in the business. They’re proactive when it comes to project management and never miss deadlines. We communicate on video calls, on the phone, and over email. They’re also happy to come into our office as needed.   What did you find most impressive about them? They provide very hands-on service and never let us down. We’re treated like their only client, as they deliver as much value as possible to every project. When we’re unpredictable, they’re always flexible and accommodating with deadlines. They’re a reliable team.  Are there any areas they could improve? Price could always be lower, but they provide a very strong service.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Arrange face-to-face meetings to make sure everyone is on the same page about once every quarter. --- #### Performance Review Video Prod for Digital Learning Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Apr. - June 2020 **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows was hired to work on a video production featuring the performance review process and its benefits. The company wants to utilize animation to motivate its employees. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Learning Experience, Emerald Works - Industry: Education - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 27, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The results of the work of Bearded Fellows have yet to be determined. However, the client praised the quality of the animation and proposed a new larger project with the agency. The team has exceeded the expectations of the company. ""Their flexibility, creativity, and quality are impressive. The Bearded Fellows are a joy to work with." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. As Head of Learning Design for Emerald Works, I'm responsible for managing the production of digital learning content for our custom clients. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bearded Fellows? Bearded Fellows support us with their animation expertise, their creative design and their ability to convey complex messaging with clear visuals. What were your goals for this project? To encourage colleagues to engage with the performance review process. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Bearded Fellows are one of our top 'go to' animation studios for projects like this. We know the quality they can produce, and their collaborative approach to development, so we check in regularly. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail. The video made use of existing branding, combined with a 'colleague story', to demonstrate the performance review process and highlight the benefits. My team led on the scripting, in consultation with our client, while Bearded Fellows managed the illustrations, storyboarding and animation. What was your vendors' project management or feedback process? I was provided with a clear schedule, with regular check-in points, and provided with opportunity to flex where necessary. Deliverables arrived on time, every time, and were to an incredibly high standard with very little feedback from us. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Project results are TBC, but the quality of the animation was such that we've already engaged Bearded Fellows again on another, larger, project. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? The workflow was incredibly effective. The team has joined our Slack workspace and has since become an extension of our internal team. What did you find most impressive about this company? Their flexibility, creativity, and quality are impressive. The Bearded Fellows are a joy to work with. Are there any areas for improvement? Can't fault them! --- #### Promotion Video Material for Marketing Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Mar. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows produced videography content for both internal stakeholders and third-party clients. This involved creating a storyboard and consulting on project requirements. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Director, NBE Digital - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 14, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: As a result of the new content, third-party clients have seen marked increases in ROI. The team has maintained a smooth workflow throughout the engagement. ""They are professional, friendly, great to work with and the quality of their work is superb." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Managing Director at NBE Digital. NBE Digital is a search engine marketing agency based in the heart of Manchester. NBE Digital gathers a deep understanding of your core values to deliver a bespoke marketing campaign with maximum ROI. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bearded Fellows? Bearded Fellows have created a bank of videography assets for ourselves and our many clients. One of the key features of clients success is having good quality visual content for their business for us to be able to promote the quality of their product or service. It is imperative to our strategy that the visualisation is of the highest quality. What were your goals for this project? To ensure that the visual presentation of the products and services are professional and representative of the quality of the clients business. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? I was introduced to Bearded Fellows from a colleague who had worked with them previously and highly recommended them. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail. We provide a brief of the project a combination of the clients and our requirements. Beared Fellows What was your vendors' project management or feedback process? Once we have provided our brief Bearded Fellows provide us with a proposed storyboard and project specification to deliver. They offer insightful recommendations to enhance the project. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The clients have seen significant increases in ROI How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Great guys and very easy to work with What did you find most impressive about this company? I have full confidence when recommending Bearded Fellows that Joe and Matthew are people who I am more than happy to recommend to our own client base. They are professional, friendly, great to work with and the quality of their work is superb. Are there any areas for improvement? No --- #### Video Production for Healthcare Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: June 2024 **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows produced an informative video for a healthcare company. The film aimed to raise awareness of ther symptoms of Crohn's and Colitis. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Editor, Crohn's & Colitis UK - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 13, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows delivered a video that aligned with the client's requirements, resulting in a successful engagement. The team provided quick, reliable support and flawlessly executed the client's tasks and instructions. Their receptiveness to feedback and genuine passion for their work stood out. ""They were really passionate about the work they did. They were hardworking and dedicated."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Editor of Crohn's & Colitis UKDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Since 1979, Crohn's & Colitis UK has been here for everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?To produce a film about the symptoms of Crohn's and Colitis **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?Online SearchWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?High ratingsPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?6-10 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.To produce a film that raises awareness of symptoms of Crohn's and Colitis to help people learn about and understand these conditions easily. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?End productDescribe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Always very quick and reliable. Great at delivering on instructions given. Happy to give input on how to shape the product. Always friendly.What was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They were really passionate about the work they did. They were hardworking and dedicated.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?None --- #### Video Production for Event Production Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: An event production company has hired Bearded Fellows for video production. The team brought the client's event to life by creating several videos, including idents, event openers and closers, and teaser clips. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Designer, People Activation - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 4, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Bearded Fellows has provided great-looking graphics, ensuring the client's satisfaction. Bearded Fellows leads a communicative and punctual process. The client also praises the team's amicable workflow. "''They are really great people to work with.''" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Senior Designer of People ActivationDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.With epic live experiences and creative communications, we make your strategic goals their personal business. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?Create videos and animations for a variety of events **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?ReferralWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?Pricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We hired Bearded Fellows to bring our event branding to life and create a variety of videos which were shown throughout. These included idents, event openers and closers, teaser films as well as animations for challenges in our breakout rooms. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The graphics looked great onscreen and we had a very happy client.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Great communication and project management - always on time.What was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They are really great people to work with, with lovely outcomes.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?Nope, great work --- #### Video Production for Consulting Firm **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Mar. - July 2021 **Project Summary**: Bearded Fellows produced a promotional video for a consulting firm. They were in charge of creating and delivering the video. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Director, Thrive Consulting Collaborative - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 28, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: The end client expressed satisfaction with the high-quality and impactful video produced by Bearded Fellows. The team's professionalism and responsiveness throughout the engagement were noteworthy, and their trustworthiness was highly commendable. ""Their communication of deadlines was excellent."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Managing Director of Thrive Consulting CollaborativeDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Working with senior leaders to solve their most critical problems **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bearded Fellows to accomplish?Engaging the leaders in the concept of video for promotionCreating and designing the video **SOLUTION** How did you find Bearded Fellows?Used beforeWhy did you select Bearded Fellows over others?Pricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bearded Fellows were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.To scope, create anddeliver the first video for a client. They hadnever uused video before and so needed to trust that theprovider "got" them. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?That theclient was positive aboutthe wholeexperience aand that a highquality,impactful vvideo wasdelivered.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Yes. Their communication of deadlines was excellent. They always delivered on time. AAs well asflexing ffor theclient too. They wereresponsive bbut professionaland wwe always feltthey were aacting in our best interestsWhat was your primary form of communication with Bearded Fellows?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Values and culture. objectives.Brilliant sense of humor. Highly trustworthyAre there any areas for improvement or something Bearded Fellows could have done differently?No --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### The British Red Cross First Aid Training One of the important factors in this project was Red Cross Training‘s desire to refresh their platform and create visuals with a lasting impact. They sought a solution that would not only be visually engaging but also have an evergreen or longer-lasting shelf life. Considering the sensitive subject matter of workplace first aid, it was crucial to maintain clinical accuracy and approach the content with care. To bring the vision to life, we incorporated several key elements into the project. We utilised green screen video technology to seamlessly integrate actors and scenarios into various settings. Textured backgrounds were employed to add depth and visual interest, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the videos. We also employed a 1-point perspective illustration technique, providing a unique and engaging visual style. Throughout the process, we adhered to Red Cross Training’s brand guidelines, ensuring consistency in the use of logos, fonts, and other branding elements. Coupled with iterative feedback and collaboration, we delivered a final product that not only met their expectations but also enhanced their brand identity. The result was a creative output that combined the strengths of live-action and animation, resulting in engaging and memorable videos. By leveraging unique visual techniques and seamless coordination, we successfully produced educational content that stood out, resonated with viewers, and effectively communicated essential workplace first-aid skills.  ### E fundamentals Product Explainer Video. This project was approached with the intention of encapsulating both the environment the target audience would be working in and highlighting the product visually. We visualised the two worlds together with the online aspect of the digital software with the in-person presenter, adding motion graphic animated sections behind the presenter and platform examples on screen in person scenes. This helped to showcase and visualise the speed and scale of the platform in action. We also included scenes to highlight the marketing and sales teams in an office location. In order to add to the eFundamentals asset bank, we created an additional animation video to highlight the features and benefits of the platform. ### The LADbible app launch Video of the year - Prolific North Awards 2016 Our video campaign for the Ladbible saw us shaping content for a brand that is known as a hub for content, none of which was their own. They came to us asking to help them find their own voice online. The target audience was 16-25 year olds who use their social media platforms. As they wanted to make a statement, we decided to make something ‘out of this world’ which lead to sending their app into space.  We decided to use a face of Ladbible, Johno, to go on the journey and guide the viewers for the first time.  The pre-production of this project took precedent as we had to make sure everything was ready for our one shot one take chance to get it right. We used a Go Pro to put on the balloon and used GPS to follow the flight path.  We use the Ladbibe channels, Vine, Instagram and Facebook to release the video, drip feeding clips to create a buzz for the app and added a call to action at the end of the video to download the app.  This content received over one million views in 24 hours and allowed the visitors to engage with the launch of the app instead of just seeing a sponsored advert and ignoring it. By making engaging content we were able to get a conversation started on their channels and make a buzz around the launch.  The app went to number one in the Itunes app store within 24 hours and helped to shape the future content style for the Ladbible. ### Obsessed With Peaky Blinders A Campaign to promote the launch of the new BBC Sounds OBSESSED with Peaky Blinders Podcast. Created in-house and shot on location in London. Starring Darren Harriott & Lloyd Griffith. ### Flow Hospitality -Accidents & Injuries A learning and Development Animation for Flow Hospitality. Part of a series created for Flow Hospitalities learning platform. https://beardedfellows.co.uk/projects/flow-hospitality-health-and-safety-animations  ### Mettler Toledo Product Video M30 R-Series The M30 R-Series is aimed at both a middle-market and premium-market within FMCG. While Mettler Toledo performs well in a premium market, the middle-market often looks elsewhere. We needed to harness the interest of the middle-market while retaining the excellent brand perception of the premium market.  One of the most important elements of the campaign was to fully understand the product and its customer target. We had to dive into the mind of the buyer and explore what the product enables people to do. Working with various individuals from Mettler Toledo, from product developers to sales managers, we had to break down the barriers of understanding and interact with the machine itself. This research process was fundamental in ensuring the creative output aligned with the premium nature of the product.  The M30 R-Series delivers exceptional performance and a wide array of industry-leading features, which became the focus of the hero video.   ### Google Retail Bearded Fellows were commissioned to produce three animations to introduce retailers to the three new interactive resources at their disposal. Google’s solution was to build three interactive resources, one on attracting local shoppers to stores (Google My Business), a second to improve your mobile sites (Speed Scorecard) and a third using insights to make smarter decisions (Google Analytics).   Whilst Google is one huge brand, each produce or site within its umbrella has its own little characteristics and it was left to us to define this for Google.   We were given an initial style direction by Google but had to wade through a very large asset bank to hone down the look and feel to match with the retail webpages.   Each animation had a different character to try to capture a wide demographic. We produced three 10 second sample animations bring to life the character and their retail environment to give Google a clear look and feel for each animation.   We produced a music track that was designed to feel more like a soundscape with SFX that brought to life the animations in a subtle, but engaging way.   We liaised with the marketing team through our interactive review process and we were able to create three animations that showcased the benefits of Google Retailer for retailers. ### Home Start Mum Jenny & Me Animation The Media Room set us the challenge of creating a staff training animation for the charity ‘Home Start Birmingham.’ The animation needed to communicate their brand, tell real life stories of a range of survivors and be used for staff training.  The result is a heartfelt story told through the eyes of a child. It communicates situations that caseworkers come into contact with at the charity Home-Start Birmingham. The success of this animation is demonstrated in the huge emotive response that is still evoked from those that watch the animation and the numerous awards it was nominated for including The Charity Film Awards.  ### Remington Legends Campaign Remington wanted to mix grooming and sport. We were challenged to mix the two and decided to attempt to incorporate humour. The result was a 6-month campaign across various sports and scenarios synonymous with male grooming and specific sporting moments. With each of these visuals used to advertise during major sporting events of 2018 (Anthony Joshua vs Parker, Wimbledon, Grand national, Champions League/world cup) we utilised the benefits of using a Remington grooming product with successful sporting moments.  ### Project with Roche For this project we wanted to be adventurous and experiment with animation techniques in both 2D and 3D environments to avoid a standard, linear process. We created a library of shapes, objects, colours and textures that corresponded with a range of emotions and we experimented with colour and shape representation. Once the visual library of geometric shapes was finalised we put the shapes into storyboards and matched them with a script. The animation process was complex and experimental and resulted in 2D illustration assets which were animated in a 3D environment and brought back into a 2D editing environment. This adventurous process lent an abstract, complex, kinetic energy to the piece that visually communicates the desired message. ### Inspiration Everywhere - Show Business Interiors Showbusiness Interiors are an interior design collective and they wanted to showcase visually how their designers go about creating and how they find inspiration. We created and designed a campaign following various designers and their journey for inspiration ### Kaplan - Master of Payroll Online Advert for Kaplan Financial. Part of a series for the promoting Accountancy courses. ### Clutch Awards - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_2d_animation_company_2024_award.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_video_production_company_2024_award.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/global_award_fall_2024.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_explainer_video_company_united_kingdom_2026.svg) ### Industry Recognitions - MPA Awards 2024 - Best Animation Highly Commended - Shortlisted for Best Animation at MPA Awards 2024 - Guest Speaker Event - Creativepool awards shortlist best branded content - The Agency Collective Tales Podcast - Prolific North Awards - Big Chip Winner ## Key Clients - Emerald Works ## Packages ## Locations (1) ### Manchester, England (Headquarters) - First floor, 4 Naval St, Ancoats, Manchester - Manchester M4 6EW - England - 6 - 9 employees - Phone: 01618702000 ## Contact Bearded Fellows [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/bearded-fellows) ### Connect on Social - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bearded-fellows/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bearded_fellows)