Eight Engines

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Business Development of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Uk's largest Chamber of Commerce - supporting over 4,200 business members.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• Raise profile through video content
• Tell story of our wide ranging services
• Convey the personality behind our historic organisation

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

Online Search

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Eight Engines supported Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in the development, creation and delivery of a portfolio of videos that promoted GMCC services, our venue and our International Trade services. In addition to this they also created video content for our Greater Manchester Building of the Year Award 2023 for an awards evening.
They conducted video content strategy workshops with our team to assist in developing the concepts behind each video and providing their expertise on how to create the content to reach the desired markets, demographics and to achieve the results outlined.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Increase in engagement through website, social media channels and other forms of incoming lead generation as a by-product of releasing the videos. These videos are also now embedded in our sales process and enable our sales team to minimise resource drain as the videos provide a succinct overview of our services. In terms for the 'Building of the Year' videos - these were displayed at a high profile awards dinner with over 220 people in attendance to give the audience an overview of the shortlisted nominees.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The support, communication and overall project management of this work was flawless. The team at Eight Engines were personable, adaptable and knew how to draw creative ideas from a variety of different Chamber staff members. Eight Engines imparted their expertise in the planning process, while always referring to our main aims, ethics and values as a business. 
They took time to regularly check in with ourselves at every stage of the project, were always willing to make relevant adjustments and, importantly, made all staff feel relaxed during filming which was often outside of the staff's normal comfort zone. One of the most impressive aspects of this work was the way in which Eight Engines combined this personable, friendly and informal approach with a level of knowledge and quality delivery that emphasised their previous experience in the world of high-end TV and film broadcasting. 
We will undoubtably work with Eight Engines on an on-going basis and are recommending them to businesses throughout our network.

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Although the list of impressive aspects of the way in which Eight Engines delivered this project would be lengthy, the area that impressed me most personally was their ability to include us fully in all aspects of the creative process. Throughout the development of this content - it never felt as though they were forcing their views/opinion on ourselves, instead they created an interactive, collaborative culture where both Eight Engines and GMCC were partnering to develop relevant content. 
It truly felt like a team project where Eight Engines took time to learn about our culture and the personalities within the organisation to ensure they threaded this through the video content produced.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

Honestly no. We have worked with many different creative content houses over the years and Eight Engines were truly exemplary in all areas. There were no areas for improvement and, had we noticed any during the process, we are sure that the Eight Engines team would have moved to rectify this immediately.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Director of Aqueous Digital.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Aqueous Digital is an award-winning UK-based digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), content strategy, and reputation management.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• Create engaging films to help promote the Aqueous Digital brand
• Produce a corporate film that shines a light on our highly skilled staff
• Use video to drive new business

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

Referral

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Production of a range of films and videos from corporate promotional videos, vlogs and testimonials through to commercial broadcast adverts. This process has included the full production from start to finish:

• creative concept
• storyboarding
• filming
• directing
• postproduction
• editing

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Change in brand perception
• increase in new business 
• contribution to winning a range of national and international awards

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Eight engines always deliver on time and to budget. Their project management, account management, and overall customer communication are superb. All briefs have been met thoroughly and are a very easy yet professional business to work with. Highly skilled and experienced filmmakers.

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

In my 20 years of marketing experience, Eight Engines is top tier when it comes to film and video production. Not only are they highly skilled and experienced at what they do, but they have always exceeded expectations and made the most from the brief and budget, injecting lots of their own creativity, innovation, and professionalism along the way. 

A very easy company to work in partnership with. If you are looking for broadcast quality video production that’s well within most company marketing budgets, I highly recommend Jack Leigh and his team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

Their approach and project management surpassed our expectations, and therefore, I have no suggestions for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Creative Director of Events Simplified

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Event planning for clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• To create beautiful videos that would engage our target audience
• To help sell spaces on a C-level strategy retreat

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

• Referral
• Networking contact

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Production of 4 videos; one for each stage of the decision process and an overall summary video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Engagement on LinkedIn posts that we used the videos in increased over standard text/picture posts. Gained enquiries for the retreat as a result of the posts.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Jack was thorough in his approach to the preparation for my videos - the strategy meeting we had beforehand really challenged my thought process and absolutely made for a better end product because of the changes we shaped along the way. The whole 8 Engines team were a delight to work with. Meticulous planning in setting up the lighting and sound, we got all the videos ‘in the can’ in very few takes. The plan had been to have 3 videos, and my speaker had brought a change of waistcoat for each section. However, we made changes through the day that added a 4th summary video and Jack's team was very flexible in accommodating these. 

It was then that we spotted the possible inconsistency of flow and avoided WaistcoatGate by doing a quick reshoot - nothing was too much trouble. I recommend anyone wanting to show their own business as being top quality to pick 8 Engines as their film company of choice. The quality of the end product will say as much about your company as it does about Jack and the team.

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Loved the humour of everyone in the company; they were friendly, and they put us at ease; They were thoughtful in their approach to planning and gently challenged our thinking to improve the results.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

The only thing now is that while most of all the videos is "evergreen" and can be used for other projects, we included facial shots of my speaker talking about the date of the retreat. Had we done this as a cutaway voiceover, it would have been easier to modify for future projects. I wouldn't say this should be an improvement suggestion for Eight Engines, as it's my project and I should have considered this!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & Executive Producer of The Chameleon Agency

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We organise events and experiences of all shapes and sizes for corporate companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• Engage an audience with video content
• Help tell a story and make it impactful

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

• Networking event

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We've worked with Eight Engines numerous times on different projects. This series of projects, however, needed more input and collaboration. One project was a piece to capture our audience's attention for a project based on sustainable fashion. The other was a series of content for a show we were producing that needed to tell stories across different decades of time.

Both projects needed creative input from their team. As much as we come up with creative ideas, their knowledge and experience was invaluable in shaping the final creative approaches and executions. Alongside creative direction, they helped with sourcing footage, filming footage, ensuring the narratives flowed well, editing and motion graphics.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Regular content updates so that we could feedback quickly. One project had a very tight turnaround so we needed to keep open dialogue. Engaging content.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Amazing project management. Very detail orientated and great communication. They couldn't do enough to make sure the project was delivered successfully and on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their collaboration, ideas and company culture.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

Nope.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the General Manager of Dunphy Combustion Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Dunphy design, manufacture, install and maintain a wide range of combustion equipment, digital control solutions and turnkey prefabricated, packaged boiler houses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• To increase awareness of the Dunphy brand and its remarkable history.

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

Referral

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We were looking for a company that could show the history and progression of our company. We've been around for almost 60 years so we were keen to show where we started and where we are at now and to focus on our team, who make it possible to supply the high quality, advanced equipment we manufacture here on site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The end result was a production that aligned perfectly with what we were hoping to achieve. Whilst we had an idea of what we wanted, we wouldn't have understood just how to get there. Eight Engines ran with the brief outline we gave them and produced something that everyone who has seen it has been very impressed with.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Eight Engines were extremely responsive. They were always available when we had questions and they hit our ambitious timeline in terms of getting in quickly to do the recording without a problem.

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their staff was very pleasant to work with and responsive to any questions we had. They were very professional in the factory, and they provided the guidance we needed, producing a video that we were extremely pleased with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

Nothing I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing & BD Consultant of a property management consultancy.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Commercial property management and building consultancy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• Create a corporate video to supplort launch of rebrand

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

Online Search

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Produce 1 x corporate video that told the stroy of the firm's rebrand using a number of the firm's staff.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Delivery of 1 x video and 3 x clips for social media

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Very well run porject. Delivered final video on-time and managed process clearly throughout wo we were aware of timeline

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

• Confident in their concept
• Eight Engines had real expertise to execute their concept
• Creative and efficient
• Delievered desired outcome on-time and in-budget

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

Not that I can think of

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the group campaign manager for Cash for Kids, a charity that provides grants to support disadvantaged children across the UK affected by poverty, illness, neglect, or additional needs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Eight Engines?

We needed support producing a video to highlight the partnership between Cash for Kids and Stand Out Socks.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Eight Engines conceived, scripted, shot, and edited the primary film. The team also provided additional social media cuts. The content was filmed at Stand Out Socks and with Cash for Kids at Hits Radio's studios in Manchester.

What is the team composition?

We worked with three teammates from Eight Engines.

How did you come to work with Eight Engines?

A mutual connection referred Eight Engines to us. We chose them because they really wanted to support both Cash for Kids and Stand Out Socks.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June 2025–September 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Eight Engines delivered a primary video that celebrated the partnership and encouraged people to buy the socks when they went on sale. Everyone involved was extremely happy with the result.

How did Eight Engines perform from a project management standpoint?

Eight Engines delivered on time 100% of the time. We communicated via email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed by Eight Engines' attention to detail and their logical and in-depth process to scope out the full project from the start.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing we can come up for Eight Engines to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Stand Out Enterprises Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Stand Out Socks creates bold, colourful socks while providing paid jobs and raising awareness for people with Down Syndrome and learning disabilities

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• Sell socks

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

Referral

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Stand Out Socks designs and sells bold, colourful socks while providing paid employment for people with learning disabilities, delivering retail collections, corporate orders, and awareness campaigns that promote inclusion and social impact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Sock sales fron ad set

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Excellent... nothing was a problem

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Eight Engines' communication was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sales of ACS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• Deliver a quality video that shows how our technology helps our customer, its people and the systems they have.

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

Referral

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

Output aligned with expectations

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Engine Eights provided us with two videos. They came to our office to shoot a training video which consisted of various training parts. On our second video, they visited our customer's site and filmed at the factory's production site. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project was delivered in a short space of time in parellel with one another. If they needed more time in the delivery of an aspect of the project, they had communicated this with me first to see whether there was flexibility. The first filmed draft was provided within the perceived time frame that allowed sufficient editing to a tight deadline.  We knew this project would be tight to deliver. The team were dedicated and committed in completing the job - they went the extra mile! 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Considering this was a tight turnaround, they had done a fantastic job! They reviewed the script quickly and re-organised it to how it would be directed on site. They were adaptable to any last-minute changes, which reflected the professionalism the team had. They took care of the screen recordings which was brilliant and worked well with the people they were filming with. 

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They obviously love their job and the people that they work with. This really shows in the output and the quality of work that they deliver! As many people have said on their reviews, they are a good team to work with and I have nothing but praise for them. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

A quick phone call for any tight timelines would be appreciated, to know that it's not going to overrun too much.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Lead of High Peak Bright Futures

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Promote the arts and creativity in schools.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Eight Engines to accomplish?

• Celebrate an arts project.
• Produce a film to promote working in a creative way to schools.
• Make a promotional film for funding bids.

SOLUTION

How did you find Eight Engines?

Referral

Why did you select Eight Engines over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Eight Engines were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We worked with 8 schools and 6 artists to explore how working creatively can enhance school improvement. We aimed to increase teachers skills in teaching the arts, embed creativity in schools and improve outcomes for children.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Teachers more confident teaching the arts.

Creativity evident in the schools planning.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management was excellent. They took time to explore exactly what we wanted so they could deliver it. They delivered on time and were responsive to schools' needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Eight Engines?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The professional way they worked through what we wanted from the video. They made sure they properly understood the purpose of the video and helped us make decisions that enhanced the finished product. The warmth and professionalism of the film makers on the day was exactly what was needed. Schools are complex and volatile places, and they navigate their way through what they want to achieve within this ever-changing environment. In post production they were very happy to consider edits and amendments. Whilst they were the experts, they were willing and able to listen to us.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Eight Engines could have done differently?

No I was very pleased with every aspect.