Best Startup
The United Kingdom has always been at the forefront of innovation, and even in the midst of a pandemic, British entrepreneurs have continued to introduce groundbreaking solutions. In fact, an impressive selection of startups were born in 2020, with many of them carving out their own niches in the film production industry. While the film and TV sectors have had their challenges due to Covid-19, this has also led to new thinking and approaches which these London-based startups have been central in driving. Let’s take a look at some of the most promising film production startups that launched in 2020 or later and are already making waves in the industry.
Fanvue
Founded during the first lockdown in March 2020 by William Monange and YouTuber Joel Morris (JMX), Fanvue aims to offer an alternative to content creators. The platform provides an opportunity for creators to thrive in a direct-to-fan model. Based in London, Fanvue falls under the Advertising Platforms, Content Creators, and Film Production sectors.
Stone Rolla
London and Los Angeles based Stone Rolla Media has a core vision to create an artist-friendly environment where new talent can be nurtured and developed. Fully independent, the company has interests cross an array of sectors including music, fashion, and film production.
Camden Productions
Camden Productions is an independent TV and film production company based in London. While not much has been shared about this company, it contributes to the vibrant film production scene in the UK.
Oresco Productions
Specialising in identifying emerging talent and ideas at all stages of the development process, London-based Oresco Productions is another exciting addition to the film production scene in 2020. Their company spans Film Production, Media and Entertainment, and TV production.
Weviaa
Weviaa, founded by Keshav Mor and Sushila Mor, provides exclusive services to influencers and top brands. This includes managing campaigns, creating digital content, and developing personalised branding. Despite being founded recently in September 2020, Weviaa was already named in the Top 35 startups in the UK by Welp Magazine and in the Top 97 brands by The Startup Pill.
10 Days London
10 Days London synthesises the advertising process by creating fully-produced brand building adverts from idea to completion, all within 10 days. Their philosophy is all about helping brands grow faster with creative advertising solutions.
W.I.P. Media
Founded by Ben Cura, W.I.P. Media is a production firm that works on film, television, and music projects from conception to fruition. They offer a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to film production.
PentoPix
PentoPix is a platform that uses Machine Learning and AI to turn text into detailed, spatially and orthographically correct pre-visualisations in 3D form, massively enhancing the utility of storyboards and creating new opportunities for creative industries. Founders Amit Pate and Volha Paulovich believe in the power of stories and with PentoPix, they’ve given creators a powerful tool to bring these stories to life.
Dreambird Digital
Dreambird Digital, founded by Mark Forstater, offers its talent and knowledge in film production, TV production, music, and even Virtual Reality. They are delivering unique value in the Media and Entertainment space and continuously proving that they are an innovative force within the industry.
The resilience, innovation, and creativity of these startups in the face of uncertainty is inspiring. As they establish their footing within the Film Production industry, we can all look forward to the contributions they will make to film, technology, and the UK economy as a whole.
