Mark Anderson
With the inception of many start-ups in the film industry in the year 2020 and beyond, the United Kingdom has seen a significant rise in innovative production and media companies. These English-based start-ups are contributing immensely to the Film Production industry, formulating bridges between technology and creativity, fostering talent, and exploring potential in different avenues. Let’s take a look at some of these dynamic start-ups which are the talk of the town in the English film industry.
From digital companies that offer exclusive services to influencers and top brands, to an artist-friendly environment where new talent can be nurtured and developed, these fresh startups are creating a buzz in the industry. They have all come into existence amid the global pandemic, thus proving their mettle by overcoming the outreach constraints due to lockdown and social distancing norms.
We bring you an encapsulation of the information about these companies that are shaping the future of UK’s film production industry. Despite the ongoing challenges, these startups continue to offer novel solutions and opportunities within an evolving market.
Fanvue
Fanvue is a venture that offers content creators an alternative to platforms like OnlyFans and Patreon. This company was founded by William Monange and YouTuber Joel Morris (JMX) during the initial months of the lockdown in March 2020. The budding firm aims to tap into the explosion of the direct-to-fan model within the industry of Advertising Platforms, Content Creators, and Film Production. Their contribution resides in the fact that they are based in London, one of the most dynamic cities in the film industry.
Stone Rolla
Stone Rolla is based both in London and Los Angeles. The company’s core vision is to create an artist-friendly environment where new talent can be nurtured and developed. Being independent, Stone Rolla has interests across multiple industry sectors including Stone Rolla Songs, Stone Rolla Sync, Stone Rolla Records, Stone Rolla Management and Stone Rolla Films.
Camden Productions
Camden Productions is an independent TV and film production company based in London. Despite being a startup, they have rapidly staked their claim in the Film, Film Production, and TV industry.
Oresco Productions
Oresco Productions specializes in identifying emerging talent and ideas – at any stage of their creative process. Founded in 2020, this London-based company has promptly made its presence felt in the Film Production, Media and Entertainment, and TV Production industries.
Weviaa
Weviaa is a global corporation that provides exclusive services to influencers and top brands. Founders Keshav Mor and Sushila Mor aim to deliver services like campaign creation and management, influencer management, digital content creation, video filming, and other design-related services. Weviaa, an honourably mentioned startup amongst UK’s top startups, also sells fashion clothing, beauty, and accessories through partner affiliates.
10 Days London
This startup firmly believes in creating fully produced brand-building adverts that can be delivered in a short span of 10 days. Functioning in the realms of Advertising, Film Production, Marketing, Media, and Entertainment, 10 Days London aims to reduce hassles and help brands grow faster with creative ad designs.
W.I.P. Media
Founded by Ben Cura, W.I.P. Media is a London-based production firm that works on film, television, and music projects – right from the ideation to the execution stage.
PentoPix
As the lines blur between artificial intelligence, machine learning and film production, enter PentoPix – a platform that aims to intensify the creative abilities of the storytellers. The platform automatically visualises structured text (like scripts) in a 3D form. This startup, founded by Amit Pate and Volha Paulovich, is designed to cater to the creative needs of the evolving industry.
Dreambird Digital
Dreambird Digital, founded by Mark Forstater, is carving its niche in the fields of Film Production, Media and Entertainment, Music, TV Production, and Virtual Reality. Operating from London, this company has attracted attention since its inception.
