Best Startup
With an increase in digital media consumption globally and a growing interest in unique, independent content, the United Kingdom has seen a surge of startups in the Film Production industry. What is exceptional about these startups is that they were all founded in or after the year 2020, overcoming the challenges presented by the global pandemic to create new platforms, services, and spaces within the industry. This article celebrates these companies, their vision, and their resilience in challenging times.
From London to Brighton, these companies are spread out across the UK and operate in diverse sectors within film production—including marketing, digital media, content creation, and more. Alongside film production, they are contributing to the evolution of other sectors, such as fashion, music, advertising, and digital marketing.
Let’s explore these inspiring startups and their contributions to the UK and global film industry.
Fanvue
Fanvue, located in London, operates at the intersection of Advertising Platforms, Content Creators, and Film Production. The startup, founded in the midst of the first lockdown in 2020 by William Monange and YouTuber Joel Morris, provides content creators with an alternative to OnlyFans and Patreon, tapping into the direct-to-fan model in the sector.
Stone Rolla
Stone Rolla, a London and Los Angeles based company working with a vision to create an artist friendly environment. Founded in 2020, the company has interests across a number of industry sectors including Stone Rolla Songs, Stone Rolla Sync, Stone Rolla Records, Stone Rolla Management and Stone Rolla Films.
Camden Productions
Camden Productions, situated in London, is an independent TV and film production company. Despite the pandemic, it was established in 2020 with a pure focus on film and TV production.
Oresco Productions
Oresco Productions, which specialises in identifying emerging talent and ideas. The London-based company was set up in 2020 and has been associated with Media and Entertainment and TV Production apart from film production since its inception.
Sea and Sky Pictures
Sea and Sky Pictures, an independent production company, is located in Hartlepool. The company’s operations encompass Broadcasting, Film Production, Media, and Entertainment, and TV Production.
New Vision (NV) Digital Marketing LTD
New Vision (NV) Digital Marketing LTD, based in Chelmsford, Essex, has expanded its services beyond Film Production to Digital Marketing, Direct Sales, Graphic Design, Marketing, Photography, Video Editing, Web Design, and Web Development. It assists businesses with marketing strategy, photography, videography, graphics, and lead generation to enhance brand image and revenue.
Weviaa
Weviaa, headquartered in London, stands out for offering a broad range of services to influencers and top brands, including creating and managing campaigns, influencer identification, creating digital content and design-related services. It got recognized as one of the top 35 startups in UK.
10 Days London
10 Days London is a unique startup that produces fully-realized brand building adverts just in 10 days. The London-based company helps brands grow with its creative advertising approach.
Pathway
Pathway is a Manchester-based startup offering innovation in the field of virtual production stage for the entertainment & media sector. Its team supports clients in creative decision-making processes and production execution.
RYFX Media
RYFX Media, situated in Brighton, East Sussex, publicizes its business strictly on Film Production. Details about the company’s operations and its vision remain intriguingly minimalistic, adding a sense of mystery to this startup.
W.I.P. Media
W.I.P. Media is a production firm founded by Ben Cura, working on film, television, and music projects. The London-based company sees projects through from idea to completion.
