The UK's top 40 film production companies
Televisual's inaugural film survey kicks off with a showcase of the UK's leading film production companies. Tim Dams profiles the indies behind some of Britain's biggest and best films
1 The Mill
“A successful business that retains talent and is both diverse and cohesive” (Absolute); “Continued great work across all areas” (Unit); “Successful management of growth” (MPC); “Their incredible talent for publicity keeps their brand strong” (Smoke & Mirrors); “Professional and innovative” (Envy); “Work on Doctor Who, Merlin and Demons” (Richmond Studios Productions); “For their creativity and some of our favourite ads of the year“(Air Post)
2 MPC “A very solid brand proposition” (Absolute); “Fabulous work and continued excellence in their animation arena” (Unit)’ “Consistently high quality of work” (Prime Focus); “They are still the leaders in films and commercials” (Splice); “The establishment of the post industry” (Platform)
3 The Farm Group “They make money” (Lipsync); “Great moves to LA and Manchester” (Clear Cut); “A boutique post house on a grand scale” (Splice); “Continue to be key players in UK market whilst increased profile with US base” (Films at 59); “Well run and commercially sound” (Pinewood Studios Group); “Reputation, credit list, longevity” (Sequence)
4 Framestore
“They are way ahead of the field in cutting edge vfx especially for film” (Smoke & Mirrors); “Great leadership, industry shapers” (Hogarth); “Old fashioned, trustworthy, boutique feel” (uFX); “Consistently good work” (Crow TV); “Innovative work” (Air Post); “Staff, diversity of work, culture” (Rushes); “Still at the top of their game” (Locomotion)
5 Envy “Lovely edit suites and working environment” (Doghouse); “Continued growth in tough market” (Films at 59); “Confident, stylish” (Fitzrovia)
6= molinare “Reputation for delivering excellence in both film and TV” (Films at 59); “Excellent recovery” (M8media); “Quietly tenacious, constant” (Fitzrovia)
6= Evolutions “Clever technical approach to complex projects” (Prime Focus); “Good business strategy” (Doghouse)
8 Double Negative “The only brand the US really rates” (Crow TV); “International reputation” (The Farm Group)
9= Rushes “They invest in the Soho Shorts Film Festival” (Splice); “Always been cool” (Suite)
9= Films at 59 “Strong broadcast work” (The Mill); “Well run, friendly, loyal clients” (Envy)
9= Glassworks “Quality of creative product” (MPC); Great people…quality output” (Time Based Arts); “Great creative work in the last 12 months” (Finish)
9= Absolute “Diverse and growing creative work” (The Mill); “Lovely work coupled with good client services” (Unit); “High quality adverts” (Molinare); “Creative, boutique, specialist and meticulous” (Factory)
1 The Mill
