There are hundreds (maybe thousands?) of video production companies in London, from solo operators to large agencies with international teams.

Size is no indicator of quality or ability; small teams can make beautiful, ambitious work, while larger agencies offer scale, structure and global delivery, as well as handling smaller projects. The right choice depends less on who is “best” in the abstract, and more on the kind of project you are making, who it needs to reach, and the kind of support that suits your set up.

We’ve put this list together to help anyone who might be looking for a video partner and wants to find the right fit for their project, and we’ve done it because we think it’s more useful to help you find the right partner for your project than to pretend we’re the only option worth considering.

So here are five we think are great, in no particular order…

Casual

One of the best-known names in the UK and a consistent league-table winner, with a large team, strong global reach and a long track record of work for major brands. They’re a good company to look at if you want a larger production partner with the scale to manage complex projects, multiple stakeholders and international delivery.

Gorilla Gorilla

Gorilla Gorilla have a great reputation for creative approaches to stories around change and purpose.  Their work feels warm, human and well-crafted. Worth considering if you want a production company with strong storytelling instincts and a confident creative voice.

Taylor Made Media

A polished portfolio of corporate, luxury brand and campaign work, with a strong eye for production value and clarity. Perhaps a good fit for organisations looking for well-produced brand content, customer stories or films that need to feel polished and considered.

Bear Jam

Known for colourful, engaging brand films and content with a strong sense of personality.  Their content feels energetic, fresh and audience-friendly.

NextShoot

NextShoot have a rich, artistic approach and a strong eye for documentary-style production. They are worth considering if you want films with a premium, crafted feel and a more observational approach.

Final thoughts

This is not a definitive ranking, and there lots of other excellent agencies we could have included. Most good companies will be able to handle a wide range of briefs, regardless of team size, especially given the industry’s use of freelance talent to scale up and down.

The best way to choose is to look carefully at the work, speak to the team, and get a feel for how they think. A good production partner should be able to explain their process clearly, understand your brief, and show examples that feel relevant to the result you want to achieve.