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Why We Love Sky AdSmart

23 October 2026

Why We Love Sky AdSmart

Not because it's clever. Because it makes television advertising smarter.

Newest Punk

15 August 2026

Newest Punk

We're super excited to welcome Aadarsha to the Film Punks team!

Punks @ La Rochelle

13 July 2026

Punks @ La Rochelle

The Festival La Rochelle Cinéma was founded in 1973 by the critic, historian and programmer Jean-Loup Passek.

When to Punk. And when not to.

27 June 2026

When to Punk. And when not to.

Not less. More.

Punks Update.

13 April 2026

Punks Update.

Brand films, broadcast spots, and large scale event coverage across Film Punks and EventPunks.tv. A quick run through what we’ve been shooting, cutting, and delivering lately. 5 min read .

UK cinema from now to summer 2026

25 February 2026

UK cinema from now to summer 2026

UK cinema from now to summer 2026, the big hitters, the sleepers, and the ones that sadly might faceplant. 4 min read .

The Top 10 Christmas Ads of 2025

15 December 2025

The Top 10 Christmas Ads of 2025

Engineered tear-jerkers, cosy stop-motion, bold AI swings, and one big cultural drop. Snappy verdicts with links to watch.

On The Ground In Brussels

27 November 2025

On The Ground In Brussels

Film Punks partnered with Hedayah in Brussels to document the Hedayah International Research Conference 2025 with event film, interviews, photography, and same day social content. Hedayah Film Punks travelled to Brussels to document the Hedayah Inter

AI vs Lo Fi: AI changed how we make content.

31 October 2025

AI vs Lo Fi: AI changed how we make content.

AI vs Lo Fi: Why The Machines Are Not Winning The War AI changed how we make content. It did not change what makes people care. AI Changed Everything About Making You can sit at a laptop and generate in seconds what used to take teams of editors, ani

Very Lazy TVC goes Live.

16 October 2025

Very Lazy TVC goes Live.

Find out more about our TVC with English Provender and Finn Comms with insight on the project and the behind the scenes. Very Lazy : Maximum Flavour. Minimum Fuss. Concept by Finn Comms . Brought to life by Film Punks with directors Nott Brothers for

August Recap

28 August 2025

August Recap

August was packed. The team pushed through a heavy slate of production - wrapping several key projects while kicking off a fresh round of new ones. Catch up on what went down and what’s next for the crew.

My time at Film Punks

11 July 2025

My time at Film Punks

I had a great time working with Film Punks and getting a real insight into what it’s like to have a job in the film industry. I really enjoyed learning how a film production company operates-how they plan, set up, and film their projects. I spent two

May Recap

2 June 2025

May Recap

As May comes to a close, Film Punks continues to expand its presence across the content creation landscape - from live event coverage and CGI to animation and photography. It was a month full of emerging projects and growing partnerships, reflecting

Film Club: Issue 6

15 April 2025

Film Club: Issue 6

Film Club: Issue 6 - Latest Film Picks | April 2025

Becoming a Punk: My First Month

9 April 2025

Becoming a Punk: My First Month

A Spring blossom

How Small Tweaks Make Big Impacts

9 April 2025

How Small Tweaks Make Big Impacts

When we’re on set, everything feels raw. Ideas are captured in real time, the footage is shot, and the atmosphere is buzzing with potential. But when it’s time to return to the edit suite, something magical happens. This is where the content comes al

So You’ve Hired a Film Crew… Now What?

27 March 2025

So You’ve Hired a Film Crew… Now What?

So, you’ve appointed a film production company to work on a TV ad, animation or brand film comes. How do you get the best out of the relationship? Here’s out top ten tips - navigating everything from clear communication, collaboration, and a shared v

Film Club: Issue 5

19 February 2025

Film Club: Issue 5

Things we loved:

How to Write a Killer Film Brief That Actually Helps

5 February 2025

How to Write a Killer Film Brief That Actually Helps

We’ve received briefs of all shapes and sizes over the last 12 years, working with brands directly and alongside agencies. No two are ever the same. Some are scribbled on the back of a cigarette packet, while others read like an entire brand encyclop

Film Club: Issue 4

15 January 2025

Film Club: Issue 4

Things we loved:

TV ad for Virgin Media O2 goes live.

24 August 2024

TV ad for Virgin Media O2 goes live.

Virgin Media O2 and Internet Matters Launch Online Safety Campaign: Find the Right Words

How to choose a film production company or photographer?

19 April 2024

How to choose a film production company or photographer?

I’ve been the advertising business making brand films, tv ads and the like for over 25 years. By trade I am an award-winning Creative Director, turned Agency Founder, now Non Exec and Investor.

How to Prep: Talking Head Interview

9 March 2024

How to Prep: Talking Head Interview

Relax!

Film Club: Issue 3

10 January 2024

Film Club: Issue 3

The first rule of Film Club… you simply have to love film and animation to join Film Club. That’s it. There’s no other rules. So, welcome!

The Ethical Dilemma

26 September 2023

The Ethical Dilemma

In the ever-expanding world of streaming networks, the popularity of true crime documentaries has surged, captivating audiences with real-life stories of mystery and intrigue. However, with this surge comes a pressing ethical dilemma: the morality of

Why ‘The White Lotus’ Theme Hits Different.

1 July 2023

Why ‘The White Lotus’ Theme Hits Different.

The theme music of Season Two of the HBO series “The White Lotus”, titled “Renaissance” and composed by Chilean-American composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer, has captured the essence of modern times. The piece has become a social media sensation, a hit

5 Factors to Consider

10 February 2023

5 Factors to Consider

As a business owner, you know the importance of having a high-quality film that accurately represents your brand. But with so many film production companies to choose from, how do you determine which one is the best fit for your needs?

Making-of: Severn Trent Water TV commercial (TVC)

20 October 2022

Making-of: Severn Trent Water TV commercial (TVC)

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The future of TV advertising

9 July 2022

The future of TV advertising

Television advertising has been a mainstay of the advertising industry for many decades. It is a highly effective way for businesses to reach a wide audience, and it has played a crucial role in the growth and success of many companies. However, the

Film Punks & Me

8 March 2022

Film Punks & Me

As part of my media studies at Farnborough College of Technology, I had the thrills and pleasures of working with Film Punks for two weeks. Film Punks is a full-stack film and content agency based in Basingstoke that specialises in creating film and

Green Punks

16 February 2022

Green Punks

The film industry as a whole has a problem. A throwaway attitude to waste. The average blockbuster production can create a whopping 225 tons of scrap metal, 75 tons of food waste, and 50 tons of construction waste and debris.

Film Club: Issue 2

14 January 2022

Film Club: Issue 2

The first rule of Film Club… you simply have to love film.  BOND is BACK There’s no way we can ignore Bond’s return to screen, in Daniel Craig’s final outing as the shaken but not stirred martini toting secret agent. Whether he’s your favourite Bond or not, we are of the firm opinion that he’s brought new energy […]

Film Club: Issue 1

15 August 2021

Film Club: Issue 1

The first rule of Film Club… you simply have to love film and animation to join Film Club. That’s it. There are no other rules. So, welcome! This is our first EVER Film Club newsletter-y thing. We hope you enjoy it. Mostly, we’re going to share the things we love. Here we go.  MUST FOLLOW Animation Station on InstagramIf you love animation, check out @weloveanimations […]

Purcy Chair Co.

15 August 2021

Purcy Chair Co.

Purcy Chair is the world’s first portable treatment chair. Made with both clients and stylists in mind and designed to improve the level of professionalism across all services.

Introducing: FILM PUNKS

30 July 2021

Introducing: FILM PUNKS

We are super excited to announce that FILM PUNKS is the new name for RMP Filmmakers.