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Film Club
Latest news, behind the scenes, must see film reviews and things worth reading, from the Punks.
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23 October 2026
Why We Love Sky AdSmart
Not because it's clever. Because it makes television advertising smarter.

15 August 2026
Newest Punk
We're super excited to welcome Aadarsha to the Film Punks team!

13 July 2026
Punks @ La Rochelle
The Festival La Rochelle Cinéma was founded in 1973 by the critic, historian and programmer Jean-Loup Passek.

27 June 2026
When to Punk. And when not to.
Not less. More.

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 .

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 .

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

9 April 2025
Becoming a Punk: My First Month
A Spring blossom

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

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

19 February 2025
Film Club: Issue 5
Things we loved:

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

15 January 2025
Film Club: Issue 4
Things we loved:

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

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.

9 March 2024
How to Prep: Talking Head Interview
Relax!

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!

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

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

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?

20 October 2022
Making-of: Severn Trent Water TV commercial (TVC)
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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

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

30 July 2021
Introducing: FILM PUNKS
We are super excited to announce that FILM PUNKS is the new name for RMP Filmmakers.