FAQ
Welcome to our FAQ section. Where we answer, honestly and as transparently as we can, the most common questions we receive as a production agency in a hope to give guidance and avoid gate keeping.
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It’s similar to asking “How much for a house?” Well, it depends. Maybe not the answer you were looking for. However we’ll try and give some context.
The cost of video production depends on the creative ambition, scale and requirements of each project.
Factors such as creative development, scripting, crew size, filming locations, cast, equipment, number of days filming, post-production and number of deliverables all influence the final budget.
We work with brands and agencies to develop productions that meet their creative objectives and budget with projects varying from £5k-£150k.
Whether you're looking for a short social media campaign, a brand film or a fully produced TV commercial, we can help establish the right production approach.
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We’re a Manchester-based creative video production and photography company specialising in sports, lifestyle and food content.
We produce a range of commercial content for brands and agencies, including brand films, TV commercials, YouTube adverts, recipe videos, product films, social media content and commercial photography.
From initial creative development and scripting through to filming, editing and final delivery, our in-house team manages the entire production process. We’re happy to slot in at any point of the creative journey. Whether it’s just providing production services or the whole experience. We’re a pretty flexible bunch
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From start up to FTSE 100 & global companies typically within the sports, lifestyle and food sectors. We’re well versed with procurement and onboarding for larger scale companies as well as speaking directly to founders.
At Dead Pixel Films, we work with a diverse range of businesses, brands, marketing teams and creative agencies across multiple industries.
We have particular experience in food and drink, lifestyle, sports, consumer goods and retail, producing engaging video content and photography that helps brands connect with their audiences.
We also work closely with advertising, marketing and creative agencies, providing full-service video production support from initial concept development through to filming and post-production.
Whether you're launching a new product, building brand awareness or creating content for a major advertising campaign, we bring the creative thinking and production expertise to help bring your ideas to life.
We want to help make your production fun and stress-free.
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Yes. In fact, over 75% of our projects now require video and photography assets. It’s a bit of a no brainer really. The models, the locations, the setups are all ready to rock, so we might as well get extra content.
Dead Pixel Films offers combined video production and commercial photography services, helping brands create consistent visual content through a single production partner.
Our team can develop and deliver photography and video as part of the same shoot, covering everything from product and lifestyle photography to recipe content, advertising campaigns and social media assets.
This approach can also make production more cost efficient by capturing multiple content requirements within one production schedule.
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Dead Pixel Films is based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. We work with brands, businesses and creative agencies across Manchester, the North West and throughout the UK. We even venture beyond the borders and have captured branded content in Germany, Norway, Italy, Sweden and France.
Our productions take place both in our own studio and on location, allowing us to create everything from controlled product shoots to large-scale commercial campaigns. For anything aboard, we’ll take care of all the logistics, kit requirements and carnets so you don’t have to worry about it.
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Yes. Food and drink video production is one of our specialisms at Dead Pixel Films. We create high-quality, visually engaging video content for food brands, drinks companies, retailers and agencies looking to bring their products to life.
From mouth-watering recipe videos for the likes of Ooni and BBC Food, to TV commercials and brand campaigns for VonShef and Prestige. We combine creative storytelling with expert food cinematography to make every ingredient, texture and detail look its best.
Our team can manage the entire production process, including creative development, scripting, food styling, filming, editing and post-production, delivering content that captures attention and makes people hungry for more.
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The time required to produce a commercial video depends on the complexity, creative requirements and scale of the production.
A straightforward promotional or social media video might take 2–3 weeks from initial briefing to final delivery, while a larger commercial or brand film involving scripting, casting, location scouting and multiple filming days may take 4–8 weeks or longer.
This includes time for key stakeholders to have their say and provide feedback along the production journey. We want to make sure everyone feels heard and has the opportunity during prep to influence the campaign.
At Dead Pixel Films, we manage every stage of the video production process, from initial concept development and pre-production through to filming, editing and final delivery. We'll establish a clear production schedule at the outset in our ‘Production Bible’, keeping everything on track and ensuring the finished content meets your objectives.
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Getting a quote from Dead Pixel Films is simple. Just get in touch with our team and tell us a little about your project, what you're looking to achieve and the type of video content you need. It’s really helpful if you can share any references to the type of content you’re looking for and a budget bracket you’re working with.
We'll discuss your creative ideas, objectives, target audience, budget and timescales to understand exactly what's required. From there, we'll put together a tailored production proposal outlining the creative approach, production requirements, deliverables and costs.
Whether you're planning a TV commercial, brand film, food and drink video or social media campaign, we'll work with you to find the right creative and production solution for your budget.
Every project is different, so we take the time to understand your requirements and provide a bespoke quote with no unnecessary extras.
OUR SERVICES
Story-led content with heart. They focus on culture, people, experiences and the purpose behind a brand helping building trust a loyalty with a customer.
Clients
Visit Manchester
Manchester Met University
Prestige
Clearcast approved nationwide and regionally targeted ads suitable for ITV, Ch4, Sky and more.
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Sharwoods
Knowsley Safari Park
Starry Night
Short-form, targeted Youtube pre-roll ads ranging from 15-60s in length.
Clients
Mr Kipling
Snowdonia Cheese Co
Oxo
Mouth watering, inspirational recipe content for foodie fans around the world. Perfect for instagram, blog posts and youtube.
Clients
BBC Food
Ooni
Myprotein