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How to brief a commercial production company so you get sharp quotes and a film that lands. What to include, why to share your budget, and what to leave out.

Our table-tennis mad video production team hold a solid set of brand values and, as coincidence would have it, the pros we get from picking up our paddles align incredibly close to some of our key mantras.

Our hometown of Brighton has earned itself a name as one of the UK's most bustling creatives hubs. But just what makes it so irresistible?

Our EP, Phil Medway, shows us the trio of trinkets that keep him creatively inspired...

We teamed up with Creative Mentor Network (CMN) - a partnership focused on developing socioeconomic diversity in the creative world of work through mentoring, training, and community. 

Trends keep us excited and energised. They make us feel part of a bigger movement and stay “in the know” of our industry. But if everyone jumps on the latest trend… how on earth does your brand stand out from the crowd?

As the ‘movie biz’ keeps on developing and big name editors/filmmakers are moving to Adobe Premiere Pro for video production, its not just indie films but also big budget Hollywood movies making the change to a piece of software that anyone can download and start using.

Join us for our free event at Plus X, Brighton, 6PM on Tuesday May 10th. In partnership with Plus X and Screen and Film School Brighton.

We took home two amazing awards for the charity sector's most prestigious film award

An in-depth look at the end-to-end journey of crafting a video campaign, from briefing and scripting to visual treatment and final delivery. This post highlights how Gusto Film blends narrative artistry with business goals, delivering campaign assets that move people and metrics.

Plus "Best Video", "Ad Most Likely to Start a Riot" and "Best Use of Bad Taste"...it was a proper clean up.

A straight answer on what a TV commercial costs in London, with real 2026 budget bands and the production choices that move the number up or down.

How do you tell a whole twelve months of brand story in just twelve minutes?

How we produced a national fundraising campaign video during lockdown to support Samaritans with their Emergency Appeal.

It’s common knowledge that Brighton is home to all number of creative industries. With The Duke of York’s Picturehouse being the oldest cinema in continuous use in the UK, film has been one of the industries thriving here for generations – why’d you think we love it so much?

“If you and your team pretend that everyone you encounter is COVID-19 positive, it will change how you conduct yourselves during your production” – www.practicesafesets.com

Broadcast commercial or online commercial? Learn how they differ in clearance, cost and timeline, and how to choose the right one before you brief it.

If we’re always striving for perfection and looking for the right answer, how are we ever supposed to find the magic in messing up?

A realistic TV commercial production timeline, from brief to broadcast in eight weeks. See each stage, how long it takes, and what makes a schedule slip.

Gusto Film director on being a visual thinker, working with Scope and why a treatment isn’t just about winning over the client…

With so much chatter on the timeline, how do you make sure your video content gets in front of the people you really want to see it? Social aficionados, Kitch Media, share their expertise.

CD and Founder of Gusto.film shares with Shots his favourites, must-haves and hopes for the world of advertising

A cheap commercial quote usually hides a cut corner. Here is where the money really goes, the hidden costs that follow, and what paying for craft buys you.

Audiences skip ads but stay for stories. Why story-driven brand advertising videos outperform traditional ads on attention, recall, trust and long-term ROI.

From graffitied alleys to a Georgian Palace, you're never short of shots to get inspired by in Brighton.

Our initiative to light up the next generation of young creatives, equipping them with filmmaking prizes and sound advice from industry pros...

On International Women's Day 2021, we share the inspiring work of ten of our favourite female creatives.

The Gusto.film editor on channeling his inner Tom Cruise, why 'story will always be king' and the influence of Tik Tok creators.

Practical, expert-backed tips for capturing food in the most mouth-watering way possible, tailored for content creators, marketers, and videographers alike.

LBB chat with Snr. Prod Jasmine Shalkoie on getting her big break and giving a voice to those who need to be heard...

Director Christopher Nolan is best known for his masterpieces such as Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Night trilogy, The Prestige and many more...

We're looking for a fresh face to join the team! This role is for a Junior/Mid level Producer-Director to come and help shape the future of branded content.

Our controversial spec advert campaign for ketchup connoisseurs, Heinz, set out to break consumer buying habits during the Christmas period and give their sauce sales a boost.