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Brand Films

Brand films that reveal who you are and why you matter.

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London brand film production

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A brand film is a long-term asset, not a campaign moment. It runs at investor presentations, lives on the homepage for years, plays at all-hands meetings, and shapes how new hires understand what the brand stands for. The work has to earn that longevity through story, craft, and a director's point of view, not chase a quarterly metric.

As a brand film production company in London, we make director-led films that build long-term brand value. From hero films and brand refreshes through to founder stories and culture-defining campaigns, every piece is shaped to outlast the launch window and become part of how the brand is understood.

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Projects

Our London team have created a wide range of brand films and branded content projects for many clients, each approached with care, sensitivity, and creative focus. From purpose-led films to in-depth case studies, these projects have helped organisations communicate who they are, what they stand for, and why their work matters.

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If your campaign, launch or big idea needs moving image that actually moves people, let’s talk.

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The creative agency for brand storytelling

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Strong brand films come from directors who understand story. We pair the right director to each brief, build the production around their interpretation, and run an in-house process that protects creative intent from treatment through to final cut. The work earns repeat plays, holds up across channels, and supports brand-level decisions for years.

Story-First, Director-Led

Every brand film we make has a named director attached from treatment to final cut. Our roster covers performance, documentary, narrative, and visual-led work, so we match the director to the story rather than the slot. You meet them at briefing stage, work with them through the shoot, and see their creative stamp throughout the edit.

Story-First, Director-Led

Recent brand films for Scope and Origins Digital show how a director-led approach lands where authentic storytelling matters most. Get to know our directors and the work they've made.

Hero Films, Founder Stories, Brand Refreshes

Hero Films, Founder Stories, Brand Refreshes

Brand film is an umbrella term, not a single format. The work we make includes hero films for major brand campaigns, founder and origin-story documentaries, brand refresh films built around a new positioning, internal culture films for HR and recruitment use, and brand-led product films that sit above a launch campaign. The format follows the message.

Our work for Fender Next shows the hero brand campaign approach for a major music brand, while Studio Underdog shows a craft-led founder story for an independent watch brand. Both films were built around a director's interpretation rather than a stock template.

Hero Films, Founder Stories, Brand Refreshes

Built for Long-Term Brand Value

Brand films are made to be used. We deliver in every aspect ratio and runtime your team needs, so the same film works on the homepage, as a 60-second cutdown for social, as a 30-second airport-screen edit, and as a 6-second hook for paid. The shoot is planned with multi-use in mind so the asset earns its longevity across years, not weeks.

Built for Long-Term Brand Value
Built for Long-Term Brand Value

Brand films are also one of the most internal-facing assets a marketing team commissions. The same film that runs in paid campaigns plays at sales kick-offs, investor meetings, and onboarding sessions. We plan the deliverable list around all of those contexts from pre-production.

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Case Studies

Our top three brand film projects at a glance - ranging from fintech, musical instrument and governmental clients. Click on the card to take a deeper look.

Studio Underd0g

A Willy Wonka meets Wes Anderson brand film for watchmakers Studio Underdog. Made with our fav Brighton-based production crew, transforming a single studio space and product drop into a surreal moment of pure theatre.
Project:

Studio Underdog | The Unlikely Way

Director:
Blake Claridge
Deliverables:

90s Hero

Scope

A charity commercial film launching Scope’s new positioning, shot over two days in Stratford London, following disabled actors singing and signing to ‘Galvanize’ as they face everyday barriers with authenticity, attitude and collective power.
Project:

Scope | Don't Hold back

Director:
Blake Clardige
Deliverables:

60s Hero Film
3 x 10s OOH assets

University of Sussex

A hero film for the University of Sussex’s undergraduate recruitment campaign, shot in Brighton and built to cut through the noise of endless choice and engage prospective students with a more immersive, experience-led approach.
Project:

University of Sussex | Right Here Right Now

Director:
Bobby Eccles
Deliverables:

60s Hero
30s TVC
3 x 15s Socials

"Thanks everyone for all their work on this project! It's so amazing. It's super. We're all delighted 🤩 "

Helen Merrills - Director, Strategic Marketing

"Thank you so much for all your kindness, challenge, thought, hard work and dedication to the cause. It’s been like working with one familial team throughout and immensely creatively rewarding."

Amanda Shipp

"In light of the end of 5 very fun, seamless shoots coming to an end, I just wanted to share a MASSIVE thank you from all of us at team Bauer for helping to deliver the Corner Shop Drop. You guys have smashed it out the park"

Charlie Harrison, Creative Producer

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Tom Staniford: Creative Director
tom@gusto.film
Phil Medway: Exec Producer
phil@gusto.film
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Why us?

Built for Brands

We’re a creative production agency designed to work directly within brand teams.

We take topline business objectives and translate them into clear, confident creative - shaping the work collaboratively and delivering films that are both strategically sound and creatively ambitious.

Talent Access

We curate the right talent for every brief, drawing from a trusted network of directors, creatives and production specialists.

That means sharper ideas, stronger craft and teams built around the work — not a fixed roster or one-size-fits-all approach.

Next Gen

We actively invest in the next generation of filmmakers through initiatives like the Matchbox Film Awards.

By supporting emerging voices, we bring fresh perspectives, cultural relevance and new energy into the work, benefiting our partners as much as the industry.

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FAQs

Can brand films be filmed in multiple locations?

Yes, multi-location shoots are managed seamlessly to maintain consistency and quality.

How is the brand’s voice reflected in the film?

Every aspect of the film is developed in alignment with the brand’s tone, values, and mission.

What is the process for creating a brand film?

The process includes strategy, pre-production, filming, post-production, and delivery, with collaboration at each step.

What is the difference between a brand film and a promotional video?

A brand film focuses on storytelling, values, and emotional connection, while promotional videos are often more sales-driven. Our approach is to build trust rather than push a product.

What types of stories work best for brand films?

Founder stories, customer experiences, community impact, and purpose-driven narratives all work well. The strongest films focus on authenticity and human experience.

Where can brand films be used?

Brand films are commonly used on websites, social media, internal platforms, events, and campaigns to support consistent brand storytelling.
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Our Locations

UK wide video production

London Studio

Gusto Film London is based in Soho, at the heart of the city’s creative scene.

Brighton Studio

Our original studio, tucked away just off the seafront.

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