Here Now Films

Here Now Films is a UK video production company founded in 2019 by two co-founders who wanted to work with local brands and projects they admired. The agency has since grown to serve some of the UK's biggest brands, delivering documentary-style content for BBC World, the Wildlife Trust, AirBnB, Fat Face, and the UK Government. The company operates from headquarters in London with additional locations in Bristol and Cornwall.

The agency employs under 49 people and works with projects starting at a minimum budget of $1,000 to $10,000, with an average hourly rate of $30. Their tagline emphasises standout video production across London, Bristol, and Cornwall, with a focus on proper storytelling and purposeful content. Producer Edward Williamson-Smit, a former marine biologist, leads story and production work, specialising in brand documentaries and feature films.

Here Now Films' primary service is video production, with a strong emphasis on documentary filmmaking. The team handles everything from creative planning through to filming, with clients describing their approach as journalistic with a high level of attention to detail. Portfolio highlights include "Play. It's In Our DNA." and "FatFace: Spring 2023" campaigns.

The agency serves a diverse client base spanning retail brands like Fat Face and Kathmandu, hospitality platforms like AirBnB, environmental organisations including the Wildlife Trust, Natural England, and The Eden Project, energy companies like Ovo Energy, cultural institutions such as Tate Museums, and nutrition brands like FulFil Nutrition. JUBEL Beer is also among their clients, along with the UK Government.

Client reviews on Google give the agency a perfect 5.0 rating from 12 reviews. Reviewers consistently highlight smooth communication, reliable crews, and the ability to assemble professional teams on short notice across multiple locations. International clients praise the agency for providing full production support in the UK, including matching camera and lighting kits for consistency with US-based brand work. Others note the team's collaborative spirit, creative flair, and ability to deliver exactly to brief on complex documentary shoots.

The agency has received press coverage from the Raindance Film Festival, including a feature on lessons learned while making a first BBC documentary. Clients repeatedly describe Here Now Films as a go-to production partner in the UK, with several reviewers stating they plan to use the agency for future projects.