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Astellas | Hot Face
A film from Henrik Hedin.
Comedic piece sheds light on the reality of menopause.
Client // AstellasDirector // Henrik Hedin
Orlando Weeks | Dig ft. Rhian Teasdale
This video plays homage to classic cinema and fantastical adventure films, seamlessly combining old-school SFX techniques with AI-generated imagery. The collaboration sees Orlando Weeks (of The Maccabees) and Rhian Teasdale (of Wet Leg) go on a cinematic adventure.
Client // UniversalDirector // Matt Harris-Freeth
ADHD UK | Hayley's Story
There are an estimated 2.6m people living with ADHD in the UK. This is Hayley’s story.
We collaborated with ADHD UK to produce this pro bono film, which highlights the lifelong challenges faced by adults living with ADHD. Hayley’s Story was nominated for a PM Society Award 2024.
Client // ADHD UKDirector // Graham Clayton-Chance
PopUpVideoGILEAD | Catalyst For Change
A combination of live-action and animation brings this piece for GILEAD to life.
Client // GILEAD
Agency // Pollen Health
Director // Nathan L HorrocksXpon | Explainer
Client // Xpon
Animator // David Mattock
PopUpVideoHartalega | The Latex Glove
An animation from David Mattock.
Client // Hartalega
Animator // David Mattock
PopUpVideoERC | Innovation, Diffusion, Growth
Client // ERC
Animator // David Mattock
PopUpVideoBASF | Watertight Concrete
Client // BASF
Animator // David Mattock
PopUpVideoLogicLogicMagic | Expertise that Moves Audiences
Client // LogicLogicMagic
Animator // David Mattock
PopUpVideoPRIDE 2020
An animation from Rishi Rai.
Client // Pride
Animator // Rishi Rai
PopUpVideoCOP26 | Glasgow 2021
An animation from Rishi Rai.
Client // COP26
Animator // Rishi Rai
PopUpVideoFUNGTN | Adaptogenic Alcohol Free Beer
An animation by Rishi Rai.
Client // FUNGTN
Animator // Rishi Rai
PopUpVideobunq | Play Store
An animation by Luís Viana.
Client // bunq
Animator // Luís Viana
PopUpVideoMercedes | The Best or Nothing
Client // Mercedes
Animator // Luís Viana
PopUpVideoSamsung | Galaxy Buds 2 - Endorsed by Ears
Client // Samsung
Animator // Luís Viana
Cast // Big Narstie & Diane Morgan
PopUpVideoSamsung | Galaxy s21
An animation from Luís Viana.
Client // Samsung
Animator // Luís Viana
PopUpVideoBarrocal | São Lourenço do Barrocal
A film from director Graham Clayton-Chance.
With beautiful vistas of rural landscapes, this film explores the deep connection the local people have with the natural environment in Portugal
Client // Barrocal
Director // Graham Clayton-ChanceVolvo | Inspired by Scandinavia
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
This film captures conversations about how the Scandinavian design of Volvo is inspired and fuelled by the outside world.
Client // Volvo
Director // Henrik Hedin
Pop UpVideoGSK | Keep Asthma Tamed
Interactive series of films with a thriller edge to help explain the often unseen impact of living with asthma.
Client // GSK
Agency // RFA Advertising
Director // Matt Harris-Freeth
Janssen | What Treatment Path?
An animation from Graham Clayton-Chance
Client // JanssenAgency // Undisclosed
Director // Graham Clayton-Chance
Jazz Pharmaceuticals | Why Epidyolex?
Epidyolex is the first and only CBD anti-seizure medication that has approval in the UK. This animation aims to educate healthcare professionals on how it could help their patients.
Client // Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Brand // Epidyolex
Agency // Swordfish Advertising
Francesc Macia 10 | Sao Paulo
A film from director Graham Clayton-Chance
This elegant film depicts an architect’s relationship with the homes that he crafts and the thought processes that guide his work.
Client // Francesc Macia 10
Agency // Winkreative
Director // Graham Clayton-ChanceCitizens UK | Living Wage
A film from director Debbie Anzalone.
This short film explores the reality of life for low-paid workers and how the living wage can provide a widespread positive impact.
Director // Debbie Anzalone
My Music | Korbel Age 18
A film from director Debbie Anzalone.
This slice-of-life film portrays Korbel’s use of rap to escape the world of concrete he feels surrounds him.
Director // Debbie Anzalone
My Home is My Shoes, Will
A film from director Debbie Anzalone.
Tap dancing and scat singing comprise this poetic portrait of Will’s passion for life.
Director // Debbie Anzalone
Home Office | It Doesn’t Have to Happen
A film from director Debbie Anzalone.
The serious impact of knife crime is laid plainly in this stark commercial for the Home Office.
Client // Home Office
Director // Debbie Anzalone
Etisalat | 2 for 1
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
The benefits of doubling your experience are playfully presented in this ad for Etisalat.
Client // Etisalat
Director // Henrik HedinGröna Lund | Experience the Journey
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
Delight and wonder are visited in this advert for the Swedish theme park Gröna Lund.
Client // Gröna Lund
Director // Henrik HedinBRA Flyg | Love
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
Love spans space and time in this short advert for Swedish airline BRA Flyg.
Client // BRA Flyg
Director // Henrik HedinKlarsynt | Take Care of Your Eyes
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
This film beautifully portrays the freedom and power that enhanced sight brings people, whether wearing contacts or glasses.
Client // Klarsynt
Director // Henrik HedinVissla | The Rite of Passage
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
This playful short advert depicts the anticipation before jumping into love.
Client // Vissla
Director // Henrik HedinDunes | Eco Homes
A film from director Tom Stoddart.
The serenity of Cornish coastal living is beautifully portrayed in this serene film where the community and environment are in harmony.
Client // Dunes
Director // Tom Stoddart
Enterprise Nation | Good Ordering
A film from director Tom Stoddart.
This film documents Good Ordering’s business growth from a start-up to engaging in international markets, producing bags for active lifestyles.
Client // Enterprise Nation
Director // Tom Stoddart
Apple Tech21 | Evo Elite
A film from director Tom Stoddart.
Tradition and modernism are encapsulated within this film presenting the Chinese New Year edition of a phone case.
Client // Apple Tech21
Director // Tom Stoddart
Victorinox | Meet the Makers
A film from director Tom Stoddart.
This sleek documentary explores how a craftsman combines the heritage of Victorinox’s watch mechanisms and knives within a layered diorama constructed from paper.
Client // Victorinox
Director // Tom Stoddart
Nestle | Roasted by You
A film from director Tom Stoddart.
The announcement of the Roastelier is accompanied by this advert that oozes sophistication demonstrating the power of customised coffee blends roasted in-shop.
Client // Nestle
Director // Tom Stoddart
Gravis | The Bigger Picture
A film from director Tom Stoddart.
This longer-form piece explores the multitudinous manners in which Gravis’s capital management achieves safety, security and social conscience when handling their clients’ investments.
Client // Gravis
Director // Tom Stoddart
Apprentice Nation | Warner Bros
A film from director Nathan L Horrocks.
This advert showcases Rebecca’s personal experience as a Warner Bros apprentice.
Client // Apprentice Nation
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
AAT | Spartacus
A slick commercial showing the plethora of people who have been successfully introduced to accounting through AAT.
Client // AAT
Agency // Waxmans
Director // Nathan L HorrocksRed Bull | Check Your DMs
A film from director Murat Gökmen.
Jumping between Vienna, LA and London, this film documents the process of building a Ms Banks song with producers Phil Speiser and Wow Jones.
Client // Red Bull
Director // Murat Gökmen
Google | Bryan's Story
A film from director Murat Gökmen.
This heartwarming documentary piece captures how student Bryan applies his engineering ability to improve the quality of life of rural communities by providing homes with light.
Client // Google
Director // Murat Gökmen
The New York Times | In the Studio with Jeremy Scott
A film from director Murat Gökmen.
Murat’s stylish short documentary follows fashion designer Jeremy Scott between Milan and LA navigating his admiration for Franco Moschino, love of populism and the desire to cocoon himself when developing his work.
Client // The New York Times
Director // Murat Gökmen
Metrolinx | Toronto UP Express
A sophisticated look into the benefits of the new Pearson City to Toronto train link for professionals.
Client // UP Express
Agency // Winkreative
Director // Graham Clayton-ChanceHealthcare Showreel
A little bit of everything we do in the healthcare sector.
For more healthcare work, visit our sister company xHealthcare.Creed | Aventus Trilogy
We created a bold campaign, featuring hero films, photography, and cutdowns with striking sound design and powerful imagery to accompany the new Creed Aventus aftershave.
View the full campaign here.Client // Creed Fragrances
Agency // VERB Brands
Director // Nathan L HorrocksCarly Paradis | The Hope Of A Favourable Outcome
This hypnotic music video to Candy Paradis’s powerful instrumental track is a feast for the eyes.
Client // Carly Paradis
Director // The Brothers LynchTomorrow Today | Conference Launch
This montage weaves through the technological and social advances humanity is on the precipice of completing.
Client // Grant Thornton
Agency // Ashfield Meetings & Events
Director // Paul Harry ThomasSense UK | Virtual Buddy
An animation from Graham Clayton-Chance.
This playful stop-motion advert shows how connections can be made digitally to ensure that no one is left out of life.
Client // Sense UK
Director // Graham Clayton-ChanceShadowlark | Control
An animation from The Brothers Lynch
This music video uses CGI to build a high-concept yet stagnant future from which a character wants to break free.
Client // Shadowlark
Director // The Brothers LynchConnect London | 2019 Conference
An inspiring montage exploring how to approach humans’ future problems.
Client // Grant Thornton
Agency // Ashfield Meetings & Events
Director // Paul Harry ThomasAAT | CPD
A playful animation demonstrating how individuals can navigate continuing professional development.
Client // AAT
Agency // Waxmans
Director // Paul Harry ThomasSense UK | No-one Should be Left Out of Life
This charity film makes use of audio descriptions and captions so that people with sight or hearing difficulties can access the message. It explores how disabled people overwhelmingly struggle with loneliness and this has become worse since the pandemic.
Client // Sense UK
Director // Graham Clayton-ChanceCrohn's & Colitis UK | Support for Sufferers
A snapshot of people’s experiences with Crohn’s and Colitis and how the charity has supported them personally, navigated care options and been involved with medical research. This advert explores the cause through playful illustrations and interviews.
Client // Crohn's & Colitis UK
Director// Graham Clayton-ChanceStrictly Come Dancing | Series Titles
A glitzy star-studded intro to the world-renowned dance series format that is Strictly Come Dancing.
Client // BBC
Brand // Strictly Come Dancing
Agency // Creative Nuts
Director // Piers HelmNetsky | Work It Out
This upbeat playful music video combines animation and live action showcasing the healing and magical powers of music.
Client // Powster
Creative Directors // Leo Bridle & Ste Thompson
Live Action Director // Charlotte RegangoHenry | Crowdcube Campaign
Talking to customers and business members, this video demonstrates the benefits of the pre-paid debit card focused on bringing financial decision-making to young people and calls on its audience to participate in goHenry’s crowdfunding campaign.
Client // goHenry
Director // Nathan L HorrocksMashed | Soap Fighter
A tongue-in-cheek arcade-gamer video based on TV soap punch-ups. Each frame was lovingly created in Microsoft Paint by Jim’ll Paint It.
Client // The Connected Set
Director // x²Bombay Bicycle Club | Carry Me
Music video for Bombay Bicycle Club. Play the fully interactive version at carryme.tv.
Carry Me was nominated for a Berlin Music Video Award in 2014.Directors // James Swindells, Ste Thompson and Andrew Robinson
Brexit Timeline
Political soundbites accompany a timeline tracking the progress of Brexit from conception through to a no-deal stalemate in 2019.
Client // Undisclosed
Agency // Ashfield Meetings & Events
Director // Paul Harry ThomasThe Prince's Responsible Business Network | Business in the Community
This playful creative animation illustrates the benefits and importance of social enterprise.
Client // The Prince's Responsible Business Network
Brand // Business in the Community
Director // Graham Clayton-ChanceNovartis | Kidney Transplantation Timeline
This video takes an informative journey through the history of kidney transplants via an animated timeline.
Client // Novartis
Brand // Iscalimab
Agency // Bedrock Healthcare
Director // Paul Harry ThomasTheirworld | Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory
This touching film follows the stories of a number of families that have been affected by premature births. Inspiring interviews from a range of clinical staff highlight how research is improving the survival rate and quality of life for these children.
Client // Theirworld
Director // Graham Clayton-Chance
Merck | Len & Lynn’s Story
A touching film about living with a worsening heart failure event.
Client // MerckBrand // Verquvo
Agency // DDB Remedy
Director // Murat Gökmen
DOP // John Fisher
Teva | Better Days (Football)
TV commercial and print campaign to promote Teva’s Humanising Health Awards, which celebrates those who make the experience of and recovery from illness a more human process. The awards recognise all the ways that healthcare professionals make better days for patients and carers.
Client // TevaAgency // Ogilvy Health
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
Photographer // Jon Attenborough
GSK | Act, Don’t React
Combining photography by Jon Attenborough and a series of films directed by Nathan L Horrocks, x delivered a full campaign to be used across various platforms – including social media.
Client // GSKAgency // RFA
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
Photographer // Jon Attenborough
Merck | IVF Instructional Videos
This video carefully guides the viewer through how to use Cetrotide as part of IVF treatment.
Client // Merck
Agency // Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
Merck | Our IVF Journey
Shot in one continuous take with a bespoke score, this film portrays the emotional journey experienced by IVF patients.
Our IVF Journey won a Silver PM Digital Award, as well as a Bronze IPA Best of Health Award and Bronze Clio.
Client // MerckAgency // Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
Vifor | Let Your Kidney Disease Itch Be Heard
We animated a scratch transforming it into a sound wave to reflect how many patients struggle to make their voices heard when suffering from chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus. We worked with Bad Star Studios combining special effects makeup and 3D animation techniques to bring this campaign to life.
Let your Kidney Disease Itch be Heard won Gold in Patient Support at the PM Society Awards 2023.
Client // Vifor PharmaAgency // Swordfish Advertising
Director // Paul Harry Thomas
Photographer // Kai Bastard
TENA | Better Care for Everyone
This worldwide campaign features hero films, social cut-downs, and photography for TENA, introducing their full range of products to a global market.
View the full campaign here.
Client // EssityBrand // TENA
Agency // Publicis Sapient
Director // Steve Bliss
Boehringer Ingelheim | Keith & Heather's Story
This moving piece explores Keith’s journey through lung cancer, and how his wife Heather supported him through his recovery.
Client // Boehringer IngelheimAgency // Oglivy Health
Director // Graham Clayton-Chance
Novo Nordisk | The Nightmare Boss
A comedic film about some of the complexities that diabetes patients face every day.
The Nightmare Boss picked up Best Film at the prestigious Global Awards in the Advertising to the Healthcare Professional category, as well as a Gold PM Society Award in the Film Craft category, a Bronze Clio Health Award and a Bronze PM Digital Award, also in the Film Craft category.
Client // Novo NordiskAgency // Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
Tyresö School | Your Interest
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
This advert illustrates how passion can become employment through the Tyresö School.
Client // Tyresö SchoolDirector // Henrik Hedin
Teva | Better Days (Dogs)
This advert is joy epitomised where dogs pay hospital patients a visit and brighten up their day.
Client // Teva
Agency // Ogilvy Health
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
Mothercare | It's Christmas Time
We created a cosy Christmas at home ready to introduce a new member to the family in this commercial for worldwide brand Mothercare.
Client // Mothercare
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
IVT | Why Take Any Chances
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
In this playful commercial, Henrik demonstrates that reliability and security are always worth investing in.
Client // IVT
Director // Henrik Hedin
JBL + Google Assistant | A Little Help
Showcasing the many applications of the ubiquitous Google Assistant using JBL headphones, whether for work or play.
Client // JBL & Google
Director // Kyle Grace
Motion Graphics // Graceful Monkey
Nexgard | It's a Puppy Thing
A near-exhaustive yet entertaining look at the parasites that can harm puppies, highlighting the importance of early treatment with Nexgard to allow them to play with other dogs and explore the world safely.
Client // Boehringer Ingelheim
Brand // NexGard
Agency // Ogilvy Health
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
Supermaster | A Place to Bury Strangers
A dark yet sensual music video utilising the imagery of the uncompromising nature of snakes.
Client // Supermaster
Director // Matt Portman
Dogs Trust | Get A Dog
We had fun creating this absurd take on the childish enthusiasm to get a dog.
Client // Dogs Trust
Agency // Don’t Panic
Director // x²
Madame Tussauds | Grumpy Cat
xProductions had a peek behind the curtains at the process of creating the Grumpy Cat animatronic at world-famous Madam Tussauds.
Client // Merlin
Brand // Madame Tussauds
Director // x²
Bosch | Little Big Moments
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
Ingenious inventions created with Bosch tools are brought to life in this entertaining commercial.
Client // BoschDirector // Henrik Hedin
Kuishi Na Tembo
A short educational film (English title Living With Elephants) to teach local communities that they can coexist harmoniously with the largest population of wild elephants in Africa.
Director // Andrea PawelProducers // Alex Barraquer and Paul Harry Thomas
DOP // Sam Stewart
Editor // Chris Newcombe
Arla | Natural Driving Force
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
This playful commercial shows that just a taste of Arla is enough to escape family life and feel like you’re back in nature.
Director // Henrik HedinKFC | Menu Boards
A short but sweet presentation of the new Ricebox offered by KFC.
Client // KFC
Agency // Design Bridge
Director // Karen Thomas
BRITA | Eat, Drink, Feel Better with Jay Pettigrew
Series of nine films for BRITA’s Eat, Drink, Feel Better campaign, featuring various presenters.
Client // BRITA GmbHAgency // Iris Worldwide
Directors // Ben Warwick & Nathan L Horrocks
McDonald's | Florida Breakfast
A film from director Karen Thomas.
Karen expertly presents how to start your day right.
Client // McDonald'sDirector // Karen Thomas
Vue | Avalanche
A film from director Karen Thomas.
The smooth creaminess of Avalanche ice cream is effectively conveyed in this short advert.
Client // VueBrand // Avalanche Ice Cream
Director // Karen Thomas
Elephant Atta | The Nation’s Favourite Atta
Authenticity lies at the heart of this commercial for making traditional South Asian flatbreads with Elephant Atta.
Client // Elephant Atta
Agency // Media Reach
Director // Paul Harry Thomas
From Here to There
A film from director Karen Thomas.
The process of coffee creation is creatively expressed through natural imagery in this beautiful commercial.
Client // UndisclosedDirector // Karen Thomas
DOP // Chris Newcombe
M&S | Feels So Good
One of two films showing the beauty and process of making delicious food for Marks & Spencer.
Client // M&SDirector // Karen Thomas
DOP // Chris Newcombe
Hugh Lowe Farms | Mini-Doc
A film from director Beej Harris.
This short documentary-style film follows the personal story of berry cultivation at a farm in Kent, spanning 5 generations and 700 hectares.
Client // Hugh Lowe FarmsDirector // Beej Harris
Galbani | Cooking Inspirations with Luca Dusi
x teamed up with Delightful Media to create a series of TV idents, photography, and recipe episodes featuring Galbani cheese and starring TV chef and presenter Joe Hurd, for C4’s Good Food programme.
View the full campaign here.
Brand // GalbaniAgency // Newcast
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
DOP // Chris Newcombe
TBA | Street Food
A film from director Karen Thomas.
There’s authentic Asian street food galore in this sizzling showcase.
Client // UndisclosedDirector // Karen Thomas
Arla | The Taste Battle
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
Competition is tough between the Sour Milk and Yoghurt range in this playful advert.
Client // ArlaDirector // Henrik Hedin
McDonald's | Big Burger
This advert presents the new Big Burger as the glamorous and satisfying feat it is.
Client // McDonald's
Director // Karen Thomas
Burger King | Fine Dining
A film from director Henrik Hedin.
Henrik's commercial shows that mealtimes are about connection and affection, wherever you are.
Client // Burger KingDirector // Henrik Hedin
Costa | Flat White
A film from director Karen Thomas.
The elegance of a hand-drawn flat white is plain to see in this short piece for Costa.Client // Costa
Director // Karen Thomas
Galbani | Cooking Inspirations
x teamed up with Delightful Media to create a series of TV idents, photography, and recipe episodes featuring Galbani cheese and starring TV chef and presenter Joe Hurd, for C4’s Good Food programme.
View the full campaign here.
Brand // GalbaniAgency // Newcast
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
DOP // Chris Newcombe
Barrocal | Portugal
A film from director Graham Clayton-Chance.
The natural beauty of a rural estate is taken advantage of within this film exploring integrated housing solutions.
Client // BarrocalDirector // Graham Clayton-Chance
BRITA | Eat, Drink, Feel Better
Series of nine films for BRITA’s Eat, Drink, Feel Better campaign.
Client // BRITA GmbHAgency // Iris Worldwide
Directors // Ben Warwick & Nathan L Horrocks
Ferrero | Kinder Choco-Bons Taste Test
‘Crunch…Lovely…Can I have another one’ - we captured the real high street reactions to the new Choco-Bons from world-renowned confectioner Ferrero.
Client // Ferrero SpA
Brand // Kinder Choco-Bons
Agency // krow communications
Director // Nathan L Horrocks
M&S | Je t'aime
A brief encounter with the sensuous food offered by M&S.
Client // Marks & Spencer
Director // Karen Thomas
Bloodwise | Megan's Story
A film from director Graham Clayton-Chance.
This film follows with sensitivity Megan’s experience of Blood Cancer through chemotherapy and recovery.
Client // BloodwiseDirector // Graham Clayton-Chance
Street Child | Aminata
A film from director Beej Harris.
This film paints a portrait of the stark reality facing people in Sierra Leone, but showcases how Street Child helps families to support themselves in sustainable ways.
Client // Street ChildDirector // Beej Harris
Greenpeace | Indonesia Fires
xProductions created a stark reality check with Greenpeace on the impact of the palm oil industry on the natural habitat of orangutans and a call to end deforestation.
Client // Greenpeace
Halbert Foundation | SHAK Dog Rescue
We captured the transformative care that Shak Dog Rescue Shelter provides to our neglected and abused four-legged friends.
Client // Stuart Halbert Foundation
Director // Josephine Halbert
Halbert Foundation | Care4Cats
We followed the work Care4Cats volunteers carry out finding cats and taking them to the vets across Ibiza, and captured an insight into how the Halbert Foundation has enabled animal welfare to flourish.
Client // Stuart Halbert Foundation
Director // Josephine Halbert
Halbert Foundation | Cramlington United
This video showcases how the Halbert Foundation has been pivotal to Cramlington United which provides a supportive environment for kids to enjoy football no matter their ability.
Client // Stuart Halbert Foundation
Director // Josephine Halbert
Greenpeace | Carex Come Clean
A film from director Murat Gökmen.
This slick commercial brings to light the detrimental impact palm oil industries have on the natural environment.
Client // GreenpeaceDirector // Murat Gökmen
Action for Children | Caseworker
Child abuse and neglect continue to be prevalent within the UK. Actor Larry Lamb listens to the cases Anne-Marie works with and asks viewers to donate and help end this suffering.
Client // Action for Children
Agency // Arthur London
Director // Graham Clayton-Chance
Sense UK | COVID-19 Inquiry
An animation from director Graham Clayton-Chance.
An animated collage illustrating issues of inequality felt by disabled people that have been exacerbated through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Client // Sense UKDirector // Graham Clayton-Chance