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Video Production Bristol: Video Creation for the UK's Creative and Aerospace Capital

Video Strategy·Aug 2024·5 min read
Video Production Bristol: Video Creation for the UK's Creative and Aerospace Capital

Bristol has long punched above its weight. With a metro population of around 700,000 and a city-region economy generating over GBP 35 billion annually, it is the largest economy in the South West of England and one of the most productive cities in the UK outside London. But what makes Bristol distinct is not just its economic output. It is the nature of that output: creative, technical, and deeply connected to both heritage industries and emerging sectors.

This is the city that gave the world Aardman Animations and Wallace & Gromit. It is home to major aerospace operations for Airbus and Rolls-Royce. The BBC's Natural History Unit is based here, as is a growing cluster of independent production companies, digital agencies, and tech startups. Channel 4 has expanded its presence in the city, and Bristol was named a UNESCO City of Film in 2017.

For brands operating in Bristol, video is not a nice-to-have. It is the native language of the city's business community. 90 Seconds connects Bristol brands with vetted local Creator Partners through a single platform, delivering professional video creation with a 14-day average turnaround.

Bristol: where aerospace engineering meets creative culture

Bristol's economy rests on two pillars that rarely coexist so closely: advanced engineering and the creative industries. The Filton area is home to Airbus's wing design and manufacturing operations, Rolls-Royce's defence aerospace division, and a broader aerospace cluster that employs tens of thousands. The sector is supported by the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, both of which run highly regarded engineering and computer science programmes.

On the creative side, Bristol's screen industries generate hundreds of millions annually. The BBC Natural History Unit, Aardman, Bottle Yard Studios, and a dense network of post-production houses and VFX studios make the city one of the UK's top three production centres. The digital and tech sector is growing rapidly too, with companies like Graphcore, Ultrahaptics (now Ultraleap), and a cluster of fintech firms establishing themselves in the Temple Quarter and Harbourside.

Bristol also has a strong financial and professional services presence, including Hargreaves Lansdown (one of the UK's largest investment platforms, headquartered in the city), and significant legal, insurance, and consultancy operations.

For marketing teams across these sectors, the content requirements are diverse. Aerospace firms need polished corporate communications and recruitment content. Creative agencies and production companies need showreels and case studies. Tech startups need product explainers and investor-facing content. Financial services firms need thought leadership and brand campaigns. All of them need video, and all of them need it produced efficiently.

How 90 Seconds works in Bristol

90 Seconds operates a global platform with over 14,000 Creator Partners in more than 100 countries. In Bristol, that means access to videographers, editors, directors, and motion designers who are based in the city and across the South West.

The process is straightforward. Place an order through the platform with your brief, objectives, and timeline. A dedicated Concierge manages the project, matching you with Creator Partners whose skills and experience fit your sector and creative requirements. Production happens on location in Bristol, whether that is the Harbourside, the Bristol and Bath Science Park, Filton, or any other location across the city region. Post-production, review, and delivery are all handled through the platform.

Because 90 Seconds operates globally, Bristol brands with international operations can use the same workflow to produce content across multiple markets. Need video production in Bristol and content from your Singapore, New York, or Sydney offices? One platform. One process.

What brands are creating in Bristol

Corporate brand and culture films. Aerospace, financial services, and technology companies use brand films to communicate their mission, values, and workplace culture. Bristol's photogenic Harbourside, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and vibrant street art scene provide visually distinctive backdrops that differentiate content from generic corporate footage.

Recruitment and employer brand content. Bristol consistently ranks among the UK's most desirable cities to live and work. Companies use that advantage in recruitment videos, showcasing both the role and the city to attract talent from London, Manchester, and beyond.

Product and technology explainers. Tech companies and engineering firms use short-form explainers to communicate complex products and capabilities to buyers, investors, and partners. Creator Partners with technical production experience ensure the content is clear and credible.

Customer stories and case studies. B2B brands across financial services, SaaS, and professional services capture customer testimonials on location. These videos serve as the proof layer that supports sales conversations and builds trust with new prospects.

Event and conference content. Bristol hosts significant industry events across aerospace, tech, and creative sectors. Brands use 90 Seconds to film keynotes, panel discussions, and attendee interviews, turning a one-day event into weeks of marketing content.

Start creating video in Bristol today

Visit the Bristol video creation page to explore formats and examples. Place an order directly through the platform, and your Concierge will manage the project from brief to final delivery, with an average turnaround of 14 days.

Bristol builds things that matter. Your video content should reflect that same standard.

Explore more cities: See how 90 Seconds powers video creation in Leeds, Manchester, and London.

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