London’s 101 Fastest Growing Film Startups

July 29, 2022

At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.

We’ve ranked the top 101 Film companies in London. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).

We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:

  • Track record
  • Executive leadership
  • Market share
  • Innovation
  • ESG rating

Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as CrunchbaseSemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Top Film Companies & Startups (London)


Cinesite

FoundersEd Jones
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Cinesite is one of the largest and most creative visual effects companies in the world.


Cineworld PLC

FoundersSteve Wiener
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Cineworld offers cinema experience in the UK and in Ireland.


iROKOtv

FoundersBastian Gotter, Jason Njoku
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iROKOtv is a web-based platform that provides free and paid-for Nigerian films on-demand.


Secret Cinema

FoundersFabien Riggall
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Secret Cinema provides an media platform that combining film screenings with interactive performances in purpose-built sets.


Fanvue

FoundersJoel Morris, William Monage
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Fanvue, an all-new platform aiming to shape the future of content monetisation.


The Qube

FoundersAmin Hamzianpour
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Creatives, Music, Art, Film, Photography


We Got POP

FoundersBertil Nilsson, Kate McLaughlin
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The platform for all people on production in film, TV and commercials.


Wonderhood Studios

FoundersAidan McClure, Alex Best, David Abraham, Sachin Dosani
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Wonderhood Studios is a creative company built to create ideas that shift culture for brands and broadcasters.


Fulwell 73

FoundersBen Turner, Ben Winston, Gabe Turner, Leo Pearlman
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Fulwell 73 is a television, film and music production company


FilmDoo

FoundersWeerada Sucharitkul
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FilmDoo is a global media company utilising disrupting technology to distribute entertainment, cultural and language learning content.


Emme Films

FoundersTonya Bowers
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Emme is a multinational media production Company headquarter based in the UK cover Europe, Middle East and Asia regions.


Flat Iron

FoundersCharlie Carroll
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A UK-based steak restaurant group .


Milk VFX

FoundersWill Cohen
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We create innovative and complex sequences for high-end television and feature films.


Fabrik

FoundersBen Foster, Phil Jenkins, Tim Jarvis
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Fabrik is the fastest way on earth for creatives and small studios to build a beautiful, powerful portfolio website.


Discover Film

FoundersSarah Jane Thomson, Steve Harmston
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A technology and entertainment platform for short movies. Films can be watched online and via mobile and Smart TV Apps.


Transterra Media

FoundersJonathan Giesen, Maria Lynne Dayton
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video archive, stock and original stories for brands, agencies and publishers from journalists and filmmakers in 180 countries


MUBI

FoundersEfe Cakarel
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MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor.


Latimer Group

FoundersJohn Woodcraft, Matt Hay, Nicholas Marcq
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Latimer works with the best in youth talent to produce cutting edge film and digital media.


Big Couch

FoundersIrina Albita, Maria Tanjala
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Big Couch is the ‘crewfunding’ platform that empowers filmmakers, connecting them with crews that invest in projects they believe in.


Gruvi

FoundersBen Johson, James Hobbis, Julio Santos
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Gruvi develops interactive media solutions for the entertainment industry to engage and streamline global audiences.


Diary.com

FoundersPeter Brooke
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Diary.com is a website enabling users to express themselves in pictures and words.


FlairBox

FoundersElliot Janks, Robert Eades
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The home of the performers, where they can perform, connect & be discovered.


Ali Rasoul LTD

FoundersAli Rasoul
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An independent creative marketing agency committed to uncompromising visions working in the entertainment and corporate industries.


Socialite

FoundersKai Feller, William Drewett
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Socialite is a mobile app that enables its users to discover and subscribe to upcoming events.


Nerdeo

FoundersCaroline Pires
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An online platform for professionals within the independent film, TV, commercial and Gaming industry.


Jellyfish Pictures

FoundersUnknown
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Jellyfish started back in 2001 as a two-man project, and we have grown into one of the most respected visual effects and animation studios.


Xzero Entertainment

FoundersJamie Gorman, Sam Hartnell
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DigiYouTube MCN Network – Business Development & Music Distribution


12th Battalion Productions

FoundersUnknown
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12th Battalion Productions is producing a fully holographic feature length production.


ICP

FoundersUnknown
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ICP provides digital asset management consulting, advertising production and video services to global clients and brands


Movidiam

FoundersAlex Vero
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Movidiam is a professional global network, marketplace and project management platform for the creative industries.


Bigview Media

FoundersUnknown
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Bigview Media is an award-winning production company.


The Mandy Network

Founderschris timms, simon dale
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The Mandy Network is a developer of a networking platform designed to help artists to find work.


All3Media

FoundersDavid Liddiment, Jules Burns, Steve Morrison
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All3Media is a TV production company.


Vue Entertainment

FoundersTim Richards
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Vue Entertainment is a cinema developer and operator of multiplex cinemas in the UK.


Curiosity Kills

FoundersUnknown
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Completion funding for UK’s first fully equity crowd-funded feature.


Films of London

FoundersUnknown
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Films of London is a low-geared, high-intensity film development company, specializing primarily in theatrical feature films.


Mo-Sys Engineering

FoundersMichael Geissler
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Award-winning creator & manufacturer of advanced & innovative camera robotics & virtual production technologies for Film, HETV & Broadcast.


Arts Alliance Media

FoundersUnknown
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Arts Alliance Media develops software and solutions for the digital cinema industry.


Screenburn

FoundersTom Raffe
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Screenburn is a Facebook VoD platform enabling the sale of film and TV from a Facebook page.


Filmies

FoundersNeil McClure
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Filmies gives you inspiration when you need it and gives you a personalised film recommendation right now.


Avalon Entertainment

FoundersJon Thoday
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Avalon Entertainment is a multi award winning talent management, live promotion and television production group with offices in the UK.


FilmOn TV

FoundersAlki David
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FilmOn TV is an online IPTV platform that offers subscriptions for a wide range of TV channels, shows, movies and documentaries.


The Mill

FoundersZu Al-Kadiri
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Their passion is for great ideas, beautifully executed, that engage audiences irrespective of platform, device or venue.


RECCY

FoundersAdam Haywood, Jim Gerard, Lee Tatham
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RECCY is a go-to industry platform that unlocks various locations for photographers and film makers.


ENVY

FoundersUnknown
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ENVY is a video production and post-production company that specializes in advertising, commercial and TV productions.


Anton

FoundersUnknown
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Anton is an media production firm.


Tutti

FoundersGabriel Isserlis
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A marketplace to help artists in music, theatre, dance, film, and photography find and book physical space for creative projects.


FilmOn

FoundersAlki David
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FilmOn is an internet-based television provider.


Eikon Group

FoundersPeter Wright
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Provider of digital post-production services for the movie and broadcast industry.


40 Partners Ltd

FoundersUnknown
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40 Partners is a new vision for a talent management and production house where great creative talent is at the heart of everything we do.


72 Films

FoundersUnknown
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72 Films is a production company that aim is to create films that inspire, entertain, and contribute to the cultural landscape.


Molinare

FoundersUnknown
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High-end broadcast and feature post production


Nexus Studios

FoundersChristopher O’Reilly
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Nexus Studios is an independent production company, interactive arts and animation studio.


Pandora Cine

FoundersPablo Damian Gallego
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Pandora Cine is an innovation company created to improve the workflow of filmmakers.


Terrabyte Studios Limited

FoundersJake Cossington
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Terrabyte Studios Limited is a Media Company powering online services.


Picture Production Company

FoundersUnknown
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Company Picture Production Company is a International Creative Production Company provides a complete, full agency, cross-platform services.


Tag Collective Arts

FoundersUnknown
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Tag Collective Arts is a post-production and digital content company.


paydesk

FoundersHenry Peirse, Morgan Sowden
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On-demand workforce platform disrupting the recruitment industry one sector at a time. Starting with media and doing it with payments


Cutting Edge Group

FoundersUnknown
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Cutting Edge Group is an international full-service provider of music for the film, advertising, and television industries.


Pulse Films

FoundersThomas Benski
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Founded in 2004, Pulse Films is a talent management and integrated content production company that creates uniquely adaptable content


NCam

FoundersNic Hatch, Samuel Boivin
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Ncam develops augmented reality technology for the entertainment industries.


antiSocialMedia.tv

FoundersUnknown
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antiSocialMedia.tv is a London-based video production company that offers a range of interactive and informational film production packages.


Veero

FoundersBarry T. Whyte
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Veero creates pop-up Virtual Reality Cinema experiences that place you in the story. Opening London’s first VR Cinema.


Rather Good Films

FoundersUnknown
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Rather Good Films is a company that packages, develops, and produces new independent movie projects.


Altitude Film Entertainment

FoundersUnknown
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Altitude Film Entertainment company encompassing production, finance, international sales and UK distribution.


NETWORK (LONDON) LIMITED

FoundersUnknown
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NETWORK (LONDON) LIMITED is a digital production agency specializing in develops brand strategy & photography.


Pulse Group

FoundersUnknown
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Pulse is a creative agency specialising in communication through live experience by creating connections between brands & their audiences.


PentoPix

FoundersAmit Pate, Volha Paulovich
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PentoPix is an AI-assisted platform that offers text-to-3D creative suite for new-form commerce


The Farm Group

FoundersUnknown
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The Farm Group is a post production facility.


Noah Media Group

FoundersBarry Smith
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Noah Media Group is a production company, specialise in Documentary, Film, TV, Promos and Digital Content.


British Academy of Film and Television Arts

FoundersUnknown
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Supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence.


Trafalgar Releasing

FoundersUnknown
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Trafalgar Releasing is the UK-based global leader in event cinema distribution.


Territory Studio

FoundersUnknown
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Territory Studio is a creative specialist based in London and San Francisco.


Minute Shorts

FoundersJanvier Wete, Julian Vifor
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A video streaming platform that allows you to watch quality short films based on the time you have available.


Wikifestivals

FoundersEdward Mellett
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Wikifestivals is a wiki style website which acts as an online festival fanatics community and research tool.


NIMAX THEATRES

FoundersUnknown
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Nimax Theatres now co-own and run the Palace, Lyric, Apollo, Garrick, Vaudeville and Duchess Theatres in the heart of Londons West End.


ADIA Robotics

FoundersLucas Roitman, Nicolas Klein
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Making drones smarter


Digital Vision World

FoundersUnknown
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Digital Vision World is the supplier of the worlds best colour grading, restoration.


Flix Premiere

FoundersMartin Warner
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Flix Premiere is the world’s first digital Cineplex


Framestore

FoundersAlison Turner, Jonathan Hills, Mike McGee, Sharon Reed, William Sargent
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Framestore is a creative studio that offers production, pre-production, and post-production services for its users.


Flickreel

FoundersTheo Pape
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Flickreel is an online movie magazine covering the latest film news, reviews, previews and trailers, alongside written and video features.


Looper Insights

FoundersUnknown
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SaaS


GearVid

FoundersUnknown
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GearVid is a video sharing community for Cinematographers and Videographers. Discover what gear other content creators are using.


Shooting People

FoundersCath Le Couteur, Jess Search
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Shooting People is a online community of 37,000+ filmmakers who share their resources, skills and experience.


MyMovieInsights

FoundersUnknown
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SaaS – An ‘AI buddy’ to provide personalised search and insight into movies


We R Interactive

FoundersChris Kelly, Gavin Rowe, Luke Taylor, Oli Madgett, Tom Thirlwall
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We R Interactive is a social entertainment company merging online game and film industries.


Atomic Arts

FoundersUnknown
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Atomic Arts is a VFX based company that specializes in offering visual effects and animation services for film, television and live events.


Found

FoundersUnknown
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Found is a creative, media, visual arts, Film/Television studio platform that combines 3D motion design and film craft services.


Olympic Studios

FoundersStephen and Lisa Burdge
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A boutique 2 screen Cinema, Café & Dining Room and Members’ Club in South-west London


Hello Love

FoundersPhil Dupée
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Hello Love creates TV commercials, digital content, music videos and fashion films.


AJ-Drone Ltd

FoundersAshley Widowson
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AJ-Drone Ltd is a photography and videography business.


Acamar Films

FoundersUnknown
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Acamar Films is an independent production company headquartered in Camden, London.


42 M&P

FoundersUnknown
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42 M&P handles management of actors, writers, artists and provides production of various entertainment content.


Cooper Watches

FoundersUnknown
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Cooper Watches is a diversified investment company


FilmLight

FoundersUnknown
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FilmLight develops unique colour grading systems, image processing applications and workflow tools.


Home Team

FoundersUnknown
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Home Team operates in the international film & television space, with a focus on the development and production.


KASH

FoundersUnknown
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KASH is a film production company that provides branded content, commercials, documentary, and music videos.


Mindcorporation

FoundersUnknown
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Mindcorporation is a digital agency that provides businesses with branding solutions and consulting services.


Mainframe

FoundersUnknown
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Mainframe is a creative production studio that creates innovative commercial and branded content.


Gower Street Analytics

FoundersDimitrios Mitsinikos, Matthew Eric Bassett
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Gower Street Analytics is a FilmTech company that brings predictive analytics services to the theatrical distribution and exhibition.


Otherway

FoundersJono Holt
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A hybrid of design, digital and advertising. Creating new ventures and transforming established brands.

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