Business Details
14 Years
experience
Award-Winning Video Production Services in Manchester
Groundbreak Productions is a Manchester-based film production company with a global network, dedicated to creating visually striking and emotionally resonant video content. Our mission is to bring brands, products, and services to life through innovative storytelling, combining live-action filming, animation, and visual effects. With over a decade of experience, we specialise in crafting corporate videos, brand films, TV commercials, and animated content tailored to our clients' unique identities. Our team of award-winning professionals, including directors, producers, and visual artists, leverages cutting-edge technology and creative expertise to deliver campaigns that captivate audiences and drive engagement. We pride ourselves on our documentary-inspired approach, ensuring authenticity and depth in every project.Our agile methodology allows us to adapt to diverse briefs, from small-scale productions to large, multi-department collaborations. By maintaining a lean core team and partnering with a curated network of industry specialists, we guarantee consistent quality and technical excellence across all production elements. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of creative technologies, such as robotic camera platforms and CGI, ensures our clients receive forward-thinking solutions. We prioritise clear communication and client collaboration, ensuring every project aligns with strategic objectives while exceeding creative expectations. Groundbreak Productions's portfolio spans commercials, animations, corporate films, and social media content, reflecting our versatility and dedication to impactful storytelling.
Services
Corporate Videos
Brand Films
TV Commercials
Animation
Visual Effects
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience in global video production.
- Our award-winning team specialises in live action, animation, and VFX.
- We utilise cutting-edge technologies like robotic camera platforms and CGI.
- Our documentary-inspired approach ensures authentic, emotionally resonant content.
- We maintain a curated network of industry professionals for tailored project needs.
Services
Corporate Videos
We create compelling corporate videos that showcase your brand's personality and values through documentary-style storytelling. Our approach combines interviews, b-roll, and narrative techniques to engage audiences and communicate key messages effectively. Clients benefit from our global production capabilities and technical expertise in high-spec equipment and post-production.
TV Commercials
Our TV commercials blend creative vision with technical precision, using light crews or large teams to execute high-end productions. We specialise in crafting memorable 30-60 second spots that leave lasting impressions through strategic pacing, visual effects, and sound design tailored to target demographics.
Animation
From concept to delivery, we produce 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animations that simplify complex ideas or create fantastical worlds. Our studio develops character-driven narratives, explainer videos, and brand intros using industry-leading software and techniques to ensure visual consistency across platforms.
Visual Effects
Our VFX team transforms impossible concepts into reality using CGI and compositing techniques. We enhance productions with digital environments, creature effects, and dynamic simulations, elevating storytelling through seamless integration of practical and digital elements in both commercials and films.
Documentary Production
Leveraging our broadcast television expertise, we produce long-form documentaries that combine investigative journalism with cinematic visuals. Our process includes concept development, location scouting, interview direction, and narrative structuring to create award-winning content for broadcast and digital platforms.
People
Geoff
Founder | Director
With a background in multinational broadcast television, Geoff has directed commercials and award-winning documentaries, including work for FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games coverage. His storytelling expertise spans short-form TVCs to long-form documentaries, combining creative vision with technical precision.
Matt
Head of Production
Matt oversees production management with meticulous attention to detail, drawing on experience in photography, post-production, and animation. His commercial awareness ensures client needs are met through clear communication and strategic project execution across diverse video formats.
Maeve
Creative Producer
A former art director, Maeve specialises in concept development and visual strategy, utilising design software expertise to create compelling brand-led narratives. Her background in fine art and photography informs her approach to conceptual storytelling and stylistic execution.
Paul
Director of Photography
An award-winning cinematographer with 25 years' experience, Paul has filmed major sporting events, celebrity performances, and commercials. His technical mastery of cameras and lighting ensures cinematic quality across productions, from intimate interviews to large-scale shoots.
Mike
Finance Director
Mike manages financial operations, ensuring budgetary discipline across projects while maintaining the company's fiscal health. His role supports creative execution by providing financial oversight and strategic planning for long-term business sustainability.
Questions
What services does Groundbreak offer?
We specialise in corporate videos, brand films, TV commercials, animations, and visual effects (VFX) for global clients.
How does Groundbreak approach video production?
We use a documentary-inspired methodology, combining storytelling expertise with advanced technology to create authentic, impactful content.
Can Groundbreak handle international projects?
Yes, we work globally with a network of specialists to deliver productions in diverse locations and contexts.
What sets Groundbreak apart from other video agencies?
Our award-winning team blends live-action, animation, and VFX with a client-focused process tailored to each project's unique needs.
Do you produce both animated and live-action content?
Yes, our Manchester studio creates 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animations alongside live-action filming for comprehensive solutions.
Reviews (5)
Harry Finch
Aug 27, 2019
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Groundbreak Productions are a very professional company and I enjoy working with them. They make great videos with original ideas - highly recommended.
David Cliffe
Jul 27, 2019
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Superb, and of the highest professionalism. I can't recommend Groundreak enough. Their ideas, direction and artistic output is some of the best I've seen in the business.
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David Wilkinson
Jul 11, 2019
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The people at Groundbreak have always given me a very professional service, they're very knowledgeable film makers and really help their clients achieve their goals.
Helen Brooks
Jun 26, 2019
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A wonderful company with such a lovely staff team. What a skilled workforce! Would highly recommend working with Groundbreak.
John Storton Yellow Spider Media
Jun 23, 2019
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Geoff and the Groundbreak team are some of the most knowledgeable film makers we've worked with. Nothing is beyond their capabilities so if you want an amazing corporate video get in touch with them.
