Still Climbing: Nowadays in the UK Top 50 2025
If you’d told us a few years ago that we’d be sharing a list with some of the biggest names in UK video production, we probably would’ve smiled politely, mumbled something about “just keeping the lights on,” and gone back to staring down another edit marked v33_final_FINAL.
But here we are—ranked No.27 in the newly released UK Top 50 2025, up ten places since last time.
For the uninitiated, the UK Top 50 is an annual report from Moving Image and EVCOM, recognising the top-performing production companies working in corporate film and branded video content. They crunch the numbers (over 60 data points, no less) to benchmark companies across revenue, peer respect, awards and volume of output—offering a rare data-led snapshot of the UK video production industry.
So yes, we’re delighted to be included again—and even better to be moving up the list in what’s been a challenging year across the creative industries.
Peer pressure (the good kind)
One thing we particularly rate about this list is the inclusion of the Peer Poll—a chance for other producers to highlight the companies they admire. This year, we landed in the top tier for peer recognition, which, honestly, made us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
We also featured in the top tier of the UK film awards rankings, alongside some brilliant names. If you’ve seen Waiting List—our short film that picked up the Grand Prix in Cannes—or our recent shortlistings at the EVCOM Clarions, you’ll know what a standout year it’s been creatively, too.
(If not—catch up on Waiting List here and prepare to feel feelings.)
A bit of perspective
At Nowadays, we’ve always believed there’s space to raise the bar in corporate filmmaking, but that’s far easier said than done. The reality is long days, tight turnarounds, endless rounds of feedback, and occasionally filming in a basement meeting room because “it’s the only one with decent lighting.”
But we love this work. We love the stories, the people, and the impact a well-crafted brand film or cause-driven campaign can make—when it’s done with attention, empathy and creative ambition.
To be recognised for that—not just by clients or juries, but by our peers in the UK production industry—means a lot.
You can read the full UK Top 50 2025 report here.