CC-Lab

What CC-Lab does

CC-Lab is a London-based, privately-held video production and live event broadcasting company founded in 2000 by documentary filmmakers. The firm operates with 11-50 employees from its headquarters at 30 Warner Street, London, and is led creatively by Jason Hocking. Over more than 20 years it has built a portfolio spanning television production, live event coverage, and branded content creation, with three primary revenue streams: TV production services for broadcasters (BBC, Sky Arts, MTV, Channel 4, ITV, Netflix), branded content production for global brands (Red Bull, Bacardi, Nike, American Express, Heineken, Sony), and live event production (Isle of Wight Festival, MOBO Awards, RockCorps).

The company's underlying capability is end-to-end production expertise, covering creative development, scripting, multi-camera coverage, post-production, and broadcast delivery, with technical specialization in large-scale multi-camera work for stadium events, festivals, and television broadcasts. It has executed productions across 50 countries and delivered flagship projects including 17-hour Isle of Wight Festival live broadcasts on Sky Arts, multi-year MOBO Awards livestreams, MTV Unplugged specials, and global brand tours such as Heineken's 'Thirst' across 41 countries. The business operates a professional services model with project-based, quote-driven pricing negotiated directly with enterprise clients; CC-Lab relies on creative pitches, repeat engagement, and reputation rather than active marketing spend to secure new work.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales: CC-Lab wins work through direct relationships with major broadcasters, global brand marketers, and live event organizers, supported by an award-recognized portfolio and long-tenured client partnerships. The firm has been shortlisted repeatedly at the Grierson Awards, Broadcast Awards, South Bank Sky Arts Awards, and Broadcast Digital Awards. Recurring partnerships with the BBC, Sky Arts, Apprentice Nation, RockCorps, and NCS underscore a business model built on multi-year franchise relationships rather than transactional production work.

Name

CC-Lab

Legal name

CC-Lab

Website

https://cc-lab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CC-Lab is a London-based video production and live event broadcasting company founded in 2000, serving broadcasters (BBC, Sky Arts, MTV, Netflix), global brands (Red Bull, Heineken, Nike), and event organizers with end-to-end TV, live, and branded content production across 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADAGAG

Dailies & Editorial Support (DIT, Lab, Transcoding, Proxies)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Post-Production (Editing, Color, Sound)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Live event broadcasting
• TV content production
• Branded video content
• Documentary filmmaking

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. TV Production Services: Production of television content for broadcasters including documentaries, music specials, live event coverage, and entertainment shows for BBC, Sky Arts, MTV, Channel 4, ITV, and Netflix
2. Branded Content Production: Creation of branded video content for global brands such as Bacardi, American Express, Red Bull, Nike, Heineken, Smirnoff, and Sony to amplify brand messages and connect with viewers worldwide
3. Live Event Production: Large-scale production of live events including festivals, award shows, and concerts with end-to-end solutions and efficient production models ensuring maximum impact at every budget level

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CC-Lab is a London-based video production company that produces television programming, live event broadcasts, and branded content for major broadcasters (BBC, Sky Arts, MTV, Channel 4, ITV, Netflix) and global brands (Red Bull, Bacardi, Nike, American Express, Heineken). The company delivers end-to-end production services spanning creative development, scripting, multi-camera filming, post-production, and broadcast delivery for projects ranging from intimate artist sessions to stadium-scale events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TV Production Services
• Live Event Production
• Branded Content Production

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 million+ social media impressions for MOBO Awards 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Apprentice NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership since 2019 with the socially conscious careers platform. CC-Lab helps grow their brand and audience through exclusive gigs and online content, having produced over 90 individual pieces of educational content. Partnership continues to evolve with artist specials and events across multiple years.
• RockCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCC-Lab is the global production partner for RockCorps, producing events in London, Manchester, Paris, Marseille, Tel Aviv, and Japan. RockCorps uses music and culture to inspire youth volunteerism, and CC-Lab produces events featuring world-class talent and broadcast content.
• NCS (National Citizen Service)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with NCS since 2011, helping shape the brand since its inception with multiple hours of content across broadcast, online, promo campaigns and social platforms.
• BBCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor network partner trusting CC-Lab for productions across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, and BBC iPlayer, including documentaries, music sessions, and live event coverage.
• Sky ArtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partner for music festivals, documentaries, and artist specials. Sky Arts broadcasts Isle of Wight Festival coverage, artist documentaries, and original programming produced by CC-Lab.
• MTVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for MTV Unplugged, MTV World Stage, Slimefest, and Blackpool Illuminations productions across MTV Live and MTV UK.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Somesuch: Somesuch is a London-based production company producing commercials, music videos, and short-form content for global brands. Comparable boutique scale, similar music-and-brand crossover, and similar relationship-driven creative model to CC-Lab.
• Merman: Merman is a London-based production company producing commercials, documentaries, and short-form branded content for global brands. Comparable boutique scale and similar music/brand crossover client mix to CC-Lab, with overlapping creative leadership pedigree.
• Smuggler: Smuggler is a global production company producing commercials, music videos, and branded content. Comparable to CC-Lab in the branded content and music production space, with similar enterprise brand and broadcaster clients.
• RSA Films: RSA Films is a London-based production company producing commercials, music videos, and long-form content with deep director relationships. Comparable to CC-Lab in the branded content, music, and documentary crossover, though generally at a larger scale.
• Done & Dusted: Done & Dusted is a London-based live event production company producing awards shows, music events, and broadcast specials. Directly comparable to CC-Lab's live event production business, particularly around awards shows (MOBO, NME) and large-scale live broadcasts.
• Pulse Films: Pulse Films is a UK-based production company of comparable size producing music videos, branded content, documentaries, and feature films. Highly comparable to CC-Lab in terms of scope (music + branded + documentary), talent-driven model, and client roster spanning global brands and broadcasters.

Broad incumbents

• BBC Studios: BBC Studios is the production and distribution arm of the BBC, producing in-house and commissioned content for the BBC and global streamers. Directly comparable to CC-Lab as both a commissioner and competitor for the same broadcaster budget pool, with significantly greater scale.
• Banijay: Banijay is the world's largest international content producer and distributor, producing entertainment, reality, and scripted programming. Comparable to CC-Lab in the production services space, particularly for music and live entertainment, but operating at global scale with hundreds of production labels.
• Endemol Shine Group: Endemol Shine is a global production giant producing entertainment, reality, and live event programming. Comparable to CC-Lab in the unscripted, live event, and music entertainment production space but operating at much greater scale and with significantly broader portfolio.
• Fremantle: Fremantle is one of the largest global production companies producing entertainment, drama, documentary, and unscripted content for broadcasters worldwide. Operates at vastly greater scale than CC-Lab but competes for similar broadcaster commissioning budgets across music, documentary, and live entertainment.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCLab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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