Ben&Jack Studio

What Ben&Jack Studio does

Ben&Jack Studio is a privately-held, founder-led creative production company headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom. Founded in 2018 by Ben Marlow (Director of Photography) and Jack Tompkins (Producer) — who together bring approximately 30 years of combined industry experience — the company produces video, film, photography and documentary content for sports organisations, brands and athletes, with a particular focus on women's sport and social-impact storytelling. Its body of work includes nine documentaries, five of which have been acquired by major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and ITVX; key titles include 'Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport' (Netflix), 'No Woman No Try' (Amazon Prime) and 'Abbie Ward: A Bump in the Road' (ITVX). The studio received a Best in Festival award at the 2019 Four Seasons Film Festival for 'Why Row an Ocean?'.

The company's operational core is a brand-new multi-purpose studio in Maidenhead opened in 2025, which houses film and photography production, education programming (including the Young Filmmakers Network and TYFN course), an on-site café, and event hosting capacity. Service offerings span promotional video, documentary, music-video and corporate production; product, portrait and event photography; website design; studio rental (blank canvas or fully kitted); and event hosting for community programming such as open mic nights and documentary screenings. Commercial motion is primarily project-based professional services supplemented by a single disclosed monthly content retainer (London Mavericks, Netball Super League), pay-as-you-go studio rentals and ancillary café sales. Marketing and distribution rely on a portfolio website, YouTube tutorials, Instagram, LinkedIn, the Young Filmmakers Network community, and direct enterprise sales driven by referrals and existing relationships with named clients including London Mavericks, England Red Roses, GB Hockey, Lewes FC, BaseballSoftball UK, Tara Bernerd & Partners and Pave The Way. The business is privately funded and operates with no disclosed external investment or institutional ownership.

Name

Ben&Jack Studio

Legal name

Ben&Jack Studio

Website

https://benandjackstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ben&Jack Studio is a founder-led UK creative production company that produces cinematic video, photography and documentary content for sports organisations, brands and athletes, with a portfolio including Netflix, Amazon Prime and ITVX titles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Commercial Photography (541922), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Documentary filmmaking
• Sports content production
• Photography studio rental
• Creative education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Maidenhead

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Video/Film Production Services: Project-based production of promotional videos, documentaries, music videos, social content, and corporate films. Engagements include ongoing monthly retainer with London Mavericks.
2. Photography Services: Product photography, portrait photography, and event photography services.
3. Website Design Services: Website redesign and build services including video integration.
4. Studio Rental: Rent their studio space with or without equipment to other creatives. Blank canvas or fully kitted-out options available.
5. Café Operations: On-site café serving artisan espresso, teas, and food within the creative studio space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ben&Jack Studio is a creative production company that produces video/film content (promotional films, music videos, documentaries, social content), professional photography (product, portrait, commercial), and full-service documentary filmmaking—particularly sports documentaries with focus on women's sport and inclusion. The studio also offers photography/film studio rental, website design, filmmaking education programs (workshops, Young Filmmakers Network, TYFN course), an on-site café, and event hosting from their Maidenhead, UK facility.

Product overview

Ben&Jack Studio is a multi-service creative production company offering video/film production, photography, documentary filmmaking, website design, and studio rental services from their Maidenhead, UK facility. The company operates a versatile photography and filmmaking studio that serves as both their production base and a rental space for other creatives. Their service portfolio centers around professional content creation including promotional films, music videos, sports documentaries, and product photography, complemented by a creative studio space and cafe. Education is a key pillar of their business, with the Young Filmmakers Network (YFN) providing free online filmmaking community resources, TYFN courses offering 9-hour in-depth tutorials, and hands-on workshops. The Content4Days service provides ongoing monthly content production for brand clients. The studio also hosts community events including art exhibitions, open mic nights, and yoga classes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video/Film Production Professional video production services including promotional films, cinematic short stories, music videos, sports documentaries, and branded content for clients.
• Photography Professional photography services including product photography, portrait photography, and commercial shoots for various industries.
• Documentary Production Documentary filmmaking focused on sports, women's sport, and social impact stories, with productions acquired by major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and ITVX.
• Website Design and Development Custom website design and development services integrating video and motion graphics, offered as part of the studio's creative services for brand clients.
• Studio Rental Rental of a versatile photography and filmmaking studio space at Maidenhead, available as a blank canvas or fully equipped with professional gear.
• Content4Days (Monthly Content Service) Monthly content production service delivering ongoing brand content for clients, integrating seamlessly with marketing teams to produce consistent high-quality content.
• Promotional Videos Short promotional video production designed to build meaningful connections with audiences and drive engagement for brand clients.
• Social Content Creation Social media content production services creating engaging visual content for social platforms, often delivered as part of Content4Days monthly retainers.
• Product Photography Premium product photography and videography using top-tier cameras, lighting, and post-production tools to capture product details for brand clients.
• The Cafe On-site café serving artisan espresso, teas, and food within the creative studio space, providing a community hub for creatives and visitors.
• Event Hosting Hosting of events including art exhibitions, open mic nights, yoga classes, documentary screenings, and live music performances at the Maidenhead studio venue.
• TYFN (The Young Filmmakers Network) Course 9-hour in-depth filmmaking tutorials guiding students through the entire filmmaking process from pre-production to post-production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five documentaries acquired by major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and ITVX
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• London MaverickscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Ongoing monthly content partnership for Netball Super League team. Ben&Jack Studio produces kit launches, game day coverage, and social content. Client reports studio has 'seamlessly become part of our marketing team' providing consistent high-quality content throughout the season.
• BaseballSoftball UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing content partnership spanning multiple years. Produced Performance Combine coverage, moody cinematic content for social media, and work toward 2028 Olympics. Head of Performance Gary Anderson provided creative direction for Netflix-style content.
• Nike/KitQueenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit launch collaboration for London Mavericks team, organized through Waffle Limited.
• Waffle Limited (Melissa)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent organizer for London Mavericks kit launch at Wembley stadium.
• Maidenhead Nomads FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub sponsorship with focus on community empowerment. Ben&Jack Studio supports the club's mission including first-ever women's team launch.
• Pave The Way CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced launch video for gender stereotypes charity founded by Stacey Copeland. Video filmed at Graystone Skatepark featuring children doing sports regardless of gender stereotypes.
• Sue AnstisscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production of 'Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport' documentary on Netflix. Sue is lifelong women's sport advocate and author. Deep collaboration on multiple documentary projects.
• Beno ObanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in Amazon Prime documentary productions. Beno's previous viewing of Ben&Jack's 'Why Row an Ocean' influenced his decision to work with them. Collaboration on disability equality documentaries.
• Gorgeous CoffeeminorOthersLocally-based coffee supplier providing Majestic Blend for on-site café. Blend origins include Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Sumatra, and Colombia.
• Two Spoons TeasminorOthersTea selection provided for café operations at the studio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fulwell 73: Established UK sports and entertainment production company behind Netflix's 'Sunderland 'Til I Die' and several other football documentaries. Overlapping sports documentary capability and streaming platform placements but materially larger scale and broader genre coverage.
• Sunset+Vine: UK sports production and broadcasting specialist producing coverage and documentaries for UK and international broadcasters. Highly comparable sports vertical focus and UK base, but significantly larger and longer-tenured.
• North One Television: Long-established UK production company producing sports, documentary and factual programming for major broadcasters. Comparable in documentary output and UK footprint but operates at much larger scale and across multiple genres.

Direct peers

• Religion of Sports: US-based sports documentary and content production company co-founded by Tom Brady, with work on Netflix, Amazon and Showtime. Direct comparability in sports storytelling, cinematic production values and platform-grade documentary output.
• Whisper Films: UK sports production company producing documentaries, branded content and live coverage for Premier League clubs and federations. Comparable sports-content niche, UK footprint and project-based commercial model, though operating at meaningfully larger scale.
• Live Wire Sport: UK-based sports creative agency producing documentary, branded and social content for rights holders, athletes and brands. Closely matches Ben&Jack's sports-focused production services and project-based revenue model.
• Stumped Films: UK-based sports documentary production company with streaming platform credits including Amazon Prime. Directly comparable in women's and inclusive sports storytelling and indie production model.
• Final Third Films: UK-based independent production company focused on sports documentary and branded content with major streaming platform placements. Highly comparable in size, niche focus (sports storytelling) and revenue model (project-based + retainers) to Ben&Jack Studio.

Emerging players

• Seed Films: Independent UK sports and adventure documentary production studio. Comparable in independent sports documentary niche and platform ambitions (Olympic/athlete storytelling) at similar small-team scale.
• New View Films: Smaller UK sports documentary production company focused on football and athlete storytelling. Comparable in size, niche and streaming-platform ambitions, though narrower sport coverage than Ben&Jack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BenandJackStudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ben-jack-studio
• Instagraminstagram.com/benandjackstudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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