Bigtank Video Productions

What Bigtank Video Productions does

Bigtank Video Productions (legal entity: Bigtank Productions Limited) is a privately-held, founder-managed video production services company headquartered in Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, UK. Founded in 2005 and approaching 20 years of operation, the firm delivers corporate and promotional video content, animation, training videos, podcast production from an in-house studio, TV adverts, recruitment films, virtual tours, and international re-versioning in 10+ languages. Its client base spans automotive (Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Fuso, Tenpin), education (Hugh Baird College, Burnley College, Edge Hill University, Manchester Metropolitan University), healthcare (NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria, Amplifon), manufacturing (Fort Vale, GA Pet Food Partners), and professional services (Hodge Jones & Allen, Frank Recruitment Group).

The company operates a direct sales-led go-to-market, targeting business owners, marketing teams, and HR departments through its website, portfolio, Q&A podcast, and referral channels. Revenue is generated through two models: project-based fixed-fee engagements billed in staged payments (40% on contract signature, 40% on filming or storyboard approval, 20% on final acceptance), and Continuous Service Agreements (retainers) for clients with ongoing video needs. Intellectual property transfers to the client on full payment. The core technology stack is conventional professional video production — filming equipment, editing suites, motion graphics capability, and a dedicated podcast recording facility — with no proprietary software platform or AI components.

The firm positions itself on authentic, human-focused brand storytelling and serves a diverse logo set across the North West of England and broader UK, with limited international reach delivered through re-versioning rather than overseas offices. It has no disclosed external investors, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no public financial disclosures. Headcount, revenue, and ownership composition beyond the legal entity name are not disclosed in the source materials.

Name

Bigtank Video Productions

Legal name

Bigtank Productions Limited

Website

https://bigtank.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bigtank Video Productions is a Lancashire, UK-based corporate and promotional video production company, founded in 2005, serving enterprise clients across automotive, education, healthcare, and professional services via project-based fees and retainer agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Music & Performance Branded Content (Sessions, Artist/Brand Collabs) (MPADAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

Keywords

• Corporate video production
• Promotional video services
• Brand storytelling content
• Training video production
• Podcast studio services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramsbottom

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Project-based Video Production: Fixed-fee project pricing model with payment structured as 40% on contract signature, 40% on completion of filming (or storyboard approval for animation), and 20% on final acceptance. Intellectual property assigned to client upon full payment.
2. Retainer/Continuous Service Agreements: Ongoing retainer arrangements for organisations with multiple or ongoing video campaigns throughout the year. Provides cost savings, priority service, strategic consistency, and predictable monthly investment for recurring content needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bigtank Video Productions is a UK-based video production company delivering corporate, promotional, and brand storytelling content for businesses and organisations. Core services include corporate and promotional video production, animation, training videos, recruitment videos, TV adverts, virtual tours, podcast production, and international re-versioning, sold on a project basis or via retainer agreements.

Product overview

Bigtank Video Productions is a video production services company operating since approximately 2005, offering a comprehensive portfolio of video content creation services. The core offering is corporate and promotional video production encompassing brand storytelling, company overviews, and promotional content. The service lineup includes specialized offerings across sectors: podcast studio and media suite services, animation (including motion graphics and explainer videos), international re-versioning in multiple languages, training video production, recruitment and employer branding videos, event coverage, TV advertising, product demonstrations, and virtual tours. The company operates on a project-based model with optional continuous service retainer agreements for clients with ongoing video needs. No individual named software products or platforms are offered; the portfolio consists entirely of professional video production services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate & Promotional Video Production Primary service creating brand storytelling, company overview films, and promotional content for business clients across various sectors.
• Q&A Podcast Production Podcast production service featuring real conversations with business leaders, founders, and community voices across education, industry, professional services, and the third sector.
• Podcast Studio & Media Suite Dedicated podcast recording facility with professional studio environment for clients seeking in-house podcast production capabilities.
• Continuous Service Agreement (Retainer) Retained service package for organizations managing multiple or ongoing video campaigns throughout the year, providing stability, predictability, and cost savings.
• Animation Services Custom animation production including motion graphics, character animation, and explainer videos for marketing and training purposes.
• International Re-versioning Service Localization service delivering engaging content to international markets including voice-over, on-screen text, calls to action, and social media content in multiple languages (Czech, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish).
• Training Video Production Internal training videos, employee onboarding content, and instructional videos for workforce development and compliance training.
• Automotive Video Production Integrated film and video campaigns for automotive sector encompassing product launches, TV ads, company websites, product explainers, demonstrations, and driver/technician training aids.
• Recruitment Video Production Employer brand videos, recruitment campaigns, and culture films to strengthen employer branding and attract talent.
• Event Video Coverage Event promotion and post-event marketing services capturing celebrations, conferences, award ceremonies, and community events.
• Education Sector Video Production Video content for educational institutions including virtual tours, course promotions, student testimonials, and institutional marketing.
• Virtual Tour Production Immersive virtual tours showcasing facilities, campuses, and spaces for prospective customers, students, or visitors.
• TV Advert Production Television advertisement production including creative development, filming, and delivery for cinema and broadcast transmission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced 92 videos (23 master films, 23 social cutdowns, 46 re-versioned social media films) for Hugh Baird College over 4 filming days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Synthesia: AI video generation platform producing corporate, training, and explainer videos using synthetic avatars and text-to-video. A direct disruptive threat to portions of Bigtank's training and explainer production book.
• Vidsy: Global creative platform producing branded video and social content at scale via a creator network. Comparable to Bigtank's social cutdown and branded content work but delivered through distributed creators rather than an in-house team.
• 90 Seconds: Global cloud-based video production platform connecting brands with freelance videographers and editors. Comparable end-product (corporate and branded video) but delivered through a marketplace model rather than a fixed in-house team.

Broad incumbents

• Hogarth Worldwide: Global content production network inside WPP producing TV, digital video, and branded content for enterprise clients. Represents the scaled, full-service incumbent alternative for the same enterprise RFPs Bigtank competes for.
• North One Television: UK-based TV and video production company producing factual entertainment, branded content, and corporate programming. Larger incumbent operating in overlapping branded and corporate video territory.
• Limehouse TV: Established UK television and corporate video production company with broader capabilities including broadcast programming and branded content. Larger and more diversified than Bigtank but competes in the corporate and branded video segment.

Direct peers

• Lemonlight: US-headquartered video production company producing branded, explainer, and corporate video content for B2B and B2C brands. Closely comparable service mix and project-based model, serving as a US counterpart peer.
• Aspect Film & Video: UK-based corporate video production company offering corporate, promotional, training, and branded content services across multiple sectors. Closely comparable to Bigtank in service mix, scale, and project-based commercial model.
• Wyzowl: UK-based animated explainer video and corporate video production company serving B2B brands globally. Comparable to Bigtank on animation, explainer, and corporate video services, though more weighted to animated content.

Regional players

• Killer Creative: UK-based creative and video production agency producing corporate, brand, and social content for B2B clients. Similar size and service scope to Bigtank, though based in a different UK region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/realbigtank
• Facebookfacebook.com/bigtankproductions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bigtank-productions-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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