What BLANKET STUDIOS does

BLANKET Studios (legal entity: JonesMillbank Limited) is a Bristol, UK-based integrated film production, studio rental, and equipment hire company operating from a 10,000+ sq ft purpose-built facility (Nine Tree Studios) with soundproofing, blackout capability, and 20ft build height. Founded in 2011 as JonesMillbank, the company launched its physical studio asset in 2023 and consolidated both businesses under the BLANKET brand in April 2026. The company provides end-to-end services spanning directing, producing, camera, lighting, and post-production, alongside studio hire and equipment rental (RED, ARRI, Sony, and other professional cinema kit).

The company serves four primary customer segments: broadcasters and producers (BBC, ITV, National Geographic, MGM), brands and agencies (Dyson, Hasbro, Oxfam, Royal Mint, and other named enterprise clients), educational institutions (40+ schools and 20+ universities), and other production companies requiring studio space or equipment hire. Revenue is generated through project-based production fees, day-rate studio hire, and equipment rental, with new service lines including podcast suites and facility-based event hosting (eco events, manufacturer roadshows).

The business model is a hybrid professional services and physical asset rental operation: project fees for commissioned content production (commercials, branded content, educational programming, live broadcasts) plus utilization-based income from the studio and equipment fleet. The company differentiates via the bundling of crew, studio, and kit under a single brand in the Bristol regional market, where it claims to be the largest independent studio. No funding rounds, revenue, or headcount figures have been disclosed; the company is privately held.

Name

BLANKET STUDIOS

Legal name

JonesMillbank Limited

Website

https://weareblanket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BLANKET Studios is a Bristol-based integrated film production, studio rental, and equipment hire company serving broadcasters (BBC, ITV, MGM), brands (Dyson, Hasbro, Oxfam), and 40+ schools and 20+ universities from a 10,000+ sq ft facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Film Production Services: Full-service video production from concept development through filming to final delivery. Includes branded content, TV commercials, educational films, and product/heritage content. Revenue generated through project-based fees for creative services, production management, and post-production.
2. Studio Rental: Rental of film, photography, and podcast studio spaces including Studio 1 (HETV/commercials), Studio 2 (product photography), podcast suites, green rooms, kitchen, yard, and production offices. Revenue generated through hourly/daily rental rates.
3. Equipment Rental: Professional camera, lens, lighting, grip, motion control, and video monitoring equipment rental for productions. Supports both on-location and in-studio productions. Equipment includes RED, ARRI, Sony cameras, ZEISS lenses, Aputure lighting, DJI, and Sachtler.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BLANKET is a full-service film production company operating three integrated divisions: BLANKET FILMS delivers end-to-end video production including branded content, TV commercials, and education films; BLANKET STUDIOS provides 10,000+ sq ft of film, photography, and podcast studio facilities for hire in Bristol; BLANKET RENTAL supplies professional cinema equipment including cameras (RED, ARRI, Sony), lenses (ZEISS), lighting (ARRI, Aputure), grip, and video monitoring for both on-location and in-studio productions.

Product overview

BLANKET is a unified film production company offering three integrated service divisions: BLANKET FILMS (production), BLANKET STUDIOS (facilities), and BLANKET RENTAL (equipment). Formerly operating as JonesMillbank (production) and Nine Tree Studios (studios/rental), the company rebranded in 2023 to consolidate its offerings. The portfolio spans full-service film production (commercials, branded content, education films), physical studio facilities (two soundstages, podcast suites, green rooms, kitchen, yard, production offices), and equipment rental (cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, video monitoring). The three divisions work together under one roof to provide end-to-end production support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• BLANKET FILMS Full-service film production company creating branded content, TV commercials, education films, and production services for brands, agencies, broadcasters, production companies, and educational institutions. Covers concept development, scriptwriting, production, post-production, and delivery.
• BLANKET STUDIOS Film, photography, and podcast studio facilities available for hire in Bristol with over 10,000 sq ft of space. Includes Studio 1 (blackout, soundproofed, 20ft build height), Studio 2 (1m radius infinity cove, 10m shooting depth), podcast suites, green rooms, kitchen, yard with 23+ parking spaces, and production offices accommodating up to 45 desks.
• BLANKET RENTAL Equipment rental service for film productions offering cameras (RED, ARRI, Sony), lenses (ZEISS), lighting (ARRI, Aputure), grip and motion control (DJI, Sachtler), and video monitoring (Teradek) equipment for both on-location and in-studio use.
• Branded Content Production Creative film production service for brands from global companies to startups, covering concept development through to final delivery for branded video content.
• TV Commercial Production TV commercial production service including concept development, script writing, production, clearance, and submission support for brands and agencies.
• Production Services Production support services including studios, crew, kit rental, and location fixing for broadcasters, overseas producers, agencies, and production companies.
• Education Films Film production service for universities and schools to engage students, change perceptions, and drive student recruitment.
• Podcast Studio Hire Podcast recording studios available for hire with sofa and table setups for 2-4 guests, full-RGB lighting, 3 cameras, and customisable back wall.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grace & Green campaign won Marketing Campaign of the Year (EOPA Awards)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PanasonicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 June 2026Panasonic utilized BLANKET Studio 1 for their UK roadshow, demonstrating large-scale outdoor and projection equipment. The blackout studio space with ample parking provided ideal conditions for showcasing four large-scale projectors to trade partners and VIPs.
• Wex Photo & VideominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Wex Photo & Video partnered with BLANKET Studios for a two-day industry event featuring product demos, talks, and networking. The event was open to filmmakers, photographers, and creators, demonstrating BLANKET's studio capabilities to potential equipment rental customers.
• SonyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Sony co-hosted an industry event with Wex Photo & Video at BLANKET Studios, featuring product demonstrations and networking for creative professionals. Showcases Sony's cinema equipment capabilities in a professional production environment.
• Drummer TVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Drummer TV produced their panel show 'Random with Gavin Lilley' at BLANKET Studios. Hosted pilot episodes in February 2025 before returning in May 2026 following successful recommissioning of the series. Post-watershed, unfiltered deaf comedy content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smuggler: London- and LA-headquartered commercial production company producing films for global brands and agencies. Comparable in producing award-winning TV commercials and branded content, with overlapping enterprise client base (Dyson, etc.).
• Hotcam UK: UK-based professional broadcast and film equipment rental company serving productions with cameras, lenses, and accessories. Comparable in equipment rental services and customer base, operating at similar independent scale.
• ProCam UK: UK-based professional camera, lens, and lighting equipment rental company serving film and broadcast productions. Direct competitor in the equipment rental vertical with overlapping customer base.
• Stink Studios: Global production and creative studio producing films, branded content, and interactive experiences. Comparable integrated production offering targeting major brands and agencies across multiple categories.
• Pulse Films: London-based full-service film production company producing commercials, branded content, music videos, and feature documentaries. Comparable integrated production model with global brand clients, though headquartered in London rather than Bristol.
• RSA Films (Ridley Scott Associates): Global commercial and branded content production company founded by Ridley Scott, offering film production services for major brands and agencies. Comparable full-service production model, though significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• Bray Film Studios: Independent UK film studio facility in Berkshire offering studio space, equipment, and production support. Comparable in operating studio facilities with production support services at similar independent scale.

Broad incumbents

• Pinewood Studios: UK's largest film and television studio complex offering stage rental, production services, and studio facilities. Comparable in studio rental and production support business, but at significantly larger scale with HETV and feature film focus.
• Shepperton Studios: Major UK film and television studio complex offering stage rental and production services. Comparable in studio rental business, but operates at much larger scale focused on feature films and HETV.

Others

• Panavision UK:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/weareblanket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weareblanketstudios

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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