Behind the scenes with a Manchester based video production company!

Date

January 15, 2025

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5 Mins

Start your career as color grading editor

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Choosing the right color software

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Choosing the best computer monitor

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Creating your viewing environment

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Conclusion

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So, you've landed on this page because you're looking to work with the best Manchester video production company! Well, ofcourse we might be slightly biased. However, the great thing about Manchester is that the creative scene is buzzing & there are so many video production companies and we all specialise in slightly different things.

For examples, Trendy Grandad (us), we specialise in Youtube video production, social-first video production and video digital marketing.

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So, shall we pull back the curtain and go behind the scenes with a Manchester-based video agency? (us)

How did we start our video agency in Manchester?

Well, it started back in 2017 when Stokely, our co-founder, decided that he wanted to leave his TV career in MediaCity & work for himself. So, he bought a camera from Wex on Deansgate and started his journey filming anything & everything he could! His first ever job was in return for beer filming for Venue, the student Nightclub just off Deansgate. The video production company grew and grew and now, skip forward 6 years and Trendy Grandad is recognised as one of the top social-first video production companies in Manchester & the UK.

Stokely Howard, Owner of Trendy Grandad (Founded in Manchester)

So, what have Trendy Grandad been up to in the Rainy City?

So, from being born 6 years in Media City to where we're at now it's fair to say, we've been up to a fair amount! Below is a highlight of some of our most favourite projects in recent years.

Quickbooks x Trendy Grandad

In mid 2024 Quickbooks appointed Trendy Grandad to produce, edit & film Youtube videos & launch Quickbooks Studios UK new Youtube channel.

National Geographic x Trendy Grandad

Back in 2023 Trendy Grandad were appointed social media video ads for the Switzerland Tourism x National Geographic Traveller paid partnership campaign, this was broadcast to the entire world!

Zone3 x Trendy Grandad

Why should you hire the Trendy Grandad crew?

Trendy Grandad hold over a decade of social-first & Youtube video production experience in Manchester & the North West. What type of video content do we not do? Corporate & commercial filming. If you're looking for video production in Manchester, we'd love to chat! Contact us here.

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Choosing the right color software

Choosing the best computer monitor

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Creating your viewing environment

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Conclusion

An interview with our founder & creative director - Stokely Howard

Q: What's your favourite location you've filmed at in Manchester?

My favourite location has got to be The Impossible bar on St Peters Street, as much as filming the lovely warm studios is great - nothing beats filming on location and this bar is just beautiful to film in. I do also love filming in Ancoats too - something about that place that just looks fantastic on camera!

Q: Why did you start Trendy Grandad in Manchester?

I was working as a TV producer in Media City for ITV daytime at the time I decided to start my video agency. I wanted to start a company in a vibrany & energetic city full of lots of opportunities - Manchester was home & offered exactly what I was looking for!

Q: What's been your proudest project so far?

My proudest project so far has been the launch on Quickbooks Youtube channel, this type of project suits Trendy Grandad very well - it's fun to watch and even more fun to make.

Q: What advice would you give to someone starting out in video production?

My advice would be simple, film what you love, specialise in this & learn ways to make money in this industry. But.. please choose a sector where there is money. Ofcourse follow your passion, but if that is going to leave you broke all the time then it probably won't be right for you.

Q: What makes Manchester such a great spot for filming?

Well, not only is Manchester a creative and vibrant city, but the people in Manchester make it a great place to film - generally most people are pretty happy to be filmed, it's full of great on screen talent and has so many amazing locations to film in! We would always highly recommend Manchester to film in - the only thing that lets it down, is it's weather!

Q: What's the most bizzarre prop you've used on shoots?

This year alone (2025) - we've bought a fake arm, fake blood & an electric dog collar. Yes Youtube & social-first content is one of the places where you'll find interesting probs being used!

Looking to hire a video production company in Manchester? Get in touch!

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Based in the heart of London, Shoreditch, we are a video production company engineered to help brands rocket their revenue with social first video conten and Youtube video production.
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Since incorporation our drive to deliver beautiful visuals with winning results is what fuels our agency and our track record to do so, is second to none.

If you're looking for a non-corporate, non-traditional video agency that likes to make noise & create impact, we're your people. Let's chat.

Based in the heart of London, Shoreditch, we've been lucky over the years to be trusted by world leading London based brands & Youtubers.
Our drive to deliver beautiful visuals with winning results is what fuels our agency.

See, we're not just any video production company, we're number people! Meaning we understand how to use video content to generate you a return on your investment as well create noise & impact.