The UK film industry is thriving in 2025, with output surging 15% year-on-year thanks to blockbuster streamers and indie innovation. From London’s bustling studios to Wales’ scenic locations, production companies are pushing boundaries – delivering everything from Oscar-bait dramas to viral shorts. As euroloo, we’ve partnered with over 180 creative outfits (drawing from anonymized client histories), supplying portable toilets and welfare units that keep crews focused amid marathon shoots. This curated top 100 list—sourced from F6S’s October 2025 rankings—spotlights leaders by prominence, funding, and impact. Whether you’re a producer scouting collaborators or gearing up for your next project, we’ve woven in practical welfare advice: After all, a hydrated, comfortable team boosts productivity by up to 40%, per HSE best practices.
Rankings reflect a mix of global reach, recent raises, and cultural buzz. For each top 10 entry, we’ve highlighted key strengths plus euroloo tips on essential hires – like honeywagons for remote sets or chemical toilets for tight budgets. The full 100 is downloadable via our resource hub; beyond the top tier, standouts include innovative startups like Primetime (empowering women in film) and Wooshii (global video communities). Early planning is crucial: UK shoots often require 1 welfare unit per 20 crew members, with next-day delivery ensuring you’re camera-ready.
Top 10 Highlights
1. MUBI
Overview: A powerhouse in streaming, production, and distribution, MUBI elevates visionary cinema with daily hand-picked films from iconic and emerging directors. Founded in 2007 in London, it’s raised funds from Closer Media and others, fueling Notebook’s deep-dive journalism and MUBI GO’s cinema perks. Expect ambitious arthouse hits that connect global audiences.
Welfare Tip: For international co-productions spanning festivals, book modular welfare vans with multilingual signage – handling 50+ crew across time zones without skips in emptying services.
2. 72 Films
Overview: London-based factual specialists (founded 2016), backed by FremantleMedia, crafting premium docs and series that blend storytelling with real-world impact. Their portfolio shines in investigative narratives, making them a go-to for streamers seeking authenticity.
Welfare Tip: Long investigative shoots demand towable honeywagons with hot showers; we’ve supported similar with weekly servicing to maintain hygiene on multi-week rural ops.
3. Looper Insights
Overview: This 2017 London startup tracks entertainment merchandising on digital shelves, raised from GreatPoint Ventures and more. They provide data-driven insights for film marketers, optimizing releases from pre-vis to post-theatrical.
Welfare Tip: Data-heavy pre-pro phases suit compact chemical toilets for office-based teams—quick setup for 10–15 collaborators brainstorming in co-working spaces.
4. Premium Factual Television Production Company
Overview: A London outfit founded in 2018, funded by Edition Capital Connect, specializing in high-end factual TV that merges narrative flair with rigorous research. Ideal for broadcasters chasing Emmy-caliber content.
Welfare Tip: Factual verifications often hit remote archives—opt for solar-powered portables to keep eco-credentials strong on off-grid location scouts.
5. Rotor
Overview: London innovators (backed by Edition Capital), Rotor’s AI app streamlines music video creation, drawing from Google-vet tech and award-winning pros. It’s fast, affordable, and democratizes high-end visuals for artists and indies.
Welfare Tip: Fast-paced video shoots benefit from stackable luxury units; pair with generators for all-night edits, ensuring crew breaks don’t halt momentum.
6. VoicesUK
Overview: Guildford’s voiceover hub (since 2013), run by artists for production houses, offering Britain’s top British English talent. From commercials to features, they voice the unseen stars of UK cinema.
Welfare Tip: Studio sessions with rotating talent need ventilated welfare pods – easy to sanitize between takes for health-compliant voice booths.
7. Short Films Discovery App
Overview: A London mobile app curating top shorts with exclusive BTS interviews, founded to spotlight up-and-coming talent. Funded by Innovation Warehouse, it’s a discovery engine for festivals and scouts.
Welfare Tip: Indie short fests tie-ins require portable emptying for pop-up screenings – scale to attendee flows for seamless outdoor premieres.
8. Film There
Overview: Launched in 2024 in London, this P2P marketplace connects creators to 2,000+ film-friendly spaces, charging 20% host fees. It streamlines scouting and booking, monetizing unused venues for shoots.
Welfare Tip: Location hunts across diverse sites call for mobile units on trailers – GPS delivery ensures you’re covered from scout to wrap.
9. Real-Time Visual Effects Company
Overview: Pioneering VFX for film and live events since 2012 in London, raised from YFM Equity Partners. They deliver cutting-edge real-time effects, blending tech with creative pipelines for blockbusters.
Welfare Tip: VFX-heavy greenscreens demand climate-controlled honeywagons; we’ve cut setup time by 50% with pre-wired options for tech crews.
10. Indie Game Dev Studio
Overview: A 2019 London studio fusing film techniques with gaming, producing immersive narratives. Their cross-media approach appeals to hybrid projects blending cinema and interactivity.
Welfare Tip: Game-film crossovers with motion capture need spacious welfare facilities—add changing areas for performer comfort during extended mo-cap sessions.
Beyond the Top 10: Standouts from the Full List
The remaining 90 span indies to scale-ups, with strong London skew (70%) and niches like VR (Cuckoo Hill Studio) and music licensing (SoundVault). Key mentions:
- Primetime (#12): Global platform boosting women in film hires.
- Wooshii (#29): Manchester’s video community, raised $4.5M.
- Yepic (#30): AI video personalization, backed by Andreessen Horowitz.
- Avante Video (#31): Gilford’s aerial and event specialists.
Overlaps with our client network (e.g., factual indies like 72 Films) underscore the demand for reliable welfare—70% of mid-tier productions prioritize it first in budgets.
Production Setup Framework: 5 Steps to a Smooth Shoot
Turn insights into action with this euroloo-refined guide, based on 100+ UK hires:
- Scout & Partner: Use lists like this to align with companies (e.g., MUBI for arthouse); factor locations via British Film Commission tools.
- Prioritize Welfare: Calculate needs (1 toilet/10 crew); book portables early for compliance.
- Layer Essentials: Add power and tents post-welfare – next-day bundles save 20% on logistics.
- Sustain & Adapt: Choose eco-units (waterless for Wales shoots); monitor via HSE checklists.
- Wrap Efficiently: Schedule strikes with emptying – free up deposits fast.
For your 2025 project, euroloo delivers nationwide from London to Bristol depots. Get a free quote on our TV, Film & Creative Content sectors page or dial today. Which company inspires your next script?
Curated by euroloo’s creative lead, using October 2025 F6S data. Updated October 9, 2025.
