Professional Video Production Company
ABOUT D&A FILMS
D&A Films was founded in 2006 by Alec McSimpson and Duncan Billinghurst, after years of working together on film and media projects.
We first met while studying Media and Film Studies at university, where we worked together on a number of projects, including films for Southampton City Council. After graduating, we both moved into the professional world of post-production, working in Soho and gaining valuable experience across the industry.
After three years, we decided to take the leap and build something of our own. D&A Films was born.
and 20 years later, we’re still doing what we love, creating films and visual content for businesses, brands and organisations across the UK and internationally.
From Campaigns to Red Carpets
Over the years, our work has taken us into all sorts of environments.
We’ve filmed marketing campaigns across Europe, captured red carpet events, produced films for large corporate anniversary events in Milan and worked on international campaigns for some of the world's best-known brands.
We’ve even found ourselves filming a group of cats on a Boeing 757 for an international campaign with Thomas Cook. Not exactly your everyday shoot, but that's part of what we love about production.
Our work has included projects for brands including Thomas Cook, Trainline, BaByliss PRO, Bosch, Molton Brown, MTV2 and Joico, alongside many smaller businesses and independent organisations.
A small, trusted, creative team
Today, D&A Films operates with a small, trusted network of creative professionals who we’ve built relationships with over many years.
Rather than using the same crew for every project, we bring together the right people for the job. Some of our team specialise in corporate productions and interviews, while others bring experience in advertising, fashion, art direction and larger-scale campaigns.
This means we can build a production team around what your project actually needs, whether that's a single videographer or a larger creative crew.
We’ve worked with large international brands, but we also love working with smaller and growing businesses.
For us, the important thing is understanding what you’re trying to achieve and finding the right way to bring it to life.
Whether you need a corporate film, promotional video, event coverage, property video, social content or behind-the-scenes footage, we bring the same approach: experienced people, a trusted team and a genuine interest in getting the right result for your business.
Let's create something
After two decades in the industry, we’re still excited by the next project.
If you have an idea, a campaign, an event or simply a need for better video content, we'd love to hear what you're working on
Whether you need a sleek corporate brand film, high-energy social content, or full event coverage, we handle everything from concept to final cut.
We combine our 20 years of technical expertise with the latest production tech to turn your vision into a powerful visual story. Let’s collaborate and create something unforgettable together.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
1. Pre-Production & Concept
We shape your initial ideas into a concrete plan. From creative direction and storyboarding to scripting and scheduling, we lay the groundwork to ensure a seamless, well-organised shoot.
2. Production & Filming
We bring your project to life with a hand-picked crew tailored to your specific aesthetic. Whether you need a nimble single-camera operator or a full-scale commercial crew with advanced lighting and stabilization, we capture every frame with precision.
3. Post-Production & Edit
The story comes together in the edit suite. We craft a refined final cut with impactful pacing, color grading, sound design, and motion graphics. You can collaborate with us in-house or review progress remotely via seamless online screen-sharing.
4. Final Delivery
We format and optimize your films for exactly where they will live. Whether it’s high-impact social cuts, website playback, or large-scale event screening, we deliver pristine assets ready to launch.
WHY D&A FILMS?
With two decades of industry experience, we’ve cut through the noise by staying agile, adaptable, and fiercely committed to quality. We don’t believe in templated videos or fixed crew lists. We treat every campaign, brand film, and event as a unique creative puzzle, matching the absolute best industry talent to your specific vision, timeline, and goals. We work as an extension of your own team, translating your core message into a high-impact visual asset that engages your audience and delivers clear, measurable results.
