Halo Films

14/01/2026

Another thought about video communication…

At Halo Films, we’ll often act as an agency - helping clients define a project, position it within their marketing mix, and take responsibility for delivering the final film. For a long time, that process involved research, writing, filming and then editing - a full service built around the shoot. Without new footage, how could you really make a film?

That assumption is changing.

Some projects now involve editing material clients have already shot. Others take a different approach entirely: films created largely, or even completely, using stock footage.

This shift isn’t about cost or convenience. It’s about clarity. What makes a film effective isn’t where the images come from, but how well they are put together - how clearly a message is shaped. Used properly, stock footage is a powerful tool. Carefully chosen, paired with tight commentary and shaped through the edit, it can carry messages and tell stories with incredible clarity and impact.

I see practical benefits too. Sometimes companies can’t film what they want or operate in environments where filming would be disruptive or dangerous. Other times, stories are conceptual — about systems, change or intent — where there is often very little to film.

What hasn’t changed though is the role of editorial judgement. Whether a film is built from original footage, archive or stock, success still depends on structure, pacing and restraint.

And that is why I still love making the films that I do.

08/01/2026

I’ve been noticing a trend for a while at Halo Films. Where once companies only used to ask us to make complete films for them, now a growing part of my work happens after shooting stops.

More and more organisations have footage — sometimes a lot of it — but not the time, editorial distance, or experience needed to turn it into finished films.

Editing is where films are made or broken. It’s about judgement: what to keep, what to lose, how to shape material into a clear narrative that connects with an audience. My years in broadcast television have taught me the power of the edit suit.

At Halo, helping more people bring unfinished films over the line — with clarity, structure and polish — has become one of the most rewarding shifts I’ve seen in a changing industry.

So, if you’ve filmed something that deserves to be finished properly, I’m always happy to have a conversation.

15/01/2020

Halo Films recently finished a large video and photography project for specialist architectural practice, The Noble Consultancy.

The Noble Consultancy specialise in large domestic housing projects for the national house building companies. They provide initial site design, planning application support and then create the technical construction drawings.

As part of a new marketing drive they were overhauling their web site and asked Halo to create a range of films about the company and set of photograph portfolios of staff and their completed projects.

In all we made 5 films for their site, from an innovative time lapse of the hand drawing of initial site plans, to a corporate film outlining what Noble can do for its customers and more importantly, how it goes about it.
We also made separate films for each of the departments; Site Design, Planning and Technical.

Key to the Noble Consultancy is the team working there and we are proud that our photos and films are at the heart of their new site and especially show the people who deliver a highly specialised and technical service.

At The Noble Consultancy we pride ourselves on innovation and customer satisfaction. We deliver quality architectural designs and planning solutions to transform your vision into reality. All of our projects are delivered on time and to budget.

04/10/2019

24/05/2019

Great to be working with Neil Bradbury again.

Filming this film about Robot Assisted knee surgery was an incredible privilege. Technology is helping surgeons to better plan and execute joint replacements and I felt we were watching the future.

I am now using advanced robotic-arm assisted technology (Mako Stryker) to provide even greater accuracy for patients during knee surgery. The state-of-the-ar...

20/11/2018

Halo Films is an experienced medical film maker. We have made films aimed at patients and from the same set of rushes created films used by surgeons in technical lectures.

Our latest project saw us produce two films for renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Neil Bradbury. Neil is pioneering a new way of thinking about joint repair. Biological Surgery aims to use a patient's own tissue and cells or human transplants to repair joints instead of artificial implants.

One film is a patient case study showcasing two of the new techniques. The second film is a Thought Leadership piece, introducing the idea of Biological Surgery and positioning Neil at it's cutting edge.

As technology and audiences evolve we are helping more and more clients to use video as a highly targeted part of their marketing mix. If you want to find out more please get in touch.

Biological Surgery of the knee with Neil Bradbury

16/11/2018

Nice time filming for St James’s Place Wealth Management this week. Thanks for a great location Wooton House Hotel.

07/11/2018

Halo Films is proud to support a junior cycle team, Giant CC Halo Films. Our clothing is supplied by Le Col. Here's a nice round up of their kit for the coming winter.

Get to grips with the cold starts with our Autumn Kit Guide. From top picks in jackets to classic long sleeve jerseys, we talk you through the items that you'll need to take on the turn of the season.

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10/10/2018

Su***de Prevention Day reminds us of the most important film Halo Films has ever made. "Freefall Understanding Su***de" was made to help people understand those around them who might be in suicidal crisis. It offers insight and ways to help. It's used as a training resource at The Samaritans and can be bought directly from us.

27/04/2018

Halo Films is selling the Canon C300 HD video camera that it has used for the last few years. In excellent condition and a perfect intro to a broadcast HD camera. EF mount.

Canon - C300 Mk1 (id - 197817) - TV-BAY KITPLUS Broadcast Equipment Sale, Film Equipment Sale Video Equipment

20/07/2017

An updated review of Halo Films' recent work making educational films for the medical centre.

http://halofilms.co.uk/hospital-films-at-circle-bath/

Halo Films' fascinating knee and hip replacement films at Circle Bath hospital.

21/06/2017

Proud to reveal our latest film - a short profile of Hyland Financial Planning.

Founder, Paul Hyland wanted a film to give prospective clients the chance to understand a bit more about how he works and more importantly his approach to financial planning. For us, it was a chance to use our extensive documentary experience to film an honest and open interview that formed the basis of the film.

We filmed in Surrey, Canary Wharf and Central London.

http://halofilms.co.uk/portfolio/hyland-financial-planning/

Hyland Financial Planning is a partner practice of St. James's Place Wealth Managers.