Welcome

We are Thunder and Lightning Films. We do one thing and we do it well – the moving image. Whether it is filmed or animated, we make video content electrifying.

We work as a Video Production Company for Communications, Marketing and Advertising Agencies as well as directly for clients with communications and marketing teams.

Our team can fit anywhere in the production process – whether you are an agency leading the concept and design, whether you have existing in-house capabilities looking to augment your video offer or if you are a business looking for the full creative production.

Our work

We love showing off the work we’ve done as we’re always very proud of it.
Below are just some of the latest examples of what we’ve been working on.

Swinton Insurance - Careers Films

We created a range of video content for the Swinton Insurance Careers site from highly crafted commercials to people profiles. Colourful neon icons are drawn in CGI and then become real, adding amazing light sources to these stylish films.

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Epilepsy Action - Jack's Story

Jack, Ali and Anna all have epilepsy. We were commissioned to make a series of six short animated films to find out how epilepsy affects them.

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Chris Catalyst - Sticks and Stones

Eureka Machines frontman Chris Catalyst wanted a colourful promo video for his debut solo track. After a very eventful day filming at our studio, that's exactly what we made.

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House of Fraser - Let's Do The Extraordinary

An award-winning recruitment film which places the extraordinary people who build their careers at House of Fraser at the centre of the scene - literally.

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University of York - Be Exceptional

The University of York is a Russell Group University where students study and live in an inspirational place. It wasn't difficult to capture the stories and the footage that would show how students who go to York can be exceptional.

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Holland and Barrett - A Year in the Life

Starting a new career in retail can be a daunting experience. Holland and Barrett commissioned a short film to show how new starter Meg developed over her first year from newbie to confident expert.

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SimplyBiz Group - Partnership Event 2015

The opening of a medieval themed event and an adventurous journey through the ancient lands of The SimplyBiz Group. This formed the basis of a set of awards VTs shown to a merry audience throughout the evening.

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Superservice Triage - Capture, Share, Sell

We take a look at the benefits of using video and image capture when performing a vehicle health check with Superservice Triage.

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Will James - Messes With Your Mind

Most businesses need a short video to introduce them to their audience. It could be an elevator pitch, a testimonial or an interview with some of the team. In this case, we took a very direct approach with Hypnotist Will James as he looks straight through you in his piece to camera.

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Segmentation Group - Re-brand

Segmentation Group went through a complete re-brand. We worked with these new brand assets and came up with a playful animated infomercial featuring bespoke illustrated elements and typography.

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Stod Fold Brewery - Our Story

The art of beermaking as shown in this mini-documentary about the Stod Fold Brewery. We get to hear all about why they brew such beautifully crafted Yorkshire beer as well as sample some deliciously quaffable ales.

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4Networking - Why Choose 4N?

Why join 4Networking, the UK's only joined-up business network? In this film we ask members how 4Networking helps to raise their profile.

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Altodigital - Optimise

An animated figure walks along, filled with dread as he faces a big problem with his print management. The solution appears before him – Altodigital Optimise.

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SImplyBiz Group - Timeline

A visual timeline depicts landmarks in the history of the SimplyBiz Group from it's inception to the current day.

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The Co-operative - Joining USDAW

An internal piece of communication to all new Co-Operative colleagues about why they should join USDAW. We worked with colleagues who braved the camera and presented confidently and clearly.

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The Scaramanga Six - Trouble

As you can see from this music video we don't do 'genres'. A high energy dance video for a rock song? Preposterous? Of course!

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Thales - XPI

Thales recently acquired XPI Simulation to strengthen their land training capabilities. We take a site visit to talk to the people behind the innovation.

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Tier1.com – Break The Cycle

Line drawings appear as a very engaging diagram showing the cycle of crime and how you can help break it with Tier1 Recycling.

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Burnage Academy for Boys

A video prospectus showing how you can be the best you can be at Burnage Academy for Boys.

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Commercial Contract Engineers – Right First Time

We follow the exploits of an unfortunate animated man who is having a bad day. CCE show him how to get things right first time with commercial vehicle recovery and avoid stress.

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Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers - Soymilk

How do you milk a bean? Find out in this quirky music video where the band conducts a series of bizarre experiments to understand the mystery that is soymilk.

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Altodigital – Managed Document Services

MDS is explained in this futuristic film showing how Altodigital can manage your document services. Abstract floating infographics surround the user as she interacts with her surroundings.

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St. Hilda’s Sixth Form College – Welcome

A video prospectus for St. Hilda’s Sixth Form College using only words and still pictures. Simple design-led messages with After Effects jiggery-pokery.

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CPME - That’s More Like It!

A tasty little animated infomercial for CPME – world leaders in MRF design, build and recycling equipment.

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Davan Caravans - 75th Anniversary

We were commissioned to make a short commercial film celebrating the 75th anniversary of Davan Caravans and Motorhomes. Also into the bargain we populated their site with individual video guides to each department.

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Altodigital - Mobility

We follow three businesspeople in slow motion as they use Altodigital’s mobile print technology on the go. Live action merges with fast-paced motion graphics.

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SchoolTV – A Window to the World

Why is online video the best marketing tool - and why should schools care? Here are a few quick facts about the viewing habits of the audience of today.

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SimplyBiz - Partnership Event 2014

The opening of an event and an impactful piece of 3D. This formed the basis of a set of awards VTs shown to a merry audience throughout the evening.

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United Utilities – Health and Safety

We like to apply high production values to all pieces of communication, even if they are a standard part of a heath and safety induction.

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Leeds Metropolitan University – Postgraduate Courses

We interviewed a variety of postgraduate students about why they chose to live and study in Leeds and where their futures now lie for this two minute commercial.

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Navajo Youth - Heartbreaker

We simply couldn’t resist the brief to make an eighties-style pop video. Think of all the colour, the footloose dancing and all that hairspray. The end result is a visual treat.

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ABOUT THUNDER AND LIGHTNING FILMS

We love the moving image. In fact, we have a passion for it. Big or small screen and wherever your viewers watch, it is an irresistible opportunity to fill a space with colourful pictures and words, to make a statement and say something.

We have the knowledge and expertise to produce film, video, motion graphics and animation for all mediums: broadcast or non-broadcast television, events or commercial film. Whether it is internal or external communication, we can help you say what you need to say in a memorable way.

There is no point in making a program that nobody wants to watch. We want to make things interesting. Very interesting. We are Thunder and Lightning. The electrifying film company.

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Get in touch

Call us and let’s talk. We can help to create video for any use. Don’t be shy – we can talk you through the processes to get the right piece of work for you.

Contact:
Paul Morricone, Creative Director
paul@thunderandlightning.co.uk

T: 01274 878005
M: 07966 691162
www.thunderandlightning.co.uk

Thunder and Lightning Films Ltd.
Silkwood Studio, Unit 35 Moorland Industrial Estate, Law Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3QR