We've recently set up our own in-house edit suites, including offline, online, after effects and grading services. Whether cutting a promotional film, re-touching a music video or clocking a commercial, our talented team of editors will craft your latest work from shoot to screen.
Joe Connor takes a look into the life of a real football fan for Manchester United. Joe himself is an ardent Toffees fan, but managed to keep that under his hat for the duration of the shoot.
Director Chris Cottam directs a lavish makeover for furniture retailer CSL. One man search for his perfect sofa leads him on a merry dance to the tune of Matchmaker from musical Fiddler On The Roof.
When Manchester bar owners The Blackdog Ballroom asked us to promote the opening of their new concept bowling venue, we thought it'd be apt to take to the city streets for a spot of night bowling.
Joe Connor unleashes a striking promo for Irish singer/songwriter Pat Byrne. Last year Pat won the Irish version of the TV show 'The Voice' and Joe decided his powerful vocals were the perfect accompaniment to a spot of rugby in the rain. Brutal yet beautiful stuff.
We follow one girl's mission to find Mr Right in a sea of Mr Wrongs in this cheery short film with an important message for Terrence Higgins Trust. Directed by Nate Camponi and called "wonderfully quirky" by Terrence Higgins Trust patron Steven Fry.
A serious message doesn't have to delivered in a dull way. If you want proof, just check out Sing J Lee's thought-provoking spot for Oxfam featuring a few gallons of flying chocolate sauce.
Joe Connor has captured the sights and sounds of designer Mark Fast's latest London fashion show for Woolmark.
A sumptuous montage of Marc Ingham's fantastic food work for client The Co-operative. Keep something close by to nibble on, as every shot is sure to make your tummy rumble.
For Christmas 2012, we tasked the Dafty lads with making us a cheery Christmas short. Instead, they made this. We can only apologise.
Joe Connor's kaleidoscopic treat for Sound of Gun's cover of Echo & The Bunnymen's classic single The Killing Moon.
Another example of our tactical work for The Co-operative Food, highlighting the convenience and quality the retailer can offer in a simple, humorous way.
Director Marc Ingham takes us on a whistle stop tour of Yorkshire's best sights in this commercial for the proud county's tourist board.
A heartfelt Valentines message from Marc Ingham's long-running series of ads for The Co-operative.
Nate Camponi captures athletes in contemplative mood in this teaser for Buurda sports. Viewers could then watch individual stories online.
Our first commercial for fashion website Get The Label. Director Nate Camponi adds some urban styling to proceedings with brick, mortar and a succession of cool models.
Indie rock band The Moons star in this sweet stop motion promo from director Joe Connor. Joe himself photographed the band in full flow, got busy with a pair of scissors and our edit team knitted it all back together to a tee.
A Chief and Sleepydog co-production, Weird & Wonderful Hotels is a fast-paced travel series that takes you to all the weirdest and most wonderful hotels on planet Earth. The shoot took us from the tree tops of Latin America to the bottom of a lake in Sweden...and every bizarre place in between. The show has aired on NatGeo in territories all around the world.
Nate Camponi recently shot a series of films for haircare maestro Charles Worthington. The man himself, along with his top stylists, were on hand at the BAFTAs to make sure all the celebs had tip top dos.
An Office space is filled with perfectly priced Viking products, in this magical little ad directed by Nate Camponi.
One of adverts for The Co-operative, directed by Marc Ingham, which was both shot and edited in the Chief studio. It reminds us all that a trip to the local Co-op is the perfect way to feed your kids, pets and whoever else depends on your bank account for daily sustenance.
In December 2010, we launched our first ever children's TV show, 'Mission: Green Santa'. Broadcast on CITV during the two weeks leading up to Christmas, it followed the exploits of Climatologist Maurice Bergs, as he campaigned to save Santa's melting runway from Global Warming. The show was supported by a website, where children could make green pledges to help Maurice and save Christmas for everyone.
When Woolmark Gold were looking to hand out a special award to their best business partners, including suppliers and tailors alike, we told them that we'd make the trophy. True, it's not a typical job a production company would take on, but then we are no typical production company. We enlisted our good friend and sculptor Bobby Tonge and took a trip to the foundry.
One of a series of films we've made for Woolmark Gold, taking in the sights of Shanghai as well as the high quality fabrics Woolmark supplies to the city's booming fashion trade.
Jack Daniels continues its foray into the world of rock and roll with the JD Set Glasgow. Filmed by Nate Camponi and aired on Channel 4, the full show follows a stellar line up of established and up and coming artists as they re-imagine the biggest hits around.
Nate Camponi weaves a nifty office narrative to help show off the handy office products you can order from stationary retailer Viking.
When The Co-operative asked Marc Ingham to film a collection of idents for ITV's National Weather, Marc attempted to capture every single weather condition that graces these fair isles. That quest took him on a mazy journey around the UK, which, as you can see, resulted in some truly beautiful footage.
Joe Connor has created a suitably heavy-hitting promo for Band of Skulls' single 'Bruises'. Two bowling teams go toe to toe in an epic ten-pin battle complete with beards, Mexican wrestling masks and elaborate victory salutes, as the Southampton rock trio calmly watch on eating the odd chip and drinking slushies. Rock and roll.
Alternate rock aficionados Feeder are back with their latest single, 'Children of the Sun'. In the video, directed by Joe Connor, the band conjure up a giant sun with their magical riffs. If they can do the same in reality we could keep this hot patch going till Autumn. Keep playing lads, we need more Vitamin D.
Joe Connor has shot a bass-pounding promo for South London's foremost Grime aficionado P-Money. 'Dubsteppin' follows one man's trip to the LOVEBOX festival in the East End to see P-Money ripping it up in a manner only a man with the name 'P' can. Brap etc.
After the success of their first collaboration, Band of Skulls and director Joe Connor have teamed up once again for the band's latest single 'You're Not Pretty'. The video is set in a prison. So, as you'd expect, there are prisoners. A guard. And tap dancing. That's right, tap dancing. Who'd have thought that a screw and three convicted felons would be so light on their feet?
Nate Camponi's music video for Random Impulse's 'I Don't Really Care' clearly demonstrates why it's not a good idea to date a girl with freakish super powers. Sure, she could take you for a romantic fly around the planet, but forget to put the toilet seat back down and your days are numbered.
After a year of directing, producing and editing numerous campaigns for The Co-operative Food, we clocked our final commercial for the retailer in October. And there couldn't have been a more fun way to wish bon voyage than with a fun Halloween special. More in a long line of great work for the brand by director Marc Ingham.
Bad language. Thrown cups of tea. Bite marks in your control pad. Playing video games against your mates has always created a bit of tension. But now, thanks to Virgin Gaming, you can throw cash into the mix too. Director Ben Tonge captures the resulting madness.
Ben Tonge injects some personality into the world of gambling with his latest work for Stan James. The campaign introduces us to Stan and James themselves; one a long shot risk taker, the other a play it safe odds spotter. The question is, which one are you?
Joe Connor's new music video for The Moons has a few special features. Number one, a cracking tune. Two, lots and lots of crazy ink. And three, the King Mod himself, Mr Paul Weller. It all comes together very well we're sure you'll agree, even if our editors will be seeing blobs of ink in front of their eyes for weeks to come.