Blog - Big Egg Films. Ethos led video production and animation agency with bases in Brighton, Liverpool and London.

A New Christmas Story?

The Power of Nostalgia in Storytelling & Why This Year’s John Lewis Advert Hits Differently

Nostalgia makes storytelling powerful. This reflection on the 2025 John Lewis advert explores class, memory and why this year’s story resonates so widely.
"Aren't Dreams Cool?"

Why We Need Dreams.. And Why We Need Films Even More

Dreams and Story telling. A reflection on why dreams and cinema matter, exploring how films help us make sense of life, shift perspectives, and inspire change. By Adam Sheldon, Director, Big Egg Films .
Creativity, Empathy, and the Work of Changing Minds

Why film is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding each other

A criminologist turned Big Egg Films producer shares how storytelling, lived experience and creative filmmaking drive empathy, behaviour change and real-world impact.
Telling difficult stories

Adam Sheldon, Director at Big Egg Films, talks about how his team handles the responsibility of telling difficult stories that people need to hear.

How Big Egg Films creates safe, ethical, lived-experience films on sensitive topics like suicide, homelessness and exploitation, balancing truth, care and creativity.
Whitechapel at 50

Telling Stories That Shouldn’t Need to Be Told

Big Egg Films and The Whitechapel Centre mark 50 years of fighting homelessness in Liverpool with a powerful documentary and gallery exhibition.
Bringing Community to Life on Film

How Big Egg Films Helped Markland Hill Racquets Club Share Its Story

Big Egg Films captures the heart of Markland Hill Racquets Club in Bolton, a vibrant community where sport, friendship and belonging come alive on screen.
Diary of a Big Egg Intern

Brooke tells all about her work experience at Big Egg Films

15-year-old Brooke shares her Big Egg Films work experience — from filming and editing to drone flying — and discovers the creativity behind ethical filmmaking.
Lights, Camera, Opportunity

Behind the Scenes at Orchard Hill College

A behind-the-scenes look at Big Egg Films’ work with Orchard Hill College, showcasing their life-changing support for students with disabilities through specialist, holistic education.
The 'Adolescence & Post office effect'

Can video really drive change and raise awareness?

A reflection on how authentic storytelling, from dramas like Adolescence and Mr Bates vs The Post Office to charity films, cuts through noise, challenges injustice and drives real-world change.
Piing shoot
Making venues more accessible
Think Animation for Corporate Storytelling

How thoughtful design, not childish clichés, helps turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories

Animation can make complex corporate stories clear, human and engaging - far from childish, it’s a powerful tool for explaining technical ideas with precision and impact.
Back on set with iMechE

Video production animation brighton Liverpool

Read all about our latest work with iMechE and Simon Hyde
The making of the 'Walk the Chalk' Doco

Video production Brighton. Video Production Liverpool.
How is the Brighton Housing Trust campaign video doing?

In 2023 Big Egg worked with Brighton Housing Trust once again to help fight homelessness. Here’s what we achieved.
Supporting Oska Bright’s efforts to make venues more accessible

Big Egg highlights the incredible work of Oska Bright and the Welcome Back Programme.
Big Egg Films & CACE

Big Egg Films have been working with Collaboration Against Child Exploitation.
What are Big Egg cracking on with? Updates for October 2023

It’s been a busy few months here at Big Egg, so let’s take some time to have a quick look back at a handful of things we’ve been cooking up…
Unlocking Success: The Power of a Video Strategy

Searching for the best way to market your videos? You'll need a strategy. That's what Big Egg are for.
Big Egg expands to Liverpool! WE ARE HIRING

Big Egg Films has expanded to Liverpool - and we're hiring!