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We only work at the highest levels.
That’s why we want to work with you.

magnificent! was set up by two experienced BBC/ITV producers in 2002.

We’re small by design, and like to offer a bespoke service to companies and organisations needing high-quality video work, event-recording, livestreaming and event-organizing. There are very few production companies that have lasted this long, and that’s because clients in local and national government, charities, the arts, and beyond, value our creativity, flexibility, experience and cost-effectivemess.

Whether you need a film made to screen at a conference, 5 films made to screen at the conference and 3 films made about the conference, whether you want all that and the event’s AV elements produced on the day and livestreamed, we’re the ones to call.

Des has made full-length documentaries, at least 800 short films, music videos, filmed hundreds of conferences, livestreamed at least 100 events. He has used everything from motion graphics and green screen work to photography and sound design elements.

Have a look at his BIO page here for more information.

We work with some of the best freelancers in the country and can cover whatever needs doing.

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What others say...

Showing enthusiasm and sensitivity, combined with artistry and skill. Des really is magnificent!

Nancy Sinatra
Des combines the skills of a seasoned network tv producer with the can do attitude of a modern operator to deliver you the project you want with creativity and flair. Making a film with Des is always collaborative - he knows how to push a project along whilst keeping you involved and engaged at every stage.

Donald Steel - MD of Crisis Communications/Former BBC Chief Communications Advisor
magnificent! have been indispensable partners working with us at the British Academy.

Tim Brassell - former Director of Communications, British Academy

TV

With credits on every channel from BBC1, BBC2, BBC3, BBC4, ITV, Channel 4, Sky Arts, Discovery, you can be sure we know what we’re doing. Available for day-to-day staffing hire as well as project management and full creative vision.

RADIO

With many years of experience working with the UK’s top presenters, our little black book will get you the radio talent you are after. We have been working in audio for 25 years.
Des has also presented himself on Radio 4 and hosting a show on Soho Radio for 19 months.

LIVE EVENTS/LIVESTREAMING

As former members of the BBC Live Events team, we have worked on everything from the Golden Jubilee Concerts in Buckingham Palace to Glastonbury. We have organised festivals and filmed everything from a livestreamed council event to Muse and Paul Weller in Abbey Road.

SOCIALS

Des produced the BBC’s first ever live internet broadcast - NetAid with David Bowie in 1999 - and has been making social media since day one. As well as being pretty good himself, we have a great set of designers in our contacts book.

PROJECTS & STRATEGY

If you are stuck on a project, our long experience in journalism politics, film-making, radio, and 25 years of working with the marketing teams of the BBC, national and local government, and the London Olympics means we can often suggest ways to clear any roadblocks.

TRAINING

We run bespoke training courses for teams looking to beef up their social media skills, make their own films, improve their memory skills, or enhance their creativity.

Covering all your video needs - film - live events - livestreaming - social media

We’re used to doing this

For four years, we livestreamed all the lectures and conferences at the British Academy - until they moved to a podcast model!
We livestream events regularly, hosting the TX on your internal website via YouTube.

References available on request.

Whatever the budget, we can help

Our client, the Angell Trio, were on a tight budget, but we agreed to make them a heavily stylised promo film. Des took 4 cameras and a small audio recording set up to The Place in King’s Cross and recorded the entire concert alone - and then edited and mixed it. Truly, a one-stop shop. From project management to asset creation.

Training and Consultation

Memory Training for Executives

Fed up with using notes for public speaking? Need more confidence at the podium? Watched Sherlock and wondered about memory palaces?
This is the course for you.
Always bespoke.
Creativity Training

Learn how to kickstart your creativity from a published author, composer, photographer, and award-winning filmmaker whose credits include BBC1, BBC2, BBC3, BBC4, ITV, Ch4, Sky, and Discovery - working on air and with the marketing teams responsible for the BBC, London 2012, local and national government.
Always tailored to your team's needs. Ask for details.
Social Media Training

Do your Comms team need to up their game? Want to learn how to make the best of office tech to put films on social media? This is the session for you.
Again, these are always unique events, based around your needs. References available on request.