Eight Engines

'Do It Right’ was a high-end ad we produced for SEO agency ‘Aqueous Digital’ which took a creative approach to conveying one of their core tenants - attention to detail.

The ad centres on a single character—a meticulous perfectionist who moves through their day, ensuring every detail is flawless. This concept mirrors Aqueous Digital’s precise and artful approach to SEO, blending creativity with science.

Shot in a beautifully styled home in Manchester, we paid close attention to how every visual detail reinforced the theme of perfectionism. From symmetrical framing that created a sense of order to art-directed shots that ensured visual cohesion, every element was considered. Even the character’s bright, deliberate wardrobe was chosen to reflect someone who takes pride in getting things just right.

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Producer: .rupert
Director: Jack Leigh
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Do It Right’ was a high-end ad we produced for SEO agency ‘Aqueous Digital’ which took a creative approach to conveying one of Aqueous Digital’s core tenants - attention to detail.

The ad centres on a single character—a meticulous perfectionist who moves through their day, ensuring every detail is flawless. This concept mirrors Aqueous Digital’s precise and artful approach to SEO, blending creativity with science.

Shot in a beautifully styled home in Manchester, we paid close attention to how every visual detail reinforced the theme of perfectionism. From symmetrical framing that created a sense of order to art-directed shots that ensured visual cohesion, every element was considered. Even the character’s bright, deliberate wardrobe was chosen to reflect someone who takes pride in getting things just right.

Swipe to see the ad ➡️🎬🔍

Producer: .rupert
Director: Jack Leigh
Director of Photography:
Editor:
Gaffer:
First AC:
Art Director:
Runner:
Make Up: .fx_

Actor:
Voiceover:

Telling the story of Victorian Justice was an irresistible challenge that became a profoundly moving experience for everyone involved.

Filmed at Burnley Town Hall, this 20-minute period drama takes you to Victorian-era Canada, telling the powerful story of an escaped slave, arrested and imprisoned for killing a man during his escape.

We embraced the challenge of delivering the look and feel of a premium TV drama while navigating budget and time constraints - the entire 20-minute film was shot in a single day! 

It’s a project that we’re all really proud of, and we’re pleased to say that Victorian Justice is under consideration by a major Canadian broadcaster, positioning it for potential development into a full series.

Written by: Philip Augustine and Alexandra Augustine

CAST

John Anderson:
Peddie:
Magistrate: Robert Tovey
Alfie: Taylor Fay

CREW

Director: Jack Leigh
Producer:
Editor:

Executive Producers: Philip Augustine, Alexander Augustine, and Jack Leigh

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First Assistant Director: .rupert
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Makeup Artist: Freya Lees
Camera Assistant: Fagan
Production Assistant:
Sound Assistant: Dylan Briegal
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Chaperone: Laura Fay

We’re over the moon to be nominated for a European Search Award with our friends at Aqueous Digital

What a month April has been so far! This week, we're thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the European Search Awards 2024!

This year, we're up for 'Best Local Campaign (Small SEO)' for our work with our incredible customer Eight Engines, as well as 'Best Small SEO Agency'!

We can't wait for this year's awards evening to be hosted in Prague 🇨🇿

https://europeansearchawards.com/2024-shortlist/

We've been nominated for the Talk of Manchester's Best Video Production Company!

It's such an honour to be nominated and we couldn't be more grateful to our fantastic clients, partners and staff. It is so nice to be recognised for the hard work that we put in every day and just to be shortlisted is an absolute thrill!

🎉 Go and vote for your favourite production company and show us some love!!! 🎉

VOTE NOW! >>> https://www.thetalkofmanchester.co.uk/pages/vote-now

Working with Burnley Council has been a fantastic experience, so glad we discovered this little slice of history, thankfully preserve by the fab staff at the Town Hall!

Late but worth the wait! It’s been a busy couple of months at Eight Engines so how about a multiple monthly round up? Just a few of the exciting things going on:

⚙ We shot with Dunphy Construction Limited at their Macclesfield site celebrating their heritage and showing off their newly launched division.

🎭 We worked with wonderful Arden School of Theatre students to capture their end of year performances.

🚌 We interviewed our Mayor with Transport for Greater Manchester - keep your eyes peeled for our city’s new and shiny bright yellow buses!

⚽ We shot some fantastic footie fan content in one of our new favourite studios.

📺 We did a cheeky bit of EPK filming for an exciting new Manchester based TV series with Freemantle.

🛫 Some of the team jetted off to Berlin for some filming with our partners Tricks Studio.

🏥 The team updated their First Aid Qualifications in house with the Oliver Cookson Foundation.

🎶 We filmed at the beautiful Manchester Cathedral with Manchester Baroque Manchester Baroque.

Let’s see what the next month brings us!