On Saturday, 23rd November, we celebrated a momentous milestone – our 20th Anniversary! This anniversary represents two decades of creativity, collaboration, and growth, and we couldn’t be prouder. To mark the occasion, we gathered with close family, friends, clients, and suppliers at our Stoke-on-Trent headquarters, The Production House.
This celebration was not only a moment to reflect on the journey that brought us here but also an opportunity to thank our incredible clients for their support over the years. Without you, this milestone wouldn’t have been possible.
A Look Back at Our Journey
Over the past 20 years, we’ve achieved some incredible milestones:
- 2004: Reels in Motion is Established – Our journey began with a vision for creative video production.
- 2006: Animation Department Added – Expanding our services with innovative storytelling tools.
- 2009: Attended Cannes Film Festival – Stepping onto the global stage.
- 2011: TMT Award for Upcoming Agency of the Year – Recognising our early impact in the industry.
- 2012: Breaking into Broadcast – Expanding into broadcast production, showcasing our versatility.
- 2014: Small Business of the Year Award – Celebrating our dedication to excellence.
- 2015: RAR Recognition as a Leading Video Production Agency – Solidifying our reputation for creativity and reliability.
- 2015: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme – Gaining insights to innovate and scale further.
- 2017: Purpose-Built Production Facility Opens – Investing in our future with a custom-designed headquarters.
- 2018: Entering the UK Top 50 Video Agencies – Cementing our place as a leader in the industry.
- 2019: Winners of the Staffordshire Film Festival – Celebrating our commitment to creative storytelling.
- 2024: Shortlisted for Brand Communication at the London Film Awards – Recognising our impactful work on “Erika’s Sustainability Journey.”
- 2024: Winners of the Gold EVCOM Award for Brand Communication – Celebrating excellence in video production.
Watch this short video as our directors reflect on the journey so far:
Our 20th Anniversary Celebration at The Production House
On Wednesday, 27th November, we hosted a celebration at our headquarters, bringing together our nearest and dearest. The day featured a presentation from our director, Matt Hubbard, who reflected on our incredible journey so far, showcased our feature film, and shared some exciting announcements about the future of Reels in Motion – more on that to come!
Guests enjoyed food and drinks from Brickhouse, a fantastic local Caribbean catering company. From jerk chicken skewers to steak sliders, the food was a huge hit – thank you to Brickhouse for going above and beyond. Supporting local businesses has always been important to us, just as our community has supported us over the years.
We also provided interactive experiences, including a Green Screen for guests to record personalised video messages, tours of our in-house studio facilities, and games of pool and ping pong. It was a day filled with laughter, memories, and gratitude for everyone who has been part of our journey.
Messages from Our Friends and Clients
We were deeply touched by the kind words from our friends and clients:
“Would like to say congratulations on your 20th Anniversary, what an achievement and thanks for your support of Michelin over the years!”
– Andrew French, B2B Sales Director, Michelin
“Congratulations on a whopping milestone.”
– Eve, Protect a Pet
“Congratulations to Matt Hubbard and the team at Reels in Motion Ltd in celebrating their 20-year anniversary. We’ve cut our teeth in business together, and I’m so pleased to be able to celebrate your achievements. Congrats!”
– Fiona Hawkins, PlinkFizz
“Congratulations to Reels in Motion Ltd on their 20th anniversary. How time flies! This really is a story of determination, creative talent and friendship. It was a privilege to be part of the celebration for this fantastic milestone. Thank you to Matt Hubbard, Joe Gordon, Phil Bland and the team.”
– Denise Tideswell, Beswicks Legal
“Congratulations to Matt, Joe and Phil and everyone in the Reels Team. This 20-year anniversary really is such a fantastic achievement and is testament to the hard work and dedication of you all. Enjoy the celebrations on the 27th, they are thoroughly deserved, and I wish you all the very best for the next 20 years and beyond.”
– Rachel Baker
“Reels have come such a long way, and I’m proud to have worked with them over a number of years.”
– Sandra Butterworth
Looking Ahead to the Next Chapter
As we celebrate 20 years, we’re filled with gratitude for the clients, collaborators, and community who have supported us along the way. With exciting plans for the future – including some big announcements still to come- we’re ready to embrace the next chapter of Reels in Motion.
Here’s to 20 more years of creativity, innovation, and storytelling. Thank you for being part of our journey!
