WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE?
Film 42 is a London-based production company built around one thing - making exceptional films.
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Founded by award-winning director Alexander Nicolaou, the focus is on high-quality production and strong storytelling, delivered efficiently and without unnecessary layers. Film 42 works in close collaboration with clients to create films that genuinely reflect the brand, the people and the story being told — whether that’s a campaign, a founder story, a live event or a piece of social impact work.
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We care about the work being right - not just finished, and that usually means being hands-on, solving problems quickly and pushing for a result that actually holds up.
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The company operates as a trusted network of experienced freelancers and collaborators across the UK and Europe. This allows Film 42 to scale quickly, shoot internationally and deliver high-end work without the overhead of a traditional production company.​
About Film 42
Our Production Services
At Film 42 we offer a range of production services tailored to meet diverse needs, from commercial campaigns to impactful documentaries. Explore our expertise in various sectors.
Commercial & Brand Campaigns
Corporate & Industrial
Documentary & Social Impact
Events & Live Experiences
Our Production Services
At Film 42, we offer a range of production services tailored to meet diverse needs, from commercial campaigns to impactful documentaries. Explore our expertise in various sectors.
Broadcast & News
Public Affairs & Campaigns
Sport & Performance
Fashion & Lifestyle
Lucy Johnston -
Close Brothers
“Film 42 has been a trusted creative partner for us for several years and is always our first call for video and photography projects.
Their work is consistently high quality, always hits the brief, and is delivered with total professionalism. We trust him completely to represent our brand. We couldn’t recommend him more highly."
Rianna Fry -
HBF
"As well as being excellent behind the camera, Film 42's friendly approach puts people at ease, which means we always get the best from our projects.
Film 42 challenges us in the right ways too, encouraging us to keep pushing our work further to get real value from all projects. They're a fab storyteller who is able to quickly get up to speed on issues and to truly understand what needs to be captured and delivered to support our goals. "
Ben Jackson -
Climate Centre
"We LOVE working with Film 42. They are the Swiss Army knife of production companies,
able to think clearly and problem solve in a variety of situations, while constantly
bringing a high-level of commitment, originality and professionalism to his visual storytelling."
Cora Bauer -
Di:Ga
"We chose Film 42 because of their ability to handle complex and sensitive subjects with real care and clarity. Their strength lies in shaping a strong narrative and bringing a documentary-style approach that feels both authentic and impactful. For campaign work in particular, where tone and messaging really matter, they consistently deliver films that connect with audiences and tell the story in a meaningful way. It’s clear they have a proven track record in this space, and that’s exactly why we wanted to work with them."
Sue Williams -
89UP
"We have loved working with Film 42. A strong creative all-rounder, partnering with end-to-end video projects has always been a highly positive and productive experience.
Consistently creative, reliable, and thoughtful in their approach, Film 42 has a real ability to bring a project to life. Dependable under pressure, they consistently deliver high-quality work.
I would not hesitate to recommend them."
Heidi Alexander - Secretary of State for Transport of the United Kingdom
“Working with Alex is an absolute joy. He instinctively always manages to understand the story I am trying to tell and produces high quality content for me time and time again. He never misses a deadline and is a consummate professional. "
Peter Roberts -
GMB
"Film 42 were incredibly easy to work with throughout the project — professional, reliable and excellent under pressure. They quickly understood the story we wanted to tell and delivered a high-quality film within a very tight turnaround."
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Nigel Rayment -
Nigel Rayment
"I wanted to reach out and express my sincere appreciation for our recent collaboration. Having been in the wedding business for 47 years, I was looking for a new creative injection, and from the moment we met, I knew I was in safe hands.
Your whole ethos is superb; you are an incredible storyteller and a true creative. You are extremely professional to work with, and your editing is absolutely superb.
I will be highly recommending your services to others. Thank you again for your fantastic work."
Sarah Coombes -
MP for West Bromwich
“I worked with Alex to create a short political film and I cannot recommend him enough. Alex was really flexible with filming, helped shape the narrative and we worked together on the edits to ensure the end product was exactly what I was looking for. I will certainly be working with Alex again.”
Natalie Fleet -
MP for Bolsover
"Alex really made me feel at ease while filming, calmed my nerves and got the best out of me. The quality of the content was incredibly professional. Would recommend!"
Experience across campaigns, branded content and live productions involving global and household brands.
Meet Our Expanded Team
A talented group of professionals dedicated to bringing stories to life through film.
