Advertising Agency Bristol

Advertising agency in Bristol specialising in TV commercials and video advertising. South West Film creates engaging advertising from concept to delivery.

South West Film is a creative advertising agency in Bristol, specialising in TV commercials, video advertising, digital campaigns and branded content. We combine advertising strategy, creative ideas and professional video production to help businesses build awareness, reach new audiences and promote their products and services.

Creative Advertising Campaigns

Television advertising is no longer limited to multinational brands with enormous media budgets. Targeted TV and connected TV platforms make it possible for businesses of different sizes to reach relevant audiences with professionally produced advertising. As a TV advertising agency, South West Film can manage the production process from start to finish. We develop the creative concept, write scripts, produce storyboards, arrange filming, edit the commercial and prepare the finished advert for broadcast. We can also help businesses explore targeted TV advertising through platforms such as Sky AdSmart and connected TV advertising.

TV commercials
Short social media adverts
YouTube advertising
Website video
Connected TV advertising
Amazon DSP video advertising
Promotional videos
Short-form campaign content

TV Advertising Agency

With more than 20 years of experience in video production and marketing, our Bristol-based creative team can manage your advertising campaign from the initial idea and script through to production, post-production and delivery. Whether you're a growing business looking to launch your first advertising campaign or an established brand looking for fresh creative ideas, we create advertising that gets noticed.

More Than 20 Years' Experience

We've been producing professional video and advertising content since 2005, working with businesses and brands across the UK.

Production Under One Roof

From the first creative idea to the finished commercial, our team can manage the complete production process.

Multi-Platform Advertising

We create advertising content for television, connected TV, social media, websites, streaming platforms and digital campaigns.

Advertising Agency with UK-Wide Reach

Our Bristol office is based in the city centre, allowing us to work with businesses across Bristol and the wider South West. We regularly work with clients across areas including Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and the wider South West, as well as businesses throughout the UK.

Our location in Bristol also gives us access to a strong network of production talent, locations and creative professionals across the region. For national campaigns, our production team can travel throughout the UK.

Talk to South West Film about your project.

Our Advertising Services

TV Advertising

Create a professional TV commercial and reach audiences across broadcast television and targeted TV platforms. We can help with concept development, scripting, filming, editing, Clearcast clearance and final delivery.

Video Advertising

Video advertising can be produced for websites, YouTube, social media, streaming platforms and digital campaigns. We create engaging adverts designed around your audience, brand and marketing objectives.

Digital Advertising

Extend your campaign beyond traditional television with video content for digital advertising, websites, social media and online campaigns.

Social Media Advertising

Short-form advertising content can help brands capture attention on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social channels. We can produce multiple versions and formats from a single campaign.

Animated Advertising

Animation provides an effective alternative to live-action production. We create animated adverts, motion graphics and explainer-style advertising for businesses looking for something different.

Corporate & Brand Advertising

We create branded video content that communicates what your business does, what makes you different and why customers should choose you.

From Advertising Idea to Finished Campaign

We provide a complete advertising production service, so you don't have to coordinate multiple creative suppliers.

Creative Strategy

We start by understanding your business, audience, objectives and marketing message. This allows us to develop an advertising concept with a clear purpose.

Concept Development

Our creative team develops ideas for your campaign and turns the strongest concept into a workable advertising treatment.

Script & Storyboard

We develop the script and storyboard so you can see how the advert will work before production begins.

Film Production

Our production team handles filming, directing, lighting, sound and production management.

Post Production

Our editors bring the campaign together with professional editing, colour grading, sound design, music, graphics, voiceover and visual effects.

Clearance & Delivery

For TV campaigns, we can help with Clearcast clearance and prepare your finished commercial for the relevant broadcast or digital platform.

Amazon Demand-side platform (DSP)

Streaming TV (STV) ads are non-skippable, full-screen video ads bought through Amazon’s Demand-Side Platform. They run across streaming services such as Freevee, Twitch, and third-party apps, helping build brand awareness by using Amazon’s first-party data to reach specific audiences on TVs, desktops, and mobile devices. Display ads run through Sponsored Ads offer both cost-per-click (CPC) and cost-per-thousand viewable impressions (CPM) pricing, with no minimum spend required. This self-service approach allows advertisers to manage campaigns independently without additional fees. For display ads purchased via Amazon DSP, pricing varies based on ad format and placement. This managed-service option typically involves a minimum spend requirement.

Placement & Format

These ads run before or during premium video content, often mimicking traditional TV commercial breaks.

Targeting

Leverages Amazon's vast first-party consumer insights to reach specific audiences (e.g., in-market shoppers, lifestyle audiences).

Non-Skippable

Because STV ads are typically non-skippable, they are designed primarily to maximize awareness rather than direct clicks.

Examples of our TV Advertising campaigns

The London Mint Office

The London Mint Office is a trusted and respected partner for a large number of British coin collectors. Gold, silver and other precious metals have fascinated mankind for many centuries, making coin collecting a popular hobby the world over. The London Mint Office is at the centre of British numismatics, bringing the fascinating world of coin collecting to both existing and new collectors. The London Mint Office advertises on Sky TV and domestic broadcast channels. We have produced over 20 TV adverts for them during the last 5 years.

Access Stairlifts

Access Stairlifts specialise in providing innovative stairlifts and home lift solutions that promote independence and enhance the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges. With over 40 years of experience, they are committed to innovation, reliability, and safety, ensuring that each product not only meets but exceeds the needs of our customers worldwide. We produced both a 30 second and 60 second TV advert to promote their new line of stairlifts throughout the UK. The TV commercials were promoted through Sky Adsmart during a 60 day advertising campaign.

How Much Does Advertising Cost?

The cost of an advertising campaign depends on factors such as the creative concept, production requirements, filming locations, actors, animation, duration and distribution. A simple digital advertising campaign can require considerably less production investment than a large-scale television commercial. We can provide a tailored quotation based on your objectives and the type of advertising you want to produce. If you're considering TV advertising, we can also help you understand the potential production and media costs before you commit to a campaign.

Production

We make TV advertising cost effective for all.

starting at

£2,000

Sky Adsmart

Advertise on Sky TV

starting at

£3,000

Script Writing and Storyboard.

We will create the ideas and storyboard them for you.

starting at

£500

Post Production

Produced your own content but need help finishing it?

starting at

£1,000

Animation

Looking for something different for your TV Ad?

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Advertising Agency Bristol

Creative Advertising Campaigns