Stories told
in five shades
of cinema.
A creative production studio crafting commercials, brand films, social content and editorial photography for ambitious brands across the globe.
visual stories
Kicked off with photography in 2010 — today a full-scale creative direction and art agency crafting meaningful visual experiences for ambitious brands worldwide.
From the streets of Birmingham to global commercial sets, Five Shades has become a trusted name in commercial advertising, cinematic content and high-end food photography. We pair editorial taste with production rigour to deliver work that moves audiences — and markets.
A full-spectrum studio for modern brands.
Professional Photography
Editorial, food, fashion and product photography crafted with a refined cinematic eye.
Commercial Ads
End-to-end TV and digital commercials — concept, crew, direction and delivery.
Cinematography & Production
Story-driven film production with full crew, equipment and post-production in-house.
2D & 3D Animation
Motion design, brand idents and 3D worlds engineered to elevate every frame.
Social & Digital Content
Always-on reels and short-form built to stop the scroll across every platform.
Creative Direction
Brand worlds, art direction and visual systems built to last seasons — not feeds.
Selected projects.
A curated glimpse into recent campaigns — from gourmet kitchens to global brand stories.
Aladdin Asian Cuisine
Dewok Cafe
Noorani Textiles
On Set — Behind the Scenes
Commercial Reel 2025
Indulgence Series
Motion & 3D
Ninety seconds. A thousand frames.
A cinematic glimpse into our recent work — campaigns, films and stories crafted across continents.
Curated playlists.
A growing archive of commercials, brand films and motion work — handpicked from our studio reel.
Featured Showreel
1 film
Commercials
3 films
Aladdin — Flavour in Motion
Dewok Cafe — Morning Ritual
Noorani — Threads of Heritage
Brand Films
3 films
Indulgence — A Dessert Story
Five & Co — The Studio
Atelier 29 — Behind the Craft
Animation & Motion
3 films
Liquid Gold — 3D Ident
Shapes in Motion
Brand Loop — Five Shades
How we work.
An unfiltered look inside our sets — the crew, the rigs, the long days and the obsessive details that shape every frame we deliver.
Trusted by leaders.
"Five Shades elevated our food campaign with cinematic precision. The visuals translated directly into measurable engagement."
"From concept to final cut, the team delivered premium production value at every step. Truly world-class craftsmanship."
"They understood the heart of our story and shaped it into a film that genuinely moved our audience."
"Every plate looked like art. The level of detail in their food photography is simply unmatched."
"A studio that truly gets brand storytelling. Our visuals have never felt more alive."
"Five Shades elevated our food campaign with cinematic precision. The visuals translated directly into measurable engagement."
"From concept to final cut, the team delivered premium production value at every step. Truly world-class craftsmanship."
"They understood the heart of our story and shaped it into a film that genuinely moved our audience."
"Every plate looked like art. The level of detail in their food photography is simply unmatched."
"A studio that truly gets brand storytelling. Our visuals have never felt more alive."
In good company.
From global restaurant chains to independent creators — every brand is treated with the same cinematic obsession.
Got a project in mind?
Let's talk.
Tell us about your brand, your goals and your vision. We respond within 24 hours with a tailored production proposal.