So delighted to receive such a glowing review for a recent video project which was close to my heart...
"We recently had the pleasure of working with Mark to produce two videos for our small charity, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. From start to finish, Mark was an absolute professional - creative, efficient, and deeply invested in helping us tell our story in the most impactful way.
From the initial inquiry, Mark was quick to respond and keen to understand exactly what we were hoping to achieve. He took the time to learn about our charity’s mission, audience, and tone, which made us feel really confident going into the filming days. He offered helpful suggestions during the planning phase, balancing our vision with his professional insight to create a solid plan for the shoots.
On the days of filming, Mark was a calming and friendly presence, making everyone feel at ease. He was also incredibly respectful of everyone’s time, ensuring everything ran smoothly and stayed on schedule.
The two videos Mark produced for us were genuinely outstanding. He captured not just what we do, but why we do it – bringing warmth, empathy, and energy to every frame. The editing was tight and thoughtful, with excellent sound quality, smooth transitions, and a perfect blend of interviews, voiceover, and b-roll. He really understood how to evoke emotion while still keeping the message clear and accessible. We also got a lot more footage and broll than expected which was an added bonus!
As a small organisation with limited resources, it meant a lot that Mark was so collaborative and flexible. He was patient with our feedback, always happy to make tweaks, and clearly passionate about helping us get the best possible results. It never felt like just another job to him - he genuinely cared.
We can’t recommend Mark highly enough. If you’re a charity or small organisation looking for someone to help you share your story in a powerful, polished, and authentic way, Mark is the person to go to. His skill, care, and professionalism made the whole process enjoyable and stress-free, and the final videos have already had a huge impact on our community.
Thank you, Mark!"
Filming with MS Together
From the moment I read the tender brief, researched MS Together, and had a discovery call with Amy Thompson and Sam from the charity, I just knew I had to be part of this project. So, I was so pleased when they chose me to create their new videos!
Amy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis shortly after her 21st birthday. Soon after, she realised the huge gap in support and representation tailored for younger people with MS and set out to change that—pioneering the MS Together community. What she’s built is nothing short of incredible.
Our shoot day at fivefourstudios was truly inspiring, with courageous contributors sharing their powerful stories of resilience and determination. We're looking forward to sharing the films soon.
Thanks to James Paisley Chapman for shooting with me, Eddie Keough for his interviewing skills and also big thanks to David Purcell for the connection and recommendation. I’ve grown Northern Spark Productions Limited completely organically and am always so grateful for everyone who spreads the word.
















Specsavers 40th Anniversary Conference
A few snaps from filming highlights at the huge #Specsavers 40th anniversary conference at the weekend at Birmingham Symphony Hall and ICC.
Doco Premiere
The 30th January 2024 saw the Premiere of the 30 minute documentary that I've been directing and producing recently at The Light Cinema in Stockport. It was an emotional afternoon for the ladies featuring in the film seeing themselves on the big screen with some amazing feedback from them.
ITV journalist Paul Crone provided TV news coverage of the event and I even featured on the Granada Reports three minute segment! 🤓
I've really enjoyed working on this project and will definitely be seeking out further documentary opportunities in the future. 🎬 📽
Globe Travel Awards 2024
Absolutely cracking start to 2024 at the Globe Travel Awards, working alongside the wonderful Linda Lucas and the Travel Weekly events team to produce all the graphics, videos and screen content for the evening. On the train back to Manchester with that post-event vibe of tiredness mixed with feeling happy, job satisfied and appreciating working in such a great industry alongside great people.
Event production by Eclipse.
TC's Like You recruitment campaign
As part of a Travel Counsellors’s recruitment campaign we filmed and produced a series of 8 case study videos based on 8 Travel Counsellors stories. The videos were shot on location in Manchester and London across 2 days in collaboration with Something Familiar Agency
See the campaign in action on Travel Counsellors website here
TC’s Like You, 2 minutes with Steph Needley
Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards Creative Content
Creative content for the 2023 Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards
Read MoreBees!
Filmed these amazing little creatures one sunny afternoon in the garden - mesmerising!
Canon C300iii, Canon 100mm Macro 2.8L, 4K 120fps.
Micah Purnell art installation at Wembley #Euros2020
It was wonderful to be down at Wembley to soak up the #Euros2020atmosphere and capture the artwork of my good friend and Manqunian artist Micah Purnell.
Check out this short video of Micah's 'Power in Unity' art installation on the 'Spanish Steps' and 'Together' digital animations situated around Wembley Park throughout the Euro's.
Food content!
Enjoyed shooting some food content this weekend!
Business as unusual!
Delighted to be getting back out on location this week with a piece to camera shoot complete with autocue ready to roll on Friday (with safe distancing and working protocols in place of course!)
Throughout lockdown I’ve continued to be productive in the edit suite producing content, largely working with UGC (user generated content), re-purposing content already filmed and combining with animation, text, voice-overs, sound effects and music.
Briefs have included creating bespoke graphics and assets for virtual events, editing music videos shot entirely on iPhones, creating social media adverts and branding and launching YouTube channels.
One first for me was collating and editing together content from speakers from all around the world for a 24 hour continuous live stream!
I’ve certainly enjoyed embracing the challenges of seeing what can be done rather than what can’t during these times. 🤓
Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards 2020 hosted by Richard E Grant
Ace start to 2020 at The Globe Travel Awards
Ace start to 2020 producing the graphics and visuals for the @travelweeklyuk Globe Travel Awards last week. Hosted by Richard E Grant with entertainment from Blue, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and @madhenpartyband
Read MoreOne Young World Summit London 2019 Graphics
It was an amazing experience producing and collating all the screen presentation content for the three day One Young World Summit at Westminster Central Hall London this autumn with an incredible line-up of speakers including John Major, J.K. Rowling, Richard Branson, Bob Geldof and Ellie Goulding to name a few and presentations from global brands such as Audi, BMW, Coca-cola, Sky, Deloitte, Unilever and BP
Read MoreAmazing transformations with top luxury event specialist Silverfox Events
Amazing transformations with top luxury event and wedding planner specialist Silverfox Events
Read MoreThriving on being creative, productive and "on it!"
Thriving on being creative, productive and "on it!"
Read MoreReubens Retreat filming with Vernon Kay
It was wonderful to visit Reuben’s Retreat with Travel Counsellors last week to film a video tour with Vernon Kay. I’ve heard lots about Reubens Retreat at various travel events over the last few years but was blown away by actually seeing it. What Nicola Graham and the team have achieved already and the exciting phases they have planned for the future are quite amazing. It really will be a top notch facility for families in need to enjoy for many years to come.
Read MoreDancing Penguins & successful events!
Dancing Penguins and successful events
Read MoreRaymond Blanc OBE honoured at the British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame
It was a fantastic and inspirational evening last night at Park Lane's Dorchester delivering the film and graphic content for Travel weekly and The Caterer's Travel and Hospitality industry Hall of Fame.
As Chef Raymond Blanc was honoured they spoke of how 33 of his protégés have gone on to earn Michelin stars for themselves. WOW!!!
What can we teach and impart to those around us?
“When someone else owns your vision and owns it as strongly as you do, that’s when you have success, that’s when you smile”
David Walliams hosts the 2017 Globe Travel Awards. Copyright © Steve Dunlop Photography.
Creative content for the Globe Travel Awards 2017
Northern Spark Productions returned to produce the creative content for the Travel Weekly and Mail Brands Globe Travel Awards 2017 at the iconic Grosvenor House on London's historic Park Lane. The red carpet, black tie event celebrated the best of the best from the travel industry and was hosted by TV star and author David Walliams and Travel Weekly's Editor-in-chief, Lucy Huxley.
Globe Travel Awards 2017. Copyright © Steve Dunlop Photography.
Northern Spark Productions worked alongside the Travel Weekly events team to produce the creative content for the event including the opening titles, stings, VT's and screen graphics along with special content production for Saga Holidays, Wendy Wu Tours, Pandaw, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Qantas and others.
"Thank you so much for all your amazing talent and support at The Globes 2017. Fantastic video and graphic generation and execution and all served up with a calm, warm and exceptionally professional service." L.Lucas, Travel Weekly, Events Director.
Please get in touch if you would like to talk to us about adding some creative sparkle to your events this year with our bespoke content production services.
Globe Travel Awards 2017. Copyright © Steve Dunlop Photography.
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/270747/globe-travel-awards-winners-revealed
Photography courtesy of Steve Dunlop. http://www.stevedunlop.com
Hall of Fame 2016 @The Dorchester Hotel: Dinner is served at the black tie event.
Creative content for the Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame
Northern Spark Productions produced the graphics and screen content for the Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame at The Dorchester in London last night. The event was hosted by BBC's Katie Derham and honoured leading figures from the travel and hospitality sectors including the ‘godfathers of British cuisine’ Michel and Albert Roux.
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/61413/industry-leaders-honoured-at-hall-of-fame