YOUR COMPLETE CONTENT PRODUCTION PARTNER

CONTENT CREATED WITH FILM, AI, TECHNODOLLY, PHOTOGRAPHY, ANIMATION & CGI

RECENT WORK

OUR 24 OF 24

Watch our 2024 round-up

ARRI 265 LAUNCH

Shot in association with Arri at the race track for the launch of their compact 65mm camera

M&M’s X DISNEY

Produced entirely in house at Sandstorm for the launch of the Marvel theme park at Disneyland Paris

TWITCH FOR WORLD OF WARCRAFT

The live Twitch cook-off hosted in our studio with production design by Sandstorm

DOUBLEBASE TVC

Produced entirely at Sandstorm and recently re-released with a new voice-over

INTEL AI

Created entirely at Sandstorm including concept, post and delivery. This Virtual Production shows just how versatile Sandstorm are

TINY FOR PRIDE OF BRITAIN

One of the many CGI animations we’ve created of Tiny the Elephant for TSB

MICROSOFT SURFACE

The launch of the Microsoft Store and new Surface Pro – created entirely in house by Sandstorm

SERVICES

FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY

End to end film production for long and short form including content – or any part of the mix

GEN AI & CGI

From simple set extension to full AI films and CGI for the more detailed brief

TECHNODOLLY

The premier TechnoDolly provider in the UK and Europe. With TD10, 15 & 25 in-house

CONSULTANCY

It is as essential to create as it is to understand exactly what to create and why. We’re here every step of the process

FACILITIES

ON-SET & ON-LOCATION

SOUND STAGES

From 5,000 to 14,000 sq ft. We have a number of sound stage options at our home in Ealing

VIRTUAL PRODUCTION

Virtual Production is at the heart of what we do. The affordable and fast way to produce commercials in the UK

THE RACE TRACK

The famous Grand Tour track is now part of the Sandstorm arsenal, get in touch

TECHNODOLLY

The premier TechnoDolly provider. With TD10, 15 & 25 in-house. Watch our how to films and learn more

GENERATIVE AI PRODUCTION

STORYBOARDING

By far the best way to create the core guidelines for a production, be it for live, AI or animation.

GEN AI & CGI SHOT CREATION

Creating original content from prompts or existing footage to enhance any project.

PICK-UP SHOTS

Eradicate a re-shoot by feeding an existing production into AI to create the missing shots.

DUBBING & VOICE-OVER

Whether it’s a reversion or entirely new production, AI voice over is often the fastest solution.

POSTPRODUCTION

EDITING

With over 25 years experience, our editors help tell your story elegantly to suit any final output, from social to feature

CGI & VFX

CGI & VFX are at the heart of every Sandstorm production

AUDIO RECORD & MIX

We’re renowned for our sound, and 70% of any film is the audio, so make it count

VERSIONING

We’ve been versioning international campaigns for over 25 years. The method has changed, the discipline and attention to detail has not

ABOUT

Established in Soho, London in 2000. Sandstorm partner with clients on a long-term basis to provide them with the external creative and production resource they need on a completely flexible basis. This gives consistency, quality, reliability and transparency across all their content channels.

Sandstorm deliver:

  • Long-form feature film production and production support
  • Short-form content production including TVCs, comms, idents, social, e-learning and e-commerce
  • Live streaming, radio ads, webcasting & podcasts
  • Transcreation and versioning, multi-market delivery

Clients & Collaborators include:

Sandstorm Client List 2025

Testimonials:

Meet (some of) the team:

Tom Ward

TOM WARD

Tom is a workaholic with an interest in all parts of the production process. He has spent his career looking at how to improve the production process for clients and the industry as whole, cutting smoke and mirrors out and delivering projects without complexity or unneeded costs… and he also loves operating a TechnoDolly.

Jenny Chapman

JENNY CHAPMAN

Jen started her career as a freelance production assistant and has become the bedrock of our business. She does more than should be possible with only two arms and wears many hats, but as she focusses on production bookings, scheduling and management she’s usually the first point of contact for our clients.

Ayo Hughes

AYO HUGHES

Ayo spent over twenty years in some of the world’s leading creative agencies – helping their creatives and clients achieve the best possible executions of their campaigns. He’s worked in ATL, brand response, DRTV and eCommerce. He was an early adopter of real digital content (well before the word ‘content’ even became a term) and sees every project as an opportunity for brands to improve the overall effectiveness of their marketing.

History:

Where it all began - the history of Sandstorm

For 25 years, we have been a visual effects-focused production company, creating high-quality content for features, commercials, and various other formats. Initially formed in Soho, we later built our own custom studios in the Cotswolds to help clients maintain control over their content, and their budgets. Since then, we’ve expanded with a base at Ealing Studios—the oldest film studios in the UK—introducing a fresh approach to content production just 15 minutes from Soho and Heathrow. Our core philosophy centers on transparency and a “no smoke and mirrors” approach, ensuring integrity in every aspect of content creation.

Tom's first attempt at an edit suite in 1993

1993 Sandstorm name and logo designed

Our original office in Falconberg Mews by the Astoria

2000-2012 Established in Soho, London

Tom shooting tabletop in our London studio

2003 Our early tabletop studio

The hangars at Wroughton, our first out of London studios

2004-2008 The Hangars, Wroughton

Our greenscreen setup

2009-2024 The Old Dairy, Cotswolds

Welcome to Ealing Studios

2024 Ealing Studios

CONTACT

SANDSTORM : LONDON

Based at the legendary studio facilities on Ealing Green, only 15 minutes from Soho and Heathrow via the Elizabeth Line, there is simply no better location in the UK.

SANDSTORM, Ealing Studios, Ealing Green, W5 5EP

T: +44 (0)20 7 127 4664

Project enquiries: [email protected]

To book facilities or services now: [email protected] 

Closest train station EALING BROADWAY (15 mins from Soho and Heathrow)

Contact Sandstorm at Ealing Studios

SANDSTORM : WEST

Our new South West home will be revealed later in 2025

E: [email protected]

Closest train station SWINDON (15 mins taxi ride)

From London by car = M4 West 60-90 min

TRAIN = Paddington 45 mins, Bristol 25 mins

Contact Sandstorm in the South West