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Filmmaking is more than just a creative process...

...it's a strategic tool.

We help you communicate with clarity, emotion and purpose. Whether you’re winning customers, changing culture or protecting your people, we create films that win hearts and minds.

We don’t just produce content, we work with you to understand what matters most to your audience, your organisation and your goals. That’s how we helped Mitie win a multi-million-pound tender, brought to life the digital learning for Network Rail and shifted the conversation around sustainability with Natwest.

At the heart of every film we make is a simple truth: good communication starts with knowing who you’re talking to and why it counts.

We build stories around what matters to your customers, colleagues and stakeholders, so they don’t just watch your message, they believe in it.

Meet the people who make it all possible

Steve - The creative director of Lilac Howell
Steve Cranston
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Managing Director
Creative Director Steve is the creative and technical genius behind Lilac Howell Films. He has worked on a diverse range of films and animation, with the likes of ATS Euromaster, Network Rail and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and others too numerous to mention. He has filmed music videos and performances with artists such as Reverend and the Makers and Pixie Lott and has taken a series of films to festivals across Europe.

His passion has and remains taking the creativity of cinematic filmmaking and combining it with marketing nous, to create films that not only deliver a strong message, but are cinematically produced with a clear outcome in mind.
Anthony Howell
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Commercial Director
Commercial Director Anthony is the marketing and communications strategy guru at Lilac Howell Films. During twenty years in the advertising and marketing industry, Anthony has worked for and with some of the biggest brands in the world, including Jaguar Cars, British Airways, British Gas, Land Rover and Scottish Widows, as well as with public sector organisations, voluntary agencies, the NHS, charities and a host of SME’s.

His passion is all about ensuring that whatever the communications tool, it has to maximise a business’ visibility and deliver a measurable impact on its target customer. He believes fervently that film does this by offering the opportunity to show someone something, rather than just telling them.
Mark Wilson
Editor and Producer
Mark Wilson is a producer and editor with more than 20 years of experience in film production and equipment management. His extensive background in the film hire industry has given him a deep understanding of production logistics, planning and the practical requirements of delivering successful shoots of every scale.

Known for his organised approach and strong client relationships, Mark combines production expertise with excellent communication skills, ensuring projects run smoothly from planning through to delivery. His experience as an actor and presenter also gives him a valuable understanding of on-screen performance, helping clients and contributors feel confident in front of the camera.

Alongside his work at Lilac Howell, Mark has built a successful Instagram community centred on collectible toys and memorabilia, demonstrating his ability to create engaging content, grow audiences organically and understand what captures people's attention across social platforms.
Lewis Smithard
Cinematographer & Editor
Lewis is a Cinematographer & Editor at Lilac Howell with a First-Class BA (Hons) in Film Production and an Award of Excellence-winning graduation film recognised in Los Angeles. His journey into filmmaking began as a teenager when he discovered a passion for visual storytelling that led to outstanding academic success and a career in commercial filmmaking.

Lewis combines strong technical expertise with a thoughtful, research-led approach, crafting films that are visually engaging and emotionally authentic. Known for his positive attitude, attention to detail and collaborative nature, he is committed to delivering high-quality work that helps clients communicate with impact.
Ben Clarke - Cinematographer and Editor at Lilac Howell
Ben Clarke
Editor
Ben Clarke is a video editor with more than a decade of experience creating engaging content across documentary, commercial and digital productions. His editing work on an award-winning nature documentary has been showcased at international film festivals, reflecting his eye for detail and passion for visual storytelling.

Alongside long-form filmmaking, Ben has developed editing strategies for a YouTube creator with an audience of more than one million subscribers, giving him a strong understanding of audience engagement and platform-specific content. Combining creative storytelling with technical expertise in live streaming, motion graphics and digital workflows, Ben ensures every project is crafted to maximise its impact across every screen.
Dave Disbury - Graphic Designer at Lilac Howell
Dave Disbury
Graphic Designer
Dave leads our design team and comes up with all sorts of creative solutions to communicate our customers story using design. He’s helped us take our film content into video brochures, created extensive exhibition displays for Staffordshire County Council and has a great eye for dynamic social content.
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