About
My name is Remco Merbis. I’m a content and commercials director and photographer. I’ve been a self-employed creative since 1999. I’m Dutch, based in the UK and work world wide.
Photo by Damon Charles
AFFILIATIONS /
Merbis Ford Collective
FilmSupply
Bristol Creative Industries BCI
The Association of Photographers AOP
Pixillion
key roles /
Director
Photographer
Cinematographer
Editor
Colourist
Art Director
Drone Operator
FEATURED /
Wide Vicinity
Inkygoodness
5 to 9
AWARDS /
Vimeo Staff Pick
Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards
PM Society Awards
Lovie Award
Webby Awards Honoree
Media Innovation Award
RAD Award
The Communicator Award
Davey Awards
W3 Awards
i've shot for /
Pukka Herbs
Lego
Accor Hotels
Autodesk
Mastercard
Spontex
Royal Navy
Christopher Ward London
Gardens Illustrated
Lick
HM Government DfE
Hewlett-Packard
Red Bull Media
The National Gallery
Fuller, Smith & Turner (Fuller’s)
Welsh Government
Café du Cycliste
Facebook Workplace
BT British Telecom
Harper’s Bazaar / Town & Country
Asics Onitsuka Tiger
Honda
Brita
Qantas Airways
Ocean Spray
Dyson
The Times / News UK
Natural History Museum
SiteImprove
Branston Pickles
Nescafe Dolce Gusto Majesto
Mind
City Harvest London
Soccer Bible
Guide Dogs For The Blind Association
The Wire Magazine
Observer Magazine
Penguin Random House
Geary’s Bakery
Triodos Bank
IFS / Microsoft
Balance Me Natural Skin Care
Ovo Energy
Bristol 24/7
Soil Association
London Plus
Innovate UK
Cornish Orchards
The Ethicurean Restaurant
We The Curious
Malvern College
Bosch
Alltech Planet of Plenty
NHS
Dukeshill Ham
Environment Agency
British Frozen Food Federation
Peak & Wild Coffee
RE:TV
YoBike
Exeter Insurance
BD Medical
Brown in Town
Dickies
Fisk London
Bike Channel
National Trust
Historic England
Bristol Old Vic
Rutherford Cancer Centres
Cowshed Restaurant
The Macular Society
The Collector Vermouth
Time to Change Wales
Dunnet Bay Distillers
Social Media Week
Icon Films
Bright Events
Solverboard
Ghyston
Vulpine
Proper Cornish
William Golding Ltd
Fusion Students
Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory
UnLtd
Spoke London
Bristol Cocktail Week
Penny Brohn UK
Armed Forces Education Trust
Fresh Air Leadership Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
English Touring Theatre
Ultrahaptics
Harry Specters Chocolate
Transform Lives Co
City of Bristol College
Little Seeds
West of England Design Forum
Zimmer Biomet
Convatec
English Heritage
AERIAL FOOTAGE /
I’m a qualified drone operator currently working in the A1 category.
Biography
I am a (self-shooting) director and photographer. I also consult, teach, produce, edit and grade. I have been working as a full-time self-employed creative since 1999, mainly as the founder and creative director of award-winning agency Pixillion. I went freelance in 2017.
Photo: Jesus Gomez Albiach
Photo: Aspect Film & Video
Films & photography
I produce, direct, shoot and edit films and stills for brands and agencies. My film work ranges from non-fiction digital content to commercials, narrative shorts, promos, branded content, TV programmes, TV commercials and music videos. My photography focuses on portraiture, lifestyle and the outdoors. Whatever the project, I’m always aiming to produce something cinematic and unique that connects with people on an emotional level.
With my background as creative director of digital design agency Pixillion, I bring vision and strategy into all my work, pushing the creative boundaries at every opportunity. As such, be it a brand, an agency or an individual, I understand what makes a great immersive campaign, and know how to produce authentic brand stories that move audiences.
The camera, lighting and grip equipment I own is suitable for a whole range of projects (full kit list available on request) and we can also put a hire package together to meet specific requirements.
I hold a Dutch passport, which makes it easy for me to work in the EU from the UK.
If you are after a meaningful and authentic brand story, I'd love to hear from you.
Photo: Aspect Film & Video
Photo: Kasia Kiliszek
Photo: Alan Colville
Photo: Joe Ruddock
Photo: Mike Groom
“I have had the privilege and honour of working closely with Remco over the last 4/5 years. He is an extremely talented man, whose skills range from capturing beautiful photography & film, directing, producing… the list goes on!
Not only is Remco an inspiring person he is an absolute pleasure to work with, always reliable, considerate and bringing his a-game. He will deliver and elevate any project he is involved in, and it will look absolutely amazing!”
“I’ve worked with Remco for a couple of years now on a number of projects, his eye for detail is unmatched, his pursuit of craft unrivalled. Always one to listen before sharing his views, Remco is a true professional and gent. If you get the chance to work with him, take it.”