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More Rubbish Rumours

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:55:27 GMT

We’re delighted to have been commissioned to produce a new series of Rubbish Rumours animations - this time for Lincolnshire County Council.

We’re delighted to have been commissioned to produce a new series of Rubbish Rumours animations - this time for Lincolnshire County Council .

The four-film series features bespoke scripts and locally tailored voice casting, created specifically for a Lincolnshire audience.

Using humour, the animations address some of the most common questions and misconceptions around food waste recycling. They’ll form part of the Council’s wider communications and engagement programme, supporting conversations in schools and communities across the county.

Our latest showreel

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:49:49 GMT

It’s easy to take experience for granted but it still shapes everything we do.

It’s easy to take experience for granted but it still shapes everything we do.
At Deadline Communications, we create stories that connect, deliver and adapt across genres and formats.

We’re not a one-trick pony - just focused on making the right film for the right audience.
If you’re commissioning, let’s talk.

New website

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:38:29 GMT

A refreshed website, built to showcase everything we do

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our newly refreshed website. While retaining our familiar brand ing, the site features an updated look and feel designed to better showcase the breadth of what we do and how we support our clients.

We last updated our website back in 2020. While we still liked the look and feel, it no longer reflected the quality, scale or professionalism of the work we deliver, nor did it make it easy for visitors to clearly understand our services or take action.

The site had also been built on top of our original 2016 platform, using an ageing CMS, which raised concerns around long-term security, maintenance, and cost.

Working with Essex-based web marketing agency Qivo.co.uk , we’ve completely refreshed the design using a mobile-first approach. The new site feels clean, modern, and intuitive, with services presented in clear, scannable sections, improved page flow, and stronger calls to action. We’ve also introduced quick actions like click-to-call and simplified enquiry routes, making it easier for visitors to get in touch exactly when they’re ready.

From a technical perspective, we focused heavily on speed, accessibility, and ease of management. A key challenge was showcasing our video portfolio without the site feeling heavy or slow, something we’re really pleased with the outcome of.

Overall, we’re delighted with the new site, which like they say, was designed and delivered in 7 days!

If you’re considering a new website or refresh of your own, we’d highly recommend checking out Qivo.co.uk .

Conservation Never Stops

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:12:39 GMT

A Christmas ad doesn’t have to be just for Christmas.

When Colchester Zoological Society asked us to create this year's Christmas film, we saw an opportunity to do something more enduring. Something with meaning beyond a single month.

Conservation Never Stops celebrates the dedication of the zoo’s incredible team, who care for their animals 365 days a year - yes, even on Christmas Day - so visitors can enjoy the zoo 364 days a year and its vital conservation work can continue worldwide.

As the social media campaign comes to a close, we’re proud to see the film take on a longer life, now sitting centre stage on Colchester Zoo’s website homepage.

Creating work that delivers lasting value for our clients is what we do best and this project is a perfect example of that.

Quadient iX Series launch videos and photography

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:57:03 GMT

Quadient iX Series launch videos and photography

This is one of three videos commissioned to support the international launch of Quadient’s latest range of franking machines. To keep production efficient, each video was shot in a single day, with filming coordinated alongside still photography for each model. We built adaptable sets within an empty office space, allowing us to reconfigure quickly and avoid the constraints of filming in a live office. It was a challenging shoot, but a thoroughly enjoyable one.

Farming documentary success

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:34:07 GMT

Farming Documentary Success

Following its Audience Award win at the Worcester Film Festival in September, Deadline Communications is pleased to announce further success for director Simon J Frith’s farming documentary.

The film has now been officially selected for screening at two international film festivals, marking an important milestone in its festival journey.

The documentary will receive its Welsh premiere at the Wales International Film Festival, taking place from 19–20 December 2024. This will be followed by its US premiere at the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, held in Montana from 14–16 February 2025.

The film explores modern farming life with warmth, authenticity, and a strong sense of place, resonating with audiences and festival programmers alike. Its continued recognition reflects Deadline Communications’ commitment to meaningful documentary storytelling that connects with both local and international audiences.