We’re a creative production agency

Meet a group of award-winning specialists, bringing ‘big agency’ ideas to the table, without the politics or price tag. We offer strategy, creative thinking (this is the unicorns bit), script writing, film production, post production, clearing & delivery.

Philippe Laubry
Philippe Laubry

Creative Director

A one-in-a-million ideas machine, he is a Creative Director who has worked for agencies such as Havas, Publicis, and M&C Saatchi. He believes in strong insights to create emotional and powerful ideas that translate into any media. He’s tried to be less French, but it’s not possible. Now, his focus is fully on the work.

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Chris Lawson
Chris Lawson

Director of film
& Creative Director

A highly successful  Creative Director previously at VCCP and BBH. He’s most at home coming up with killer ideas or, in the mayhem of a crazy production, directing the action from the middle. He’s won a stack of awards but doesn’t like to brag.

He’s a proud father and keen but crap cyclist.

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Daniel Rigby
Daniel Rigby

Business Director

Having led creative campaigns in almost every network agency in London, Including WPP, Publicis and independent agencies before becoming a consultant. His years of experience in digital & creative means he has a unique view and approach to production which help to overdeliver, keep the team on track and within budget.

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Sarah Smillie

Production Director

Regularly trusted with million dollar budgets to produce success Virgin Media, Conde Nast and American Express. Lou’s co-ordinated major live international music events and produced TV shows for the BBC, C4, and C5. Lou loves to travel for work, especially when her husbands mother in law comes to stay.

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Simon Kirkham

Head of copy

The writers writer, employing all kinds of devices and approaches, but when it gets good, it’s because integrity shines through. He  likes to bring strategy to the start of a challenge and, just as importantly, be there to apply the finishing touches. 

Simon likes the idea of skydiving but can’t bring himself to jump out of a perfectly good plane.

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Joe Large

Director/Editor

Adding a dose of cinema to brands and documentaries. Creating high impact films that press all the right buttons. Joe always strives for beauty in imagery and storytelling. Joe recently created an edit featuring electric cars that was so good, he bought one before he realised he didn’t need one.

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WHY?
Well, with Lions, it’s all about strength of thought, thriving on collaboration, bringing together a vision with the expertise of our specialists. Being agile, adaptable, and pivoting when necessary – this is what it takes to catch a unicorn.

…Unicorns are the one-in-a-million ideas – the kind that transcends imagination and manifest themselves in the real world. Each one is a beacon of brilliance, sparking contemplation and defying expectations. In summary, our name is our promise.

WHAT?
We’re at home across all terrain, working directly with brands and agencies to create everything from TV ads to bespoke content and experiences for all social channels.
Our services include: