The Function Media Story

June 1st, 2025 - the day everything changed.

After years of creating content for other people's visions, watching brilliant work get buried under corporate processes, and seeing amazing stories told in the most boring way possible, we decided enough was enough.

Function Media launched with one simple mission: create content that people actually want to watch.

Week One: Wembley and a Proper Pinch-Me Moment

Most new businesses start with filing paperwork and setting up bank accounts. We started with Southend United at Wembley Stadium documenting the National League Play-Off Final.

Talk about being thrown in at the deep end! One week into launching Function Media and we're filming at the home of football, capturing one of the biggest days in Southend United's recent history. The pressure was mental, but in the best possible way.

Yes, the result wasn't what any of us wanted, but creating that heritage film, watching it go viral across football social media - proved we were onto something special. When your first week includes Wembley Stadium, you know you've made the right decision.

What We're Actually About

The problem isn't that businesses have boring stories. The problem is how those stories are being told. We're not here to make pretty videos that win awards and gather dust. We're here to create content that stops people scrolling, makes them genuinely interested, and turns casual viewers into paying customers. Every frame is intentional. Every cut serves a purpose. Every project is built around one question: "Will this actually work for the client?"

The Essex Advantage

Being based in Essex gives us something special - we understand local businesses, local culture, and what resonates with people round here. But we combine that insight with production values that can compete anywhere.

Whether it's documenting major sporting moments or creating corporate content that doesn't make people immediately reach for the skip button, we get it. We know the difference between content that performs and content that just exists.

Where We're Heading

Three weeks in, from Wembley to Marbella, and we're already working with incredible clients who trust us to tell their stories properly. The response has been mental - in the best possible way.

This isn't just another video production company. This is about building something that genuinely helps businesses stand out, get noticed, and grow.

Ready to see what we can create together?

Function Media - Content that actually works