Glamour Models, Mum and Me

  • BBC 3
  • 1 x 60mins
  • TX: 03/08/10

Adolescence is awkward at the best of times but what would it be like if your mum was kiss and tell queen, topless model and plastic surgery addict, Alicia Douvall?

The Blind Me

  • BBC 3
  • 1 x 60mins
  • TX: 21/07/10

Growing up is hard enough for most young people but how different would it be if you couldn’t view the world through your eyes. This film follows four young blind people on the rollercoaster ride to adulthood as they try to work out what they want …

Autistic Driving School

  • BBC Three
  • 1 x 60mins
  • TX: 29/04/10

Learning to drive is a daunting and stressful experience even for the calmest of individuals – but much more so when you have Autism. It can also be much more important for people with Autism than for neuro-typical people as it represents the independence they often …

The Autistic Me: One Year On

  • BBC Three
  • 1 x 60mins
  • TX: 22/04/10

The Autistic Me was a high rating and critically acclaimed documentary that followed the lives of three young men with autism as they struggled with the transition to adulthood: trying to find work, looking for love and striving for independence. This follow up film catches up …

Single, Together, Whatever

  • BBC Switch
  • 6 x 30mins
  • TX: 06/03/2010

Single, Together, Whatever is a six part observational documentary series aimed at 12-17 year olds.  The series follows the lives of 18 teenagers as they boldly open the door to their personal lives revealing their inner most thoughts, hopes and fears regarding relationships and love.

In true …

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This page has been designed to show you some of our portfolio. Firecracker Films is an award winning production company, responsible for compelling documentaries such as ‘The World’s Strongest Boy’, ‘The Man Whose Arms Exploded’, ‘The Seven Year Old Surgeon’ and ‘My New Face’ but we’re not just about the …

Virgin Promotional Video

After five years in business, Virgin Mobile set out to meet with several Financial organisations before floating on the stock exchange. A launch video was needed that both reflected the unique Virgin brand, but also spoke to the banks in a serious and intelligent way…

The Autistic Me

  • BBC THREE
  • 1 x 60mins
  • TX: 11/08/09

Becoming an adult is a long and treacherous journey – but if you’re a young person with Autism that adventure can be fraught with hurdles.

“The Autistic Me” follows three young guys with Autism at pivotal moments in their lives, whether its looking for love, searching for …

About us

Company Profile
Since it began trading in early 2003, Firecracker Films has produced high profile documentaries to critical acclaim and outstanding viewing figures, as well as innovative motion graphics, 3D animations and successful corporate campaigns for a wide range of blue chip clients. These include the BBC, Channel 4, Five, Sky, …

Alesha: Look But Don’t Touch

  • BBC Three
  • 1 x 60mins
  • TX: 07/07/08

In this entertaining and informative documentary, Alesha Dixon, former lead singer of Mis-teeq and winner of “BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing”, sets herself a mission. To explore the world of digital retouching, highlighting the effects that perfect air brushed images are having on young girls and teenagers …

My Penis & Everyone Else’s

  • BBC Three
  • 1 x 60mins
  • TX: 03/09/2007

Film maker Lawrence Barraclough’s follow up to “My Penis and I”, one of the most watched and talked about documentaries on BBC Three. It is a film about penis size, men and why that thing that lives between their legs is such a big deal to …