Take The Cake Productions

14/11/2025

Booked my first Christmas video message session this morning. I’m already getting into the festival mood! I really look forward to these sessions each year. They are relaxed, fun and a time to reflect on the people that have made your business grow in 2025.

But also more importantly, these sessions give you the chance to tell your clients what to expect from you in 2026! Taking the time to thank your clients for a year of business can go a very long way!

Because it’s personal, it’s thoughtful and it’s memorable!

Book now on my website
takethecakeproductions.co.uk

12/11/2025

It’s that time of year again, and there’s still time to create your Christmas Video Message for your clients.

Say thank you to your clients, share what’s coming in 2026, and end the year with a personal message that reminds people why they love working with you.

Each video includes 1 hour of filming and full professional editing, perfect for websites, social media, or email campaigns. Only £120

Limited festive slots are available, so book early!

And if you’re ready to take your content further in the new year, my monthly Content Sessions are designed to keep your brand visible all year round:

£250 / month – One hour each month for filming, coaching, or planning.

£350 / month – For brands wanting consistent short-form video content.

£750 / month – Half-day sessions every month for bigger storytelling and strategy.

Your brand. Every month. With a plan that fits your goals.

Message me or visit
www.takethecakeproductions.co.uk

06/11/2025

Absolutely loved working on this video for Burleydam

30/10/2025

Alright me little ballroom believers… it’s Merrick Alora here, back again with the final episode of Tales from the Spirit Corner!

This week, I’m headin’ up the coast to the legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom. A place where ghosts don’t groan or bang doors — they dance. They call her Edwina — the phantom waltzer of the Tower Ballroom. She’s been floatin’ round since the 1920s, still lookin’ for a partner who can keep up.

So dust off your dancing shoes, grab a brew, and join me and Peter, obviously for one last spin around the ballroom floor.

Tales from the Spirit Corner – Episode 4: The Blackpool Waltzing Spirit
Now streaming from Take the Cake Productions.

That’s boss, that.

29/10/2025

Alright, me little ghost sniffers… it’s Merrick Alora, back again with another tale from Tales from the Spirit Corner!
Tonight, I’ve taken me trusty torch (and Peter, obviously) over to the ancient city of Chester — where the bells don’t just chime… they scream.
We’re talkin’ haunted towers, shadowy figures by the cathedral, and one priest who still reckons he’s late for service… even though he’s been dead 200 years.
Proper eerie, this one.
Peter nearly dropped his ectoplasm.
So join me as we uncover the mystery of the Chester Bells — the ghosts, the legends, and the echoes that still ring through the city at night.
And remember… if you hear the bells ring when there’s no one around, don’t look up.
They might just be tollin’ for you.
Tales from the Spirit Corner – Episode 3: Chester Bells
Now streaming from Take the Cake Productions.
That’s boss, that.

28/10/2025

Alright, me little time travellers… it’s Merrick Alora back again with another tale from Tales from the Spirit Corner!

Tonight, I’m takin’ a stroll down one of Liverpool’s strangest streets — Bold Street.
A place where people don’t just lose track of time… they fall right out of it!

We’re talkin’ ghosts, time slips, vanishing shoppers — and one lad who swears he ended up in the 1950s lookin’ for a Greggs. (He’s probably still there, waitin’ for the sausage rolls to come out the oven.)

Join me — and Peter, obviously — as we explore the mystery behind Liverpool’s most famous haunting.
And remember… if you ever find yourself walkin’ down Bold Street and things start lookin’ a bit old-fashioned, don’t panic.
You’ve probably just crossed over… or worse, ended up in Primark on a Saturday.

Tales from the Spirit Corner – Episode 2: The Ghost of Bold Street
Now streaming from Take the Cake Productions.

That’s boss, that.

27/10/2025

20/10/2025

If you want to grow your business through video, the hardest part isn’t filming.
It’s consistency.
That’s why I created Content Sessions, monthly retainers that give you professional video support, strategy, and coaching without the stop-start cycle of one-off projects.
Each month, you choose how to use your time:
Filming new content,
Coaching to improve your delivery,
or Planning your video strategy.

Three flexible options to suit your goals:

Essentials – £250/month: 1-hour monthly session to stay consistent.
Growth – £350/month: 1-hour session with short-form edits for social media.
Premium – £750/month: Half-day session each month for brands ready to scale.

All retainers run on a 6-month commitment and are tailored around your business and schedule.

It’s the same quality and creative focus my clients trust for full productions made simple, repeatable, and affordable.

If you’re ready to stay visible, build momentum, and make video a natural part of your marketing strategy, let’s start your first Content Session today.

[email protected]
www.takethecakeproductions.co.uk

16/10/2025

I love people with passion. Nothing excites me more than seeing someone light up when they talk about the thing they’ve built — the thing they care about — the reason they get out of bed in the morning.
When I’m around people like that, I can feel it. The energy, the spark, the sense of purpose. And I can’t help but dive in with them. I work fast, not because I’m rushing, but because I want to capture that spark while it’s alive — before it fades, before it turns into just another polished story that’s lost its heartbeat.
That’s why I push. That’s why I care so deeply. Because I know how powerful your story can be when it’s told right.
When you work with me, you’ll see it’s never just about pointing a camera. It’s about connection. It’s about laughter. It’s about those moments in between — the ones that show people who you really are and why you do what you do.
I’ll laugh with you. I’ll challenge you. I’ll make sure that passion you have — that spark — shines brighter than ever.
Because real stories deserve real energy.
If that sounds like you, and you’re ready to show the world what drives you — get in touch. Let’s make something real.