Services
Charity & Community Films
Films for charities and community groups that show the people you work with as they really are, and make the case for your work without leaning on pity.
In short
- I make films for charities and community groups.
- The people in your film are partners, not props. They see it before anyone else does.
- Every film comes with captions and a transcript. Audio description and BSL are available too.
What I make
Fundraising appeals
Short, honest films that give supporters a reason to give.
Impact films
Show funders and trustees what their money did, in the words of the people it helped.
Awareness campaigns
Films that change how people think about an issue, not just how they feel for a minute.
Service user & volunteer stories
Personal stories told with care, consent and the final say on how people are shown.
Events
Galas, launches and community days, cut into a highlights film and social clips.
Social cutdowns
Vertical and square versions with burnt-in captions, ready to post.
Made with people, not about them
I'm a wheelchair user and a disabled filmmaker. I know what it's like to be the person a film is about, and how easily that can go wrong.
So contributors get consent explained in plain language, a say in how they're shown, a chance to see the film before it's published, and the right to pull out before release. Shoot days are planned around people's energy, pain, access and care routines. Shorter days and proper breaks aren't a favour; they're how you get people at their best.
Access is the default, not an upgrade
Captions and a transcript come with every film. Audio description and British Sign Language interpretation can be added and costed in from the start, so they're never an afterthought that gets cut when the budget runs out.
Locations are checked for step-free access, toilets and quiet space before anyone is asked to turn up.
Honest about budgets
Most charities don't have a TV budget, and that's fine. Tell me what you have and I'll tell you straight what's possible: often one well-planned shoot that gives you a main film plus a set of shorter clips for the rest of the year.
How it works
Step 1: Talk
We start with a conversation in whatever way suits you: email, phone, or a video call with captions on. No pressure and no jargon.
Step 2: Plan
A short questionnaire, a clear plan and a schedule. I ask about everyone's access needs up front, on both sides of the camera.
Step 3: Film
A small crew and a calm set. Days are planned around the people in the film, not the other way round.
Step 4: Edit
You see the cut, tell me what's working and what isn't, and we refine it together.
Step 5: Deliver
Every format you need, with the accessible versions included as standard rather than added on.
Included with every film
Accessible as standard
Captions
Accurate, human-checked captions on every version — as a separate file and burnt in for social media.
Transcript
A full text transcript, including descriptions of important sounds and what's on screen.
Audio description
A described version for blind and partially sighted viewers, available on request.
BSL
British Sign Language interpretation can be arranged and built into the budget.
Questions
How much does a charity film cost?
It depends on how long the film is, how many days of filming it needs and where. Tell me your budget at the start and I'll show you what it can realistically get you. No obligation.
Can people in the film stay anonymous?
Yes. We can film people without showing their faces, change names, use voice only, or use actors to retell a story. We agree it before filming.
Do you work outside Plymouth?
Yes. I'm based in Plymouth and work across Devon, Cornwall and the South West, and further afield when a project needs it.
How long does it take?
A short film usually takes a few weeks from first conversation to finished film, and most of that is planning. You'll get a clear timeline before we start.
Got a story that needs telling?
Tell me about your organisation and what you want the film to do. Even if it's just an idea, I'd like to hear it.