We are a filmmaking organisation specialising in information, documentary and arts films. We have been commissioned by: Arts Council England, Age UK, Age Exchange, BBC Disability Programmes Unit, BFI (British Film Institute) Southbank, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Disability Arts Online, Drake Music, Hounslow Social Services and PCT, Inspire Me Education, London Councils (Barking & Dagenham, Bromley, Greenwich, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark and Westminster) London South Bank University, Mayor of London (GLA), Mind Hammersmith, North Herts Council Education Services, Royal College of Psychiatry, SHAPE Arts, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, Southbank Centre, Wrocławskie Centrum Twórczości Dziecka (The Wroclaw Centre for Children's Creativity).
What we provide: Excellent quality and cost effective filmmaking Bespoke Project Management tailored to your needs and requirements An innovative and eye-catching visual approach, combined with concise delivery of information People and groups we work with We work with a wide range of people and communities - including those who are vulnerable and hard to reach: multicultural groups, children/young people, older people, disabled people and those with long term illnesses, people with learning disabilities, people who use mental health services and support, people who use drug and alcohol support services, lesbian and gay and single sex support groups. We also provide a service for Filmmaking with Businesses & their Local Communities >> Distribution and dissemination Our films can be distributed across whole communities, borough councils, hospitals, GP practices and polyclinics, schools, colleges and universities. They can be shown at national and local cinemas, on TV and through government funded, council and third sector information centres, websites and local libraries, galleries, museums and exhibition centres. They can also be shown via local and community organisations including self-help groups, disability groups, youth clubs, lunch clubs and places of worship. We have a wide variety of organisations and networks that we work with and we can offer help and advice. Consultation services If you are thinking of creating your own film project, then we supply consultation services, where we listen intently to your  ideas, offer advice and strategies to empower those ideas and help with applications for funding and guidance in finding partnerships. We Also Provide A filmmaking service aimed specifically at enabling and supporting service users and participants to film, edit and produce their own projects to a professional level. We have a proven track record of empowering people to work together to make their own films. Our knowledge base and skill sets are transferable to all people within any organisation or community, because our service is a person-centred approach. Customer/participant endorsement of initiatives and services Service user/project participant consultation, involvement & training Team building experience & skill development for participants & staff Facilitation in the improvement of communication & self assessment for individual participants & staff, community groups, organisations & service providers Personal empowerment of hard to reach & vulnerable people		LATEST FILMS:
		'The Brazilian Connection'
		Duration: 05:37    Play Film (subtitled) >>
		Film by Ivan Riches and Ben Glass showcasing Ben Glass's 'Brazilian Connection' Project. This short documentary shows Ben interviewing Evelyn Glennie and talking to her about his project. An international project involving a live performance in Brazil by Ben and Billy Saga to a pre-recorded backing track mixed and produced by Ivan Riches, with Evelyn Glennie, Charlotte White and disabled musicians supported by Drake Music, from CEDA, Claremont and the 'In Motion' project, to a projected film by Ivan Riches. http://www.drakemusic.org/ http://www.drakemusic.org/ showcase/list/video http://www.evelyn.co.uk/
		'Phil Baird, Artist - A Case for Creative Diversity'
		Duration: 04:45    Play Film >> Play Subtitled Version >>
		Commissioned by Arts Council England http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/news/arts-council-news/new-film-phil-baird-and-creative-case-diversity/
		'Community Volunteers Time Bank - Connecting People and Communities'
		Duration: 13:52    Play Film >>
		Age UK Bromley and Greenwich established their Time Bank in 2003 to tackle social isolation amongst older people, promote intergenerational relationships and enhance mental, physical and spiritual well being. The Time Bank propagates and supports innovative ways of working where communities and local businesses work together to help deliver services. The value of this work has been acknowledged at local, national and international level. http://www.ageuk.org.uk/ bromleyandgreenwich/how-you-can-help/ volunteering/
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