HelpFilm is a charitable production company that produces high-end video and animation content solely for other charities and has been running since 2017. They make no fee for their role in planning, pre-production, and managing the project from concept to completion.
Last year, they secured funding to help charities over the next two years to achieve a contemporary, thought provoking and competitive video that promotes their cause and raises their profile.
Any small registered charity with an income of under £1 million can contact HelpFilm to make a film with them, providing that they complete the online referral form which asks some simple questions about their charity. Those shortlisted will then meet with members of the team before a film is agreed. HelpFilm referals open on October 1st.
Founded by Alan Walsh, a veteran of 15 years in video production, and now head of Citywire Studios in London, HelpFilm was created to ensure that smaller charities are able to create the best possible content available. So far, HelpFilm have produced a number of films for a whole range of charities including: Solar Aid, Youth Moves, Frame, Streetvet and Adult Cerebral Palsy Hub. All of which have received wonderful reviews and attention, including winning international prizes and raising additional funding. Sophia at Solar Aid expresses her appreciation: ‘This will really help us to present our work in a beautiful and professional way to our supporters and partners, and help us on our mission to light up every home, school, and clinic in Africa by 2030.”
Their most recent projects include working with the Sumatran Orangutan Society, Tender UK, Windle International and Hostage International. HelpFilm is incredibly grateful to Citywire for this wonderful opportunity and are now on a mission to meet with many more charities in the near future.
If you small charity is interested in learning more, below are some important links:
Information about the referral process: https://helpfilm.org/how-to-make-a-film-with-us
HelpFilm portfolio of films made so far: https://helpfilm.org/previous-work
There is no deadline, HelpFilm meet with people on a case by case basis.
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