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Here are just a few examples of our videos. Do get in touch if you think we can help you or your organisation.

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Taking a different approach to improve the lives of patients

This video produced for NHS England and NHS Improvement highlights one of the innovative approaches being taken to improve the health and lives of vulnerable people across the country by healthcare teams in the NHS and public services

New Westside BID chair reveals his vision for the future

Greald Manton, the new chairman of Westside BID, discusses his plans for promoting and improving the Westside area of Birmingham city centre with city council leaders

Remembering lost loved ones with Celebrate Lives Lived

This short and simple video produced for social media highlights the touching annual month-long memorial display planted in the gardens at St Giles Hospice to remember lost loved ones

Putting the spotlight on the future of Broad Street

Birmingham City Council transport and environment chief Cllr Waseem Zaffar invites the local business community to join him in shaping the future of Birmingham's Golden Mile in this video for Westside BID

Hospice patient Iris serenades staff with her piano skills

A simple little video for St Giles Hospice, this social media film captures irrepressible and multi-talented patient Iris as she plays some of her favourite tunes for carers and nurses on her ward

Encouraging former healthcare staff to take up a career in the NHS

This video features an interview with a former nurse who rediscovered her passion for working in the NHS after returning to healthcare when she volunteeered to work on the COVID-19 vaccination programme

Encouraging pregnant women to get their COVID-19 vaccine

This video, produced for the NHS in Staffordshire, features a mum-to-be in the final stages of her pregnancy encouraging other expectant women to get their COVID-19 jabs and offering them reassurances about its safety

Standing up for care navigators in NHS campaign

Produced for Staffordshire's NHS services as part of a campaign urging people to respect NHS staff, this video features a GP asking people to be more considerate about the care navigators in GP surgeries and shows why they are far more than just receptionists

Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi meets a real rock dinosaur

Produced for Westside BID, this video features local heavy metal legend Tony Iommi and spreads the news that a dinosaur expert (and music fan) has named a fossil after him

Vaccinated patients discuss why they wanted to get their COVID-19 booster

Produced for the NHS in Staffordshire, this video saw vaccine recipients in Stafford interviewed about why they decided to get their COVID-19 booster jabs

Helping to secure the future of Donisthorpe Church

Many churches are falling into disrepair but the residents of Donisthorpe have big plans to turn theirs into a facility for the whole community - and asked us to produce a couple of videos to support their fundraising campaign

Take a tour of Donisthorpe Church and see plans for the future

In this video produced for the local church group, we take viewers on a tour around the church and reveal plans for the future as part of its fundraising campaign

Ask an expert: How do COVID-19 vaccines work?

This video is one of three produced for the NHS in Staffordshire for social media, featuring a Keele University expert answering some commonly-asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines

Education video teaches children about job roles

This video is one of a series produced for St Giles Hospice as part of its schools programme to raise awareness of the various careers available in hospice care

Encouraging children to get their COVID-19 vaccine

Produced for Staffordshire's NHS services, this video is one of a series produced to reassure parents of children aged 12-15 that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and their children should sign up to get one as soon as possible

An animated reminder of an epic charity trek around the coast

Using mainly images and footage created by Alan Peace during his 630-mile trek around the coast of Cornwall, we produced this short video to celebrate the successful completion of this dedicated fundraiser's epic trek - and help him to raise a few extra pounds

Teacher encourages sixth formers to study communications

Produced for Abbot Beyne School's virtual open day, this video features one of its teachers describing the advantages of studying communications at its sixth form

Abbot Beyne art department showcases pupils' fantastic art

One of the short films made for Abbot Beyne School in Burton upon Trent for their virtual open day, showcasing the fantastic artwork created by pupils at the school

School invites parents to virtual open day on their website

COVID-19 safety measures in October 2020 meant that parents would not be able to attend school open days. Abbott Beyne School in Burton upon Trent commissioned us to make a series of videos to give parents and prospective pupils a feel of what would be on offer

Runners take part in Cambridge half marathon for Cancer Research UK

We created this video for Cancer Research UK to encourage fundraisers to take part in running events in support of the charity. Unfortunately world events overtook us, as as only weeks after the run the first COVID-19 lockdown was announced

Veteran fundraiser to walk 630 miles in seven weeks in memory of his wife

Produced for Cancer Research UK, this video called on people to support Alan Peace's fundraising campaign in support of Walk All Over Cancer as he undertook the South Coast Walk following hip replacement surgery!

St Giles Hospice looks back on a year of challenges overcome in 2020

Using mainly user-generated images and footage, we helped St Giles Hospice to produce this round-up of 2020 for the charity's supporters on social media - highlighting the fantastic efforts of staff and volunteers during a very challenging year

Eat Out to Help Out at The Figure of Eight in Birmingham

Produced for Westside BID, this video was created to showcase one of the venues in Birmingham city centre taking part in Eat Out to Help Out, highlighting its COVID-19 safety measures

Martha, 4, receives Star Award as she faces new round of cancer treatment

In this video we tell little Martha's story as she is awarded a Star award by Cancer Research UK for her bravery as she undergoes a round of chemotherapy for leukaemia

Mike Olley talks Black Death and business in his video blog

Produced for Westside BID's social media streams, this video accompanied BID boss Mike Olley's reading of his weekly blog for members, giving us a chance to dust off our 360 camera once more

Anne Marie's 'very 2020' Race for Life fundraiser

Cancer patient Anne Marie, her son and supporters took part in a rather different Race for Life event in 2020 in aid of Cancer Research UK as fundraisers were forced to social distance themselves due to COVID-19

Is this the safest restaurant in Birmingham?

Produced for Westside BID, this video was created to showcase Birmingham city centre's fantastic new restaurant Craft, which features individual outdoor dining pods alongside more common COVID-19 safety measures

Twins speak up about the loss of their dad to support campaign

In this video twins Emily and Melissa told their story to support Cancer Research UK's national Stand Up to Cancer publicity and fundraising campaign

Eat Out to Help Out at the Velvet Music Rooms

Produced for Westside BID, this video was created to showcase one of the venues in Birmingham city centre taking part in Eat Out to Help Out, highlighting its COVID-19 safety measures

Birmingham's Westside is back in business

This Westside BID video for social media was created to show visitors how easy it was to visit Birmingham's golden mile, which was back in business following the first COVID-19 lockdown in July 2020

Cancer Research UK shops need your support

A volunteer at the charity's Melton Mowbray shop talks of her delight at being back at work following the first COVID-19 lockdown as the organisation calls for more people to support its stores

Grosvenor boss calls for casinos to be allowed to reopen

This video accompanied a Westside BID press release calling for casinos to be allowed to reopen after the first lockdown, weeks after bars and restaurants had been given the green light to welcome back customers and made full use of our 360 camera

Cleaning up on TikTok to support Cancer Research UK

Our own daughters were roped in to star in this video produced during lockdown to promote Cancer Research UK's fundraising campaign asking kids to donate pocket money earned during household chores to support their work

Keeping an eye on Westside during lockdown

Produced for Westside BID during the first lockdown, this video of user-generated content showed people that Westside's wardens and vital services were still working hard and supporting residents and businesses in Birmingham city centre while the public was forced to stay at home

The Spanish Armada - a story told in one minute

This video made for our daughter's lockdown history project ended up winning her top marks at school, hundreds of hits and likes on social media and a thumbs-up from TV historian Dr Alice Roberts! It's amazing what you can do with paper, a match and a bathtub...

Maternity bracelets: What mums think

This video is one of six created to promote special bracelets launched by Shropshire Local Maternity System and ASKA to help mums-to be keep track of their baby's movements in the womb

Maternity bracelets: How the bracelets were born

This video is one of six created to promote special bracelets launched by Shropshire Local Maternity System and ASKA to help mums-to be keep track of their baby's movements in the womb

St Giles Hospice staff support Clap for our Carers coronavirus event

Video produced for St Giles Hospice during the coronavirus lockdown. It shows how we used Zoom videoconferencing footage to enable staff working from home to come together to support emergency services and medical staff

Westside BID hosts WOW Awards in Birmingham

This video for social media captures the glitz and glamour of Westside Business Improvement District's Wonders of Westside (WOW) Awards held in Birmingham city centre in January 2020

Fundraisers enjoy St Giles Hospice Rudolph Run in Tamworth

Video showcases the fun of the annual Rudolph Run fundraising event held by St Giles Hospice in the grounds of Tamworth Castle. Hundreds of supporters donned fancy dress for the festive event

NHS unveils new Baby Buddy app to help mums-to-be in Shropshire

This video for social media captures launch events in Telford and Shrewsbury for a new mobile app which supports parents and parents-to-be during pregnancy, birth and the first first six months of a baby’s life

Support Staffordshire celebrates first five years

Video profile produced for anniversary event as supporter of charities and voluntary groups celebrates five years in operation

Black Sabbath bench unveiling in Broad Street, Birmingham

Video for social media captures fans' excitement as Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath sail into Birmingham's Gas Street Basin for the grand unveiling of their heavy metal bench on the newly-christened Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street. (Song muted for copyright reasons)

Nurse discusses heartburn and how to treat it

Social media video produced to encourage self care of minor ailments for clinical commissioning groups in Cheshire

GP discusses headaches and how to treat them

Social media video produced to encourage self care of minor ailments for clinical commissioning groups in Cheshire

Elita Unyolo discusses physician associate role

Social media video produced to raise awareness of new job roles in GP surgeries and their benefits for patients for clinical commissioning groups and STP Together We're Better in Staffordshire

Nurse discusses eczema and how to treat it

Social media video produced to encourage self care of minor ailments for clinical commissioning groups in Cheshire

GP discusses earwax and how to treat it

Social media video produced to encourage self care of minor ailments for clinical commissioning groups in Cheshire

Diabetes care video to mark national Diabetes Week

Social media video raising awareness of diabetes for clinical commissioning groups in Cheshire

Colin Jones encourages disabled sportspeople to take up leadership roles

Profile of Colin Jones for Sport Birmingham campaign to encourage greater sports participation and leadership from disabled people in Birmingham

CHS Healthcare's work supporting care homes in Bath

Profiling the work of CHS Healthcare in supporting care homes in the Bath area, which has won praise from local NHS organisations

Guests' reaction to Ikon Gallery programme launch

Social media video of guests at launch event discussing gallery's programme of exhibitions for 2019-20

Birmingham Ikon gallery launches 2019-20 programme

Social media video of launch event at Birmingham's Ikon Gallery in January 2019

Sue Webb discusses nurse practitioner role

Social media video produced to raise awareness of new job roles in GP surgeries and their benefits for patients for clinical commissioning groups and STP Together We're Better in Staffordshire

Stephen Fielding discusses urgent care practitioner role

Social media video produced to raise awareness of new job roles in GP surgeries and their benefits for patients for clinical commissioning groups and STP Together We're Better in Staffordshire

Crowds enjoy annual St Giles Hospice Solstice Walk in 2019

Social media video captures the mood of the crowds at popular annual midsummer fundraising event in held in Lichfield city centre as night falls

NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group AGM

Social media produced to raise awareness of NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group's annual general meeting and Big Chat event in 2018

Shammy Noor discusses workforce diversification in GP surgeries

Social media video produced to raise awareness of new job roles in GP surgeries and their benefits for patients for clinical commissioning groups and STP Together We're Better in Staffordshire

Crowds flock to St Giles Hospice Rudolph Run 2018

Social media video captures festive spirit at popular annual fundraising event in Tamworth

Kerry Webley encourages disabled sportspeople to take up leadership roles

Profile of Kerry Webley for Sport Birmingham campaign to encourage greater sports participation and leadership from disabled people in Birmingham

Kamal Modi discusses clinical pharmacist role

Social media video produced to raise awareness of new job roles in GP surgeries and their benefits for patients for clinical commissioning groups and STP Together We're Better in Staffordshire

Newbridge House: National Centre For Eating Disorders

Video profile of Newbridge House: National Centre For Eating Disorders in Birmingham following the publication of their CQC report in 2018

Black Sabbath bench unveiling event interviews

We speak to Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi and comedian Jasper Carrott about the new bench tribute to the band and what it means for Birmingham

Networking on the canals with Westside BID, Birmingham

Birmingham businesspeople enjoyed a networking event with a difference aboard a narrowboat courtesy of Westside BID and Dr Carl Chinn

Katie Day encourages disabled sportspeople to take up leadership roles

Profile of Katie Day for Sport Birmingham campaign to encourage greater sports participation and leadership from disabled people in Birmingham

Black Sabbath awarded 'heavy metal bench' in Birmingham

It was great fun working with Westside BID and Dyson Media to document this hometown honour to Tony Iommi and Black Sabbath

Why Craig supports St Giles Hospice Lottery

After losing his wife Alice to cancer, Craig shared their story to show why he supports St Giles Hospice and its weekly lottery

NHS clinical commissioning groups host annual general meeting

Not perhaps the most immediately video-friendly subject, but we hope we helped South Cheshire and Vale Royal CCGs to show how their public engagement work is useful in allowing members of the public to have a say in how their services are provided.

St Giles Hospice celebrates Orange Wednesday 2019

We helped Lichfield's St Giles Hospice to celebrate Orange Wednesday, their annual day for raising funds and awareness of the fantastic job that they do in the local community

Dudley Zoological Gardens 360 Tour for Walk All Over Cancer

We're always looking to get an interesting new angle - and we found 360 of them in this video for Cancer Research UK!

Proud dad to start Race for Life after pioneering cancer treatment

We couldn't resist sharing this video produced by Paula with her Cancer Research UK hat on - such an inspiring story!

Ex-soldier hopes new business will raise £1m for forces veterans

We were delighted to help new business Invictus At Home secure a feature and video in the Coventry Telegraph on the story behind the launch of their company

Diversity Days in Birmingham schools

We worked with Birmingham Wellbeing and Sport Birmingham to show how children are being inspired to achieve by taking part in Diversity Days offering sports to both disabled and able-bodied children

Tony Hadley opens Violets In Bloom memorial garden

Magic Lantern Media were delighted to see the culmination of our video and PR work with the charity Violets In Bloom - securing the support of true gent Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet to launch the memorial garden in memory of little Violet Mornington

Choosing a reputable aesthetics practitioner

Aesthetics practitioner Marie Yapp discusses the importance of checking that your prescriber is trained and competent before allowing them to look after you

How a special little girl inspired a charity appeal

This video for the Violets In Bloom charity website was a privilege to work on. It helped secure a 'charity of the year' bid which lead to thousands of pounds worth of extra donations

Celebrities join children with cancer at VIP awards party

Interviews with celebrities and patients filmed for Cancer Research UK’s website to promote their Kids and Teens appeal

Councillor becomes Westside warden for a Saturday night

The West Side Wardens patrol Broad Street in Birmingham each night helping keep people safe. Coun Waseem Zaffar joins them on a busy Saturday night to learn more...

How a special little girl inspired a charity appeal

This video for the Violets In Bloom charity website was a privilege to work on. It helped secure a 'charity of the year' bid which lead to thousands of pounds worth of extra donations

School anti-testing video

Created for the National Union of Teachers’ education white paper campaign.

Race dedicated to brave mum who lost cancer fight

Interview with a family affected by cancer to promote Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. This footage was used on ITV Central News to help promote the event

Race dedicated to brave mum who lost cancer fight

Interview with a family affected by cancer to promote Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. This footage was used on ITV Central News to help promote the event

Social enterprise video funding bid

A video funding bid created on behalf of Lasting Differences, a social enterprise helping society's most vulnerable people achieve success

Dance of the sugarplum firefighters

A social media video created for Cancer Research UK. This was shared on several news websites and on Cancer Research UK’s social media channels, attracting many thousands of hits.

Dance of the sugarplum firefighters

A social media video created for Cancer Research UK. This was shared on several news websites and on Cancer Research UK’s social media channels, attracting many thousands of hits.

Why this brave dad is standing up to cancer

James and Rebecca wanted to share their story to illustrate how crucial research is in the fight against cancer. Their story was used as part of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign.

Why this brave dad is standing up to cancer

James and Rebecca wanted to share their story to illustrate how crucial research is in the fight against cancer. Their story was used as part of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign.

Forever Living Products video message

A business owner's personal message to potential clients. We filmed several of these at one event which enabled us to keep the cost to each business owner at a minimum. If you have several short video messages that can be filmed in one location why not check out how cost effective we can be.

Forever Living Products video message

Lauren's surprise Bake Off encounter

Teenage cancer survivor Lauren gets to cook with her Bake Off idol Francis Quinn.

Lauren's surprise Bake Off encounter

Teenage cancer survivor Lauren gets to cook with her Bake Off idol Francis Quinn.

The Nicoteenies

Paula made this documentary in 2014 while training for an MA in broadcast journalism at Staffordshire University.

The Nicoteenies

Paula made this documentary in 2014 while training for an MA in broadcast journalism at Staffordshire University.

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