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Free the Hunting Dogs

October 01, 2024

A short documentary I've created for Free Spanish Hounds about the first Galgo march in London which took place on 3rd February 2024. I've shot this hand-held on my Sony a7Sii with a the Rode VideoMic Pro, and yes it's very run-and-gun, but hopefully I've managed to capture the essence of the day and all the wonderful people and dogs that took to the streets of London.

Video Content Creation

The Wonky Garden - RHS Friendship Film

July 30, 2024

Today, on the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship, I would like to share a film I have created for RHS Schools and Communities with you. It celebrates the the benefits of and friendships forged through community gardening. Join us at The Wonky Garden in Cheshire.

Female Focus

Female Focus Interview: Jai Ramage

January 27, 2021

For the 7th installment of the series and the first Female Focus interview of 2021, I had the pleasure of speaking to Vocal Coach Jai Ramage and finding out more about the different fields she works in: 'I like the tradition, history and the artform in the theatre, the creativity and artistry in pop and the diversity of styles in TV. I find them all exciting environments to work in.'

Video Content Marketing

PR Hero Challenge

December 16, 2020

I have recently completed the PR Hero Challenge run by Pitch to Press and it has been absolutely brilliant. It’s been full of useful exercises and tips on how to promote your business, big or small, and get your story out there. Learning more about Adela’s personal experience doing her own PR and helping other businesses to get seen and heard, really spurred me on to complete the daily tasks.

Female Focus

Female Focus Interview: Dr Sam Akbar

November 27, 2020

Dr Sam Akbar is a clinical psychologist specialising in treating refugees with PTSD. Prior to gaining her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from UCL, she spent ten years making documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4. She has recently signed a book deal with HarperCollins for 'Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience' and publication is scheduled for spring 2022.

Freelance Filmmaker London

History documentary shoot in London

November 09, 2020

The documentary 'Hatshepsut: She Who Would Be King' Mark Bowsher and I produced for History Hit is out now! This history documentary on the female pharaoh aims to set the record straight by focussing on the overlooked figure of Egyptian history, Hatshepsut.

Female Focus

Female Focus Interview: Donna Crous

October 27, 2020

For the fifth installment of the Female Focus interview series I had the pleasure of talking to award-winning blogger and food photographer Donna Crous. Photography was obviously one of the key topics, but we also chatted about recipe development and how important nutrition is for a healthy lifestyle.

Video Content Creation

5 resources and networking spaces for women behind the camera

September 28, 2020

Whether you are only just starting out in the production industry or are looking for a female community to exchange experiences in, women to collaborate with and support each other, I have collated 5 websites that will come in useful for you.

Female Focus

Female Focus Interview: Maddy Shine

September 17, 2020

For the fourth installment of the Female Focus interview series I caught up with Maddy Shine over a virtual G&T and we talked about all things visibility, setting goals and the importance of self care.

Video Content Creation

Charity Videos - RHS Campaign for School Gardening

September 09, 2020

As part of a series of three charity videos, the 'You can grow for wellbeing' film shows how the students and staff of Hammersmith Academy in London are gardening to promote better health and wellbeing.

Artisan Videos

Craftsmanship meets life science

August 24, 2020

When we think of life science we often think of scientists looking down microscopes in sterile laboratories and close ups of petri dishes a…

Video Content Marketing

Video marketing for small businesses

August 12, 2020

I’m probably slightly biased but I’m always excited when I go to someone’s website and they have a video on there. It’s such a nice way of …

Video Production Services

Video content creation for your online course

July 23, 2020

Whether you have a great idea for an online course or are in the middle of writing one, I would love to help you with the visual elements of it. To be precise: take care of the video production part of your course.

Female Focus

Female Focus Interview: Jane Hadden

July 13, 2020

I can’t believe it’s July already - where has the time gone? Though a new month also means that it’s time for the second instalment of the Female Focus series featuring Jane Hadden this time.

Video Production Kent

Support local: Special Offer Video Package Kent

July 03, 2020

I have put my thinking cap on how I can still support small and local and I’ve decided to launch a ‘back to business’ special offer – a reduced video production package which will be available from July 1st.

Have you got a project in mind? I'd love to hear from you!
iris@crafted-films.co.uk

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