Silverfish Films

I’m really excited to share our latest video project in collaboration with The Federation Humana People to People 🎬💪   Humana People to People is an incredible global network devoted to addressing vital social and environmental issues through community-based initiatives. Their work in AIDS prevention is truly inspiring.   This video project has opened my eyes to the fact that AIDS isn't just a health issue—it's about social justice, gender equality, and human rights. Preventing AIDS means more than just spreading awareness; it's about empowerment and creating safe spaces for girls and young women.   Working on this project has been an inspirational experience for our team. Meeting the girls in the DREAMS club was truly amazing. Having young women help one another and pursue their dreams in a challenging climate is something that should be celebrated and further supported so even more women can join them and have similar success stories for years to come.   Rhoda is one of these young women whose story we closely followed. She was held back in her younger years as her family was unable to pay for her school fees. She joined the DREAMS club where she got training in vocational skills and is now working as a motorcycle mechanic. She has become financially independent, skilled, and has the means to support her child and family.   I asked her what her favourite thing about her new career was. She told me it was how proud she felt to achieve her dream and inspire other girls in her village to go out and pursue their own. It's a powerful reminder that we all have a role in supporting our communities.    #SilverfishFilms #HumanaPeopletoPeople #AIDSPrevention #Empowerment #Hope 

Rest in peace Henry Kissinger. I have never had the privilege of working with someone who has made it to 100 years old before but a few months ago we made a film with Henry Kissinger in New York. We really didn’t have any preconceived idea of him beyond our own basic research. He was a world leading statesman with an unmatched knowledge of Geopolitics and a substantial place in recent world history. We knew about the controversies and the fact that he didn’t suffer fools gladly. Of course we were slightly nervous. In the room before the event were Ruby Osman and Marc McGonagle from Tony Blair Institute for Global Change who had organised the filming for the Future Of Britain event and my colleagues Peter and Nicole. We all had an interest in world politics and hailed from places as diverse as Sydney and Belfast and Cyprus. When he entered the room he was quietly spoken and polite. He was keen to make sure we had everything we needed to be ready. He had clearly prepared for the interview and was focused on the task in hand. Within a minute we had forgotten that at 100 years it must be a feat to remember events at all, let alone give new insights and thoughts on them. We were all enthralled by his calm explanation of past present and future US, European and UK relationships with China. We finished the interview exactly on time and got exactly what we hoped. At the end after he checked back every question and answer mentally to make sure he had said everything, I mentioned that I admired his love of football and that he had brought Pele to the US – a great achievement. He then set off on an analysis of the current state of football, of his beloved team Furth. He asked about my favourite team – the not so well known QPR and to my astonishment he sympathised with our recent struggles – he even knew we had recently lost our manager. So my recollection of Henry Kissinger was not as a statesman, or as a controversial figure, nor as an impressive 100 year old. My memory is of someone who kept the capacity for joy throughout an incredible life. Someone whose dreams of being a footballer were thwarted by the rise of the Nazis in his homeland but who refused to be beaten down. Someone who was kind, thoughtful and genuinely interested in everyone he met, famous or not.

When it all comes together 🤝 Our client at The Commonwealth just sent us this picture... Projected onto the screens is one of two films we created last month, shown to a room of government ministers from across the Commonwealth's 56 member counties. Knowing your work is having real-world impact is a feeling that you just can't beat in this line of work. And it's even better when you get sent an action-shot 😉 Thank you to everyone at The Commonwealth! And stay tuned all for the films on here ⌛ #Commonwealth #filmproduction #productioncompany

🌍 Exploring Southeastern Africa: Lights, Camera, Mozambique! 🇲🇿🎬 Our filmmaking odyssey carries on, and this time, we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Mozambique. 🌅 As we journey through this incredible country, we've had the honor of meeting warm-hearted and welcoming individuals who've generously shared their work and leisure moments with us. 🙏✨ But guess what? Our adventure is far from over! We've got more excitement in store, including behind-the-scenes glimpses of our crew having a blast. 📸 Stay tuned 🌍 🌟 #SilverfishFilmsInMozambique #SoutheasternAfrica #BehindTheScenes #FilmmakingAdventure

🌍 African Diaries: Unveiling the Heart of Africa! 🎥 Months of meticulous planning and navigating intricate logistics have led us to the breathtaking landscapes of Malawi, nestled in southeastern Africa. 🇲🇼 Silverfish Films has embarked on an extraordinary journey, capturing the essence of compassion, sharing, and learning through a riveting series of documentaries spanning three remarkable African nations. 🌟 Our mission is to connect people from every corner of the globe, fostering a deeper understanding of the world's diverse cultures and inspiring unity. 🌏 Are you ready to join us on this captivating expedition? Stay tuned! 🌄 🌍 And here's the fun part: Can you guess which African country we're off to next? 🤔 Share your guesses in the comments below, and let's embark on this adventure together! 🌍👇 #SilverfishFilmsInAfrica #AfricanDiaries #DocumentaryFilmmaking

🗺 We sent one of our producers out on a little excursion... 🔍 To the largest gathering of change-makers and tech innovators we could find. Last week, our producer Anna went to CogX Festival at London's 02 Arena, to hear from those at the cutting-edge of technology. And whilst it's unlikely anyone from our team is going to be developing the next ChatGPT, Staying on top of the tech industry's latest developments is fundamental to our work. Having been trusted to make films on the future of Artificial Intelligence for world leaders at the 2023 Future of Britain conference, to creating dozens of films for the new wing of the Science Museum, We are always ready to make films for the fast-changing world of tech. #filmproduction #cogxfestival #cogx #technology

"But what does Silverfish Films bring to the table?" Well let us run you through it... 📚 Educational Excellence: We blend documentary filmmaking techniques with the conciseness of short films for impactful educational content that suits curricula and online platforms, shown on BBC Ideas, BBC Tech and BBC Bitesize. 🌟 Inspiring Careers: We’ve encouraged youth to explore apprenticeships through engaging films for the Science Museum Technicians Gallery. These films were an integral part of an interactive and immersive exhibition within the museum. 🧏♂️ Empowering Change: Collaborating with the Equality and Human Rights Commission, we produced an inspiring film against hate crime. Our goal was to create a current and poetic piece that resonated with audiences, encouraging them to take action. 🏥 Healthcare Insights: Our work with the NHS & Health Education England and with the Royal College of Nursing has garnered millions of views, educating on topics like maternity and nursing. 📝 Clear Instructions: Our COVID-19 test-at-home kit video gained 10M views, offering precise guidance during lockdown. 🧒 Engaging Young Minds: “The Right to Play" project with The British Psychological Society connects with both kids and adults to explore playtime's importance. 🚄 High Impact: Our films for the RMT Workers received 2M views, showcasing our ability to create impactful content on a low budget. We used real stories to influence scripts, resulting in relatable content shot in one night at an empty train station. 🎬 Your Vision: Our dynamic films tracked the journey of three athletes as they prepared for the Winter Paralympic Games. Visa extensively used these films around the Olympics. We achieved 3 million views, reshaping perceptions of Paralympians. Explore our portfolio and let's bring your story to life www.silverfishfilms.com 🚀 #SilverfishFilms #CinematicStorytelling #filmproduction #productioncompany #documentary

What makes a ‘story’?    For anyone familiar with Silverfish Films, you’ll know we describe ourselves as ‘storytellers’. But what do we actually mean?    As much as we’d like to be, we don’t spend our days sitting under starry night skies reciting oral tales.    And we also aren’t throwing it around just as a buzzword.    Far too many films today take an “and then, and then, and then” approach. Whether it’s a promotional video or short biopic, no one wants to sit through a string of information that feels more like a lecture than anything else.    And the world of video content has never been so saturated. Audiences are bombarded with content all day- at work, at home, on the move.    So how do you breakthrough and have real impact? How do you create films that not only grab attention, but hold on to it?    It is often emotional connection that wins over hearts and minds. But that doesn’t mean sob-stories and simple rags-to-riches tales.    We set out to create content that gets audiences invested in the story and caring about what is coming next. This means making films that are unfolding- a journey of discovery and entry into a different world.    Whether it is our film about a young Jewish woman who escaped the Nazis or our promo on visiting Angola, we invite audiences in and build up characters and places that are immersive.    And this is built into our process. By the time we pick up the camera, our team already have the story arc. We never rush the pre-production bit, placing great emphasis on research, recces, casting and storyboarding. And the same should hold true whether you’re making Tik-Toks or feature films.    So that’s a whistle-stop tour of how we do it… please share you’re tips and tricks in the comments below! #filmproduction #storytelling #production #productioncompany

Seeing is believing! Being asked to create the films for the 2023 Future of Britain conference was a true honour. We knew these films were going to be shown to a room of changemakers, problem-solvers and world-leading researchers, And we knew this meant they had to be really, really cutting edge. Equipped with decades of experience making award-winning films, we were more than ready to rise to the challenge. From our innovative creative approach to the tireless efforts of all our team, our work came together into something special. But what topped it all off was seeing the incredible reception from the crowds at the conference. A moment to remember for us at Silverfish Films. #bts #FOB2023 #TBI #filmproduction #conference #filmmakers