Charity films and non-profit films that create real impact
Light & Star Media CIC creates powerful film and audio-visual content for charities, social enterprises and non-profit organisations. With deep roots in the third sector, we understand how mission-driven organisations create real change and we’re passionate about helping you deliver it. Ethical storytelling sits at the heart of our work, and we collaborate closely with organisations to create films that can be used and repurposed for years to come, ensuring every film continues to deliver value long after its first release.
Why organisations work with us
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We understand the third sector
We have lots of experience working in the third sector ourselves, so we understand the demands on your time and resources. This means that we will be flexible and understanding of your requirements and needs, and we will always have one eye on how each shot, scene or talking head can speak to multiple stakeholders at the same time (e.g. small donors, trust funders, supporters, policymakers). We've also put together a page of useful links for charities based on our experience in the sector.
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We place ethical storytelling at the centre of our work
Charities, social enterprises, and non-profit organisations strive to tackle complex problems and support vulnerable groups. Telling these stories on camera can be daunting, and it’s essential that participants’ voices are represented respectfully and authentically. We place ethical storytelling at the heart of every stage of the production process - from planning and filming to editing and follow-up - ensuring that everyone involved feels valued, supported, and accurately represented.
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We know what funders are looking for
Whether your film is explicitly for fundraising or not, funders are likely to see it and your film can be recycled for fundraising appeals and applications. With our experience in charity fundraising, we can help co-create a film which addresses the priorities of funders whilst remaining focused on the core message of the film. Emotionally engaging storytelling is the best tool at our disposal, but we will also encourage you to consider other areas that are of interest to funders such as impact measurement, lived experience and sustainability.
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We are passionate about social change and social justice
We passionate about creating a more equal, inclusive, diverse and habitable world, and we know that charities, social enterprises and non-profit organisations are at the heart of driving such change. Because of this, we will immerse ourselves in your organisation prior to filming, so that we fully understand and champion what you're about. We will do a deep dive on your mission, vision, goals and activities. This will help us plan for, and capture, the most impactful footage on the day(s) of the shoot.