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Human Stories
How to Mend a Broken Heart – Surgeon
Client: Science Museum
This is one in a series of films made for The Science Museum touching on different aspects of organ donation.
We visited a range of hospitals and spoke to a variety of people to hear more about the part they have to play in the process. The series includes the recipient of a heart transplant, a doctor who specialises in organ and tissue donation, the coordinator of the transplant process, and the donor.
Harry and the NHS
Client: Labour
Harry was born into a pre-NHS world and unfortunately, saw first-hand the difficulties families faced without access to free healthcare. His passion for the NHS shines through in this emotional film made in conjunction with the Labour party.
How to Mend a Broken Heart – Surgeon
Client: Science Museum
This is one in a series of films made for The Science Museum touching on different aspects of organ donation.
We visited a range of hospitals and spoke to a variety of people to hear more about the part they have to play in the process. The series includes the recipient of a heart transplant, a doctor who specialises in organ and tissue donation, the coordinator of the transplant process, and the donor.
The Hardest Fight of All
Client: Men's Health
Boxing is the hardest game in the world according to Ricky Hatton; but there is one thing harder. In collaboration with Men's Health, Ricky talks about his struggles with mental health, the journey he went on to overcome his struggles, and the man he is today.
Glioblastoma
Client: Margaret's Final Campaign
Margaret McDonagh sadly passed away from from glioblastoma in 2023, this film helped to fundraise and lobby efforts to change the law on cancer research. We worked with world leading researcher Dr Paul Mulholland who started a medical trial and Ross Kemp, a friend of Margaret’s, who kindly stepped in to help narrate. Through the efforts of many people, money was raised, the research continues and the Brain Tumours Bill has been taken to the Commons.
Men don’t cry
Client: Dazed
An award winning film that kickstarted a series of conversations on male mental health in working class communities.
Andreas gets a job
Client: Sizewell Creative
We follow a young man with Downs Syndome to his first day at work. An inspirational story that will change how you think about diversity.
Chai Bora
Client: CDC Investment Works
Partnering with CDC Investment Works, The Silverfish team travelled to Tanzania to tell the story of how communities are building skills and employment by finding work on tea plantations to carve a better life. Who doesn't love a cup of tea?
Dealing with the end life
Client: BBC Ideas
A difficult subject sensitively dealt with opening up an online debate around end of life choices. Powerful and compelling.
Nick’s Story
Client: The National Lottery
Part of a series of films. Working with the National Lottery Fund, we tell the story of Nick who had a difficult start in life but with the help of some key figures, integrated into and became a valued member of the community.
Do We Think in Different Languages?
Client: BBC Ideas
Part of a series of films with BBC Ideas. This short asks the question "do we think differently in different languages?".
Rise for Bayelsa
Client: For Bayelsa
A powerful campaign film which led to changes from Oil Companies.
Bayelsa accounts for 40% of Nigeria’s oil wealth and hosts the operations of the large multinational oil companies. Bayelsa is also the victim of oil spills every year and as a result, is suffering from the continued effects of oil on land and in water, but no one is talking about it. We went to Bayelsa to meet the people and see for ourselves exactly what was going on.
Workplace Bullying
Client: BBC Ideas
Workplace bullying can be devastating to the recipient. Working with BBC Ideas, we created a short film to outline and identify toxic workplace practices and help stamp them out.