Tell your charity's story authentically by the people that matter most

 CHARITY FILM SCHOOL

Mentorship for Smartphone Storytellers

An interactive online learning experience featuring one-to-one mentoring and shareable filmmaking assignments

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Empower your community to send you their stories, in their voice...

Whilst also giving them:

  • Lifelong skills in creative thinking, audiovisual communication, and project management
  • Confidence to speak in their own voice
  • Curious and empathetic conversations
  • Career development and endorsement

"We believe everyone should have the opportunity to tell their charity story… in their own unique voice. Our programme empowers ANYONE to do this… just using their smartphone. Regardless of age, background or technical experience."

Mike, Lead Mentor, Charity Film School

Join other charities that have been taught by us

Our unique mentorship gives your storytellers the skills to

Lighting"

Think

  • Develop Strong Video IDEAS that are achievable quickly
  • Tailored for the charity's social media platforms
  • Use AI tools to help with ideas and planning 

Subject

Plan

  • Convert ideas into Achievable Film PLANS
  • Know Who, What and Where to Shoot BEFORE filming starts
  • Get consent to film people and use in your projects

Story"

Speak

  • Developing Authentic INTERVIEWING Skills
  • Gain confidence in approaching people to film
  • Develop vlogging and  presenting skills

See"

See

  • Spot SUPPORTING FOOTAGE that compels audience attention
  • Capture unique perspectives 
  • Shoot action and movement

Composition

Design

  • Shoot people to look engaging and trustworthy
  • Find the best light available in any location 
  • Record clear audio so the message is heard 

Story"

Edit

  • Select, Assemble and Cut Footage
  • Being succinct with story  
  • Send film to your charity for sharing (or extra editing)
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 “Logging into the website is really cool! It’s really fun to navigate each of the ‘steps’ we are taking. It’s super refined and industry standard…I love it!”

Miss Divine, Black and Green Futures 

 Give your storytellers a fun and personal learning experience

 Through our Online Programme Storytellers:

  • Learn the most vital filmmaking skills through in-depth video tutorials (to their own schedule) 
  • Book one-to-one mentorship sessions 
  • Submit their filmmaking assignments 
  • Have their questions answered
  • Get inspiration from previous student films
  • Save their individual progress over time
  • Get text summaries and pdfs of all the lessons 
  • Watch online or a smartphone app 

“My One-to-One with Mike and gave me a very good steer on what to do and how to achieve it. It was amazing. From interviewing to creating assets that can be later edited... I’ve learned to create content that tells a story AND resonates with our target audience".

 Mariana, Friends of the Earth, Merton 

Storytellers get One-to-One Mentorship and Feedback

  • Each program begins with an in-depth one-on-one coaching call to set them up for success.
  • We discuss their ideas and help develop at least x3 achievable concepts.
  • We plan their first video with key dates.
  • They send us the footage for review.
  • We provide live feedback and plan the next film.
 

Just 4 weeks into her mentorship, Mariana watches her first film assignment, fully edited by her charity. 

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Empower your Storytellers Now

Book a call to explore how we can help your Storytellers

Every Storyteller Gets:

  • Live 121 Mentorship session with experienced charity filmmaker (includes Video Ideas + Planning)
  • Personal Access to Our Online Learning Platform
  • Bespoke Filmmaking Assignments for charity's use
  • 2 x Film Feedback Sessions to Maximise Learning and Skill Performance

  • Graduation Certificate and Professional Endorsement Upon submitting final film

  • Professional Editing Software they can keep (works on any device)
  • Learning Support Throughout