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Films that make a difference.
At Meaningful Films we collaborate with our clients to uncover their stories and tell them in a way that encourages compassion and inspires change.
Luke Taylor and Joanna Crosse have been working together for nine years to bring a creative combination of storytelling through film.
Joanna and Luke produce thought provoking films with impact and work in the corporate, education and charity sectors.
A Roof Over My Head - Film
Behind the beautiful Georgian facade of Bath and the stunning surrounds of Bath and North East Somerset, homelessness – or the threat of it – is a problem facing a growing number of people. There are over 4,000 on social housing waiting lists in the region and house prices are 14 times average earnings. The issues go far deeper than the number of street homeless. There are countless individuals sofa-surfing, families housed in B&Bs and others in unsuitable temporary accommodation. But, there is help available. This film, funded by St John's Foundation and created by Meaningful Films, shows the realities of homelessness and the life-changing work that is being done by local organisations to help. We witness first-hand the difference that support staff and volunteers make to those struggling to keep a roof over their head.
A Roof Over My Head - Trailer
Most people's perception of homelessness is invariably the person asleep in a shop doorway. However, the reality is far from this. In fact, 7,000 people are currently on social housing waiting lists in the region and there has been a 50% rise in the number of applications for individuals seeking help with debt. Many are the 'working poor', unable to afford homes in a city where house prices are 14 x average salaries. We hope you'll find this short film extract extremely enlightening. Produced by local company, Meaningful Films, we've worked with partner organisations such as Julian House, DHI, Mercy in Action and Curo to show the tireless behind-the-scenes work done by local organisations to help this increasingly problematic issue. To book tickets to the premiere of A Roof Over My Head visit Komedia here: https://www.komedia.co.uk/bath/film/a-roof-over-my-head/
Charity - [establish] from Andrews
Andrews Property Group are giving back, creating opportunities, and #openingdoors. The [establish] project started in 2016, and aims to provide 50 properties over the next 50 years, where young people in need of housing can receive ongoing support. We're working in partnership with local charities CAYSH and 16-25 Independent People. Find out more at Andrewsonline.co.uk/establish.
100 Second Challenge - Video
St John's and Power10 join forces to raise money for local Bath charity, Sporting Family Change.
What Happens When You Die? Documentary
What happens when you die? features interviews with experts in the field of death and dying and members of the public talking about their own experiences with death. The aim of this film is to help people start the conversation and talk more openly and honestly about death and dying.
A Grave Matter is a short film about a chance encounter that deals with the sensitive subject of death and what happens when we die.
An interview with Holocaust survivor Martin Stern
We asked members of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) Youth programmes and Holocaust Memorial Day Youth Board to ask questions to Dr Martin Stern MBE, a survivor of the Holocaust, about his experiences. To learn more about the HMDT Youth programmes, visit https://www.hmd.org.uk/youth
Meaningful Films - Showreel
Documentary - The School on the Hill: Trailer
This is the trailer for a short documentary about Bath Community Academy, formally West Hill Boys School and Culverhay School in Bath. Through the memories and stories of students past and present, we look back at the impact the school has had on it's staff, students and the local community over the last 70 years. Created by Luke Taylor (Lt Film) and Joanna Crosse (MetaMedia)
ANDREWS PROPERTY GROUP
"Working with Luke and Joanna on the [establish] video was an absolute pleasure. They combined broadcast quality interviewing and award-winning film making and the results were above and beyond what we expected."
Nick Moir - Head of Marketing
WRITHLINGTON SCHOOL
"I was so impressed both with the final product and with the speed they produced and changed them. This is the best experience we have had with any external marketing or production company and I hope to use their services again in the future. I would also highly recommend Joanna and Luke to others."
Mark Bridges - Assistant Head
ST JOHN'S FOUNDATION
" Luke and Jo were a fantastic filmmaking pair to work with. They produced a high quality film for us that highlights the support out there for homeless people, both those on the streets and those without permanent homes in B&NES.
They went above and beyond in terms of spending time working with (and having patience with) our charities. They were both passionate about working on this type of charity film. They were great at listening to our needs but also offered their expertise in what would be best for the film."
Sam Gillett - Funding and Impact Manager
"The filming we had done for our music event was absolutely superb. They thought of everything and were extremely professional but personable to deal with."
Kim Lee- Music Workshop
FAMILY RIGHTS GROUP
"Joanna and Luke captured the emotionally difficult stories of parents and the challenging perspectives of social workers trying to make safe decisions for children. They have been dedicated, creative and sensitive partners in this work"
Sean Haresnape - Principle Social Work Adviser