Here Now Films

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Engagement & Communications Officer of The Woodland Trust

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity. Our vision is a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. We protect, restore and create woodland and inspire people to care for them too.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Here Now Films to accomplish?

• To make a film about the pioneering work being done by The Woodland Trust to trial replanting methods to increase the cover of the UK's temperate rainforests using drones.

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Here Now Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The primary aim of creating this film with Here Now FIlms was to capture the innovative trial of using drones to seed unaccessible areas in Cornwall. We didn't know how this trial was going to unfold, and if there would be any issues along the way, so Here Now were great in reacting to the live situation and adapting to the changes we had to make on the day. The secondary aim was to showcase how the Woodland Trust is leading this research, and what impactful steps need to be taken to reach the ambitious goal of working with the South West Rainforest Alliance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Get news coverage and to position The Woodland Trust as a global pioneer.

An engaging mini-doc to share amongst the sector to spark a conversation.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Here Now were great in delivering our aims and the film surpassed our expectations. They were easy to work with and flexed with us when unexpected things happened with the project. They matched our brand style, and were quick in sending over new versions of the edit. We look forward to working with them again.

What was your primary form of communication with Here Now Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We went into this project not having a clear vision as to what style we wanted the film to be, but they created something that fits so well with the conservation sector whilst standing out. The whole process start to finish was very simple and efficient. We felt that our innovative trial project was in the right hands.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Here Now Films could have done differently?

None at all!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Creative of Plankbridge

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Established in 2000, Plankbridge designs and makes high-quality shepherd's huts and cabins in Dorset, UK.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Here Now Films to accomplish?

• Create a high-quality lifestyle film
• Storytelling and charm
• Evoke the feeling of owning a Plankbridge hut or cabin

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Here Now Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Here Now created a storyboard and met with us virtually, a number of times before the shoot day. They listened to our ideas and contributed their own to make sure we reached the full potential of the project. Here Now gave us casting options and organised the actors/models prior to the shoot day. We were impressed with their enthusiasm and work ethic to ensure everything went smoothly during the project. They produced and edited a brilliant high-quality short film with versions for website, YouTube and social media.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Audience response on social media and via customer enquiries showed us that the film had the desired outcome - inspiring and enthusing our customers.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Communication was excellent throughout the project and delivery time was as stated in the contract. Very approachable, friendly and hard-working.

What was your primary form of communication with Here Now Films?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their values and ethos stood out to us from the get go. Their client portfolio was also impressive and on brand. You could see how people-focused they were compared to other brands we researched.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Here Now Films could have done differently?

Nothing comes to mind. We were very pleased with the process and the outcome and would recommend them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at JA Brooks

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Construction company, spefically in the MEP sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Here Now Films to accomplish?

• To create a 100 year anniversary film for JA Brooks
• To create a film that unified their workforce behind who and what JA Brooks are as a company

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

We felt Here Nowunderstood us best after initial converstaions.

How many teammates from Here Now Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We wanted to create a video that represnteted the 100 year history of J A Brooks that would be relatable to peers in the industry, relatable to our staff and retirees and also have a factor that would attract new talent by expressing our values. Herenow worked with us on creative workshops and then filmed around multiple loctaions with some difficult accesiblity in places.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

This is a difficult one to measure as it was aimed more as a brand video internally than it was for any marketing use. But I can say for a fact that it was a success, the atmosphere at our 100 year party was electric after showing the film on the big screen and that was the main goal.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Here Now were flexible with our moing deadlines, they adapted to situations out of our control and were fully on board with the most specific of requests, whether that was suggetsing new ideas or re-shooting content numerous ideas until we were happy with the smallest and most specifc details.

What was your primary form of communication with Here Now Films?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The understanding Ed and his team bring, when you are trying to hit some really specific areas and niche points it can be hard for someone to understand if they're not familiar with your industry or niche. The Here Now Team listened until they understood each component completely and then managed to provide some really impressive ideas that were completely aligned.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Here Now Films could have done differently?

There are no obvious improvments here now could make to have improved our experience.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the creative director of Leap, an ethical design and impact agency. We bring together diverse experts to create planet-centered, sustainable design solutions for clients seeking innovative and collaborative approaches.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Here Now Films?

We needed help executing a vision for a video campaign for one of our clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Here Now Films took my creative direction and video concept and turned it into real-world outcomes. The team translated my shot list into tangible outcomes for the shoot time and handled production like equipment, models, and generally being great directors/filmers on location. Here Now Films also provided the final edited videos in the formats we needed.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Here Now Films.

How did you come to work with Here Now Films?

We found them through their reputation and a previous connection. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were close to my geographic location, had pricing that fit our budget, and were a great culture fit.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together between January–February 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Here Now Films' work had great results from both a creative standpoint and ROI for ourselves and the client. We also saw high engagement from the target audiences. Moreover, both the client satisfaction and qualitative responses showed the success of the work.

How did Here Now Films perform from a project management standpoint?

Here Now Films delivered on time to a high standard. We mainly communicated through virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed by their willingness to be flexible, understand the vision, and work well with models on the day of the shoot.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren't any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a former Producer at Skyword

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a content marketing agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Here Now Films to accomplish?

• Film and edit a series of on location SME interviews with executive level clients.

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Here Now Films were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Great team, allowed us a lot of flexibility in planning our video production around a group of international executives with limited available time, incredibly adaptable with us during post production and series of SME based reviews and live edits.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Their flexibility to provide us with live edits with SMEs for foreign language iterations of all our deliverables was key.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Absolutely, they worked with us despite changing priorities and timelines to deliver us everything as efficiently as possible, even with ad hoc requests popping up through out post.

What was your primary form of communication with Here Now Films?

Email or Messaging App

Are there any areas for improvement or something Here Now Films could have done differently?

None to mention

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marine Awareness Officer of The Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Wildlife Conservation Charity

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Here Now Films to accomplish?

• Highlighting work of Cornwall Good Seafood Guide
• Promoting sustainable seafood

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

they contacted us

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Here Now Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We asked for a film to be made to highlight during covid the difficulties being faced by Cornish fishers and to encourage the public to buy direct from fishers who were affected by the pandemic.

a short film was comissioned that was to feature several fsihers and summarise the situation as a call to action

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We saw an increase in traffic to our website and recieved good feedback on the film from supporters of the project 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project was well managed and the film was deliverd on time and to a very high standard of production.

What was your primary form of communication with Here Now Films?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were able to work with fishers very well and they made a good impression - it is not easy to work with people who are often suspicious of the media

Are there any areas for improvement or something Here Now Films could have done differently?

They did a great job

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the client engagement director at Rise Technical Recruitment, a recruitment company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Here Now Films to accomplish for Rise Technical Recruitment?

We needed to complete a 'work for us' video and supporting interviews.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Here Now Films produced a full-length 'work for us' video, five individual interviews, and edited clips. The team handled all aspects of filming and editing.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 6–10 members of Here Now Films' team.

How did you come to work with Here Now Films?

We found Here Now Films through another source. We chose them because they were close to our geographic location, and their pricing fit our budget.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in December 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Here Now Films delivered a high-quality video output. We received great feedback from our team about the video's look. Additionally, we doubled the amount of views we usually get.

How did Here Now Films perform from a project management standpoint?

Here Now Films delivered on time. We primarily communicated via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Here Now Films understood our business. There was quite a lot of back and forth during editing, which they kept on top of. The team really grasped our culture.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for Here Now Films to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and co-founder of AimHi Earth, a live online climate and sustainability training company for enterprise businesses. We offer data-backed immersive experiences to drive lasting alignment and engagement across the workforce.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Here Now Films?

We needed to create a client testimonial video to showcase the work we’d been doing over the past 18 months. The video would tell the story of the problem our client was seeking to solve when working with us, how we fixed it, and their experience working with us. The goal was to establish trust and credibility for anyone looking to learn more about AimHi Earth and the sustainability training we provide for complex organisations. We wanted the video to be slick, professional, and have a relatively swift turnaround.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Here Now Films developed, managed, and delivered all aspects of the customer’s upcoming testimonial video production. The film was a fast-paced, engaging testimonial about the ongoing partnership between AimHi Earth and their enterprise client. It included key interviews with the main stakeholders from the client's team. The film also showed animated stats and workflows from AimHi Earth’s process. Details were outlined and developed in a pre-agreed script signed off by AimHi Earth and their client. During preproduction, Here Now Films worked closely with AimHi Earth on creative direction. They planned the interviews, the storyboard, the shot list, and other aspects. During production, the team conducted in-person interviews with the stakeholders. They put them at ease, handled lighting, and filmed everything. They also interviewed stakeholders who couldn’t be around in person via Zoom. In postproduction, Here Now Films handled editing, animation, colour grading, and sound design.

What is the team composition?

I don’t know how many Here Now Films teammates were assigned to the project.

How did you come to work with Here Now Films?

I found them through a referral. I chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were a great culture fit, and aligned with our company values. Additionally, they really took the time to understand our needs.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March–September 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We received great positive feedback. The video was shared widely on social media, not just by our team but also by the client’s organisation and stakeholders. We also used it as the foundation of an outreach campaign for new business and to support fundraising activities. We also noticed an increase in leads.

How did Here Now Films perform from a project management standpoint?

They were a dream to work with. They had such positivity, professionalism, and support. We mainly communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was extremely impressed with the final product. It looked slick, and the team had great attention to detail. I was also impressed with how quickly and easily they were able to put stakeholders at ease and how they led interviewees through the questions. They had an amazing way with people (not just with cameras!) 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’m extremely happy with the project.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of brand and marketing at Whistlefish, a retail company. We design, produce, and sell unique art, greeting cards, accessories, and gifts through retail galleries in the Southwest and online. We collaborate with talented artists and focus on quality and sustainable production.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Here Now Films to accomplish for Whistlefish?

We needed Here Now Films to create a beautiful TV advertisement that enraptured who Whistlefish is and the true beauty of the stories behind greeting cards.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Here Now Films created a 30-second TV ad shot exactly how we pitched it. This included clear project planning, storyboards of each shot, and budget management. After we received this deliverable, they created 35 variations of the ad for social ads.Here Now Films handled everything from the first meeting. They filmed everything, including scouting for models and onboarding, and edited everything. They went externally for their color grading but communicated all the feedback we had from that step. They animated everything in-house and then, when the film was complete, they even sent it to the advertising body and placed it through Clearcast for us. We didn’t have to lift a finger other than provide feedback.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Here Now Films.

How did you come to work with Here Now Films?

We found them through an online search. We chose them over other options because they were close to my geographic location, had a great culture fit, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August–September 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We saw an increase in traffic and area spikes. We also got an incredible amount of verbal feedback saying how much they loved the ad. Some elements are still in testing, but we’ve seen a slight increase in all areas.

How did Here Now Films perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered on time and had impeccable communication throughout. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

How they took one small idea and turned it into such an incredible film that we never thought we’d be able to achieve.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head Of Production of RAM Films

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Video Production Comapny 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Here Now Films to accomplish?

• Filming for a documentary

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Here Now Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Took an important job at short notice. Fantastic to work with from start to finish and a high standard of work!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Film and deliver hight qualtiy vision and audio. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

High standards and delivered to schedule

What was your primary form of communication with Here Now Films?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their flexibility and attention to detail were impressive

Are there any areas for improvement or something Here Now Films could have done differently?

Nil