Here Now Films

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Sustainability and Natural Resources Officer of Pennon

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provide drinking water and treat wastewater

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To promote the important relationship between nature recovery and local economic growth
• To showcase good work of businesses in the region
• To raise awareness of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Referral

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• 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 brief to Here Now was to produce an engaging film which showcased a range of businesses in Cornwall which prioritise nature alongside profit. The film was to be shared at the time of the G7 summit which was held in Cornwall to showcase both the natural environment of the area and also to promote the enabling role of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The key outcome was a compelling film suitable for sharing with a range of audiences, showcasing case study Cornish businesses (including interviews with key leaders and managers from those businesses) 

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

The Project Manager checked in regularly throughout the course of the project to discuss content, potential case studies and the final storyline. 

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

Virtual Meeting

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

The ability to edit the most poignant content, encompassing both verbal quotes and stunning video footage, stood out.

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

Keep up the good work!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of C Level

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

C Level enables companies to meet their climate goals through nature regeneration with local and indigenous communities

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• to work succesfully in remote areas and in difficult conditions
• to co create a powerful docustory about the bioestrela project in Portugal

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Here Now Films reached out to C Level well before this project to find out what C Level does

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• 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.

To travel to Portugal over land and spend a full week on the Serra da Estrela working closely with C Level to film the land and lanscape of the Bioestrela Regeneration Project.  To evolve the story during the week and filming uncovered new opportunities for the stories evolution, driven by the identification of key subjects for interview in the film as well as landscape features and regeneration opportunties. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

the original Bioestrela film captured the powerful vision of the Bioestrela Project.  It gave us exactly what we needed - an inspiring new short film to go to potential backers with.  Not least, the film was entered into the international eco film festival CINEECO and in October 2024 won the award for best landscape film in the festival.  In short, Here Now Films met all of our intentions in workin with them to co create Bioestrela.

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

They were exceptionally responsive, massively energetic, enthusiastic, and pretty well-organized. I have worked with all the founders of this company and they are not just skilled in filmmaking but highly informed and engaged in the ecological and cultural issues of our time - which makes working closely with them a lot easier

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

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

committed to securing and creating the highest quality footage to fully do justice to the project

high energy levels, which in my view is always needed for this kind of work

primary focus on the job in hand, and not easily distracted

highly confident in their skill set and creative direction

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

as a production company that is now clearly in heavy demand, Here Now Films will need to kerb their enthusiasm (just a bit), and choose their projects even more carefully, so as to avoid over filling their pipeline, and taking on too much.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Communications Officer, of South West Peatland Partnership

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Restores dried and degrading peatlands across Cornwall, Dartmoor and Exmoor. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Provide an engaging overview of our work
• Celebrate the team and partner organisations working together
• Increase awareness of often remote and inaccessible peatlands
• Let local people know what we're doing and attract national interest
• Inspire action and a sense of urgency around peatlands

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Referral

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• 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 was tasked to create a 10 minute overview video of the work of the SWPP, a shorter summary film of the longer video and also provide a range of social media video snippets on a range of topics, 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Incredibly positive feedback from partner organisations, the team and initial public showings. We will launch the film more widely in 2026 and anticipate reaching new landowners, funders, local and national audiences to engage with our work. Initial feedback included: 

'Gorgeous production values. Felt like I was out there on Dartmoor'

'The film is great, really inspiring and it explains everything that is happening without being too scientific – thank you for sharing it.'

'Fantastic…tells the story really well. I have to admit to getting a little emotional watching as shows the scale of the issue and what SWPP are doing about it.'

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

The project required Here Now to be flexible to filming in outdoor, remote locations in challenging terrain, fitting around the team's schedule and weather conditions. They did this with ease and confidence, capturing the work on the ground and being responsive to events and active restoration taking place on site. They were accomodating and supportive of incorporating feedback and staff engagement in draft versions of the film. 

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?

Genuine passion for the work being done and making staff feel at ease when being interviewed and sharing their own zeal for their employment and day-to-day role. Flexible and positive approach to getting the very best job done, whilst balancing other video production alongside our project. Their ability to zone in to an element of the large-scale project (i.e. the monitoring) that helps tell the story of our work and narrow down a complex topic into one that is visually appealling and interesting to all. 

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

 n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of KYN

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

KYN is a new London centric care home group offering an elevated approach to care: individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of its residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices and outstanding hospitality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a history film that connects the heritage of the site with KYN’s vision today, highlighting the building’s significance within the local community.
• Create a six-part 'Makers of KYN' series to showcase our team, expertise, and approach.
• Produce a resident-led film centred on belonging and everyday life within our homes.
• Deliver a careers film to support recruitment by communicating our culture, expectations, and purpose, helping attract talented individuals who share our values.

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• 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 scope of work covered end-to-end film production, including scripting, storyboarding, video production, post-production and colour grading.

Key deliverables included:

• History film
• A six-part 'Makers of KYN' series (one hero film and five topic films)
• A resident-led film (one hero film and three themed edits)
• A recruitment film (one hero film and six role-specific cutdowns)

Alongside the main films, Here Now delivered a comprehensive collection of social edits in multiple formats, including subtitled and clean versions, and versions with tailored CTAs, giving us everything needed for ongoing campaigns across platforms.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Assets produced by Here Now consistently delivered the highest click-through rates of any creative we’ve used, and drove noticeably higher engagement across our social channels. We also received widespread positive feedback from team, families and partners about the films’ production quality and storytelling. 
Here Now’s work has made a meaningful difference to how our brand is experienced. They’ve helped us communicate not just what we do, but how it feels to be part of KYN - for our residents, families and the team. 

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

Project management was excellent. While the timelines developed naturally through the creative process, anything with a defined deadline was delivered on time. The team communicated clearly, responded quickly, and were a pleasure to work with. We also made several changes to direction during the project, and Here Now approached each one with patience and professionalism, helping us reach the right final result.

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?

What impressed us most about Here Now was how they worked with people. Filming in a live care home can be tricky, but the team were respectful, patient, and considerate with residents, families, and staff. They found the right approach for each person, helping everyone feel comfortable during the interviews. Here Now Films helped us capture the natural warmth and character of our residents and team, which really comes through in the films.

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

We wouldn’t change anything. Each project is a collaboration, and there are small ways we learn and improve together as we go.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of a financial services company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Credit union provider of loans and savings for the West of England

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To raise £800,000 for their crowdfunder campaign.

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Referral

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

Referred to me

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.

To create a 2 minute video showcasing the our brand and services to investor audience. Showcasing members and colleagues to bring the brand to life and highlight social impact. Using voiceovers to narrate and video of common bond area to create brand story for investors.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

we successfully raised over 75% the proposed amount with £1.9m raised.

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

I was not the manager of this project but the overall delivery of the crowdfund was on time. The edits were taken positively and reworked in a quick timeframe. The team was kind and quick to work to a deadline.

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

Virtual Meeting

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

Everyone on the team was kind and made our colleagues feel comfortable in front of the camera. There was a positive vibe, and we were all happy to work together on this project. 

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

Not applicable

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founding Partner of Bridge F61

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Marketing consultancy

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Produce, film, photograph and edit campaign materials to broadcast-ready materials

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

we had used them before

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

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 helped us find locations and models, and carried out a full pre-production function to coordinate a campaign photo and film shoot for our client. This included extensive, very techincal post-production. The outputs were used in broadcast media and across digital channels for our client.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of the outputs was very high - and Here Now were able to turn the project around on a very tight schedule. The image and perceived value of the client brand has increased substantially as a result.

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

They are very responsive and always had great insights and feedback. Everyone who worked on the project was an expert in their own field

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 responsiveness was fantastic, and they were such a pleasure to deal with. they always had really valuable feedback and would suggest great workarounds to problems.

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

None! We wish them nothing but the best of luck and we look forward to working with them again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Admaps Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park is an established, family-owned coastal holiday business in Cornwall, operating with a clear ethical and responsible governance framework. The park is recognised as a Real Living Wage and Living Hours employer, reflecting its commitment to fair employment practices and workforce wellbeing. 
Its operations prioritise environmental stewardship, including sustainable land management, responsible resource use, and collaboration with conservation partners. The organisation also maintains strong community engagement and local supply-chain support, ensuring its economic contribution benefits the wider region.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• A corporate film showcasing Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park’s commitment to fair employment, environmental stewardship, and meaningful community investment, demonstrating its role as a responsible and ethical regional business.
• The film will provide a platform to showcase the local community interest groups and charities we partner with, reinforcing our commitment to meaningful collaboration and shared social impact.

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Referral

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• 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.

Her Now Films provided full end-to-end project delivery, from initial concept development through to the on-time, on-budget completion of the final film, working efficiently to schedule and manage all interviews and maintaining clear, consistent updates throughout the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project delivered a measurable uplift in organisational profile, supported by excellent feedback from guests and corporate partners, demonstrating strengthened brand perception and stakeholder engagement.

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

Her Now Films demonstrated robust and highly professional project management, delivering all agreed outputs on time and in line with the project scope. They remained responsive and adaptable to our needs throughout, proactively addressing requests and maintaining clear communication at every stage.

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

In-Person Meeting

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

We were particularly impressed by the company’s strong ethical foundation, which is clearly embedded in how they operate and engage with partners. Their team was exceptionally professional, supportive, and genuinely good people to work with, consistently going above and beyond to assist throughout the project.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Nature and Wellbeing Coordinator of Somerset Local Nature Partnership

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Somerset Local Nature Partnership works embeds the value and importance of the natural environment into all decision making processes, planning and policy in Somerset and provides leadership, coordinating delivery to achieve long-term strategic objectives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Promote Nature Based approaches to health and social care
• Provide creative leadership of film for promotion
• Bring partners together across Somerset through film to meet strategic goals

SOLUTION

How did you find Here Now Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Here Now Films over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• 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 commissioned Here, Now film to direct, film and edit a short film on behalf of Somerset Local Nature Partnership to promote nature-based approaches to health and social care. We bought together key stakeholder and partner organisations to interview and film. The film was well received across the board and is now live on youtube. It was featured by the Guardian newspaper as part of their articles about green social prescribing and was successful in leveraging significant 3 year funding to hire through Somerset Wildilfe Trust to deliver a nature-wellbeing pilot project 2024-2027. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Leveraged significant 3 year funding for new post at Somerset Wildlife Trust to deliver nature-wellbeing work

Raised profile of nature-based solutions in Somerset, onboarded large strategic partners eg NHS 

Raised awareness of benefits of nature-based approaches to health in Somerset, putting the county as pioneer in green social prescribing

Over 2k views on YouTube and over 8k through Guardian newspaper tweet. 

5 film screening events in Somerset bringing together over 200 people, organisations, statutory bodies and not-for-profits to collaborate, network and build partnerships 

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

They were absolutely fantastic in all ways on the delivery of this project. They were generous with their charitable rate for the project that made it affordable for a not-for-profit/ statutory social care organisation. Communication was regular, clear and effective. The team were extremely professional and personable/approachable on shoots and throughout editing process. They responded excellently to our needs. I was thrilled with the process and product, and cannot recommend Here Now Films highly enough

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?

Extremely creative vision and high quality production, as well as ethics and values that aligned with the project's themes. Here Now Films has a very warm, approachable, friendly, and fun team!

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

It was all fantastic

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!