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Sat 30th Aug 2008
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What People Say About Us!

Volunteer Films is in its fourth year and this is what filmmakers and charities think of the project.

Full Circle Arts charity

FILMMAKERS

"Since making the film, I have been able to work as a director on a few different projects. I used the film as part of my show-reel in applying for a job with the BBC, and was offered a job as a result, to direct the charity programme ‘Lifeline’”.
- Emma Parsons, Director of the film for Hackney Family Back-up

“Producing a film for ‘Live Futures’ through Volunteer Films was a great experience! Not only was I introduced to an inspiring organisation where I met some incredible young people, but I finally had a chance to express my creativity for a great cause. A very refreshing and much needed change from Entertainment Television”.
- Debbie Kendal, Producer/Director of the film for Live Futures

Young Disciples charity

“Two Four would like to thank the teachers and pupils from Clara Grant Primary School for their enthusiasm and patience on the filming day and for making The Newspaper Education Trust such a fun programme to make”.
- Katie Giles, Two Four Communications

“This project is great for people working in the often cynical world of TV to get an opportunity to put their skills to something that will actually benefit the world!” George Harris, TV producer/director

CHARITIES

Full Circle artist

“As well as helping us publicise our work to new and potential volunteers, the film gave immense pride to the existing Volunteers and renewed their commitment to being part of a large and successful voluntary group”.
- Sally Chicken, Director and volunteer, Ipswich Credit Union

"The video produced for us by the Media Trust is possibly the most valuable tool LIVE has ever had for successfully communicating the work we do."
- Sam Conniff, Director of Live Futures

“It’s not easy to put the work we do into words, therefore it is invaluable for us to have something that so vividly shows the difference our charity makes”
- Roma Yagnik, PR Officer, Open Clasp Theatre Company (Volunteer Films 2006)

“It is almost impossible for the thousands of small to medium sized charities to compete with the handful of heavily funded giants in the sector. This scheme not only supports charities such as ours, it is a great environment for budding British film talent to gain valuable experience. It is a clear win-win-win scenario on every level.”
- Philip White, Wellchild (Volunteer Films beneficiary, 2005)

"The film really brings our organisation to life in the way a leaflet or an email never could. We're enormously grateful and highly recommend Volunteer Films for any charities thinking of creating a film" Jamie Dear, Trust Youth (Volunteer Films 2007)

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 April 2008 )