Challenging stereotypes of disability in the workplace

We recently produced a mockumentary style training film in the style of 'The Office' for Bolton Council. The idea of the production was to challenge stereotypes of disability in the workplace.

The film was produced in association with a group of young people and professional actors from the Bolton Octagon Theatre. A large scale launch event and the premiere of the film will be taking place at the Vue Cinema adjacent to the Reebok Stadium in Horwich next week.

You can read more about the project on the Bolton Octagon's website here - http://www.octagonbolton.co.uk/page/3349/The-Bolton-Branch

Here's a short trailer for the film and cover art for the DVD

Music video for a Moby song

We recently squeezed some time out of our busy schedule to take part in an online music video competition run through the video sharing website vimeo. The idea of the competition was to create a music video for one of three tracks from Moby's recent album 'Destroyed' and themed around 'Hello Future'.

We chose the track 'The Day' and made the whole video in one weekend, devising the idea on the Friday, shooting it on Saturday and Sunday and then editing it overnight in time to be submitted for the competition deadline on Monday!

Our idea for the video was centred around disillusionment with modern life/technology.

We shot the video using a Canon 7D DSLR camera and a variety of prime lenses as well as the Sony EX-3 for some of the slo-mo shots.

The video also stars a close friend of ours - Graham Baldwin a.k.a the silver fox.

Enjoy!

New Viral Venture for Seal Films

This year Seal Films are excited to have teamed up with Custard Media to produce viral videos. This is a collaboration of artists using our combined skills to not only produce Viral Videos, but also to make sure they get the exposure they deserve! Viral advertising is huge now, but producing the video is only the first step and by teaming up with Custard media, we can offer all the services for a successful online marketing campaign. The pictures above show us working with Viral Videos Producer Stephanie on a shoot for a promo for Custard Media earlier this year. And here's the finished M&S spoof...

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The World of 3D

Last month Dave & Nick joined the 'Decode' crew for the 'World Street Dance Championship 2010' in lovely Blackpool!!! It was a 3D shoot for a DVD that is to be released alongside the 'Street Dance 3D' Film.

Tour Of Britain 2009

After the hard slog that was last year, Nick went cross country on a week where the sun thankfully shone to follow the cyclists and their teams on this years Tour of Britain cycling race which was broadcast at night on ITV4 after each race. Nick shot all the presenter links with ITV's Ned Boulting and covered interviews with the cyclists as well as getting shots during the actual race. Here are some snapshots of him in action..!

Grattan online promo

As well as producing the short promo for Freemans, we were also asked to produce this online marketing promo for Grattans 'flex it' credit scheme, again in conjunction with the guys at RED-C, the ad agency who devised the idea

Freemans online promo

As part of their online marketing campaign, Freemans wanted to promote their 'flex-it' option. We produced this short, humorous piece for them which was devised and conceptualised by Manchester based ad agency RED-C