5 beautifully produced NGO videos
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of filming at CBM’s partner organisation, CCBRT in Tanzania, and community based organisations and clinics in Kenya. I was fortunate to work with Greg Low, a veteran documentary producer, and learned a ton from him. We met individuals living with–or caring for children with–disability. It was humbling, powerful and inspiring.
For me, making videos has always invoked equal parts excitement and fear. I’m often overwhelmed with the tremendous responsibility it is to share stories from the field with our donors. Sometimes it’s a good overwhelmed: it keeps me honest, focused, and aware of my role. Other times, it’s simply overwhelming and I become frozen or fearful. I’m usually nervous to review the footage and start editing, for fear that I won’t be able to relay the story as compellingly or as powerful as I first heard it. I’m learning to work within the tension.
In the spirit of inspiration and sharing, here’s five videos from producers I admire. I love the style (most are shot on Canon DSLR’s) and the way the stories are told. I’m keen to hear what others think.
Title: Radar Development People with Disabilities
Organisation: CCBRT
Title: Voices for Change, Delhi
Organisation: Greenpeace
Produced by Philip Bloom
Title: 37 Scars
Organisation: World Vision USA
Produced by my mate Josh Batchelder.
This short film was shot, edited and uploaded from Ghana in the same day, true testament of Josh’s skills.
Title: Clean Water for the Bayaka
Organisation: charity: water
Title: Baby Heart
Produced by Ricky Norris, Discover The Journey
