MEDICAL BUSINESS OWNER, FILM COMMISSIONER: Thank you so much for rushing this through – it’s fantastic!!!! Just previewed it with colleagues ahead of the meeting later, and they got very emotional!!! Top work!!! OMG it’s awesome!!!! Thanks again.
FROM THE CEO OF A CHARITY SUPPORTING WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE BRITISH ARMY: The whole experience of working with Martin and his team was completely positive. Consultation was frequent and in person, filming was timely and the limited budget was adhered to. The three fold solution was a bonus as this had not been a stated requirement at the start of the commissioning process. Martin’s approach is straight forward and efficient; both characteristics very welcome when our Charity had not been down this route before. I would whole heartedly recommend Martin Freeth.
FROM THE CEO OF A CHARITY SUPPORTING PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES: We were enormously impressed by the quality of the film that Martin produced for us, and blown away by the skill he demonstrated in amplifying the voices of our service users – crafting a strong, clear narrative which showcases their complex stories in an impactful way. The film that Martin created for us has provided a respectful and dignified portrayal of the interviewees and has given us something that we can be really proud of, that will help us to tell more people about the work of our charity. We would also like to say a huge thank you to Nick Currey, who created the animations in the film, bringing to life the thoughts, feelings, anxieties and fears of children who have a parent in prison – something which often goes unheard.
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY: The film is really wonderful, informative and moving. Great movie, Martin.
CHIEF FUND-RAISER, MUSICAL CHARITY: The outcome has got a great story and conveys all the messages that we were looking for. Fantastic!
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, German TV company: ARD-alpha is very happy that the series “Best of Enemies” turned out so well. It has provided its viewers with a hilarious as well as an educational insight into the differences and similarities of the British and German culture. I want to thank you and your team for the thought and effort you have put into the project.
ITV EXECUTIVE commenting on awards entries: As a television journalist, I was incredibly impressed by the three entries from Nature. Each film showed a very high level of craftsmanship and I felt the camera operators and editors deserved particular praise. The films were a real joy to watch and a reminder the highest production standards aren’t always the preserve of the mainstream broadcasters.
Nature Commissioner: It’s all been very positive feedback, they’re dead happy. Well done sir, given the timescale, and the content, and their requirements for everyone involved to be in the film, I think it’s a remarkable cut.
Medical researchers in Amsterdam: We thoroughly enjoyed the film and have been overwhelmed by all the positive reactions. It really captured our study and creatively demonstrated what we had tried to achieve. It appealed to a far wider audience than we would have achieved without your work. And it was a pleasure making it: you listened to our input and concerns and really delivered a wonderful film.
BMJ Commissioner: ‘We’re all happy with content here. Thanks for turning a really nice film around so quickly’.
Trustee, Children’s Charity: Your film showing the work of our local children’s hospice at home charity is truly inspiring – it even moved our wonderful paediatric nurses to tears! You struck exactly the right note in explaining the service and benefits we provide and I know that both the nurses and the families featured in the film enjoyed being involved in making it. And best of all, it is proving to be a real boost to our fund-raising efforts! Can’t thank you enough for all your hard work.
Senior scientist: ‘I just returned from vacation and saw your video. I am impressed by how you took the interviews which I thought were often too technical and hard to understand –and wove them into a coherent story. Great job!’
Chief Executives of two major companies whose partnership we celebrated in a rapidly produced movie - CEO1: Wow, this
is a wonderful movie, thanks for this excellent production! CEO2: Wow. This is great! Thank you to everyone for putting this together so well and so quickly.
Contributor: ‘You did a wonderful job, especially considering the elements you had. Not even the skull! Warmest congratulations for this splendid work. I am really impressed!’
‘Nature’ publicity team: ‘Overall we are thrilled with the results so thank you all for your help in putting together what has turned out to be a very popular package!’ and ‘Look! Downloaded in total around 110,000 times, which I think is just excellent’.
American Physicist: ‘That is an excellent production. The science comes through loud and clear – outstanding editing, composition and all that. Amazing that you could deliver on such a tight schedule’.
Chief Exec, Lindau Nobel Foundation: ‘You have many a good reason to be proud of the films. We all acknowledge and appreciate the professionalism that you and your team have again contributed to this project’.
Nobel Laureate: ‘I believe the films are excellent, and you really did a wonderful job’.
Chief Executive, National Charity:‘Martin, this is so good and so powerful. You should be really pleased with this’.
A viewer: ‘What a joy to watch! I just enjoyed the lighting, the angles… I am no photographer, but was so thrilled with this quality that I had to compliment the persons responsible. Congratulations!’