Producing films for non-profit organizations can be challenging because the people they help are often in difficult or sensitive situations and budgets are always tight. We are drawn to these projects because the people involved are passionate about their mission and want their stories heard. Our films have proven to be effective in raising awareness of their work, meeting their fundraising goals, and expanding the number of people they help.
NSRWA 50th Anniversary
Client: North and South Rivers Watershed Association
To celebrate the North and South Rivers Watershed Association’s 50th year, we were asked to make a film about the beauty of these historic and unique waterways and the people that love them. Throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2020, we filmed the herring, osprey, bald eagles, seals, marsh marigolds, swimmers, kayakers, and fishermen that call this area their home. What a wonderful opportunity to work in our own backyard!
The North River is the only Scenic Protected River in the state of Massachusetts. The North and South Rivers are designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Department of the Interior.
Visit NSRWA.org to explore the North and South Rivers watershed for great hiking, fishing, and boating.
“I’ve been meaning to write to you about the NSRWA 50 Anniversary film that you and Yari filmed. It was an amazingly beautiful film….simple, tasteful, fun and educational…I tell everyone to watch it!….my kids, grandkids and people at Studio143.
It is such a gift to live on and near these rivers. I love driving down the Driftway and love that view every time I see it! And even better, it is reassuring to know that there are so many people who have been involved in cleaning up these rivers, educating our towns, and monitoring them always for the preservation and health of the rivers and our communities.
Thanks to you and your son for the beauty and love you bring to all that you do - together with all the hard work behind the scenes that go with it.”
JUDY & SOPHIE'S STORY
Client: Helping Hands Monkey Helpers
From the moment Judy discovered she had progressive multiple sclerosis, life for her and her husband George began to change in ways they could have never predicted. By the summer of 2011, Judy had lost her ability to walk and most of the movement in her upper body. Helping Hands asked us to tell the story of how Sophie, a highly-trained service monkey, affected the lives of Judy and George.
Our two days filming with Judy, George, and Sophie were especially moving – a reflection of their love for Helping Hands. Judy & Sophie's Story has received considerable attention around the world and was reblogged on BuzzFeed, The Daily Beast, PawNation, and many other sites.