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Next week I’ve asked our team of filmmakers to blog about their experiences at film school and whether they’d recommend it to aspiring filmmakers. Today I’ll offer a perspective from a writing point of view. I did a degree in Screenwriting at Central Lancashire University, which was fantastic and really inspired me to be a […]

Every business wants to have a Twitter account with millions of loyal followers, who instinctively move for the retweet button whenever you tweet. Unfortunately, it isn’t that simple. It takes strategy, dedication, time and most of all content to build up a Twitter following. A simple mistake many companies make is to follow similar companies […]

We recently ventured out of London to Witney, near Oxford. We were completing our Responsible Transportation programme by filming Media Fleet. Media Fleet is one the UK’s leading fleet livery and branding specialists. “What’s a livery?” I hear you cry. It’s a bespoke form of mobile advertising, where adverts are wrapped onto fleets of vehicles. […]

Recently we filmed Silent Gliss at their Kent office in Broadstairs. Silent Gliss is a leading, global supplier of high-end blinds and curtain tracks. Their impressive client list includes The Shard, Hugo Boss and Wembley Stadium. Entering their large building, I was immediately struck by how spacious and elegant it looked. They had a huge […]

Collaborative Media have been producing films for clients across the UK for over 5 years. We have recently produced films focusing on industries like manufacturing, technology and transportation. Our 30 minute programmes give an overview of an industry, and show the unique challenges it faces. We create a wider understanding of the sector by providing […]

As a working writer I’ve interviewed people professionally in a number of different styles. I think that interviewing, or at least asking people questions, is an important part of being a writer. Writers are curious folk, or nosey some might say, but having an interest in people is essential to any form of writing.   […]

Written by our filmmaker Anthony Crossland The crew will arrive at your location on the morning of the shoot or the night before depending on the location. It’s nice to be given a tour of your location. This helps us find the best places to shoot the interviews and to get to know you. We […]

Last week our production team had the pleasure of shooting with Gail Porter, the presenter for our Career Focus TV site. This site is a step-by-step guide into a new career, with entertaining and amusing videos. On a baking hot Tuesday morning, our production team was excited to meet Gail and see her bring our […]