Client: Davies Group
Location: UK – Manchester, London, Bolton
Date: October – November 2024
Services Provided: Multi-location Filming, Interview Production, UK Film Crew Hire, Film Crew Hire Manchester
Overview
Davies Group approached Here Now Films with an urgent requirement for a three-day filming project across multiple UK locations, capturing content for their new internal talk show, DTV (Davies TV). The series aims to engage employees by featuring interviews with senior leaders, company news, and behind-the-scenes insights.
The Challenge
- Urgent Turnaround: The project required a quick mobilisation of crew and logistics.
- Multi-location Coordination: Filming across Manchester, London, and Bolton with varying requirements.
- Diverse Content Capture: Delivering high-quality sit-down interviews, B-roll, quickfire/vox pops, and corporate event coverage.
- Seamless Alignment: Ensuring visual and stylistic consistency with concurrent international shoots.
Our Approach
Here Now Films assembled a specialist production team to execute the project smoothly, ensuring high production value across all locations.
Crew & Equipment:
- Camera Operators (3-camera setup for interviews)
- Sound Technician (Lavalier and boom mic for crisp audio)
- Gimbal & Tripod Operators (B-roll and conference footage)
- Lighting Setup (Professional soft lighting for interviews and vox pops)
Filming Breakdown:
- Manchester (October 17th) – Leadership Conference
- Quickfire vox pops & sit-down interviews
- Conference B-roll
- Stage talks & Q&A footage
- London (November 5th) – Corporate Office Interviews
- Executive sit-down interviews
- Office environment B-roll
- Vox pops with employees
- Bolton (Flexible Date) – Internal Office Content
- Casual and engaging interviews
- Supporting visuals & behind-the-scenes footage
Outcome
The production was successfully completed on schedule, with high-quality footage that aligned with the Davies Group’s internal communications strategy. The content captured will be used for bi-weekly releases, forming the foundation for DTV’s long-term vision of global employee engagement.
Client Feedback
“We had the pleasure of working with Here Now Films on a recent project that required sourcing film crews in multiple locations on short notice. Despite the tight deadlines and logistical challenges, they exceeded our expectations in every way.
Their ability to quickly assemble professional and talented crews was impressive, and their dedication to meeting our deadlines was commendable. The quality of the content produced was outstanding and played a crucial role in the success of our project.
We highly recommend Here Now Films for any production needs. Their professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to excellence make them an invaluable partner.”
— Mopani Mkandawire, Campaign Marketing & Internal Communications Manager, Davies Group
Key Takeaways
- Rapid Mobilisation: Ability to assemble a full crew for urgent corporate projects.
- Multi-Location Coordination: Seamless execution across different cities while maintaining production consistency.
- Engagement-Driven Content: Captured high-impact visuals and interviews for a long-term internal video series.
- Global Alignment: Ensured consistency with Davies Group’s international offices.
For companies looking to launch corporate video series or multi-location shoots, Here Now Films ensures precision, efficiency, and high production value every step of the way.
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