Form Films

Silver Surfer’s Day is the biggest annual event for older computer users in the UK. To help raise the events media profile we suggested this short film with four older celebrity computer users all of whom were passionate about spreading the word.

Every Year DU organise Spring Online, a nationwide week of events aimed at helping older people discover all the great things they can be doing online.  This was one of the events – and we have to say thank you to the children who appeared in the film.  Click play and you’ll see what it was one of the most enjoyable filming days ever.

We filmed with the charity Village by Village, when we were out in Africa, as part of another project.  Their practical, hands-on approach to change is inspiring and delivers real benefits that make an immediate and obvious difference.  By way of a thank you to Neil and the team we made this to help them with their online fundraising initiatives.  To find out more about what they do visit www.villagebyvillage.org.uk

Carers play a huge, often unsung, part in looking after the elderly.  But getting them the information and resources they need can be difficult.  To tackle this the NHS approached us to make a film highlighting just how important the internet can be in getting carers the support and help they need.  Filmed with three wonderful carers the film tackled the issues head on and proved a great success.

We’ve worked with UK Online on a number of projects now and always love the ideas and challenges they throw our way.  This time they were interested in a film that could be used flexibly – online, at conferences, anywhere in fact, either with sound or without.  Our solution was to use some of their lovely older learners who’d written down on cards what they’d achieved online.  An elegant solution and a lovely little film our thanks to all the stars who took the time to share their achievements with the world.

Coutts commissioned Form Social to produce a series of CSR films in order to demonstrate and celebrate their commitment to a number of social projects.  Find out how Coutts Senior Client Partners (SCPs) have raised over £350,000, smashing their original target of £142,000 for the charity ChildLine and made a significant difference.

The Coutts Foundation was set up in 1989, as part of the bank's tercentenary celebrations, to make substantial donations to specific projects. While in 1987, the Coutts Charitable Trust was created to formalise the bank’s aid-giving. The Trust generally makes a large number of small donations (between £250-£750) to UK registered charities where a few hundred pounds can make a great difference.

Coutts Philanthropy commissioned a series of tutorial films that were developed, written and produced by Form Social.  The films were designed to show a typical family man who, inspired by his daughter, embarks upon in a philanthropic journey as he discovers his own social calling.

Coutts rich 300-year history includes Angela Burdett-Coutts, who was one of the greatest philanthropists of the Victorian era. The story continues today with so many of their employees who take time out to support the causes they are passionate about.

UK Online Pass it On

UK Online are the biggest providers of computer training in the UK. To encourage older users to come in and use their centres they wanted a film that promoted their Pass it On campaign. As soon as we met Betty we knew she was the lady for the job.  A natural star Betty’s commitment and passion just shone through.

Social Enterprise is transforming the way people do business. To reflect this change Coutts commissioned Form Films to make a film that explained how this new way of thinking works featuring three very different businesses all united by a passion to make a difference. Part of an ongoing series of films we are making for the bank.