Northern Heart

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of working with Dominic Matteo, a former Premier League defender (Liverpool FC, Leeds United, Blackburn Rovers, Stoke City), to create a short film for EPIC Global Solutions at Blacburn Rovers' Academy. EPIC are dedicated to helping troubled gamblers, and Dominic's personal journey with addiction makes him a powerful advocate. We only had a couple of hours to capture Dom's story. It's always a bit tricky trying to shoot something more worthwhile with limited prep time, but sometimes more genuine moments can emerge. We really didn't want this video to just be coverage of Dom's session with the young players, we wanted it to feel a bit more personal, leaning towards a micro-documentary that delves into Dom's experiences and the impact of gambling addiction on his life. Check out the film here: https://lnkd.in/e5iUyrxj Well done to EPIC as they continue to raise awareness about the dangers of gambling addiction and support those who are struggling. #gambling #gamblingharm #harmprevention #problemgambling #AAW24

We need your vote! Key's promotional film is a nominee in this year’s Smiley Charity Film Awards. Every vote counts. It’s easy to view the film to see our amazing and important work and then give us your vote. It’s completely free and takes moments. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eT4DMSZx #charityfilmawards #cfa25

Last week MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency, sat down with founders Natasha Hawthornthwaite and Scott Bradley (Northern Heart) to discuss why we chose to base Northern Heart in Greater Manchester. Natasha said "Running a business on the outskirts of Manchester allows us to tap into the buzz of the city centre, be in London in 2 hours, and even work with icons like Richard Ashcroft. What's not to love?!" You can read the whole article via the link below. https://lnkd.in/eYxbuG4S #GreaterManchester #FilmCompany #CreativeAgency #CreativeManchester

We're delighted our Creative Producer and Head of Productions Scott Bradley has been selected for BAFTA Connect membership this year. #BAFTA #Documentary #NorthWest #FilmProduction #EmergingTalent #CreativeProducer

Exciting news! Richard Ashcroft, the legendary front man of The Verve, will be joining Oasis on their upcoming tour. In July this year we were honored to produce the opening montage sequence for Richard's iconic Wigan shows, showcasing his musical career and celebrating his roots in Wigan. What's even more incredible is that Richard is also an avid supporter of our company. In an interview in July Richard said: "There's a lot I've seen and hear about Northern Heart that's exciting." Noel, Liam if you're hearing this and are looking for a team that can tell your story in an authentic way, finding a perfect balance between craft and story then give us a chance to impress you too 😉 Check the video we made for Richard below! #RichardAshcroft #OasisTour #NorthernHeart #Wigan #MusicProduction #VideoProduction #Oasis

Always love screening a 'Behind-the-scenes" along with the main film at any event. I'm always pleased to see the awe on audience's faces when they get to see all the hard work and professionalism that goes into filmmaking. Last week was charity Key Unlocking Futures' 30th anniversary event where a new short online commercial was screened for the first time. View here: https://lnkd.in/ekbvvnpT Why is it so special? Because this has been a wonderful collaboration between our Northern Heart Doc Fund graduate Matthew Reese, Media Trust, Santander UK Foundation and Northern Heart. Natasha Hawthornthwaite has done an amazing job facilitating this collaboration, putting Matty forward to direct what would be his first professional directing opportunity. Also, the entire production was run by a young team of filmmakers! Seen here doing a truly excellent job! #ProperStorytellers

Scott was in Derbyshire yesterday filming with light artist, Matt Tully, as he prepares his latest work for #LightUpTheNorth. What he found really fascinating was the different skills required to create light art, from engineering, understanding various software, to prop development, there are so many elements that go into the incredible work we all see at light festivals. When speaking with Matt, it was clear that at the core of all his work is storytelling, and this particular piece for festivals this year is heavily inspired by a children's book that his daughter absolutely loves. The next time Scott catches up with Matt will be in Lancaster, for Light Up Lancaster! Which light festival will you be attending this year? #LightArt

"Beyond the Hedgerows", was the panel discussion Natasha Hawthornthwaite and Scott Bradley (Northern Heart) held this morning at Bolton Film Festival. The panel featured three brilliant filmmakers, Dom Bush from Land & Sky Media, Juliet Klottrup and Zillah Bowes, each with their own unique perspectives and creative practices. The discussion centered around the challenges and opportunities of forging a creative career whilst living within rural communities. It was lovely to have been asked to host the conversation, and it was a great way to kick off the festival! Is anyone around this week? Get in touch and let's have a catch up.

Happy Monday from the heart of the North! Despite the rain, we're feeling pretty positive and excited about the week ahead. We've got some exciting projects in the pipeline that we can't wait to share with you all. How's your day going so far? #Filmmaking #NorthEngland #Storytelling

Northern Heart partners with award-winning theatre company Thick Skin for a unique project supporting emerging creative talent. #ProperStorytellers