Client: YMCA
Mission: Ending homelessness, Transforming lives
We house and resettle homeless people of all ages, providing the best opportunities to empower clients to reach their full potential and achieve their aspirations.
The Output:
We produced a scripted short film based on the real-life story of a teenager who due to unfortunate family circumstances and lack of any support found himself on the street.
Promo film is emphasising the importance of the mentorship for young people. It is inviting young professionals to get involved in YMCA Positive Placements program and share their skills with people in need.
Outcome:
Promo film "My Name is Zhaq" has been shortlisted in the Charity Film Awards.
It was screened at the open-air cinema "Brighton's Big Screen" and shared on social media to raise awareness of a Positive Placements program.
Cast and Crew: Teenager Rai Zhaq Gregory Mentor Lewis Wallace Brothers Finlay Sykes Fraser Sykes Father Pip Barnes Security Rupert Brown Warren Saunders
Directing / Camera /Editing
Asatuurs Keim
Assistant director
Izzy Ambridge
Production design
Joanna Suchomska
Sound recordist
Matt Wilkinson
Makeup
Gemma Doughty
Grip
Warren Saunders
Voices
Asatuurs Keim
Stephanie Palacino
Zinta Gercans
Thank You
Owners and Staff at hiSbe Brighton
Vaughn and Christina
from Sussex Beacon Charity Shop
Aaron and Paul
from Aaron's Bicycle Workshop
Angelique
from Helgor Trading Ltd
Brighton City Council
Produced by
www.fromthesky.co.uk
