CLIENT
Arts At The Arms (Theatre)
SERVICES
Filming, Interviews, Post-Production
Arts At The Arms is a performing arts organisation based in Yorkshire, dedicated to supporting local creatives in sharing their practice. Their goal is to showcase original work and developing talent from across the region in a relaxed setting.
Founders Chris and James invited me to capture the magic of one of their events at the iconic Leeds Playhouse. Alongside filming the individual performances, my task was to create an engaging ‘About’ video, designed to highlight the passion and creativity driving the initiative.
Approach
With this being a relatively last-minute project, I had to think on my feet and get creative with both the filming style and overall approach. Time was tight, so I opted for a run-and-gun style that kept things fluid and dynamic. Except from a static camera to capture the performances, I shot everything else handheld to capture the energy of the event but also to give the the video an organic feel.
I filmed interviews with the key people involved – Chris, James, and Lily. These interviews formed the core narrative of the film, providing personal insights into the passion and commitment behind the organisation. The combination of b-roll and storytelling brought the whole project to life.
Project Outcome
The final video brought together the energy of the performances and the ethos of the organisation, giving a genuine snapshot of what they do best – championing fresh talent in a setting that feels authentic and accessible. It was a great opportunity to not only showcase the event but also tell the story behind Arts At The Arms and what makes it such a special part of the local arts scene.
If you’ve got an exciting project that needs to be showcased through video, count me in for the challenge. Reach out to me at [email protected].
TESTIMONIAL
“This is our second time working with Dom and both occasions have been an absolute dream. The first time was on the edit of a podcast series, with the second involving recording, editing and producing video content for our performing arts organisation. Dom has an eye for a shot along with a great way with helping people feel confident and relaxed on camera. He really captured the ethos of Arts at the Arms and I was filled with pride when watching back the videos he created for us.”
James Underwood, Co-Founder