A documentary series for the National Trust, People that make the National Trust. A montage film and four short portraits follow the staff and volunteers who open the doors, tend the gardens and look after the countryside, from first light to sunset.
The projectClient
National Trust
Series
People that make the National Trust
Sector
Charity
Service
Documentary video
Film
48 sec montage, plus four portrait films
Where it ran
Online, digital and social channels
From brief to finished film.
How we celebrated the people who look after special places.
01 · The briefShow who makes it all happen
The National Trust wanted to celebrate the people behind its houses, gardens and countryside, and encourage more people to join, donate, visit and volunteer.
03 · The outcomeA montage and four portraits
A 48-second montage film that ends with a clear call to join, donate, visit and volunteer, plus four short portrait films. Shared across online, digital and social channels.
02 · Our approachA day in the life, beautifully shot
We spent time with staff and volunteers across a property and its estate, from the shop and the beehives to guided tours and the ranger’s Land Rover at dawn, and interviewed them about why they do it.
04 · What we deliveredOne series, five films
Montage film, 48 sec
Four short portrait films
Filming across a house, garden and estate
Interviews with staff and volunteers
Behind the scenes
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Visitors
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The beehives
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Opening up
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The house
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Guided tours
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The countryside
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In the film“When people visit, I really want them to leave feeling relaxed, but also inspired and encouraged to go away and find out more.”
Fran, National Trust
In the film“After their visit the grass still grows, the trees grow. The countryside does need looking after, and that’s what we do.”
Joe, National Trust
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