Housing Matters film shortlisted for a Smiley Charity Film Award

Nov 21 2024

The flurry of snow got us all a bit excited this week – but for those experiencing housing insecurity, this is a time of dread.

Maybe their home is cold and damp. Maybe they’ve just been evicted. Maybe they’re already homeless. but receiving specialist housing advice and support can change people’s lives – and Housing Matters is the only Bristol charity providing it.

One of our directors Elle Dimond recently created a film, ‘A Place To Call Home‘ for the charity, alongside a talented crew including our Head of Production, Amy. It’s now up for a Smiley Charity Film Award.

“Working with Housing Matters taught me a lot about the term homelessness, how many people it affects and how easy it can be a reality to anyone. Suddenly families, couples or individuals are finding themselves without a home. It spoke to the vulnerability of everyday moments that happen in a safe and secure environment and how easily it can change,” says Elle.

Cast your vote here.

Crew:
Creative/Director: Elle Dimond
Producer: Amy Walpole, Skylark Media
EP Media Trust Films: Ed Wise
DOP: Jamie Harding
1st AC: Josh Kelly Jones
Gaffer: Jacob Bacon
Art Director: Nikita Dare
Stills: Jack Ford
Runners: Will Davies, William Falstrup
Editor: Steve Watson
Sound Design: Tom Cornes
Colourist: Cam Sander
Lenses: EGG Lenses

Nina Postans

Nina is Managing Director at Skylark Media. With a background in advertising and publishing, Nina has an interest in consumer and technological trends. She has written for Marketing Week, Fashion Monitor, Advertising Week and Creative Review.