Include Youth
Transforming the lives of young people.
Include Youth is a rights based charity working to improve the employability, personal development and essential life skills of care experienced young people and those from disadvantaged communities.
Telling Their Story: A Powerful Film to Inspire Support
Reliant on donations to continue this important work, Include Youth realised they needed to get their story into the hearts of potential funders and expand their brand awareness.
We worked alongside their team to storyboard a short film which would follow the transformations of three young people’s lives through the program. Our creative challenge was to safeguard the young people’s identities, which required carefully considering the framing, angles and depth-of-field of every shot.
To ensure everyone felt comfortable, we recorded voiceovers in a relaxed setting and brought each story to life with a multilayered sound design. By contrasting raw, handicam-style sequences with slow-motion cinematic shots in nature, we symbolised their personal journeys, from struggle to renewal.
After operating for 45 years and expanding across the island of Ireland, it was time for Include Youth to gain the support of new audiences and donors. We loved playing a small part in helping share their story – one of hope, growth and opportunity.
Feeling empowered…
We want to thank the incredible team at Include Youth for allowing us to be part of something this special. We are truly honoured to help you showcase the amazing work you all do.
“We had a fantastic experience working with DHD. Their team helped us expand our audience through engaging and impactful content. They were not only friendly and professional but also collaborated closely with our staff and young people, blending their creative ideas with ours.
“We were extremely happy with the final video, and when we requested minor changes, they responded quickly and efficiently. The brand audit was also incredibly valuable, giving us an outside perspective on our brand and they took the time to walk us through their insights, allowing us to discuss ideas and potential improvements in detail.
“Overall, working with DHD was a great experience, and we highly recommend them!”
Julie Burgess
Marketing and Communications Manager