Slate and Mortar Ltd

Research deserves the spotlight, and video makes it impossible to ignore. Here’s how video boosts research visibility: 🎥 Simplifies the complex: Years of work turned into clear, engaging storytelling. 🌍 Widens your audience: From policymakers to the public—research that resonates. 🚀 Showcases real impact: Video brings results to life, not just words on a page. Transform dry data into dynamic visuals. Inspire funding bodies, collaborators, and industry leaders. Connect your research to real people with real stories. 🎯 Your research isn’t just valuable. It’s vital. Let’s create videos that make it accessible, shareable, and impactful. Ready to show the world how your work is changing it? https://lnkd.in/e7uMPtJY #ResearchReimagined #VideoMarketing #ResearchCommunication #DigitalStorytelling #HigherEducation

This week’s Friday Filmmaking Blog explores the cutting-edge world of AI de-aging with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, a bold horror reimagining of Steamboat Willie, and the potential impact of a TikTok ban on filmmakers. From technological innovation to creative risk-taking and platform challenges, these stories reveal the ever-evolving landscape of our industry. https://lnkd.in/eWnxi-TX #Filmmaking #AIinFilm #HorrorCinema #DigitalStorytelling #FilmIndustryInsights

Drew Daniels shares his process for crafting the stunning cinematography of Anora, offering insights into collaboration and visual storytelling. Lastly, Robert Eggers provides invaluable screenwriting tips, emphasising authenticity, collaboration, and trusting your audience. A must-read for filmmakers and creatives! https://lnkd.in/eNMXPeUb #Filmmaking #Cinematography #Screenwriting #CreativeInspiration

Last year, we partnered with University of Warwick to create a video that showcased the Estates team's crucial role during Arrivals Day. Capturing the energy, coordination, and dedication of the team as they welcome new students, the video provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the busiest days on campus. This project highlights the power of storytelling in elevating the unseen efforts that make a big impact A huge thanks to all involved Stuart Stanley, Alan Warwood, Wendy Roberts, Bernie Conry, Mike Williams, Carole Clarke, Madison Bracher, Preneha Karari, Mandeep Karari https://lnkd.in/enaaDegh #VideoProduction #Storytelling #HigherEducation #UniversityLife #BehindTheScenes #ArrivalsDay

New Year... New Friday Filmmaking Post!! This week’s blog explores how lockdown sparked a cinephile revolution among Gen Z, Netflix’s innovative plans for 2025, and timeless storytelling lessons from Billy Wilder. From TikTok-fuelled arthouse trends to AI-enhanced storytelling and classic cinematic wisdom, these insights showcase the evolving craft of filmmaking. https://lnkd.in/egEfJu4c #Filmmaking #GenZ #Netflix #BillyWilder #Storytelling #FilmIndustry

What a year! Celebrating 10 years, embracing challenges, and looking ahead to 2025 As 2024 comes to a close, we’ve taken a moment here at Slate and Mortar to reflect. This year has brought its fair share of challenges, but also some incredible milestones, exciting collaborations, and reasons to celebrate – and this felt like the perfect time to share. First off, Slate and Mortar turned 10 years old this year! Back in 2014, our journey began with a short video for the University of Warwick’s CIM team – with me still behind the camera (those days are long gone)! A decade later, we’re now proud to be working with brilliant organisations across Higher Education and beyond. Some highlights from this year… * Continued collaborations with the University of Warwick, University of Liverpool, and University of Leeds * A brand-new partnership with the University of Cambridge – and we’re excited to see where this leads to in 2025 * Projects with organisations like the University of Birmingham, Ofsted and Rationale to name just a few * Our documentary ‘Fabulous Femininities’ gained multiple award nominations and selections at 15+ film festivals across the UK and internationally. Seeing it broadcast in the UK and Ireland was a real moment of pride for our team. We were also delighted to welcome some fantastic new clients this year, including... iVvy (global venue/events company) Funeral Choice (funeral planning and guidance) Air Liquide (global leader in gases, technologies, and services) The Careers & Enterprise Company (connecting education with businesses) But it wouldn’t be right to reflect on this year without acknowledging the challenges that many people in our industries have faced. We’ve seen first-hand how budgets, briefs, and even jobs have been impacted by the economic and political climate, and like many businesses, we’ve had to make some tough decisions along the way. Momentum returned in the second half of the year… new opportunities, partnerships, and projects reminded us that perseverance, creativity, and collaboration can pave the way forward – even in uncertain times. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re feeling optimistic. We’ve got new collaborations, exciting projects on the horizon, and our next feature documentary in the works. As we continue to grow the scope and scale of our work, we can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds. To our clients, collaborators, and friends: thank you for being part of our journey this year. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a bright, exciting New Year. Here’s to making something special in 2025! Jon and Stuart You can read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/ett2k87C #VideoProduction #HigherEducationMarketing #CreativePartnerships #VideoMarketingStrategy