Promoting ANOTHER PARADISE at Sheffield Doc/Fest
Case study: How a timely micro-campaign for the world premiere at a key industry festival can put a film on the map.
- Director: Olivier Magis
- Producer: Hanne Phlypo, Clin d'oeil films
- Campaign strategist: Ben Kempas, Film & Campaign
- Outreach and copywriting: Chris Silver, Film & Campaign
Website for Mittendrin e.V., Cologne
- Client: Mittendrin e.V., Cologne
- Jpb: Bespoke website for the campaign around the film DIE KINDER DER UTOPIE (full campaign story here)
- NationBuilder Architect, training and accessibility proofing: Ben Kempas, Film & Campaign
- Graphic design: Propaganda B
- Database Setup and Maintenance: Aga Slawinska, Film & Campaign
- Website archive: dkdu-kampagne.mittendrin-koeln.de
Developing an outreach plan for ONCE AURORA
Case study: from a 20-minute visit to an 'outreach clinic' to a 2-day development workshop to an 18-page proposal
- Directors: Benjamin Langeland and Stian Servoss
- Producer: Thorvald Nilsen, Flimmerfilm
- Campaign strategist: Ben Kempas, Film & Campaign
- Copywriting: Chris Silver, Film & Campaign
Website for Aconite Productions, Glasgow
- Client: Aconite Productions, Glasgow
- Job: New website for production company
- NationBuilder Architect and training: Ben Kempas, Film & Campaign
- Graphic design: Studio Rollmo
- NationBuilder database setup: Aga Slawinska, Film & Campaign
- Project funding: Scottish Enterprise, Lanarkshire Business Gateway, South Lanarkshire Council
- Domain: www.aconiteproductions.com
Sharing Knowledge: Workshops & Industry Events
We’re committed to celebrating the open and collaborative spirit that is the hallmark of the doc scene. Drawing on years of experience as a filmmaker and campaigner, Ben Kempas has been sharing his knowledge in individual consultations, campaign development workshops and presentations at industry events across Europe – on-site and online.
"I have had the pleasure of working Film & Campaign on several occasions, including running workshops on building outreach campaigns. It has been a real joy and fruitful experience, both from a personal and professional point of view. I highly recommend others to work with Film & Campaign if you need to strategise for a campaign, run your outreach or want to get educated in this field." – Ove Rishøj Jensen, Documentary Producer and Consultant, Copenhagen / Malmö
Here’s a selection of recent events.
Website for Meridian Hill Pictures, Washington D.C.
- Client: Meridian Hill Pictures, Washington D.C.
- Job: New website for production company
- NationBuilder Architect: Ben Kempas, Film & Campaign
- Graphic design: Graphicacy
- Archived site: meridianhillpictures.nationbuilder.com
Industry Events
Among the 150 clients we've worked with since 2014 are many industry events. Across Europe, our campaign strategist Ben Kempas has delivered keynotes, masterclasses, consultations, and multi-day workshops – mostly in person, and more recently also online.
"I have had the pleasure of working Film & Campaign on several occasions, including running workshops on building outreach campaigns. It has been a real joy and fruitful experience, both from a personal and professional point of view. I highly recommend others to work with Film & Campaign if you need to strategise for a campaign, run your outreach or want to get educated in this field." – Ove Rishøj Jensen, Documentary Producer and Consultant, Copenhagen / Malmö
Below is a list of recent and upcoming events – please come along and say hello!
And please get in touch if you're interested in bringing some Ben-ergy to your own event.
See all eventsSocial media campaign and web management
Case study: How can you get maximum attention to a niche documentary about dying when you only have four weeks? Short-term social media campaign, web content management, #MyLastSong video sharing mechanism
The intimate story behind our changing relationship with death
– with great songs!
- Director: Amy Hardie
- Producer: Sonja Henrici, SDI Productions
- Excecutive Producer: Lori Cheatle, Hard Working Movies
- Outreach Coordinator: Rebecca Day, SDI Productions
- Outreach supported by: The Doc Society
- Online Campaign Manager: Ben Kempas, Film & Campaign
Building NationBuilder Solutions and Websites
Website for Sonja Henrici Creates, Edinburgh
Posted by Ben Kempas · December 01, 2022 5:42 PM · 1 reaction
Website for Auto Images, Malmö
Posted by Ben Kempas · December 10, 2019 5:52 PM
Website for Kindness Films, Zurich
Posted by Ben Kempas · February 10, 2019 10:35 AM · 1 reaction
Website for Fathers Network Scotland
- Client: Fathers Network Scotland, Edinburgh
- Job: Non-profit organisation
- NationBuilder Architect: Ben Kempas, Film & Campaign
- Graphic design: Ross McLoad, graphics.coop
- Website: www.fathersnetwork.org.uk