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

• 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

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

• 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

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.

Get in touch

• 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

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.

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

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

• 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