WDF Productions

Global Entrepreneurship Week Video

2010-12-08T06:14:00.000-08:00

The week 15^th to 21^st November 2010, saw the celebration of entrepreneurship across the globe with the UK being an active participant. It was the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), and it was a week to celebrate and motivate entrepreneurial talents. It is estimated that more than 10 million people in 104 countries participated this year, and we personally like their slogan “Make a job, don’t take a job”.

In the UK, participation in the GEW was wide spread from organisations to entrepreneurs all contributing to promote and encourage the spirit behind entrepreneurship (passion, creativity, taking control, making a difference, improving lives etc). Events to promote running and setting up of businesses cannot come at a better time with the current economic situation.

The Labour Market Stats shows that unemployment is down by 0.1%, and according to Minister for Employment Chris Grayling “Unemployment is down and employment is up, which is good news. The private sector is leading the way and creating jobs and opportunities for people across the country” (http://www.hrmguide.co.uk/jobmarket/unemployment.htm).

Consequently, when the London Metropolitan University (LMU) commissioned us, to provide the video coverage of all the various events organised to promote and encourage students into entrepreneurship (as part of their Student Enterprise Programme), we thought it a privilege.

Using HD Cameras, we covered the weeks programme which included talks about ‘iPhone App’s with Milo, various events and interviews, with known entrepreneurs such as Rachel Elnaugh who spoke about the importance of GEW and how more student enterprise should get involved.

We would like to say well done to all those who have participated in some way or the other. And to those who haven’t, there is always next year. Whilst we are already looking forward to next years’ GEW, we will continue to take part in similar events over the year and therefore hope to see you at the ‘Business Start Up Show’ at Earls Court, end of this month.

Global Entrepreneurship Week & London Met Uni from WDF Productions on Vimeo.

Folake Balogun, Business Development Manager.

You can follow her on twitter at http://twitter.com/folakeb or drop her email at folake@wdfproductions.co.uk

Our pick of resources for start-ups:

http://www.gew.org.uk/supportpackage

http://www.tleo.co.uk/1-2-1-advice

Our own special offer:

In aid of GEW, we have also created a special package for small businesses and start-ups to take up the opportunity that video has to offer in selling more of your products and services. Your competitors are already benefiting from this marketing tool, so don’t be left out.

Call us or email us for more details on how to access this fantastic package.

T: 020 7254 5320 E: info@wdfproductions.co.uk

A few parting words...

2010-10-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

Well... it's been a very busy 6 months and a great learning curve; alas, my internship with WDF Productions has come to an end. The re-brand and new website is ready to go live after a lot of hard work from the team, so I will be dissappointed not to be here to see its success. However, that takes nothing away from my experience.

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone at WDF and wish them all the success their hard work deserves. I've really enjoyed my time here. The team have been fantastic: Andy, Chris, and Jack are really experienced and have taught me a lot about the industry and the production process and Folake has helped develop my marketing and business skills.

Please check out the new website when it goes live next week and enjoy the new blogs!

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu

Daniel Reid
(Marketing Assistant)

2010-09-02T01:05:00.000-07:00

The business place to be: East London Business Place

As the Tesco slogan goes: "Every little helps." And for small businesses facing caps on potential lending due to the ongoing, and forever cloudy financial climate, (see the article in our 'Very KEEN' entry, or this telegraph article... http://tiny.cc/a1s3j. Point proved) it most certainly does.

Hence the ever-increasing importance of 'business support agencies.' Not through lack of competence but on account of the untold levels of effort, energy, and planning it takes to build a business; small business owners tend not to have the time to organise networking events or seek out specialist help. Luckily for them that happens to be the area of expertise of the ELBP (East London Business Place).

ELBP offer their services for free to small to medium enterprises across the 10 East London Boroughs. They provide a face-to-face sourcing and matching service for buyers and suppliers to maximise local business benefit from new developments and commercial precincts in East London.

WDF Productions have attended some of ELBP's workshops and the personalised help and knowledge they provided was fantastic. We felt like we should have been paying for the service. So working with ELBP was a great opportunity for WDF Productions.

WDF Productions worked with ELBP really closely throughout the project to get the right message conveyed in the final product. The short promo film was produced to help build awareness of ELBP so that more SME's across the boroughs can access the different services they offer.

The footage was captured in the Ibis building and De Vere venues at Canary Wharf where the ELBP run their events. Canary Wharf is the hub of business activity in East London so it only seems appropriate that ELBP are based there.

The final edit quite beautifully yet succinctly portrays the ELBP's philanthropic actions and desire to benefit business in East London. The short film will help build awareness of the ELBP and if you own a small business in the area, it can only make you want to be involved with them.

See for yourself...

East London Business Place - Winning business locally from WDF Productions on Vimeo.

http://vimeo.com/14419452

ELBP site:
http://www.elbp.co.uk/
WDF Productions site:
http://www.wdfproductions.co.uk

Two words... Scrumptious & Sexy

2010-07-21T06:23:00.001-07:00

With the UN pushing for a global shift towards a vegan diet stating that the vegan diet is vital in saving the world from hunger, fuel poverty and the worst impacts of climate change; it is refreshing to come across recipes which help towards the cause, easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.

It's no surprise that we love this recent production of ours.

The Concept:
The concept of the promotional video was to create a piece which represents SAF Restaurant's passion and commitment to quality food, all for the optimum experience of diners.

Working with SAF restaurant to draw up a concept for the video, chef Matthew Downes decided on a tasty course of 'courgette cannelloni & cashew cheese'. A vegan and raw food aficionado's dream.

The Location:
SAF restaurant in Shoreditch, London - a cool, funky place. It's one of those really chic restaurants, and oh... you can actually watch the chefs at work as the kitchen is situated through glass in the middle of the floor. They have a selection of yummy cocktails too!

The Outcome:
The feel and out come of the promo is one that promotes the restaurant's brand and commitment to innovation.

The promo makes the team at WDF Productions hungry every time we watch it. However, don't take or word for it; check out thie clip below and decide for yourself.

Saf Restaurant 'Courgette Cannelloni' from WDF Productions on Vimeo.

Tag! You're it

Visit Saf Restaurant:
www.safrestaurant.co.uk

For your filming needs visit WDF Productions
www.wdfproductions.co.uk

The Mercury Prize 2010

2010-07-20T07:32:00.000-07:00

This is the life... This morning WDF attended The Mercury nominee announcement ceremony and we certainly were not left disappointed after being treated to some exceedingly good live performances. Did they play it safe with the nominations after last year?... Maybe but none-the-less a great line up! My money's on Dizzee Rascal but good luck to all of the artists.

WDF Productions films one day event hosted by Doug Richard for London Met Entrepreneurs

2010-06-18T04:57:00.000-07:00

'Start Here! Starting & Growing a Successful Business' was an event organised and hosted by the London Met Entrepreneurs society. They invited Doug Richard of 'School 4 Start Ups' to give a presentation to students and small business about the realities of starting your own business.

For future London Entrepreneurs events please visit:
lmentrepreneurs.com

For more information about School For Start Ups please visit: schoolforstartups.co.uk

New showreel

2010-06-04T04:33:00.000-07:00

Check out our new showreel:

WDF Productions Promo from WDF Productions on Vimeo.

Healthy Vegan at the Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre

2010-06-01T02:12:00.000-07:00

Over the Bank Holiday weekend the Healthy Vegan DVD took part at the Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre. The DVD is still available at the Festival price of £9.95 until 7th June.

For more information and to purchase the DVD visit: http://www.thehealthyvegandvd.com/

Viral video in a digital age:

2010-05-13T08:24:00.000-07:00

A team of young people from Barnet have been working on a course devised by WDF Productions.

'Viral video marketing in the digital age' is a course that involves young people in planning, filming, editing and producing a series of videos, which will be used to advertise the services on offer from Barnet Youth Service and Connections.

As part of the training, the young people involved took it in turns to work on the roles involved in the production process, including camera operating, sound monitoring, editing and production managing. Taking on a real production role and working for a real client was exciting and challenging and was taken on wholeheartedly by all the young people.

The course was co-ordinated by Chris Read on behalf of WDF Productions. Some video examples of their work will be available to view very soon!

Note:
WDF Productions is also pleased to announce that all training services will now be carried out by Shoreditch Film Training.
For further information on upcoming courses please visit: http://www.shoreditchfilmtraining.co.uk

DVD Bonus for the Criterion Collection's release of 'Night Train to Munich'

2010-03-18T03:55:00.000-07:00

We just produced a DVD Bonus for the Criterion Collection's release of Carol Reed's 1940 film 'Night Train to Munich'. Its a video discussion between two film scholars chatting about the film and its makers. Shot over one day on Hi-Defintion cameras, in a 1930's train carriage; the disussion features authors Bruce Babington and Peter Evans.

Behind the scenes look at our latest Music Promo :Carl Carni 'Boasy Pose'

2010-01-28T06:18:00.000-08:00

After the success of Carl Carni's Music Promo 'On 2 Me', WDF Productions were asked to produce his latest Promo 'Boasy Pose'. Shot on Super 16mm film over one day at The Camden Studio. Here is a behind the scenes look at the promo, which is due for release at the end of February.

Carl Carni: Boasy Pose Music Promo - Behind the Scenes from WDF TWO on Vimeo.

Snowed in

2010-01-07T05:01:00.000-08:00

Like the rest of the country we're snowed in. So we've decided to enjoy ourselves just a little bit longer.We hope the rest of you are able to do so.

'Acknowledge Me' Music Promo Shoot

2009-12-17T15:12:00.000-08:00

WDF Productions were asked to Produce a Music Promo for emerging Hip-Hop artist Xander's debut single 'Acknowledge Me'. The Promo was shot on Hi-Definition over one day at the exclusive Jalouse Night Club in Mayfair, London. Below are a selection of stills from the shoot.

Photographs by John Clare for WDF Productions

WDF Productions shoot Carl Carni's new music promo 'Boasy Pose'

2009-12-17T14:11:00.000-08:00

After the success of Carl Carni's Music Promo 'On 2 Me', WDF Productions were asked to produce his latest Promo 'Boasy Pose'. Shot on Super 16mm film over one day at The Camden Studio, the shoot was a great success. Watch this space for a behind the scenes video in the New Year. Below are a selection of stills from the shoot.

Photographs by Adil Sharif for WDF Productions

Carl Carni 'On To Me' in MTV Base Charts

2009-11-11T02:59:00.000-08:00

The promo for Carl Carni's 'On 2 me' is currently in the MTV Base charts. Check it out:
http://www.mtv.co.uk/channels/mtv-base/chart

Win a copy of The Healthy Vegan DVD

2009-11-10T08:57:00.000-08:00

'Food For Friends Yeah' is holding a competition giving you the chance to win a copy of The Healthy Vegan DVD. All you have to do is come up with a vegan recipe containing butternut squash or cashew nuts, or both! Make it and send a photo along with your recipe by 22nd November. Go to 'Food For Friends Yeah' to submit your entry:

http://www.foodforfriendsyeah.co.uk/2009/10/28/win-a-copy-of-the-healthy-vegan-dvd/

New video for Haringey Council's 'Youth Choice 4 Life' programme

2009-10-30T10:14:00.000-07:00

Haringey Council approached WDF Productions to film a sports day they organised for their 'Youth Choice 4 Life' programme.

You can view the full video here:
http://vimeo.com/7328783

Health Vegan DVD featured on Foods for Friends with recipes to be cooked live online 28th October

2009-10-22T04:26:00.000-07:00

World Vegan Day is fast approaching and 'Foods For Friends' will be sampling 'The Healthy Vegan' DVD to promote the health benfits of Vegan Cookery and see if the recipes pass the taste test. On October 28th 'Foods For Friends' will be cooking and sampling recipes live on their twitter site: http://twitter.com/fffy

The 'Foods For Friends' website was set up by respected London food blogger 'Can be bribed with Food', who was recently featured in the London Guardian's 'Word of Mouth' lifestyle blog'
You can follow her culinary adventures here: http://canbebribedwithfood.blogspot.com/

For more information please visit:
http://www.foodforfriendsyeah.co.uk/2009/10/22/fancy-a-healthy-dinner/

Health Vegan DVD featured on Mooky Chick for World Vegan Day

2009-10-17T12:46:00.000-07:00

The Healthy Vegan DVD is featured on the wonderful Mooky Chick website for World Vegan Day. World Vegan Day is held on November 1st and The Healthy Vegan will be featured at a few of the events being held to celebrate.

http://www.mookychick.co.uk/body/vegetarian/world-vegan-day.php

'On 2 Me' Music Promo on MTV from October 12th

2009-10-08T07:21:00.000-07:00

Crewd Records hired WDF Productions to make a high quality music promo for the release of Carl Carni's latest single 'On 2 Me'. The promo features a cameo by Ashley Walters.
With the single now out the promo will be shown on MTV from October 12th.

The full promo can be viewed here:http://www.vimeo.com/4900662

Healthy Vegan DVD at The Festival of Life

2009-09-25T05:39:00.000-07:00

The Healthy Vegan DVD will be at The Festival of Life, this Saturday 26th September.
Come and visit us, the DVD will be at a special festival price.

www.thefestivaloflife.net

WDF Productions now on Twitter

2009-09-22T05:49:00.000-07:00

You can now follow WDF Productions on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/WDFProductions

Healthy Vegan DVD at London Vegan Festival Sunday 6th September

2009-09-03T06:21:00.000-07:00

The Healthy Vegan DVD will be on sale at the London Vegan festival.

http://www.vegancampaigns.org.uk/festival/

The event is held at:

Kensington Town Hall

Horton St

London

Doors open at 11am -8pm

If you are free on Sunday, please come down and meet us, the DVD will be available at a special festival price.

The Healthy Vegan DVD on Meat Free Mondays website

2009-08-04T16:16:00.000-07:00

WDF Productions, DVD Release "The Healthy Vegan" has been featured on the Meat Free Mondays website, which is part of the campaign started by Sir Paul McCartney, attempting to pursade people to give up meat on Mondays for the benfit of the enviornment.

http://www.meatfreemondays.co.uk

For more information and to purchase "The Healthy Vegan", please go to the website:
http://www.thehealthyvegandvd.com

WDF film KEEN new business bootcamp

2009-08-03T02:53:00.000-07:00

WDF Productions have filmed a promotional video to promote Knowledge East Enterprise Network's annual 'Entrepreneur's Bootcamp' held in London, July 2009.

WDF Productions

2009-07-03T02:59:00.000-07:00

WDF is a versatile and creative film and video production company based in Shoreditch, the east-end of London. We produce high quality music promos, corporate films, EPKs, web virals, interviews, events coverage, DVD bonus features and DVD releasing.

Check out some images below from our recent productions.