Curing Diabetes | Phaim

Crowdfunding film building awareness and increasing the funds needed to take diabetes research to the next level.

The next stage of diabetes research

Chocolate Films collaborated with Phaim on the fundraising film Curing Diabetes which focuses on type 1 diabetes. The goal was clear: to create an emotive film that convinces people watching to offer funding to the research. 

The video should have an impact on the audience and not only make them watch it from start to finish, but also inspire them to take action and support the research. We combined live-action footage with animated elements to keep people hooked. We wanted to both communicate important data about the disease and why research is needed, while at the same time showing the life of working in a lab. 

Video featuring contributors

The script included important data and scientific facts about the disease and the research that is and has been put into it. Our team collaborated closely with the client on the script. The client provided us with their knowledge and wrote the core of the script while our team used their expertise and turned the script into an impactful fundraising film. 

Our filmmakers filmed most of the footage in an actual lab featuring the contributors. It gave the film authenticity and reliability. 

Four scientists in white lab coats gathered around a chemical experiment in a lab

Video content that makes a difference

Chocolate Films is a social enterprise, and we have a clear social purpose. We’ve not only worked with medical companies helping boost medical research, but also with charities raising awareness for a cause.

We have a strong vision and strive to help and support organisations and companies regardless of size. As a social enterprise, we also provide enjoyable learning experiences for a diverse range of young people, with a strong focus to empower them in a supportive working environment.                                                   

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The producers at Chocolate Films are available to talk through your project at a time that suits you. They’ll make sure they really understand your organisation and what you’re looking to achieve with video content. Following the discussion, they will send over a detailed proposal for the work you’re looking to commission.

What our clients say

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Oliver Henn profile pictureOliver Henn
10:07 21 Nov 25
Chocolate Films is the most professional production team I have worked with. Proactive, organised, creative and above all, hugely helpful – they take the stress out of video projects.
Rashma Shetty profile pictureRashma Shetty
11:24 07 Nov 25
Trust Chocolate Films team to deliver on a promise. Having worked with various productions houses, I can vouch that CF has one of the most professional, creative and warm teams that goes above and beyond to deliver. They don’t just work to deliver, they excel at what they do.

We worked on a health awareness campaign and we were pleased with the outcome as well as the experience. And we look forward to collaborating with them on more upcoming campaigns.
Louis profile pictureLouis
12:58 29 Oct 25
We worked with Chocolate Films to create a series of explainer animations. Anna and Mary managed the project and were a pleasure to work with. Everything was very efficient and they were really flexible with our timelines and needs. Would definitely recommend working with Chocolate.
Culture Croydon profile pictureCulture Croydon
12:37 29 Sep 25
Culture Croydon has had a great experience working with Chocolate Films creating social-first reels and highlights films for our events. The team have been excellent at turning around the content quickly to meet our tight deadlines, and perfectly executing the films to meet the brief.
We worked with Chocolate Films on our rebrand videos and couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was knowledgeable, supportive, and a real pleasure to work with throughout the process. They did an excellent job using video and animation to bring our new brand to life, capturing exactly what we wanted to convey. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a creative and reliable video partner.
Edward Butler profile pictureEdward Butler
12:38 08 Aug 25
Chocolate Films helped us with the films for our 10-Year Strategy
and annual Awards. Mary, Lucia and the team did a fantastic job at capturing the look, feel and emotions tied to the events and we were really pleased at how they turned out. They held a number of briefing calls and kept us updated of their progress throughout! Looking forward to working with the team again!
Charlotte Hollinshead profile pictureCharlotte Hollinshead
17:43 05 Aug 25
ActionSpace had a great experience working with Chocolate Films, in renting their fantastic studio space for an event and in hiring their excellent camera team for a live stream broadcast. They were welcoming, inclusive, highly professional and sensitive to the needs of our artists. We very much hope to work with them again.
Megan Crawley profile pictureMegan Crawley
15:20 05 Aug 25
At RCK Partners, we use Chocolate Films on a monthly retainer basis. We love working with Chocolate, have fun filming, and the quality of the work delivered is top tier. Super impressed with the service delivered and could not recommend them highly enough to anyone considering! Thanks to Lucia who is our producer!
Rachel Butler profile pictureRachel Butler
10:14 05 Aug 25
We have worked with Chocolate Films a few times now and they have created some great work for us. They are always professional, great with deadlines and making sure they capture the right tone and content for what you need. I would 100% recommend.
Emma Chisholm profile pictureEmma Chisholm
11:34 12 Feb 25
Chocolate films made a film for our small charity and the quality of the product was excellent. They really managed to capture the essence of what we do and that is so valuable to us in recruiting new members and attracting funding. Very easy feedback and amendment process too. Would recommend
Igino Fucci profile pictureIgino Fucci
21:46 23 Nov 24
Chocolate Films workshops are absolutely amazing for my child! The team is so friendly and does a great job of keeping the kids engaged. My child loves learning about filmmaking and always comes home excited to share all the cool things they’ve done that day.
The workshops are really hands-on and encourage so much creativity, which is fantastic to see. My child feels so proud of what they’re creating, and the films they work on always turn out brilliant.

If you’re looking for a fun and creative activity for your kids, I can’t recommend their workshops enough.
Chloe Abbott profile pictureChloe Abbott
21:43 17 Oct 24
We were very impressed by Elton and he was professional and kindly with the children for our photo shoot. Thank you!