Climate and the Brain | FutureNeuro
We were commissioned to create a compelling short film spotlighting how climate change is impacting cognitive and neurological health for FutureNeuro, a brain science research centre.
Using Video to Raise Awareness.
When we were commissioned by FutureNeuro, Ireland’s national SFI Research Centre for Translational Brain Science, we didn’t realise quite how fascinating the process would be.
The purpose of the film was to share FutureNeuro’s insights on how climate change can affect brain health. Rising heat levels have been shown to exacerbate conditions such as epilepsy. By grounding this global issue in deeply human experiences, the aim was to raise both awareness of the issue and empathy for the people impacted by it.
Created in the UK and Ireland
Though largely filmed on-location in Ireland, the entire production, from pre-production planning and scripting to post-production editing and sound design was carried out by our UK team. This hybrid approach allowed us to maintain creative control and consistency while leveraging authentic Irish settings.
The production aligned with our sustainable video production policy by minimising UK-Ireland travel to essential personnel only.
For the Irish shoot, a director from Chocolate Films worked with a local Irish DoP, using locally hired kit. This enabled us to reduce the climate impact of the project.
A rich multi-media creative approach
The content featured in the film is a blend of pre-existing footage, new footage and bespoke animation.
We shot interviews and B-roll at the FutureNeuro office and lab, where we employed a super-sharp, polished look to match the pioneering research being done there.
Back in Glasgow, the film was edited with custom animation sequences, stock footage and use of remote interviews, which allowed a huge volume of information to be conveyed through an extensive edit.
As the icing on the cake, the film was narrated by the fantastic presenter and DJ, Edith Bowman. Edith was the perfect person for the role, as she has both experiences of epilepsy and is an active climate campaigner.
Healthcare and Climate Sector Expertise
FutureNeuro combined two areas of expertise for us- content about health and content about climate change.
Through our long relationship with the Villars Institute, we’ve created a comprehensive video library of expert opinions on climate change problems and solutions, while our healthcare work spans across sectors and countries.
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What our clients say
The team was incredibly easy to work with, professional, organised, and attentive throughout the process. A special mention goes to Morgan, who was outstanding. She was highly attentive, communicative, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that we felt supported at every stage.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Chocolate Films to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality streaming and production partner.
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.
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!
