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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Culture 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.
Culture 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.
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
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!
Edward 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
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.
Charlotte 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.
Rachel 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.
Rachel 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
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
Emma 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