Recent work: Connection through film
As discussed previously on the blog, film is a powerful way to create an emotional connection with audiences, as studies by Stanford [“The transformative power of film”] and Cambridge University [“One term of empathy training measurably improved classroom behaviour”] have shown.
In addition to learning-first content, Creative Listening also produce promotional films and content for educational brands as well as a diverse range of innovative and mission-driven organisations.
Include, connect, advance. These are the core principles that guide our work. Of these, connect is at the forefront of our minds when it comes to video production for marketing films.
A good marketing film will connect with the target audience through considered use of visual, sound and storytelling. As a creative agency we don’t only produce videos and content – we conceptualise ideas for promotional films, we develop creative strategy, we consult. All to serve the ultimate goal of nurturing a connection between your business and your audience.
We produce a range of live-action, animation, infographic films. Below are a few selected films.
If you’re planning your marketing for the year, do come to us with your questions, objectives, briefs etc.
Marketing films for educational brands
As we specialise in creating learning-first content for some of the biggest educational brands – with clients including Oxford University Press,The British Council, The Guardian and many more – we have an in-depth understanding of educational products, conferences, events and courses. This means we are uniquely placed in our understanding of how to connect with audiences for these products.
Client: IATEFL
A yearly conference celebrating the English language teaching profession.
Services: video production | social
Brief: content capture, editing and production for the IATEFL 2025 conference website and social media
Client: Mrs Wordsmith
An innovative EdTech company on a mission to improve children’s literacy.
Services: video production
Brief: two videos to promote the game-based learning app Word Tag®.
Client: Young Creatives Network - Alexandra Palace
A brilliant initiative for young creatives run by London’s Alexandra Palace.
Services: video production | motion design | social
Brief: to produce a video of highlights for the Young Creatives Network Castle Lates event
Client: Oxford University Press
A cinematic live action marketing film for a brand new ELT primary product
Services: video production | social | creative strategy
Brief: to produce a compelling narrative film to market Blue Dot, a brand new ELT primary course
Client: The British Council
Services: video production | motion design | audio production
Brief: to produce a film outlining the importance of English language learning across the world, particularly in areas of conflict.
Marketing films for small businesses
Whilst the bulk of our work focuses on the educational sector, we have also produced videos and content for other brands including several businesses in our local area of Islington/Hackney, London.
Our videos have celebrated the connection neighbourhood favourites such as Abigail Ahern, Jolene and Yoga on the Lane have to their local communities. Revisit these videos below.
Client: Abigail Ahern
Services: video production | creative strategy | photography | social
Brief: brand awareness campaign
Client: Jolene
Services: video production | photography | social
Brief: a brand film to celebrate Jolene’s ethos and culture
Client: Yoga on the Lane
Services: video production | creative strategy | sound design
Brief: brand awareness film
If you’d like to discuss a marketing film with us, do get in touch: hello@creativelistening.co.uk.