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Every time @orchestrasforall invite us to capture

Every time @orchestrasforall invite us to capture their workshops and concerts, we jump at the chance. They break down barriers to music-making and the end result is a joyous celebration of learning and music making. Here's some new work we filmed capturing their Summer Concert, featuring the stomping Balkan tune, 'Spoitoresa'. 💃

Producer: Bryony Simcox
1st Cam Op: @benharrison.media
2nd Cam Op: @jackgrindrod_
Editor & Colour Grade: George Webster
Sound: @lightsbylewis

We're just landing back to earth. A nostalgic trip

We're just landing back to earth. A nostalgic trip seeing the city of València where we not only lived through the 2020 lockdown, but where we'd applied to return to before our visa was rejected. 🚫

In the time that's passed, Broaden has grown roots in Greater Manchester and we now have a place and community to call home, so our return to Spain was a little less bittersweet and we were able to enjoy it for the beautiful country it is! 🇪🇸

We then proceeded to lug two ridiculously heavy suitcases filled with stranded belongings back home, overland via a festival in Paris. Making this small step to cut down our air travel was well worth it, as the slow and unfolding train, coach and bus journey gave us time to reflect on the year so far, and where we want to take Broaden next. 💭

Back in the UK now, swamped with news of rising energy bills, water shortages, climate breakdown and political apathy. We feel empowered more than ever to use filmmaking to address these issues, and to operate as a conscious business which puts people and planet first. As we look for work to fill the diary over the coming months, we're also using this time to strategise and take Broaden in the right direction. Here's to working together, and building better futures 🙌

Tomorrow we're switching up the EasyRig camera bac

Tomorrow we're switching up the EasyRig camera backpack for a travelling backpack, and closing up Broaden office for a fortnight in Spain. Bring on the sangria! 🍷

The challenge was this: prance around a dry river

The challenge was this: prance around a dry river bed in the waning evening sun with a gimbal, guitars and snare drum to shoot a music video 🤙 Here's @tidepoolofficial giving it ALL the energy in the 'Dominoes' music video.

DOP: George Webster
Producer: Bryony Simcox
Location: Malaga

Nothing like a laminated pass to make you feel lik

Nothing like a laminated pass to make you feel like a real pro... 😎

Filming today at the #commonwealthgames #athousandwelcomes with @lynnebecofficial

Tomorrow our dear pals and collaborators @lynnebec

Tomorrow our dear pals and collaborators @lynnebecofficial unleash their performance 'A Thousand Welcomes' 🤩 Time to give the athletes competing in the 2022 Commonwealth Games a very brummie (and very bloomin' colourful) welcome! Stoked to be filming this joyful crew and documenting their journey 💃🎥

Had a lot of fun making this one! Scenes from @tid

Had a lot of fun making this one! Scenes from @tidepoolofficial 'Girl' hot off the press from our shoot in Málaga 🎥

Feat. @conrad_berriff @willjsmith99 @alexholdsworth_ @beriff

We've just wrapped up colour-grading footage from

We've just wrapped up colour-grading footage from Manchester’s finest @stollerhall 😍

Here are some stills from the Guitar Festival 2022. Video coming soon...

Something juicy for your Sunday 👂💣

Something juicy for your Sunday 👂💣

Really happy with how this recent shoot for @stoll

Really happy with how this recent shoot for @stollerhall came out 🟢

In-house stage lights gave us silky turquoise hues on stage and we used an LED panel and our new @aputure.lighting Amaran 100x to cast balanced, clean light in the interviews.

Featuring three super varied (and super talented) acts reminding you that Manchester Guitar Festival is next weekend! 🗓

From ukulele to classical guitar, pedal boards to

From ukulele to classical guitar, pedal boards to obscure Hawaiian music from the 20s... Here's a peek BEHIND THE SCENES from our recent shoot with @stollerhall 🎸

Manchester Guitar Fest is set to be a blast! If you like guitar/play guitar/just generally interested in opening up your ears, get tix to the Fest 20-22 May now 🎟

Feat. The most excellent @alexaguitarist @beckylangan @ukeufftrio

DESFAVORABLE ❌️ Only felt right to share some

DESFAVORABLE ❌️ Only felt right to share some freshly developed analogue snaps from our recent filming trip to Spain in light of opening a rejection letter from the Spanish Government today. 16 months after we 'nipped back' from València thinking we'd move there for good, having lived in limbo here in the UK since then, and our visa application has been rejected. Looks like England will be Broaden's home for the foreseeable. Onwards!

We've been a bit quiet on the grid recently. But b

We've been a bit quiet on the grid recently. But behind the scenes we've been busy: George went to the Ukrainian border and Bryony has been working on some art commissions she can't wait to reveal soon. But right now, we're having a blast with @tidepoolofficial in Málaga. Spain, we've missed you 💛

...and it was OUR absolute pleasure watching a bun

...and it was OUR absolute pleasure watching a bunch of young people get all fired up about learning music 💥

If YOU know a young person who would love to join a free, inclusive jazz summer school in Birmingham, get them to apply via www.bmusic.co.uk before 1st April!

And big thanks @bmusic_ltd for bringing us on board to film and for your kind words - we wont let them go to our head 🙃

It feels pretty surreal that George is back safe i

It feels pretty surreal that George is back safe in the UK after a week headed to the Ukrainian border whilst millions still flee their homes. Everything has gone: houses, careers, food and security. All that's left is the astounding determination of the Ukrainian people along with those helping out to make the situation a tiny bit better.
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It's been a humbling week filming the @aidsunflower convoy. The charity is set to continue its efforts so if you're lost as to how you can help, heading to their JustGiving page is a good start.
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#ukraine #ukrainianborder #poland #filmmaker #documentary #sunfloweraid #ukrainianaid

Day 2 (and a bit of 3): Through Germany to the aid

Day 2 (and a bit of 3): Through Germany to the aid drop off on the Polish border with @aidsunflower

Day 1: Departure as @aidsunflower heads to the Ukr

Day 1: Departure as @aidsunflower heads to the Ukraine

Imagine if every shoot was this fun👑 🎉

Imagine if every shoot was this fun👑 🎉

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