INNERVERSE
A new method of filmmaking
Charity | Eco Action | Future Focus
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WHAT IS it?
Innerverse is built on the principle that films should not only tell important stories but also actively contribute to the issues they explore. This emerging genre connects narrative filmmaking with direct charitable action, ethical production practices, and a focus on developing emerging talent.
Innerverse is designed to nurture new voices, offering opportunities for filmmakers who may not have access to traditional industry pathways. By focusing on talent over scale, Innerverse supports filmmakers in bringing personal, socially conscious stories to life, encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative storytelling techniques.
Innerverse is not a rejection of traditional filmmaking but an evolution, offering an alternative space where storytelling, sustainability, and impact go hand in hand. As the film industry continues to evolve, this genre provides a framework for filmmakers who want to craft meaningful stories while remaining mindful of the world around them and directly contributing to their communities through charity connection and raising awareness.
1. CHARITY
Each Innerverse film is made in partnership with charities and organisations connected to the themes on screen. This ensures that the films are not just authentic and emotionally resonant but also help drive awareness and real change.
2. ECO ACTION
The Innerverse proves that high-quality, visually striking cinema can be made with a sustainable and minimalist approach prioritising low-carbon production methods ensuring a lighter environmental footprint.
3. FUTURE FOCUS
Film Buddy’s collaboration, community-building, and student support has been the pin for this new method of filmmaking, and we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of filmmakers and crew to work and make films responsibly. Film Buddy has played a vital role in building this new method and creating a platform to support the next generation.
THAT ONE MAN
Directed by Lee D Barnes
Written By Lee D Barnes and Tom Whitham
It’s okay to talk...
Many men would attest to understanding this, but that doesn’t make speaking openly about your problems any easier.
Danny works in a small pub on the outskirts of the city. Recovering from tragedy and abuse that followed, he’s doing what he can to rebuild his life. When a new Andy’s Man Club (a UK-based mental health charity) opens across the road, Danny is introduced to a different way of thinking—one he sees as invaluable to those around him yet struggles to apply to himself.
In the weeks following the AMC branch’s opening, we see not only Danny’s journey but also the ripple effects of his struggle on those he interacts with his landlord aunt, the pub regulars, workers from a nearby construction site, and students from the city’s dance college. Danny makes it his mission to help the one man who might need a hand—only to realise that man isn’t just out there somewhere, but also within himself and in the places, he least expects...
A heartfelt British drama with elements of dark comedy, That One Man explores the cost of staying silent, allowing problems and anxieties to fester within. It examines how unspoken struggles manifest in everyday life. The film itself—made not for profit and in collaboration with Andy’s Man Club—shares Danny’s mission: to extend a hand to someone out there who might need it.
TAKE A LOAD OFF
An 3D animated short film dedicated to the memory of the men who tragically lost their lives to suicide and to the tireless efforts of those who work everyday to support individuals struggling with mental health.
The purpose of the film is to help raise awareness of the great work that Andy's Man Club does, encouraging men to 'open up' and feel more comfortable discussing their mental health.
