Projects

Specialising in factual filmmaking, Buzz Films produces independent documentary films alongside high quality video content for brands, broadcasters & charities across the world.

From 4k workflows to aerial drone options, we work with our partners to tell stories through positive entertainment, and deliver ambitious projects to a variety of budgets and requirements

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UCL’s spiritual founder, Jeremy Bentham, was given a permanent new home in UCL's Student Centre

DURATION: 1'20"

The Script at Nordoff Robbins

The Script at Nordoff Robbins

A short film of when The Script visited the music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins in London

DURATION: 2'00"

Nabil Nayal: Fashion Showcase

Nabil Nayal: Fashion Showcase

A short film to support a partnership with the British Library, the British Fashion Council, and fashion designer Nabil Nayal

DURATION: 3'19"

Arena Flowers – Here’s how it’s done

Arena Flowers – Here’s how it’s done

Valentine's and Mother's Day - behind the scenes on Arena Flowers' busiest day of the year

DURATION: 2'36"

DATA4CHAN.GE

DATA4CHAN.GE

Beirut Workshop for Data experts, designers, artists and Human Rights Organisations

DURATION: 4'25"

Self & Kureishi: Being Archived

Self & Kureishi: Being Archived

Will Self & Hanif Kureishi promote a British Library event on the business of having their work archived.

DURATION: 1'18"

Flotsam & Jetsam

Flotsam & Jetsam

Ashley Saunders spent over 20 years building his home from recycled materials.

DURATION: 6:21

The Bubbleologist

The Bubbleologist

The founder of Bubble Inc. and Guinness World Record champion, Samsam Bubbleman, shares his love for the liberating power of bubbles.

DURATION: 5:48

The Burj Birdmen

The Burj Birdmen

Two men travel to Dubai to attempt a world record base jump off the worlds tallest buidling - The Burj Tower

DURATION: 7:27

Olly Murs visits Nordoff Robbins

Olly Murs visits Nordoff Robbins

We spent a day with Olly Murs as he visits a music therapy session to raise awareness of the charities impact

DURATION: 1:57

Knowledge Quarter – One Year on

Knowledge Quarter – One Year on

A short film helping raise awareness of one of the world’s largest Knowledge organisation clusters.

DURATION: 3:00

Made with the British Library – Melissa’s Story

Made with the British Library – Melissa’s Story

Melissa explains how the British Library is an inspirational asset to her business

DURATION: 2:23

John Conteh visits Nordoff Robbins

John Conteh visits Nordoff Robbins

As part of an ongoing relationship with Nordoff Robbins, we spent a day with Boxing legend John Conteh as he visits a music therapy session to raise awareness of the charities impact

DURATION: 1:38

An Author’s Right

An Author’s Right

Three Author's discuss the challenges of their work

DURATION: 3:00

Shakespeare in Ten Acts

Shakespeare in Ten Acts

Promotional film for an exhibition at the British Library marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

DURATION: 1:19

Collaborative PhD Case Study – Melissa

Collaborative PhD Case Study – Melissa

Buzz Films have worked on two series of case study films for the British Library, to promote their collaborative research opportunities for PhD students.

DURATION: 1:55

Kayo Chingonyi – The Realms of Possibility

Kayo Chingonyi – The Realms of Possibility

We visualised a series of poetry performances inspired by science and technology

DURATION: 4:43

Save our Sounds

Save our Sounds

Sir David Attenborough leads on a campaign to raise awareness of disappearing sound archives

DURATION: 3:58

Learning to Laugh

Learning to Laugh

Who knew laughter was such a serious business?

DURATION: 3:22

Maps and the 20th Century

Maps and the 20th Century

Buzz Films were commissioned by the British Library to create a short film to promote their exhibition 'Maps & the 20th Century' on social media platforms

DURATION: 1:00

Masses of Stuff

Masses of Stuff

A documentary about piano restoration

DURATION: 6:33

Comics Unmasked: Art & Anarchy in the UK

Comics Unmasked: Art & Anarchy in the UK

Buzz Films worked with the British Library, to deliver a film about the 'Comics Unmasked' exhibition

DURATION: 2:04

Al Murray visits Nordoff Robbins

Al Murray visits Nordoff Robbins

We spent a day with comedian Al Murray while visiting a music therapy session to raise awareness of the charities impact.

DURATION: 2:00

Collaborative PhD Case Study – Paul

Collaborative PhD Case Study – Paul

Buzz Films have worked on two series of case study films for the British Library, to promote their collaborative research opportunities for PhD students

DURATION: 1:59

Advocacy Assembly

Advocacy Assembly

A short instructional video explaining the core values of Advocacy Assembly - free training for human rights activists

DURATION: 1:00

The Grit & the Glory: Homeless World Cup

The Grit & the Glory: Homeless World Cup

Buddy joins 500 players from 48 nations, as they travel to Milan for the 2009 Homeless World Cup

DURATION: 6:56

At the End of the World

At the End of the World

A short documentary about Ernest Hemingway set on the Bahamian island of Bimini

DURATION: 5:00

Claudia’s Story – Nordoff Robbins

Claudia’s Story – Nordoff Robbins

As part of an ongoing relationship with Nordoff Robbins, we spent a day with Claudia and her mum, to witness the positive impact of music therapy on their lives

DURATION: 3.09

Polly – Curators on Camera

Polly – Curators on Camera

A behind the scenes look at curators and what drives their passion and interest in their area of expertise

DURATION: 1:56

Collaborative PhD Case Study – Hannah

Collaborative PhD Case Study – Hannah

Part of a series of case study films for the British Library, to promote their collaborative research opportunities for PhD students

DURATION: 1:55

Elizabeth’s Story – Nordoff Robbins

Elizabeth’s Story – Nordoff Robbins

As part of an ongoing relationship with Nordoff Robbins, we spent a day with Elizabeth, to witness the positive impact of music therapy on her life.

DURATION: 3:12

Mike Tindle visits Nordoff Robbins

Mike Tindle visits Nordoff Robbins

As part of an ongoing relationship with Nordoff Robbins, we spent a day with Rugby legend Mike Tindle as he visits a music therapy session, to raise awareness of the charities impact

DURATION: 1:38

MAGNA CARTA – Law, Liberty, Legacy

MAGNA CARTA – Law, Liberty, Legacy

A promotional film to support an exhibition exploring the history and significance of this globally-recognised document

DURATION: 1:46

Collaborative PhD Case Study – Katie

Collaborative PhD Case Study – Katie

Buzz Films have worked on two series of case study films for the British Library, to promote their collaborative research opportunities for PhD students.

DURATION: 1:47

Phil – Curators on Camera

Phil – Curators on Camera

A behind the scenes look at curators and what drives their passion and interest in their area of expertise

DURATION: 1:52