These short documentaries feature phone calls from four people, to an inspirational person who helped set each of them on their way.
The casting involved finding people who had someone to thank for being seminal in steering their career path. The challenge was that they weren’t to have thanked them in the past or been in touch for a long time. What’s more, we had to mastermind the phone calls so that they could be recorded live from both sides, capturing the genuine moment of surprise and allowing for unscripted and emotionally-charged little films.
Steve, now suffering from Motor Neurone Disease, thanks Chris, his old Judo instructor, for suggesting he became an estate agent, as he was able to continue and enjoy this career despite his worsening mobility and the progression of his illness.
Fran felt that it was his belief in her that spurred her on to founding her own company and being the social entrepreneur she is today.
Katie felt she owed a debt of gratitude to Jenny for inspiring her to be the best midwife she could be.
Directed | Max Fisher Location Director | Rebecca Lloyd-Evans Produced | Outsider Agency | Now