media co-op

15/08/2025

media co-op's own Louise & Lucinda are the guest speakers at Pride Peers on Wed 20 Aug in Glasgow. Hear about their decades of q***r activism, and watch some media co-op short films. Book your place now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pride-peers-lgbtq-networking-event-august-tickets-1374712454959
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Connect with fellow LGBTQ+ professionals, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships at our Pride Peers networking event!

06/08/2025

Yippee! Our favourite film festival Take One Action Film Festivals is back - mouth-watering programme launched today. See you in the cinema

🤩 👋 We’re BACK!

Real Utopias will be coming to screens and community spaces near you this autumn, so mark your diaries: We’ll be hosting four weekends of in-person screenings, workshops and conversations in:

〰️ (17-21 Sep)
〰️ (25-28 Sep)
〰️ (28-30 Oct)
〰️ (7-8 Nov)

👀 🎟️ Full programme and tickets available next week! Subscribe to our newsletter in the TOA website to get it before everyone else.

We’re beyond excited to share our gorgeous poster for this year’s festivals, designed by the wonderful (spoiler: she can).

So grateful to get to collaborate with pals old and new: .group ***rfilm .zine.bothy

With support from &

05/08/2025

Our very own Louise Scott is part of this seminar tomorrow from Social Enterprise Scotland!

There’s a lot happening with social enterprise and business impact awareness – both in Scotland and globally. How do we work better together with our shared values, to benefit both people and planet?

Hear from Louise (founder of media co-op and worker coop) and other brilliant social impact businesses like Jerba Campervans and Prosper Scotland.

Book your spot here: https://socialenterprise.scot/event/alliance-for-change-embedding-social-impact-in-every-business/

30/07/2025

Wait... is that the animation?! 😳

If you’ve never worked on an animation before, seeing a storyboard for the first time can be a bit of a shock. Sketchy characters, black and white backgrounds, zero polish - this can’t be the final film, right?

Don’t panic - that rough sketch is just the beginning! Storyboards are simple sketches showing the main moments of the animation. They're designed to help everyone involved visualise how the film will look - they're not final, and they're meant to change!

This "before & after" is from our film for THRE Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities. See the full film here: https://mediaco-op.net/projects/third-sector-human-rights-and-equalities/

Want to know more about the animation process works? Get in touch!

28/07/2025

Some of our favourite projects are the lo-fi ones - the ones with paper and pens and a whole lot of creativity ✏️

This stop-motion animation was made with young carers from Argyll and Bute from Crossroads Young Carers Cowal & Bute and Helensburgh and Lomond Carers Centre SCIO. They wrote the script, recorded the voiceover and made all the assets.

They knew what they wanted to say - we're thrilled we were there to help them say it! 🌟

Want to see more of our work? Visit https://mediaco-op.net/work/co-production/ 👀

24/07/2025

Breathe in, breathe out 😮‍💨 Take a moment to follow this guided meditation this .

This animation was commissioned by RASASH to ground people dealing with the impact of sexual assault. It's part of a much longer film, which explores the physiological response to trauma and how RASASH can help survivors.

RASASH said, "it feels like a warm hug" and we have to agree! It's a great example of how animation can be used for much more than just explainers or cartoons.

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21/07/2025

media co-op had a ball at Pride Glasgow - thanks for the music The cooperation band
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17/07/2025

Loads of agencies say they're 'ethical'...so what makes media co-op different?

Well, unlike a lot of other agencies, our commitment to social good isn't just lip-service. We're a not-for-profit workers' co-operative and we only work with charities and public sector organisations. That means we're fair, democratic, sustainable, and community-focused. Working on projects that make a difference is our entire business model!

Want to work with an agency that shares your values? Say hello at [email protected] 👋 We'd love to hear from you.

Co-operatives UK

14/07/2025

"What if one of us can be the limb
when another of us needs a hand?" ✊

The energy and excitement of Co-operatives UK Co-op Congress last week reminded us of this campaign video we made for West Midlands Combined Authority earlier this year 👇

We cut four social media clips from the longer 4 minute film: we'll be sharing more in the coming weeks for .

Featuring the brilliant words of Jasmine Gardosi Poet and the work of GLUE Collective Hockley Mint, Dance Co-operative Birmingham, and the Dev Society!

08/07/2025

Thanks to Rochdale Council for hosting Co-op Congress in their spectacular newly refurbished Town Hall. Can't believe the ceilings were once painted over! 😮

Co-operatives UK

08/07/2025

There's always something when you move...

We're having some trouble rerouting our landline to our new office. In the meantime, please use 0141 459 1243 to reach us.

Our usual number will be up and running soon!

08/07/2025

Thanks to Co-operatives UK for hosting Co-op Congress last week and inviting us to speak at 'We Could Be Heroes' panel! 🎉

We celebrated the UN Year of Co-operatives at the historic Rochdale Town Hall alongside fellow co-operators from the UK and across the globe. It was wonderful to be surrounded by so many people who believe in a better future. A great exchange of ideas and energy ✊

and 21UP Movement