Mill Road (2025)

28/02/2025

And the winner is…

TRYBE HOUSE THEATRE!!

From 250+ applications from brilliant, mission-driven organisations, our panel have chosen this social enterprise dedicated to supporting young Black men through theatre - creating a safe space to explore their mental health, self-expression and find a sense of belonging.

Mental health among Black men is an urgent issue, with many struggling in silence due to stigma, lack of support or societal barriers.

Our team were blown away by the application from Phillip Morris on behalf of – passion and determination to make a difference came through in bucketloads and we were particularly struck by his description of “a space where these young men can be vulnerable, find joy, and develop the confidence to tell their own stories.”

Congrats to . We commit to making you a film that captures the heart of what you do and secures the funding and support you need to keep this work alive.

19/02/2025

I think this deserves a space on the grid, don’t you??

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Corporate Cause category with our film on Investing in Women for Intelligent Partnership.

See the film on the ‘our work’ page of our website (link in bio).

17/01/2025

Did somebody say FREE VIDEO?

For two weeks only, applications are open for the Mill Road Reach Offering.

This offers the production of a powerful short film to a UK charity, community interest company or social enterprise, completely free of charge, to elevate their cause and message and reach audiences who can make a difference.

Applications are open from today and close on 31st January 2025.

Go to www.mill-road.co.uk/impact and scroll down to the application form to submit your entry.

Please spread the word and share with any eligible causes and movements within your network!

12/12/2024

A gift beyond Christmas… 🎁

We know that there are stories and messages out there that deserve to be shared with the world in the most powerful way possible. There should be no barriers to this happening.

Our pro bono video production applications will open in January. Please share with any causes you think may benefit from this and keep an eye on our socials and website in January for details on how to apply.

03/12/2024

PLEASE do not hesitate to tell someone if you appreciate something about them.

After our Mill Road Collective event a couple of weeks ago (more to come on this – Dominic Streeter of was phenomenal) – a graduate pulled me aside and said “I just wanted to say how much hope and inspiration you give me as a female in this industry. You seem calm, determined and poised. I associate production company culture with aggression and exclusivity - but seeing you running one and hearing you speak tonight has shown me that it doesn’t have to be like that and I can, and want to, be part of it.”

I nearly bloody cried. This was everything. Personal compliments aside (which meant more than she knew) … this was touching on the bigger picture.

The big why.

10 years ago I was swiftly ejected from a workplace with no warning, care or due process for daring to speak out about harassment by one of the senior leadership team.

Prior to that, my efforts to learn, create and progress within the film industry were often thwarted by ‘back in your box’ attitudes, closed clubs and cryptic discouragement.

It’s tiring to be told ‘no’ all the time – literally or figuratively. To be made to feel that you don’t fit, don’t deserve, don’t have what it takes, that your voice doesn’t matter.

The Mill Road Collective is about taking a sledgehammer to that myth and opening the doors to a community who acknowledge that access, collaboration and representation are key ingredients to telling stories that move the world forward. No more exclusive clubs, no more subscribing to the notion that films can only be made by a select few. A strong, diverse community - harnessing the immense power of storytelling for the good of humanity.

So thank you to that individual. I’m so glad you felt this way. You’ve shown me I’m on the right track, and your words meant more than you could have ever imagined.

25/11/2024

A Mill Road film on to kick off the …

Should these two female filmmakers be surprised?

Well, as says in footage kindly contributed from the “It’s clear that female founders are still facing significant and systemic challenges”.

We may not be in Venture Capital, as was the focus for this particular film - but we can certainly relate to our own challenges within a male-dominated industry. As a female-led production company, we are regularly underestimated. But we can no longer afford to underestimate ourselves – there is a shift happening in both self belief and the attention coming our way.

We can and will drive change with the films that we make.

With thanks to true ally Guy Tolhurst whose determination to convert words into action on this issue should be applauded and Intelligent Partnership for the campaign itself. Huge thanks also to Debbie Wosskow, OBE, Juliet Gouldman, the Invest in Women Taskforce and .

Last but not least to for her unending support, encouragement and shared drive to make the world a fairer place.

There is still work to do – and we are proud and ready to be part of it.

18/11/2024

Have you ever seen a documentary that has radically changed your viewpoint?

Maybe they’ve shone a light on an unfamiliar issue, or opened you up to considering something you hadn’t been remotely interested in until watching.

But has anything fundamentally changed your mind?

It’s a skill to shift long-standing mindsets and belief systems. And in the case of unscripted TV - one involving a number of considerations, where ethical filmmaking and the desire for positive social impact are sometimes pulling against each other.

This Thursday in London we are In Conversation With Netflix Documentary Director and founder of Hide&Seek Media Dominic Streeter to talk about how we influence social change through documentary filmmaking, not least by shifting mindsets outside the echo chamber of agreement.

Amongst many other things, we’ll be discussing the $305 million dollar funding pledge(!) that one of his documentaries is credited with triggering into addiction treatment and harm reduction in Australia.

It is going to be a fascinating conversation, link in bio to the final few tickets to join us.

03/10/2024

I truly believe that the best people in the world take their worst, most traumatic experiences and channel the aftermath into helping other people.

In our continuing quest to produce films that make a tangible difference to society, our latest shoot was in partnership with , and the incredible and , co-hosts of .

Following their own experiences of baby loss, Matt and Liam threw themselves into creating support for fellow Dads to navigate their own grief and resulting life changes. They have since won Best Parenting Podcast at the in 2023.

Reading their reviews and messages from listeners - their vulnerability, support and ability to find humour and light in the darkest of days has undoubtedly saved countess relationships… and lives.

It was an real honour to be asked to direct this.

Stay tuned for the result.

With gratitude and admiration as always to phenomenal DoP and Sound Recordist

01/10/2024

Good MORNING! Tickets for our next Mill Road Collective are now LIVE at the link in my bio. We have 50 seats only for our conversation with Netflix Director Dominic Streeter on Thursday 21st November 7-9pm at the in Brixton. Grab yours now to avoid disappointment!

This promises to be another fascinating evening on social impact filmmaking to change the world. Hope to see you there!!

30/09/2024

Tickets go live at 8pm THIS EVENING for our chat with Netflix director Dominic Streeter on filmmaking for social impact at the Ritzy Cinema Brixton on Thursday 21st November.

There are only 50 seats available so please set your reminders if you wish to attend. The ticket link will be posted across all Mill Road social channels.

We will discuss Dom’s incredible change-driving work, the impact it has made, how he got his documentary Ten Dollar Death Trip onto Netflix, the challenges faced by the industry as well as the power of unscripted content.
We will also screen extracts from his work and talk about what’s to come...

Join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening for content-makers, change-makers and all who want to make a difference to society through their own work.

26/09/2024

Are you keen to get an insight into the process of a NETFLIX documentary director?

Tickets go on sale on Monday 30th September at 8pm for our next Mill Road Collective event on 21st November with Dominic Streeter, director of Ten Dollar Death Trip and all round brilliant change-maker whose work has triggered extensive research in the areas of addiction, drug policy and mental health.

Follow us on LinkedIn ( Road / Carly Claydon-Davies) and also on here for the ticket link on Monday and set your reminders as there are only 50 seats available!

23/09/2024

Someone asked me recently “what do you mean by move the world forward”? – and although I think this is pretty self-explanatory(!) I politely indulged them for a few moments.

Do you ever read the news, hear a story of discrimination or injustice, speak to minority groups, campaigners or activists and think ‘how can this be happening?’, ‘how is this conversation/ struggle still ongoing?’ etc

These questions are often followed with ‘these days’ or ‘in 2024’.

“Man’s inhumanity to Man” and our inability to see another’s point of view or way of life is nothing new. We seem to forget what binds us together, get driven apart and pitted against each other in cycles and circumstances that span all kinds of timelines and demographics - and then it all begins again.

I want Mill Road’s films to drive us forward, not round in circles. We need reminding of our humanity in ways that last and transcend individual identity and bias.

Every single film we make, regardless of the subject matter, has this at its core.

So that’s what I mean when I say we are trying to move the world forward, one conversation at a time. And on we go...

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