Urbancroft Films

09/04/2025

Spring has sprung!
We worked with fabulous presenter to explore On a Spring Morning by Lili Boulanger for filmed at the beautiful RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond reserve.

To see the full film along with performance of the piece by BBC Concert Orchestra head to the Ten Pieces pages of the BBC Teach website where there are also a range of lesson plans and arrangements of the music for all levels.
North Visual Studio
Stagecast

18/03/2025

Exceptional composer Judith Weir created Storm as a suite of pieces that tell the story of Shakespeare's play The Tempest.
It seemed fitting to film our introduction to the music for at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
A huge thank you to actor and presenter Kiell Smith-Bynoe for bringing Prospero's words to life, Judith Weir and the amazing team at Shakespeare's Globe.

Follow the link for access to the full film and beautiful performance of the piece Magic from Storm, along with lesson plans and resources:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces/articles/zpyrmbk

BBC Teach
BBC Concert Orchestra
BBC Singers
Finchley Children's Music Group
Stagecast
North Visual Studio

03/03/2025

We loved working with multi-talented Linton Stephens to explore the music of Hildegard of Bingen for
Head over to BBC Teach for the full film and a beautiful performance of O Euchari in leta via by BBC Singers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces/articles/zsc8p9q
North Visual Studio
Stagecast

26/02/2025

It was a joy to with Errollyn Wallen CBE and Master of the King's Music at her lighthouse on the north coast of Scotland.
This film introduces her extraordinary piece of music, Mighty River, that she composed to mark the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.
We were delighted to have another opportunity to work with YolanDa Brown OBE to explore the music in this amazing setting.

Follow the link for access to the full film and performance of Mighty River along with lesson plans and resources:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces/articles/zhfg239

BBC Teach
North Visual Studio
Stagecast
BBC Concert Orchestra

24/02/2025

We're happy to share some recent work for BBC Ten Pieces. We were delighted to be asked to produce a series of films for the tenth anniversary of this landmark music education initiative.
BBC Ten Pieces opens up the world of classical music to 7-14 year olds - and beyond - through films, lesson plans and instrumental arrangements.

Our celebrate ten extraordinary pieces of music written by ten exceptional composers.
In the coming days we'll share more about each of the films, shot on location across the UK with ten fantastic presenters.
The films feature live performance captured by the brilliant Stagecast and spectacular animation and visual effects from North Visual Studio

In the meantime, if you'd like to find out more about Ten Pieces, here's where to go:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces


BBC Teach

21/02/2025

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12/02/2025

🎬 Incredible news! Thanks to your amazing support, our film has reached the final shortlist in our category at the prestigious Charity Film Awards.

Thank you to everyone who voted for our film. A panel of judges will decide the winners for each category with the results being announced at an awards ceremony at indigo at the O2 on Thursday 20 March.

A big thank you to Urbancroft Films for putting the film together and to Irene and Carolann for sharing Graeme's story.

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07/02/2025

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21/01/2025

05/01/2025

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year! from us all at Urbancroft Films. We can't wait to get 2025 moving and begin bringing your project ideas to life! January is a great time to begin putting those plans into action but if you need a little inspiration then look out for our new showreel which will be dropping onto socials in the coming days.

20/12/2024

It's been a busy year at Urbancroft which means we have had the pleasure of working with many clients and contributors across the UK and beyond. There have been many adventures along the way that we look forward to sharing in the new year. We thank everyone who has worked with us over the year and wish you all a Merry Christmas!

03/08/2024

Amazing few days filming with the incredible and YolanDa Brown OBE

01/06/2024

It’s departure day at Hampden! You can follow our progress here:

https://www.facebook.com/makeittomunich

Releasing in Scottish cinemas from 15th May with special guests joining us for our Q&As. All info on our website: www.makeittomunich.com