Impact

We embed impact into storytelling from development to release — ensuring films are authentic, empowering and widely seen. Our work spans three core pillars:

  • Development and Consulting

  • Production

  • Distribution and Impact Producing

Short film Matar by Hasan Akkad, with consultancy support from Counterpoints Productions

We connect production teams with writers, directors and producers with lived experience of migration and displacement.

Our previous work includes Netflix’s Exit West starring Riz Ahmed and Hassan Akkad’s Papers (BBC Films).

We deliver stories that are authentic and impactful, while ensuring consultants are fairly compensated, supported and connected with ongoing industry opportunities.

Development and Consulting

Short documentary Rendered in Light by Maria Marrone, produced by Counterpoints Productions

We source lived-experience cast and crew, advise on narrative authenticity, and connect productions to our extensive global network, built over 12 years across intersections of ethnicity, gender, sexuality and class.

We support documentary and narrative projects with:
• Casting and lived-experience talent
• Script and authenticity consulting
• On-set and editorial advice

Production

Feature documentary Allies in Exile by Hasan Kattan, co-produced and impact produced by Counterpoints Productions

We partner with distributors, cinemas and independent productions to bring films to engaged audiences.

Through the Refugee Week Film Programme and the Climate & Migration Community Film Festival, we reach 300+ community organisations nationwide, turning audiences into advocates through curated Q&As, panels and impact-led screenings.

Our impact services are available as consultancy packages across development, production and distribution.

Distribution and Impact Producing