The Haven 'Home Sweet Home'
Charity Film
Director: Nerina Villa
Produced by: Light House Media Centre
Content Type: Awareness campaign, testimonial film, charity film
Objective:
Raise awareness about domestic violence and its impact on women and children
Support The Haven’s fundraising and outreach efforts
Provide a powerful, shareable film for digital and community engagement
Give voice to survivors while protecting their anonymity and dignity
What We Did:
We worked with Wolverhampton-based charity The Haven to produce ‘Home Sweet Home’, a powerful short film created to raise awareness about domestic violence and the lived experiences of women affected by it. The Haven provides vital services including safe accommodation, a 24/7 helpline, advocacy, therapy, and children’s services, and this film was designed to amplify their message and mission.
Shot over multiple days, the film features the real voices of women who have experienced domestic abuse. To protect their identities while preserving the emotional truth of their stories, we used haunting, cinematic imagery to evoke the fear, isolation, and resilience behind each testimony. The result is a deeply moving piece that serves a tool for awareness, outreach, fundraising, and support.
Real Voices. Unbreakable Strength.
Production Approach:
Multi-day shoot using stylised, symbolic visuals to represent real survivor stories
Voiceovers recorded with the women themselves to preserve authenticity
Filmed on location with attention to tone, privacy, and emotional sensitivity
Delivered in formats suitable for social media, websites, and campaign events
Deliverables:
Primary campaign film for digital distribution
Social media-optimised short version
Showcase asset for The Haven’s outreach and fundraising initiatives
Outcome:
Delivered a powerful, emotionally resonant film that amplifies survivor voices
Strengthened The Haven’s visibility and message across digital platforms
Supported fundraising and outreach efforts with a compelling visual narrative
Created a lasting resource for education, advocacy, and community engagement
