The Beacon Foundation project — Social impact documentary triggers £2M in charitable pledges — filming project delivered for The Beacon Foundation in Non-Profit & Social Impact

2025 — The Beacon Foundation

Social impact documentary triggers £2M in charitable pledges

£2M in charitable pledges triggered within 48 hours. Won Best Campaigning Documentary at Charity Film Awards.

2025 — The Beacon FoundationCase studyM3CA OS

Source: projects.m3ca.com — verified 26 August 2026

3.4M

total views

2.1M

organic reach

89%

engagement rate

How it went

01

The brief

A charitable foundation needed a documentary that would move audiences to act — not just watch — in support of youth homelessness in the UK. The film needed to air on broadcast television and drive measurable donations.

02

What we did

M3CA directed a 52-minute documentary following three young people over 6 months. Using a fly-on-the-wall approach with zero reconstructions, the film built an authentic emotional narrative. We coordinated broadcast placement on Channel 4 and built a companion digital campaign that drove viewers directly to the donation platform.

03

What happened

£2M in charitable pledges triggered within 48 hours. Won Best Campaigning Documentary at Charity Film Awards.

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Social impact documentary triggers £2M in charitable pledges

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