In short
- The organiser or community decides what may be filmed. We follow.
- Ask who must approve how the community and its customs are shown.
- Agree beforehand where the crew may stand and move, especially in prayer or ritual areas.
- Reports to donors need film that shows what happened, without overstating results.
Community and faith events are about people being together. Good video follows the programme, respects the occasion and shows participants with care.
What principles apply to every event?
- The community decides. The organiser, leaders or committee tell us what may be recorded.
- Access first. Agree where the crew can stand and move before the day.
- Dignity. Some people or moments should stay off camera or out of public posts.
The community event videography service describes how we work.
A short call with the organiser or a community elder, before the quote, usually settles most questions. Ask who will be present on the day, who can explain the customs to our crew, and which moments should be left unfilmed. Write those answers into the brief so everyone works from the same page.
Festive and cultural gatherings
Each occasion has its own priorities. Pick the guide closest to yours:
- Hari Raya open houses
- Ramadan iftar gatherings
- Chinese New Year association dinners
- Deepavali celebrations
- Christmas and parish programmes
- Gawai and Kaamatan celebrations
- Vesak and temple events
Civic and association events
For meetings and public discussions, the main question is what must stay off camera. See residents’ association meetings and AGMs and civic forums. Moving events are covered in processions and moving events.
Nonprofit and charity work
Charity dinners, volunteer days and donor reports each need different footage. Start with charity dinners and fundraising and event video for donor and stakeholder reporting. Where people may be vulnerable, read planning video involving people in vulnerable circumstances first.
Not sure which guide fits? Message us the occasion and who attends, and we will point you to the right one.
Tell us the occasion, who attends and what may or may not be filmed. We will plan around your programme and confirm what we can cover for your date.
Ask about your event