What We Make
Participatory arts to spark social change
At Made By Mortals, we thrive on co-creating art that ignites thoughts, emotions and actions. Drawing from lived experience, we make immersive audio stories, films, theatre, music and interactive workshops. Our productions aim to drive social change, challenge and inspire, empowering the fantastic people who make it with us.
Why not check out our showreel?
You can see examples of previous projects by signing up to our free member’s area or on our YouTube channel here.
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FAQs
What is an audio story?
Our audio stories are fictional stories inspired by a group of people’s lived experience and imaginations. Similar to a radio play, they feature original music and sound design but also the voices of people with lived experience. The stories often follow a main character, allowing listeners to ‘walk in their shoes’, consider how they can help and ultimately drive social change for people like the character.
How long does it take to create an audio story, film or theatre event?
It varies but typically takes 3-12 months from planning to completion, although some projects may start as an audio story and later evolve into a film or theatre piece. The project length depends on the topic and the group involved. We collaborate with our partners during the planning stage to set a mutually agreed timeline.
What happens once the art has been created?
We collaborate with our partners on cross-promotion and marketing and share the work on our social media and YouTube channels. We also create additional audio packages for most pieces—short clips of people with lived experience discussing the healthcare topics raised in the audio story, film, or theatre piece. These packages are used in training and events and as free resources available in our members’ area.
Do I have to come every week?
No, we’ll always be here, ready with a brew and a biscuit whenever you drop by!
I’ve got an idea for an audio story/film. Can you help me produce it?
Made By Mortals creates art for social change using the shared lived experiences of diverse groups of people. If your idea aligns with ours, we’d love to chat.
Interested? Want to know more?
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