We are thrilled to announce a new digital documentary series, Powering the Future – The Path to Net Zero, an on-going collaboration between the Renewable Energy Association and BlackRook Media. Films of record that will tell the story of the collaborative efforts across the UK that are driving progress towards the impactful and lasting outcomes that are so urgently required.
Powering The Future will explore the sustainable development of all forms of renewable energy and sustainable practices. Live initiatives and innovation that can and must effect essential change.
With evidence-based journalism we’ll examine the work of our members and their partners – and their relationship with legislators too. Stories that come from the heart of the companies, associations, communities and individuals that are driving vital societal progress to a cleaner, safer future.
Trevor Hutchings / Chief Executive / REA
“We’re really pleased to be working with BlackRook and using human-led documentary storytelling to reach a wider, global audience beyond the industry. It’s a valuable way to go beyond our usual networks and help more people connect with the important work we’re doing at the REA.”
“We are proud to bring this ground-breaking series to life. By sharing the stories of exceptional pioneers and innovators, we hope to inspire a new generation in adoption and promotion of renewable energy technologies.” says Adam Harrod, Chief Content and Commercial Officer at BlackRook Media.
The company’s Managing Director is award-winning documentary maker Alan Rook, the former network Head of News for both ITV Breakfast in the UK and globally for the British Forces Broadcasting Service. He was also Editor of ITV’s network daytime show This Morning.
Alan is Creative Director for all films produced in partnership with the REA and will also work as a hands-on Executive Producer across the entire series in 2025 and 2026.
He said: “Sustainability has been at the heart of our company’s filmmaking, across industry verticals, for a decade now. In telling those stories, we’ve always sought the human, emotional heart in them. Nothing engages with greater power. We are well used to doing that internationally. In all of our work – which includes a nomination at the New York TV and Film Festival – we always use a core group of filmmakers and journalist/producers who’ve been powering our production for the last 15 years.
“We firmly believe that any investment in professional video, whatever the budget we’re working to, absolutely has to provide more than a beautiful set of films. That spend must come with content that has a meaningful shelf-life for lasting value, as well as confidence that the audience businesses want to reach are actually going to see what we’ve produced.”
There will be an extensive distribution campaign which will provide visibility of our collective work through social media and traditional media too.
We encourage our members and the wider renewables community to have an exploratory conversation with Adam Harrod and his team at BlackRook Media to see whether this opportunity might be something of interest. To find out how you could get involved, please contact Adam now.
BlackRook Client Testimonial: Sean Smith, CEO at Eden Research
Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-smith-60aba9/
We worked with Alan and his BlackRook team on the production of a very high quality piece covering our company. He was thoroughly professional, efficient and fun to work with (it is always great to work with people who clearly know what they are doing).
The final ‘product’ surpassed our expectations, and we still use elements of it today when trying to help people understand what it is that we do.
We would happily work with Alan again and hope for the opportunity to do so.”
BlackRook Client Testimonial: Elizabeth Fisher-Robins, Content Director, Executive Producer
Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethfisherrobins/
I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Alan as our Executive Producer and Creative Director for the past few years, and I can confidently say that he is a true visionary in his field. Alan’s brilliance, coupled with his exceptional warmth and creativity, consistently result in not only satisfied clients but also the creation of outstanding films.
What sets Alan apart is his unwavering commitment to excellence. He goes above and beyond, always willing to go that extra mile to ensure the success of each project. His patience, support, and generosity with his time have been invaluable, creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere that enhances the creative process.
Working with Alan is a joy, he is a driving force behind our shared success. I wholeheartedly recommend Alan and his team to anyone seeking top-tier creative expertise. He delivers excellence wherever the film shoot may be, making him an exceptional choice for projects worldwide.
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