Hero Films
The stories that move missions forward. Cinematic short documentaries for rare disease foundations and medical research organizations.
Selected Hero Stories
Technical clarity often lacks human connection.
Foundations in rare disease and medical research deal with technical, complex language. While the work is life-changing, it can feel abstract to donors and sponsors.
Start with the human. End with the mission.
We place real human experiences—patients, families, and scientists—at the center. By creating an emotional entry point first, we allow audiences to trust the narrative before we translate the science.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
As one of the world's leading nonprofits in retinal research, FFB requires a level of storytelling that matches their scientific credibility. Since 2016, SMP Media has been their partner in documenting the patients, families, and researchers who define the impact of their mission.
2016
Partnership Inception
Empower your partners.
We help foundations present compelling, high-credibility stories to pharmaceutical sponsors and aligned partners. These assets support awareness initiatives and fundraising outreach while keeping the human story at the center.
A Storytelling Content Engine
A Hero Film is a long-term storytelling asset, not disposable content. We produce a suite of deliverables designed to support your organization for years.
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Flagship Film
3–4 minute cinematic short for gala events and web.
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Social Clips
High-impact edits for LinkedIn, IG, and donor outreach.
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Photography
Curated gallery for annual reports and conference displays.
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B-Roll Archive
Raw high-res clips for presentations and future use.
Storytelling Programs
Consistent storytelling builds deep donor engagement.
Individual Hero Film
$12,000 – $20,000 One-off Flagship Asset- Full Pre-production & Strategy
- Cinematic Filming & Edit
- Professional Color & Sound
- Curated Photo Gallery
- 2 Social Edits
6 Film Annual Series
$78,000 $13,000 per film / total program cost- Complete Storytelling Library
- Priority Production Timeline
- Expanded Video B-Roll Archive
- Quarterly Asset Delivery
- Social Edits for Every Film
4 Film Series
$52,000 $13,000 per film / total program cost- Quarterly Storytelling Arc
- Consistent Mission Narrative
- Photo Gallery for Annual Reports
- Strategic Campaign Assets
- Full Licensing & Finishing
Programs include pre-production, travel, filming, and post-production. Specialized costs such as participant honorariums, unique location fees, or extended international travel may be additional.
Begin the story.
Help your donors and sponsors see the human impact behind the science.
Start a Conversation