Case study · Mercy Said No

Bridging the Gap

A documentary of the 2025 Mercy Said No medical mission in Nigeria, telling the human story behind the numbers.

The brief

More than a record of what happened.

A medical mission is full of numbers, but the aim was never simply to record them. The film follows the patients, the volunteers and the moments when a life changes.

Our approach

Research and relationships

Before filming, we learned the mission, the communities involved and the stories worth following, including the schedule and the sensitivities of filming patients.

Consent and dignity

Consent and dignity guided every shot, so people are shown with care and respect.

Lean in the field

We filmed lean and mobile, with real sound and natural light, to stay present without getting in the way.

From the film

Moments from the story

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