The Quick Cut

A newsletter by Tom Maclachlan

Video help for public impact teams with big stories and no time.

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Video help for comms teams who are big on stories but short on time

If you work in government, an NFP, or an advocacy org, you’ve likely been here:

You’ve got a message you need to get out

Your team is stretched

You know a video could help, but it feels too slow, too hard, or not worth the hassle.

The Quick Cut is your monthly shortcut to getting that video made. Practical tips from filmmaker Tom Maclachlan to help you make better video, faster, even when time and budgets are tight.

Hear it from the readers

Hundreds of marketing, communications and fundraising leaders have trusted Tom and his team to give them the right guidance on creating amazing video content

"The Quick Cut has revolutionised our video approach!"

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Director, Local Council

"Practical tips that save us time and effort!"

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Manager, NFP

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Manager, NFP

"Our video quality has improved dramatically!"

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Coordinator, Advocacy Group

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Why subscribe?

Why subscribe?

One email a month. No fluff. Practical video advice that works and helps you avoid production paralysis.

You’ll learn stuff like:

How to make a good video with just 10 mins of your time

How to brief a contractor

How to write a great script

Hooks that grab attention

Shooting better video with your phone

And plenty more

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About Tom

I’ve run four video production companies over the past 15 years, specialising in work for NFPs, councils and advocacy groups. I understand what gets in the way of a great video, and how to keep things moving.

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