Kind Words

“I was looking for a creative coach who could guide me through the writing process of a complex audio-documentary series, which I had been stuck with for months.

As soon as I talked to Kirstie, I knew it was a good match: she was both curious about the content and supremely attuned to the factors that can affect the creative process (imposter syndrome, time management around life’s other demands).

Kirstie’s ability to adapt to unusual needs was remarkable and our open communication meant the support framework evolved over time, something which is very rare.

Ultimately, Brave Day lived up to its name: it reconciled me with a sense of wonder and play in creativity and gave me the tools to gain creative resilience for the future.”

“I am really pleased to have collaborated with Kirstie on the Change The Narrative film as it has been such a positive experience. I felt confident she and Parvez would deliver an excellent film, and she has done just that. Kirstie helped the young people we were working with to relax and be comfortable in telling their stories on camera. She is full of creative ideas to get young people involved, and her film editing has been superb. She is genuinely collaborative, has high standards and has been an excellent partner to work with.”

“Getting in front of a camera felt really important for me and my business, but the thought of doing so was daunting to say the least. I can honestly say that from the first time I spoke with Kirstie, I knew I'd found someone who would listen to me to understand what I needed and also has the professional skills to translate this into something that makes sense to other people. She's a storyteller - she weaves words and images together to make something with heart.”

“We love working with Brave Day and have produced several films with Kirstie and her team for high profile campaigns. They are a team you can trust with high level stakeholders and to be professional and creative in their approach. There is also an attention to detail and creativity in the editing process that I’ve not experienced with many other filmmakers. They really get to grips with a brief and think in depth about how the finished film will meet your aims and objectives.”

“Thank YOU Kirstie. You have captured the spirit of the Contains Strong Language Festival so well in all your films. You have a sharp eye and a big heart. Thanks so much for all your work over the years . You are very much part of the festival.”

“Kirstie is a rare mix of super creative and totally grounded - with an excellent and very useful network of creative collaborators. On our project she’s been a brilliant listener, turning complex ideas and vague hunches into a succinct and compelling film. She’s incredibly patient and great at working with young people. And perhaps most importantly, she’s a lovely human.”