Why Documentaries

Why Documentaries was contracted by the NSW Department of Education, Australia to produce a series of eight short films. These films were aimed at showcasing how the department's Live Life Well @ School program was being implemented in a selection of primary schools. The program focuses on promoting healthy eating and physical activity among students. The aim of the project was to highlight the positive initiatives being undertaken in a variety of schools, ranging from small isolated ones to larger suburban and regional schools, as well as those for special needs students.

The tender for the project was won by Why Documentaries, who had demonstrated the necessary understanding, skills, and sensitivity to work with diverse schools and students. Each video was approximately three minutes long, with a condensed thirty-second version created for the Department of Education's website, as well as school websites and a health website co-commissioned by the NSW Education and Health Departments. The video production included collaboration between the department and Why Documentaries, with the latter mainly selecting the students and staff to feature in the videos.

The project management was a joint effort between the NSW Health Department and the NSW Education Department, presenting Why Documentaries with the challenge of incorporating various voices and opinions. This was expertly handled by Sandra Pires from Why Documentaries, who demonstrated outstanding listening skills and the ability to incorporate all views into the project. Following viewing of the first version of each video, feedback and suggestions were provided to Why Documentaries, which were always met with patience, tact, and compliance.