Hackney LocaL
Stories Project
Every Business Has a Story. Let’s Tell Yours.
The Hackney Local Stories Project is a community storytelling initiative created by Prime Intelligence Production Ltd. By combining AI, filmmaking and human-centred storytelling, the project helps local businesses express the people, ideas, culture and experiences that make them unique.
Our project aim to connect Hackney’s businesses, communities and creative culture through AI-powered storytelling.
What Will Receive
A Film for Your Own Business Use
Participants can use their completed film across their own business channels.
A Free AI Story Film
Each selected participant will receive a professionally produced short film combining their real business story with AI-enhanced visual storytelling.
Optional Public Promotion
With the participant’s permission, selected films may also be:
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Shared through Prime Intelligence Production’s social media channels
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Featured on the Prime website
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Presented at an offline screening event
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Included in promotional communications for the Hackney Local Stories Project
No film will be published or screened publicly without the participant’s approval.
Who Can Take Part
We welcome applications from independent businesses based in Hackney.
Food and Beverage
Retail
Creative Businesses
Personal Services
1
Submit
Your Brief
Complete the application form and share your business story, preferred film style, key message and available brand materials.
2
Production Confirmation
Once selected, you will receive an email confirming that your film has entered production. We may contact you for additional information.
3
Film Production
Your film will usually be produced within 2–5 working days, depending on its complexity and the materials provided.
4
Receive
Your Film
Once completed, the final film will be sent to you for your own business and marketing use.
5
Share
Your Story
With your permission, the film may be featured on our website, social media and at a Hackney Local Stories screening event.
How the Project Works
Important Note: Participants retain full ownership and usage rights to their completed film.
Get Involved
Are you an independent business based in Hackney? Do you have a story, product, craft, journey or community connection that deserves to be seen? We would love to hear from you.
Project Period
23 July–14 August 2026
Application
Complete the film brief through the Prime website and submit your business information, content requirements and visual materials.
Participation
Location
Free for selected businesses
Hackney, London
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Further information is available through the website or campaign QR code.
Why Prime
Professional AI production designed around your brand, goals and audience.
Flexible Production
A more adaptable process for developing, refining and repurposing content.
End-to-end Support
Creative direction, AI visual development, editing and post-production in one workflow.
Commercial-Ready Quality
Consistent visuals, accurate brand details and professionally finished content.
Distinctly Your Brand
Creative work developed around your identity, audience and objectives.
ways to work with us
Choose the level of creative and production support that best suits your project.
Creative Consulting
• AI workflow design
• Creative direction & strategy
Partial Production
• One-off Support
• Subscription Support
Full Production
• One-off Project
• Subscription Model
