# Community-Giving Channels 'stillmotion' Videos Give Back by Telling Attention Needing Stories By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-05-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stillmotion-videos References: [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/42108559) & [oldskoolcafe.org](http://www.oldskoolcafe.org/) 'stillmotion' videos are taking initiative to bring attention to some worthy stories. Called the "Share" projects, 'stillmotion' donates their time, equipment and storyboard know-how to different stories with their aim being as simple as to gathering wider recognition for these people. Their first "Share" project was an interview-type film about the organization, Old Skool Cafe, that gives young people whose lives have been saturated with crime and poverty a solid alternative. It has only been posted for about 12 hours, but already has garnered attention from [Vimeo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vimeo) staff, catapulting it to the Vimeo home page as a 'Staff Pick'. An increasing number of [causes are brought to light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-friend-max-hate) using easily accessible [short films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-decision-without-us), perhaps the ridiculous amount of time that people are spending meandering through the net will go to better use than towards mindless clicking. **Contact Information** stillmotion [website](http://stillmotion.ca/) Old Skool Cafe [website](http://www.oldskoolcafe.org/) stillmotion on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/stillmotion) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Attention-grabbing Videos:** Creating short films to bring attention to important causes opens up opportunities for raising awareness and support. - **Community Empowerment Projects:** Engaging in community-focused initiatives allows companies to make a positive impact and create meaningful connections. - **Utilizing Online Platforms for Social Good:** Leveraging online platforms like Vimeo to showcase impactful stories helps reach a wider audience and drive engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film Production:** The film production industry can explore partnerships with non-profit organizations to create compelling videos that generate awareness and support. - **Social Services:** Social service organizations can collaborate with video production companies to amplify their impactful stories and attract more support. - **Online Video Platforms:** Online video platforms have the potential to revolutionize the way social causes are presented and shared, creating opportunities for increased viewership and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Environmental Film Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-films.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Homeless Awareness Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-address.md) - [Kindness-Promoting Flower Sharing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-sharing.md) - [Bravery-Celebrating Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-is-beauty.md) - [Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-are-you-going.md) - [Heartwarming Social Good Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moments-that-count.md) - [Blood Center Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-center-campaign.md) - [Group Video Gifting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folksee.md)