ABOUT US
Our Vision
Bold storytelling ignites bold change.
Stories that don’t just entertain – they connect, uplift and transform.
Our Mission
To amplify underrepresented voices and spark transformative change – through story.
We do this by:
Developing community-led creative projects in heritage, climate and culture.
Running participatory workshops that build confidence and skills.
Collaborating (selectively) with aligned organisations to share impact with heart.
We equip individuals and organisations with the tools, skills and confidence to tell their own stories – bridging divides, inspiring action and building resilience through creativity.
Our Roots (London ↔ Mozambique)
Cameye Arts began in East London – and the spirit of our practice was shaped earlier through self-initiated, ethnographic filmmaking in Mozambique – working with women, artists, communities and the natural world. Those experiences inform our method today: listening first, co-creating with care and conscious awareness, honouring lived experience.
You may notice archival footage from Mozambique in our showreel – this is the backstory. See the teaser on Stories That Move.
Impact (snapshots)
We measure success in voice, connection, access and cultural memory. Highlights so far:
LGBTQ+ oral histories captured and shared – intergenerational stories recorded, edited and made publicly accessible through Footprints of Love and Newham Heritage Centre.
Community engagement through place-based storytelling – guided history walks/tours and conversations that make local queer heritage visible and relatable.
Accessible formats, wider reach – interviews and stories presented in non-traditional, more welcoming formats to lower barriers to participation.
Partnerships that strengthen community ecosystems – working with Newham Heritage partners and local organisations to co-host, contribute, and share stories.
Foundations for climate-action culture-making – CLIMACTION in development, building the creative networks and community relationships needed for a larger participatory programme.
Collaborations (by invitation)
Our main energy goes into our own projects, and each year we take on a small number of mission-aligned collaborations with community groups, charities, social enterprises and cultural partners. Typical outcomes: short films & community docs, impact/evaluation pieces, and participatory AV workshops.
A Tiny Timeline below:
2023
Cameye Arts incorporated as a CIC in Newham.
2025-7
Footprints of Love expands; CLIMACTION in active development.
Earlier roots
Community-centred filmmaking that shaped our awareness and approach.