Dare to Hope

Combining film, sponsorship and storytelling to amplify an emerging artist's profile.

Following his appointment to Clarendon Fine Art in 2022, wildlife photographer Harry Skeggs was entering a significant new chapter in his career. I helped develop and promote Dare to Hope, a revealing documentary film inspired by his Antarctic expedition with the World Wildlife Fund, securing sponsorship, shaping the narrative and supporting a high-profile launch event.

Bringing together filmmaking, strategic partnerships and live experience, the project helped raise Harry's profile, engage collectors and generate excitement around a new body of work. The film premiere and gallery event contributed to record sales while strengthening relationships between artist, sponsors and audience.

    • Developed the film concept and narrative

    • Shaped the expedition into a compelling story

    • Connected conservation, adventure and art

    • Created a platform for wider engagement

    • Secured Nikon as principal sponsor

    • Helped attract additional commercial partners

    • Built confidence in the project vision

    • Created the budget required for production

    • Premiered the film at The Mayfair Hotel

    • Collaborated with Clarendon Fine Art

    • Hosted a live Q&A with the artist

    • Contributed to record sales

Challenge

Harry Skeggs had secured representation with Clarendon Fine Art and was entering an important new phase of his career. The challenge was raising his profile, attracting commercial support and creating a compelling story capable of engaging collectors and generating excitement around his next body of work.

Solution

Following the production of a promotional film titled Into the Light, I helped develop Dare to Hope, a documentary inspired by Harry's Antarctic expedition with the World Wildlife Fund. I introduced filmmaker Sam Hockley, shaped the proposition and helped Harry secure Nikon as principal sponsor. Additional partners followed, creating the budget required to bring the project to life.

Result

The film premiered at The Mayfair Hotel in London before a private event at Clarendon Fine Art's Dover Street gallery. I hosted a live Q&A with Harry, helping connect the film, the artwork and the wider story for collectors, sponsors and invited guests.

Impact

The project elevated Harry's profile, strengthened relationships with sponsors and attracted a highly engaged audience of collectors.

The combination of film, live experience and gallery collaboration contributed to record sales while demonstrating the value of storytelling, partnerships and audience engagement in supporting artistic growth.