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CREATING FILMS,
CREATING CHANGE

2 Pears Films is a filmmaking partnership specialising in narrative-led short films designed to support early intervention and prevention.

We create age-appropriate, story-led films that help schools, local authorities and safeguarding partners explore complex issues facing young people, including mental health, identity, relationships and risk, in ways that are thoughtful, responsible and engaging.

Combining research-informed development with high-quality cinematic production, our films are designed to open meaningful conversations and support positive change, without sensationalism.

“The quality of the film was outstanding, but what truly set it apart was the power of the storytelling.  It didn't just inform - it moved us.  Staff were deeply engaged, and the impact on our approach to the issue has been profound.  This wasn't just a training tool; it was a catalyst for change."

CYP Learning & Development Co-ordinator

OUR WORK

  • A person in a red and gray jacket with a hood standing outdoors at dusk, facing away from the camera, with buildings on either side.

    Showreel

    Check out our showreel.

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  • A young woman with dark hair and earrings sitting on a park bench at sunset, wearing a gray hoodie.

    Tough Love

    Check out our latest film, which deals with the issue of domestic violence, Tough Love.

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  • Person standing in a dark tunnel that opens to an outdoor area with trees and sidewalk, front silhouette, light outside, indoor tunnel with rectangular lights on the ceiling.

    County Lines

    Check out our film dealing with child criminal exploitation, County Lines.

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“This wasn't just another film - it was an experience.  The depth of narrative and attention to details made it impossible to ignore.  The young people left the session not just with new knowledge, but with a fresh perspective.  The impact has been lasting, and the conversations it has sparked are still shaping our work.."

LSCP Safeguarding in Education Manager

THE TEAM

  • A middle-aged man with glasses, a beard, and salt-and-pepper hair, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

    Sean McGrath

    WRITER / DIRECTOR

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  • Black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length wavy blonde hair, light eyes, and wearing a denim jacket, smiling gently.

    Gemma Paget

    PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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  • Black and white photo of a smiling man with short hair wearing a patterned sweater.

    Steve Wentworth

    CINEMATOGRAPHER / EDITOR

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  • A black-and-white portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiling softly, wearing a black top and a light-colored cardigan, with a blurred outdoor background.

    Kate Grassick

    PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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Make It

INSTAGRAM - @2pearsfilms

Check out Sean’s article on the Children & Young People Now blog (link in Bio). In this fascinating article, Sean reflects on the incredible Netflix drama, “Adolescence” and discusses why not everything that’s powerful is
Massive congratulations to our Writer/Director, Sean for graduating from the University of Cambridge with an MSt in Writing for Performance!
Shooting in the Houses of Parliament yesterday with @narrativealc, who were performing their applied theatre play ‘Unacceptable’ for invited MPs and guests. Check out their recent post for a breakdown of the play and why it is raising aw
A person with their back to the camera walking in a street, wearing a jacket and hood, during dusk or dawn with buildings on both sides.
A woman with long wavy blonde hair reading a tablet in a dark studio setting, with a man sitting behind her, both dressed in dark clothing.
A woman with blonde hair is crying, with a tear sliding down her cheek, against a dark background.
A woman leaning against a brick wall looks annoyed, while a man with dark hair, wearing a gray hoodie and black jacket, talks on a cell phone nearby.
Close-up of a young man with dark skin, short curly hair, wearing a gray hoodie and black jacket, looking to the side with a serious expression, outdoors with blurred background.
A young woman with short hair and hoop earrings sitting on a park bench during sunset, wearing a gray hoodie with her arms crossed, looking contemplative.
A silhouette of a person walking through a dark tunnel with light at the end, with brick walls on either side.
Man wearing a gray hoodie with the hood up, standing outdoors with arms outstretched and serious expression.
A woman leaning against a white brick wall with red graffiti, wearing a black beanie and tan jacket, with pink trees and a park bench in the background.
Urban street scene with cars on a road, tall apartment buildings on both sides, and a colorful mural on the right wall, under overcast sky.
A young man with brown curly hair wearing a blue hoodie with the hood up, sitting outdoors on a wooden playground structure with a lion design, in a park during dusk or dawn. Trees and houses are visible in the background.
Three people standing in a dark room with professional audio equipment, all wearing black hoodies.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a white shirt and a blue jacket, appears distressed and is looking to the side against a dark background.
Two men face each other closely, one grabbing the other by the collar in an intense confrontation in an urban alleyway.
A young man with dark skin, wearing a red puffer jacket and carrying a navy backpack, walking through an underpass with brick walls on either side, looking back towards the camera.
A young woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, bangs, and wearing hoop earrings. She is smiling and standing outdoors with a blurry background of trees and a brick building.
A child wearing a red and black jacket and a hood sitting alone on a swing at a park during late afternoon or early evening, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.
A behind-the-scenes photo of three people in a dark studio with filming equipment. One person is sitting in a chair on the left, another is sitting on a box in the middle reading a script, and a woman on the right is sitting with a phone in hand, wit
A woman with blonde hair making a confused or worried facial expression, wearing a white shirt and a teal hoodie, against a black background.
Three people close up, two men and a woman, engaging in an intense conversation, with a dark graffiti wall in the background.
A young man wearing a gray hoodie and dark jacket stands in profile in front of a colorful graffiti mural depicting a black panther's face with yellow eyes.
Close-up of a woman with brown hair and a fringe, looking contemplative, standing outdoors in a suburban area at dusk.
A young woman with brown hair in a ponytail, wearing a black leather jacket, leans on a bridge railing looking down thoughtfully at the ground below during dusk or dawn, with a blurred wooded background.
A young man in a red and black North Face jacket and gray Champion beanie sticking out his tongue and smiling with arms outstretched outdoors.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black beanie and a brown jacket, stands outdoors next to a white brick wall. She looks to her right with a thoughtful expression.
A teenage boy with curly brown hair wearing a light denim jacket with a black hoodie underneath, standing near a glass-enclosed bulletin board on a sidewalk, with trees and parked cars in the background, looking slightly to the side with a serious ex
Three individuals standing on a black stage in a dark room, with a person filming them using a professional camera mounted on a stabilizer, with chairs and a box visible around.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a blue hoodie and orange hair clip faces a bald man wearing a red sweater in a dark setting, with dramatic lighting highlighting their faces.
Two young men having a serious conversation in front of a purple graffiti wall.
A young man walking alone on a cobblestone street in an urban area, with buildings, trees, and a few people in the background, during daytime.
A man and a woman in a black room with professional lighting, engaged in a conversation or interview. The man is holding a notebook and gesturing with his hand, while the woman is sitting and listening.
Young man with brown curly hair wearing a red, black, and white windbreaker with a black hoodie underneath, standing outdoors in an urban area.
Young man and woman on a black stage with lighting equipment in the background; the man is leaning over the woman, who is sitting with a serious expression, wearing a black hoodie and a red headband, while the man wears a black jacket.
A young blonde woman looks worried or scared, with her hand near her chest, in a dark setting with a black background.
A woman with an expressive, intense facial expression, hair in a high bun with a black and white patterned scrunchie, talking outdoors during the daytime.
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