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Women’s Aid: The Monster Who Came to Tea

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Women’s Aid, the UK’s leading charity working to end domestic abuse, has launched a ground breaking new campaign, ‘The Monster Who Came to Tea’, aimed at pressuring the government to re-evaluate funding for domestic abuse support services ahead of the Spring Spending Review. Inspired by a beloved children’s book, this poignant campaign tells the harrowing story of a mother and daughter experiencing domestic abuse, seen through the eyes of a young girl named Lily. As the story unfolds, it delivers a devastating twist: that the ‘monster’ is not a fictional creature but a father - exposing the harsh reality faced by thousands of women and children across the UK. The campaign, featuring a powerful film, OOH, social and the book, serves as a rallying cry for urgent government action to properly fund specialist domestic abuse services, particularly for women and children. The campaign was created by Women’s Aid’s agency of record, House 337. Merman Branded and Passion Pictures co-produced the film. At the heart of the campaign is a deeply moving film directed by award-winning filmmaker Guy Manwaring, produced by Merman Branded, and featuring award-winning composer Stuart Hancock. The film seamlessly transitions from live-action to animation, created in collaboration with Passion Pictures, Tulips & Chimneys, and is narrated by acclaimed actress Anne-Marie Duff (Bad Sisters). The campaign was created by Dave Newbold and Paul Hancock, and was produced by House 337's Tash Dean. 'Bad Sisters’ actress and ‘The Monster Who Came to Tea’ end line narrator, Anne-Marie Duff said, “Narrating part of this harrowing story has been a cause incredibly close to my heart, and whilst it’s a privilege to be asked, I wish stories like this weren’t needed. I hope this tale encourages people to take note of what’s still happening within our society, because with increased awareness, we can generate a safer future for both women and children.”
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Agency

Head of Production Sue Lee-Stern

Head of Production Victoria Fischer

Producer Tash Dean

Project Director Chelsea Chapman

Project Manager Imogen Ryan

Chief Growth Officer Lucy Freedman

Business Director Katherine Thompson

Account Director Marianne Roberts

Account Director Nick Cooper

Account Manager Siena Singh

Head of Strategy Georgie Murray-Burton

Strategy Director Laura Sammarco

Strategist Abbey Gaunt

Strategist Kathryn Loosley

Head of Design Matt Sanders

Designer Marina Suprunova

Motion Designer Nick Dinnen

Business Affairs Director Julie Lagden

Business Affairs Manager Jade Bailey

Agency Jelly

Head of Production Ross Frame

Artist Alison Carmichael

Production Passion Pictures

Designer Judy & Giavorne

Animation Muse & Doodle

Producer Juliette Stern

Executive Producer Belle Palmer

Production Merman London

Partner Siobhan Murphy

Executive Producer Siobhan Murphy

Partner Spencer Dodd

Executive Producer Spencer Dodd

Director Guy Manwaring

Producer Simon Monhemius

Production Manager Harriet Staples

Location Manager Damon Crane

1st AD Sam Dawking

Runner Amal Tinti

Runner Felix Orr

1st AC Hopi Demattio

2nd AC Harry Bennett

Grip Rob Barlow

Digital Imaging Technician Rob Gilmour

Playback Operator Nick Barber

Sound Nick Robertson

Gaffer Ross Duffy

Electrician Jordan Gosling

Art Director Gem Gefael

Costume Designer Spencer Horne

Costume Designer Callum Pritchard

Hair and Makeup Phoebe Llewellyn

Production Curious Productions

Camera Operator Max Parker

Post Production / VFX Creative Outpost

Executive Producer Caroline McNulty

Colourist Mark Horrobin

VFX Artist James 'Krispy' Cornwall

Editorial WORK USA

Editor Charlie Moreton

Producer Lola Cookman

PR Mischief

PR Director Vicky Purnell

Account Director Mary Dulwich

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