Reel Stories of Hope
Real Voices.
Real Impact.
At Reel Stories of Hope, we bring powerful, untold stories to life.
Our unique approach puts the camera in the hands of storytellers themselves, allowing audiences to see the world through their eyes and hear their voices in their own words.
We amplify silent voices, shining a light on real people making a difference – the unsung heroes transforming their communities through resilience, passion, and hope.
Telling raw authentic stories that truly matter – designed to inspire, motivate, and encourage change.

Featured Projects
Wales Meets Yale
2025 • TV Docu-series • 2×30′
Wales Meets Yale is a two-part docuseries following the Yale Concert Band’s first-ever visit to Wales, and their historic collaboration with one of Wales’ oldest choirs, Llantrisant Male Choir.
Together, they combine their cultures and musical traditions in two unforgettable benefit concerts, supporting Life For African Mothers in Cardiff, and Prostate Cymru in the Rhondda Valley.
With humour, warmth, and heart, Wales Meets Yale blends powerful performances with deeply personal and inspiring stories. Celebrating Welsh heritage and the rich history of South Wales, the series shows how music can transcend borders, raise awareness, and inspire action to help save lives.
Let The Children Sing!
Q2 2025 • TV Docu-series • 6×30′
Let The Children Sing! follows a group of orphaned and at-risk children in Liberia, West Africa who form the Matsiko World Orphan Choir and embark on an extraordinary journey to secure education and hope for their communities, challenging perceptions of poverty and preventing child trafficking.
Filmed entirely by the choir over two and a half years, this uplifting docuseries shares their resilience, joy, and the life-changing power of music as they travel across the USA in search of sponsors to educate and empower countless lives.
Forgotten Children Sing
Q4 2025 • Documentary Film • 75′
Forgotten Children Sing follows the Matsiko World Orphan Choir from Liberia, West Africa, as they trailblaze their music and culture across the USA, forging a path out of poverty through their extraordinary talent.
Hear their inspirational and sometimes heartbreaking stories, as they perform alongside the world’s best jazz musicians on prestigious stages like New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Yale School of Music, and New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center.
The entire story—from the camerawork to the narration—is told by the children themselves, offering an authentic glimpse into their remarkable journey, revealing both their struggles and the hope that drives them forward.
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Press & Updates

Reel Stories Founder Named as ‘Top 5 Leader’ by CIO Times
Aug 2025 • Reel Stories of Hope founder Mark Lee Hegarty has been featured in the latest edition of The CIO Times as one of five leaders shaping tomorrow’s business world.

New project in development:
Liberia 7-15
Feb 2025 • A new initative combining the introduction of rugby with educational training to prevent violence against women and girls in Liberia. Major announcement to follow.

Reel Stories Founder Receives Award in USA
Nov 2023 • Reel Stories founder, Mark Lee Hegarty, received the Gentlemen of Distinction Award from Focus on Women Magazine in Maryland, US for his contributions to empowering ‘forgotten children’.
Contact Us
Handmade films, made with love in Cardiff, Wales
Please send all enquiries to: [email protected].