The Challenge: Last year, SHN created the campaign '101 redenen', which touches on the many different reasons you are able to call SHN (victim-help-Netherlands). This campaign included 3 reasons. For the 2026 campaign, the client wanted to make a new proposition film, adding a new reason to the campaign: Online Sexual Abuse.
Creation: Victims of online sexual abuse often experience deep shame, making them reluctant to confide in even their closest family and friends. Yet, speaking out is often the vital first step toward achieving justice and healing.
Our client shared that male victims aged 18–25 are especially hesitant to break their silence, meaning they rarely call SHN for help. That is exactly why we chose to feature this specific character in the film; to give a voice to an underrepresented audience.
The result is a film centered on the voice recording of a young man finally finding the courage to call SHN. Though hesitant at first, a sense of relief becomes clear in his voice by the end. The audio pairs with powerful visuals that illustrate how speaking out can profoundly transform his life (in his case hanging out with friends) and opening up toward healing.
Our client shared that male victims aged 18–25 are especially hesitant to break their silence, meaning they rarely call SHN for help. That is exactly why we chose to feature this specific character in the film; to give a voice to an underrepresented audience.
The result is a film centered on the voice recording of a young man finally finding the courage to call SHN. Though hesitant at first, a sense of relief becomes clear in his voice by the end. The audio pairs with powerful visuals that illustrate how speaking out can profoundly transform his life (in his case hanging out with friends) and opening up toward healing.
DOP: Lianne van Bodegom
Production: @chevproductions
1’st AC @tim_broers
Gaffer: @jeroenzwart
Offline: @thomasvandevorst & @mrclbrsbm
Online: @thomasvandevorst & @_cutniels
Grading: @erik_edit
Sound: @soundsrightstudios
Production: @chevproductions
1’st AC @tim_broers
Gaffer: @jeroenzwart
Offline: @thomasvandevorst & @mrclbrsbm
Online: @thomasvandevorst & @_cutniels
Grading: @erik_edit
Sound: @soundsrightstudios
Created at Natwerk 2026
