Break The Couch

Break The Couch is rated 3 out of 5 in the category media production. Read and write reviews about Break The Couch. We are filmmakers interested in the way that new media can be implemented in working with peoples’ and organizations’ development. Since 2012 we use new technologies to mobilise everyone to act on their interests. What we do? [Social Promo Videos] We film videos for individuals and nonprofit organizations, causes, social actions, grassroots movements and other cool initiatives in order to multiply their influence. [New Media Effectiveness Advisory] We advise individuals, organizations, aspiring artists, young entrepreneurs on effectively delivering their message through new media channels. This includes coaching & mentoring on branding, social media strategies, event planning [International Youth Projects] We involve ourselves as sending or hosting organization in international youth activities that involve usage of media. We support international mobilities of young people. [Creative Industry Community] We welcome and facilitate a community of people who want to Break Their Couch, get involved, support, initiate or create projects. Why we do what we do? [The story behind] Back in 2012 three best friends were living in the Athens of crisis. Unemployed or in jobs that they do not fulfill them gathered in a round table, made a reality check and decided to take a stand and create an initiative to bring them joy while being creative in their fields of interest beyond given circumstances. Until today more people joined this initiative since the group is open for everyone beyond background, abilities, history, environment, preferences, beliefs who is willing to contribute, play, learn, create in it. Today Break The Couch is consisted by 5 steering members and 2 dozens of members. [Mission statement] We believe that every person has a passion in life yet to be pursued. Break the Couch is a group of people that loves New Media and uses them to mobilise everyone to act on their interests. [Why couch?] The Couch for us is a modern symbol of laziness and passiveness and is perfectly combined with watching TV, where you can’t react nor participate. On the other hand, today there are opportunities that technology has given us. So not only we got off the couch but we also broke it! We decided to create, to get involved, to act, to learn and to influence others. All these combined together with our continuous will to keep learning and the decision to become active and creative brought the “Break The Couch” brand to life.