ECHO CLIENT PROJECTS SELECTED FOR THE 2026 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL!

The 2026 Venice International Film Festival line-up has been revealed, with several projects featuring work by echo clients selected across the programme.

In the Competition section, ‘PRIMETIME’, featuring Costume Design by echo’s Alex Bovaird, has been selected to screen. Directed by Lance Oppenheim and produced by A24, the crime drama stars Robert Pattinson.

Also in the Competition section, ‘BUNKER’, featuring work by echo’s Director of Photography Ben Smithard, BSC. Directed by Florian Zeller and produced by Blue Morning Pictures and Sony Pictures Classics, the film continues its festival run following recent selections at Toronto.

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival takes place from 26th August – 5th September 2026.

ECHO CLIENTS PROJECTS SELECTED FOR THE 2026 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!

We're pleased to see a number of projects featuring work by echo clients selected for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.

In the Gala Presentations programme, ‘BUNKER’, featuring work by echo’s Director of Photography Ben Smithard, BSC, will make its North American debut. The film is directed by Florian Zeller and produced by Blue Morning Pictures and Sony Pictures Classics.

In the Special Presentations programme, ‘ALPHA GANG’, featuring Costume Design by echo’s Susie Coulthard, will have its International Premiere. The film is directed by David Zellner and produced by ZBI and Pastel.

Also screening in Special Presentations is ‘FAITH’, featuring Production Design by echo’s Andy Drummond, BFDG, which will have its World Premiere. The film is directed by Paul Andrew Williams and produced by Blazing Griffin.

The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival runs from 10th – 20th September.

‘DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE’ IN UK CINEMAS THIS FRIDAY!

Don’t miss the UK theatrical release of ‘DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE’, featuring Cinematography by echo’s Ben Smithard, BSC, this Friday 12th September!

This historical drama, produced by Carnival Films, follows the aristocratic Crawley family and the staff at the stately Downton Abbey as they enter a new era. Written by Julian Fellowes and directed by Simon Curtis, this visually captivating film is filled with scandal, love affairs, new beginnings and farewells, which cannot be missed!