SAM SNEADE’S WORK ON ‘SEXY BEAST’ AND ICONIC GUINNESS ‘SURFER’ RECOGNISED!

A look at standout work from echo’s Sam Sneade, whose editing continues to be recognised across film and advertising.

Jonathan Glazer’s ‘SEXY BEAST’ (2001), edited by echo’s Sam Sneade, was recently featured in The Guardian’s ‘The Seven Best Films to Watch on TV This Week’, highlighting the film’s enduring impact as a modern British classic. The film is available to watch on Channel 4.

Sam also edited the iconic 1999 Guinness ‘Surfer’ commercial, directed by Jonathan Glazer and created by AMV BBDO, which was honoured during the British Arrows 2026 celebrations, marking 50 years of British advertising. The commercial was ranked the 3rd best British ad of all time in a poll announced in March 2026.

A testament to the lasting impact of Sam’s work across both film and advertising.

ECHO WORK FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN’S TOP 50 FILMS OF 2025!

We’re so excited to see lots of echo client's work recognised in the Guardian’s list of the Top 50 Best Films of 2025 (UK):

‘BLUE MOON’, directed by Richard Linklater and shot by echo’s Shane F. Kelly came in at number 50. Ethan Hawke stars as the lyricist Lorenz Hart who spirals into despair after his split from Richard Rodgers.

At number 48, we have Kirk Jones’s ‘I SWEAR’ with editing by echo’s Sam Sneade. This moving film tells the story of John Davidson, the man who taught Britain about Tourette.

‘DEAD OF WINTER’, directed by Brian Kirk with editing by echo’s Tim Murrell, placed at number 29. Emma Thompson takes on the role of a grieving widow who stumbles into mortal peril trying to help a young captive whilst stuck in a deadly storm.

Coming in at number 20, we have Laura Carreira’s debut drama ‘ON FALLING’, with Production Design by echo’s Andy Drummond, BFDG. Joana Santos stars as a Portuguese worker in a Scottish warehouse, who endures dehumanising work conditions while looking for a way out

‘HARD TRUTHS’, directed by Mike Leigh and featuring Hair and Make Up Design by echo’s Nora Robertson comes in at number 18. Marianne Jean-Baptiste excels as Pansy, a deeply angry and depressed woman whose unresolved trauma manifests as relentless conflict with her family.

And in at number 15, we have ‘PILLION’, directed by Harry Lighton and featuring Production Design by echo’s Francesca Massariol and Hair and Make-Up Design by echo’s Diandra Ferreira. Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling play unlikely lovers in this sweet British Drama adapted from Adam Mars-Jones’s novel Box Hill.

‘I SWEAR’ ARRIVING IN UK CINEMAS TODAY!

We’re thrilled that ‘I SWEAR’, directed by Kirk Jones and edited by echo client Sam Sneade, is now in cinemas across the UK.

The film tells the powerful true-life story of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson – a funny, moving, and life-affirming journey from adolescence to adulthood, shining a light on a condition still widely misunderstood.

'I SWEAR' had its sold-out World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, screening in the Centrepiece section, and has already been receiving incredible responses for its honesty, humour, and heart.

'TWO NEIGHBORS' PREMIERES AT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TONIGHT!

The World Premiere of ‘TWO NEIGHBORS’ is finally here!

Written and directed by Ondine Viñao and featuring Editing by echo’s Sam Sneade, this film is in competition for The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence.

We wish the best of luck to Sam and the rest of the ‘TWO NEIGHBORS’ team!

EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL HAS REVEALED THE 2025 LINE-UP!

Edinburgh Film Festival has revealed the 2025 line-up, exhibiting the work of several echo clients!

‘SURVIVING EARTH’, written and directed by Thea Gajic, including Production Design by Elena Muntoni and Costume Design by Oliver Cronk, is in the Out of Competition category.

‘TWO NEIGHBORS’, written and directed by Ondine Viñao, featuring Hair + Make-Up Design by Kat Morgan and Editing by Sam Sneade, is in competition for The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence. In the same category is 'LOW RIDER' directed by Campbell X and BFI-backed with Editing by Mark Keady.

‘ODYSSEY’, written and directed by Gerard Johnson, with Cinematography by Korsshan Schlauer, showcases in the Midnight Madness category.

We are also excited for ‘BULK’ to be in Midnight Madness as Ben Wheatley’s film features ideas from echo’s Costume Designer Jo Thompson and Hair + Make-Up Designer Emma Scott.