HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO ECHO CLIENTS BEHIND ACADEMY AWARD–NOMINATED PROJECTS!

We’re thrilled to share that projects featuring echo clients have received Academy Award nominations this year.

With Cinematography by echo’s Shane F. Kelly, ‘BLUE MOON’ has been nominated for 'Best Original Screenplay' and 'Best Actor' (Ethan Hawke). Directed by Richard Linklater, the film offers a witty and heartfelt portrait of lyricist Lorenz Hart, who reflects on his past partnership with Richard Rodgers and the changing world of musical theatre.

‘PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS’ is nominated for ‘Best Documentary Short’, with echo’s Nicolas Canniccioni as Director of Photography. Directed by Alison McAlpine, the short premiered at Cannes and follows three donkeys as they journey across a vast and grand desert, exploring movement, discovery and quiet wonder.

The 98th Oscar’s will take place on Sunday 15th March in Hollywood at the Dolby Theatre.

'BLUE MOON' RECEIVES 5 IFTA NOMINATIONS!

Huge congratulations to the team behind ‘BLUE MOON’ which has received 5 IFTA nominations, including Best Film, with Cinematography by echo’s Shane F. Kelly.

Directed by Richard Linklater, the film offers a witty and heartfelt portrait of lyricist Lorenz Hart, who on the opening night of Oklahoma! reflects on his past partnership with Richard Rodgers, and the changing world of musical theatre.

The IFTA ceremony will take place on 20th February at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre!

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.

BLUE MOON RELEASES IN UK CINEMAS WITH CINEMATOGRAPHY BY ECHO’S SHANE F. KELLY

‘BLUE MOON’ arrives in UK cinemas today 🎬✨

Shot by echo client Director of Photography Shane F. Kelly, the long-standing collaborator of director Richard Linklater, ‘BLUE MOON’ stars Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale and Andrew Scott in a richly crafted portrait of lyricist Lorenz Hart. On the 1943 opening night of Oklahoma!, Hart confronts his fading confidence and fractured partnership with Richard Rodgers.

Following celebrated premieres at Berlin, Toronto, the BFI London Film Festival and the New York Film Festival, ‘BLUE MOON’ is now out in UK cinemas from Friday 28 November.