CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PROJECTS LONGLISTED FOR A 2026 BAFTA NOMINATION!

We are thrilled to celebrate the following BAFTA longlisted projects which many echo clients worked on!

'THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND' directed by James Griffiths is longlisted for 5 nominations including Best Film and Outstanding British Film. Production Design by echo’s Alexandra Toomey.

'I SWEAR' directed by Kirk Jones is longlisted for 6 nominations including Best Outstanding British Film and Leading Actor (Robert Aramayo). Editing by echo’s Sam Sneade.

‘PILLION' directed by Harry Lighton is longlisted for 6 nominations including Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut. Production Design by echo’s Francesca Massariol and Hair + Make-Up by echo’s Diandra Ferreira.

‘BLUE MOON’ directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater, is longlisted for 3 nominations, including Original Screenplay. Cinematography by echo’s Shane F. Kelly.

‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON’ directed by Dean DeBlois is longlisted for 2 nominations, including Children’s + Family Film. Production Design by echo’s Dominic Watkins.

The official BAFTA nominations will be announced on 27th January 6pm.

‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON’ – IN UK CINEMAS NOW

Dominic Watkins' worldbuilding is on full display in the live-action reimagining of ‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON’.

As Production Designer, Dominic brings the mythical isle of Berk to life with colossal Viking ships, a full-scale warrior’s arena, and intricately crafted dragon puppets.

Directed by Dean DeBlois, the film follows the powerful bond between Hiccup and Toothless as they confront an ancient threat and forge a new future together.

Catch it in UK cinemas now!