A TRIBUTE TO JONAS MEKAS!
Jonas Mekas, a hero of ours, was a key inspiration for echo and is one of the reasons we are who we are today, his legacy still daily igniting our passion for film and creativity! Delve into the great man and read more about him here. RIP Jonas Mekas!
"LORDS OF CHAOS" TRAILER IS RELEASED!
Jonas Åkerlund’s feature LORDS OF CHAOS has released it’s official trailer ahead of it’s cinema release next month. Set in 90s Norway, the fabulous costumes were designed by Jonas’s regular collaborator Susie Coulthard and brilliant Hair and Make-Up Design from Loz Schiavo. Check it out!
"BLACK SHEEP" RECEIVES OSCAR NOMINATION!
We are very proud to congratulate Director of Photography Michael Paleodimos and Costume Designer Sharon Long for their work on Ed Perkin’s short film BLACK SHEEP which has received an Oscar Nomination for Best Documentary Short!
Congratulations also go to THE FAVOURITE, Additional Editor Sam Sneade and BORDER shot by Nadim Carlsen which both also received nominations. The award ceremony will take place Sunday 24th February in LA.
"BLACK SHEEP" SHORTLISTED THE OSCARS!
The Oscar nominations will be announced next week and we wanted to give a mention to Ed Perkins’ beautiful short documentary film, BLACK SHEEP, which has been shortlisted amongst only 10 other films. Shot by echo’s Michael Paleodimos and with costumes by echo’s Sharon Long the film is an emotional story of a young black teenager and his attempt to "fit in" with a white racist gang. You can watch the full film now on The Guardian website.
TBT: PRODUCTION DESIGNER SOPHIE BECHER’S INTERVIEW ON HER DESIGNS FOR "FLEMING"!
Our Throwback today is to echo’s Production Designer, BAFTA nominated Sophie Becher and her work on the 2014 mini-series FLEMING. Watch the video to hear her discuss her designs and her quiet nod to the Bond Films.
HAVE A READ OF COSTUME DESIGNER JANE PETRIE’S FEATURE IN VANITY FAIR!
The iconic costumes (and historic figures) of THE CROWN Season Two have been detailed in an article for Vanity Fair. Costume Designer, echo’s Jane Petrie, writes about her inspiration for her brilliant designs and even the last minute changes during the shoot. Read the full article here.
MEMORY MONDAY: JON HENSON'S PRODUCTION DESIGN ON THE "NIKE" CHINA AD!
Nick Gordon’s NIKE commercial, SORRY BILL, was released in China last month with brilliant production design by echo’s Jon Henson. Sadly it won’t be out in the UK but it’s not to be missed - go check it out.
KIRSTIN CHALMERS IS NOMINATED FOR A MAKE-UP ARTISTS & HAIR STYLISTS GUILD AWARD!
Huge Congratulations to Kirstin Chalmers for her nomination for the 2019 Make-Up Artists + Hair Stylists Guild Awards for Philip K Dick’s ELECTRIC DREAMS!
"STAN & OLLIE" RELEASED IN THE UK TODAY!
Jon S. Baird’s STAN & OLLIE is out in UK cinemas today!! With Golden Globe, BIFA and BAFTA nominations under it’s belt this tale of Laurel and Hardy is not to be missed. Look of for echo’s Guy Speranza, fabulous costumes. Enjoy!
TBT: CHLOE THOMSON'S BREAK THROUGH BRIT INTERVIEW!
Our Throwback Thursday this week is to our wonderful cinematographer and 2017, Breakthrough Brit Chloë Thomson’s interview with BAFTA. Watch the interview here.
BAFTA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED!
This year’s BAFTA nominations have been announced and we are very pleased to congratulate Production Designer Laura Ellis Cricks and Costume Designer Jo Thompson for their work on Michael Pearce’s BEAST which has been nominated for Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut; Guy Speranza for his costume design on Jon S. Baird’s STAN & OLLIE which is also nominated for Outstanding British Film; Editor Napoleon Stratogiannakis for his work of APOSTASY which has a nod for Outstanding Debut for Director Dan Kokotajlo; and last but not least Sam Sneade who was Additional Editor on THE FAVOURITE which is nominated for Best Film along with 10 other awards. Congratulations!! The award ceremony will take place in London on the 10th of February.
CHECK OUT THE TRAILER FOR "POLAR"!
Jonas Åkerlund’s new film POLAR has released it’s official trailer! Watch out for brilliant costume design by echo’s Susie Coulthard. Adapted from the graphic novel of the same name, the film stars Mad Mikkelsen and Vanessa Hudgens and will be released on Netflix on January 25th!
"THE VANISHING" IS OUT IN US CINEMAS TODAY!
THE VANISHING (aka KEEPERS) is out in US cinemas today! Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm and edited by echo’s Morten Højbjerg the film stars Gerard Butler and Peter Mullan as they tell the true story of the Flannan Isle mystery where 3 Lighthouse Keepers went missing.
TBT: COSTUME DESIGNER EMMA FRYER'S INTERVIEW ON "FREE FIRE"!
To celebrate the release of HAPPY NEW YEAR, COLIN BURSTEAD’s on BBC last week, todays throwback is to echo’s Costume Designer Emma Fryer’s interview with Clothes On Film all about her experience on Ben Wheatley’s previous film FREE FIRE. Read the article here.
ECHO'S BEST FILMS OF 2018: “ROMA”!
Last but definitely not least, our number 1 film of the year is Alfonso Cuarón’s ROMA!! This masterpiece of a movie could even make our all time favourite movies list. If you haven’t seen this beautiful, intimate film, the good news is that it is now on Netflix for you all to enjoy!
Special mention also goes to Hirokazu Koreeda’s SHOPLIFTERS and Pawel Pawlikowskis COLD WAR - if there was such a thing as a Top 12 then both would have been in our countdown too.
ECHO'S BEST FILMS OF 2018: "THE FAVOURITE"!
THE FAVOURITE is number 2 in our 2018 Best Films list! Yorgos Lanthimos’ most recent feature has topped critics lists worldwide and has already received countless nominations. With additional editing by echo’s Sam Sneade, it’s a brilliant, smart and fun movie with a fabulous cast. It’s out in the UK on the 1st of January!
"HAPPY NEW YEAR, COLIN BURSTEAD" IS RELEASED ON BBC TWO TONIGHT!
Ben Wheatley’s new feature HAPPY NEW YEAR, COLIN BURSTEAD is released today on BBC Two at 10.30pm! Wheatley has teamed up again with echo’s Costume Designer Emma Fryer and Hair + Make-Up Designer Emma Scott after working together on FREE FIRE. The film premiered at London Film Festival this year after making an exclusive deal with the BBC to house the film on the channel. Make sure to check it out!
ECHO'S BEST FILMS OF 2018: "BORDER"!
At number 3 in our Best Film list is the fabulous, unique fairytale BORDER which won our hearts at Cannes this year. Directed by Ali Abassi and shot by our very own Nadim Carlsen we are looking forward to a UK release next year.
"BLACK MIRROR: BANDERSNATCH" IS RELEASED ON NETFLIX!
The first episode of the highly anticipated new season of BLACK MIRROR is now available to stream on Netflix! David Slade’s BANDERSNATCH which features hair +make-up design by echo’s Kirstin Chalmers is the first ep for us to sink our teeth into. Enjoy!
ECHO'S BEST FILMS OF 2018: "DOGMAN"!
Matteo Garrone’s DOGMAN is number 4 on our list of 2018 Best Films. Garrone’s Palme d’Or nominated feature saw him return to the crime world where Marcello Fonte plays a sweet and servile part-time dog groomer / part-time coke dealer who can’t seem to cut ties with the neighbourhood menace.