LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2020: ROUNDUP!
After reflecting on another inspiring London Film Festival 2024, here are some of our non-client highlights: ANORA directed by Sean Baker, Ali Abbasi’s THE APPRENTICE, CONCLAVE by Edward Berger, EMILIA PEREZ by Jacques Audiard, William Bridges ALL OF YOU, PEPE by Nelson Carlo de Los Santos Arias & Victor Kossakovsky’s ARCHITECTON.
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'UNDER SALT MARSH' BEGINS SHOOTING WITH LISA PARKINSON + ALASTAIR REID!
‘UNDER SALT MARSH’ has commenced shooting, set to star award-winning actress, Kelly Reilly (Yellowstone) and Claire Oakley as lead director with Mary Nighy directing Episodes 3 and 4!
Produced by Little Door Productions in association with Sky Studios, the Sky Original six-part crime thriller features echo Hair + Make-Up Designer, Lisa Parkinson and Editing on episodes 1, 2, 5 and 6 by Alastair Reid.
Image credits: Gabby Laurent
2024 UK MVA WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Congratulations to the nominees and winners of last weeks UK Music Video Awards! It was an exciting evening, and we’re thrilled to celebrate PEOPLE ARE GOOD by Depeche Mode directed by Rich Hall with Hair + Make-Up Design by Dasha Taivas from echo, taking home the award for Best Alternative Video – UK!
BIFA 2024: DIRECTOR DEBUT
The BIFA Long List announcement for Best Debut Directors have been released with echo clients work being featured:
Christopher Andrews for BRING THEM DOWN, working alongside echo's Cinematographer Nick Cooke and Production Designer Fletcher Jarvis.
Luna Carmoon for HOARD, featuring Production Design by Bobbie Cousins.
Lucy Cohen on EDGE OF SUMMER with Cinematographer Rachel Clark and Costume Designer Oliver Cronk.
Karan Kandhari directing SISTER MIDNIGHT featuring editing by Napoleon Stratogiannakis.
Diana O Pusic on TUESDAY working alongside Editor Arttu Salmi, BFE, Costume Designer Jo Thompson and Production Designer Laura Ellis Cricks.
We are exited to see the final nominations being announced on Tuesday 5th November!
BIFA LIST: SHORTS + DOCUMENTARIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The BIFA 2024 Long Lists for Shorts and Documentaries have been announced and we’re thrilled to see our talented clients work recognised at the BIFAs!
DELIVERY directed by Ben Lankester is up for Best British Short Film, featuring Cinematography by Rachel Clark and Editing by Sacha Szwarc.
New addition to echo, Paix Robinson’s short SUCH A LOVELY DAY by Simon Woods is also up for Best British Short Film.
Manon Ouimet and Jacob Perlmutter’s Documentary TWO STRANGERS TRYING NOT TO KILL EACH OTHER featuring editing by Josh Mallalieu is in the list for Best Feature Documentary.
WITCHES directed by Elizabeth Sankey and Cinematography by Chloë Thomson, BSC is up for Best Feature Documentary.
Watch this space for more announcements!
CATCH THE FIRST LOOK OF 'BLACK DOVES'!
Don’t miss the first look of the new Netflix action-thriller BLACK DOVES, directed by Alex Gabassi and Lisa Gunning.
Starring Keira Knightley and featuring Production Design by echo's Laura Ellis Cricks, the series follows a woman living a double life whose secret identity is threatened when her lover becomes entangled in deadly circumstances.
Set to premiere on Netflix on December 5th!
THE 2024 SHOTS AWARD SHORTLIST IS HERE!
This year’s Shots Awards EMEA shortlist has arrived and we’re excited to see several echo client work featured!
Production Designer, Jon Henson is up for ‘Best Production Design’ for his work on CONSIDERING WHAT? directed by Steve Rodgers for this year’s Channel 4 Paralympics. The powerful campaign is also up for ‘Cinematography’, ‘Concept’ and ‘Direction’!
Our fingers are crossed for all our echo client nominations for this year!
Bodyform - NEVER JUST A PERIOD, directed by Lucy Forbes with Production Design by Alex Holmes (Concept, above 2 mins and Direction, from 61 secs - 3 mins including)
Alzheimer's Society - THE LONG GOODBYE, directed by Charlotte Regan with Costume Design by Oliver Cronk (Direction, from 61 secs - 3 mins including)
Frontline19 - SICKER THAN THE PATIENTS - directed by Henry Hobson with Production Design by Sophie Becher and Hair + Make-Up Design by Natasha Lawes (Direction, from 61 secs - 3 mins including)
Make My Money Matter - OBLIVIA COALMINE - directed by Raine Allen-Miller, starring Production Design by Bobbie Cousins and Hair + Make-Up Design by Natasha Lawes (Direction, from 61 secs - 3 mins including)
EE - PLAYDATE - directed by Caleb Femi with 2nd Unit Cinematography by Korsshan Schlauer and Hair + Make-Up Design by Natasha Lawes (Cinematography, up to + including 2 mins and Direction, up to + including 60 secs)
EE - HATE, NOT IN MY SHIRT - directed by Saman Aminzadeh with Hair + Make-Up Design by Kat Morgan (New Director Of The Year and Direction, from 61 secs - 3 mins including)
Amazon x UEFA Women’s Football - THE GRIT - directed by Molly Manning-Walker with Costume Design by George Buxton (New Director Of The Year)
Nike - WHAT IF YOU CAN? - directed by Haifaa Al Mansour with Costume Design by Buki Ebiesuwa and Production Design by Kelly Sinclair Smith (Concept, up to + including 2 mins)
Jade - ANGEL OF MY DREAMS - directed by Aube Perrie with Hair + Make-Up Design by Natasha Lawes
Winners will be announced on the 20th November 2024!
LONDON FILM FESTIVAL WRAPPED!
The 68th BFI London Film Festival wrapped up last night, announcing this year's competition winners!
The Sutherland Award for the Best First Feature went to Laura Carreira's ON FALLING, which includes the creative work of echo’s Production Designer Andy Drummond and Hair + Make-Up Designer Kat Morgan.
In the Main Competition, a special jury mention was awarded to the Zambian family drama ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL by Rungano Nyoni. The film features Cinematography by Echo's David Gallego ADFC and Production Design by Malin Lindholm
The LFF Audience Awards will be revealed later this month, honouring three categories: Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Short Film.
'BIRD' PREMIERES IN THE UK AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!
Bird is premiering in the UK today at London Film Festival!
Directed by Andrea Arnold with Costume Design by Alex Bovaird, this adventurous film produced by Pink Promise stars Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski and James Nelson Joyce.
'THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!
THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER premieres today at LFF!
Based on the true story of Geraldine Flower and the unearthing of a suitcase filled with letters to her, the reveal of her remarkable life inspired Icelandic singer-songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio.
Directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard with Costume Design by echo’s Susie Coulthard.
Referenced as part film, part theatre and part fever dream, we can’t wait to dive in!
WE LIVE IN TIME IS RELEASED IN USA CINEMAS TODAY!
Friday vibes! 🎬 WE LIVE IN TIME is released in Cinemas today in the USA. Here’s a clip of Andrew Garfield discussing echo's Cinematographer Stuart Bentley BSC’s sensitivity and professionalism which kept things lively behind the scenes 🍿✨
BRING THEM DOWN' HAS UK PREMIERE AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!
Christopher Andrew’s BRING THEM DOWN will be screening its UK premiere at London Film Festival today!
Supported by BFI, Screen Ireland, Tailored Films, MUBI and Stray Bear, the thriller drama stars Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott with Cinematography by echo’s Nick Cooke and Production Design by Fletcher Jarvis.
'ON FALLING' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!
The London Film Festival will feature the UK premiere of ON FALLING today, the debut film from director Laura Carreira. Produced by Sixteen Films and Bro Cinema, the film showcases the creative talents of echo Production Designer Andy Drummond and Hair + Make-Up Designer Kat Morgan. Financial backing comes from BFI, BBC Films, Screen Scotland, and ICA, the story centers on Aurora, a Portuguese worker navigating life in a Scottish warehouse.
'WE LIVE IN TIME' PREMIERES IN THE UK TODAY AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!
Starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, this highly anticipated film is a real tear-jerker.
Directed by the visionary John Crowley and beautifully shot by echo’s Stuart Bentley BSC, WE LIVE IN TIME is a collaboration between A24 and Studio Canal.
'THE LISTENERS' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TOMORROW!
THE LISTENERS premieres tomorrow at LFF!
Directed by Janicza Bravo and produced by Element Pictures, this TV series features Hair + Make-Up Design by Lisa Parkinson.
Starring Rebecca Hall, Claire Ashton, and Alexander Anderson, the series follows an English teacher who begins hearing sounds no one else can.
'WITCHES' PREMIERES TODAY AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!
Directed by Elizabeth Sankey and shot by echo's Chloë Thomson, BSC, the documentary is produced by Ardimages UK.
Starring Catherine Cho, Sophia Di Martino, and David Emson, WITCHES explores the link between cinematic depictions of witches and postpartum depression, blending film history with personal testimonies.
'SEBASTIAN' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!
Another UK premiere today with SEBASTIAN screening at LFF!
Directed by Mikko Mäkelä and produced by the Finnish Impact Film Fund, the queer drama stars Ruaridh Mollica, Hiftu Quasem, and Jonathan Hyde.
It follows an aspiring novelist who turns to escorting for story inspiration.
The film features Costume Design by echo’s Frank Gallacher, Hair + Make-Up Design by Kat Morgan, and Editing by Arttu Salmi BFE.
GEORGI BANKS-DAVIES' LATEST CAMPAIGN FOR REFUGE FEATURING PATRICK MELLER + DICK LUNN!
Trigger warning: Domestic Abuse
The latest campaign for REFUGE, directed by Georgi Banks-Davies, has been released with Cinematography by Patrick Meller and Production Designer, Dick Lunn!
Produced by Rogue Films, the campaign features Billie Piper delivering real-life testimonies from survivors of domestic violence, highlighting various forms of abuse that are often overlooked.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone.
For more information visit the Refuge website (https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/) or contact their free helpline on 0808 2000 247.
'THE ASSESSMENT' PREMIERES TODAY AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!
THE ASSESSMENT has its UK premiere today at LFF!
Directed by Fleur Fortuné, the film stars Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, and Himesh Patel, with Costume Design by echo's Sarah Blenkinsop.
Produced by Augenschein Filmproduktion, Number 9 Films, and Project Infinity, this sci-fi thriller explores a utopian society where future parents undergo assessments to prove their fitness for childbearing.
'HARD TRUTHS' TO PREMIERE TOMORROW AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!
HARD TRUTHS is premiering at LFF tomorrow!
Directed by Mike Leigh with Hair + Make-Up Design by Nora Robertson, this film features Bryony Miller, BAFTA winner Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Sophia Brown.
The film is a collaborative production by The Mediapro Studio and Thin Man Films, in partnership with Film4 and Creativity Media.