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.

SEASON 2 OF ‘THE NIGHT MANAGER’ PREMIERES 1 JANUARY!

Eight years after the first season, the spy-thriller returns, featuring the work of echo artists: Costume Design by Oliver Cronk, Editing by Napoleon Stratogiannakis, and Additional Editing on Episode 3 by John Dwelly BFE.

Written by show creator David Farr and directed by BAFTA award-winning Georgi Banks-Davies, the new season sees several favourites returning, including Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Alistair Petrie, Douglas Hodge, Michael Nardone, and Noah Jupe.

All episodes will be available to watch in the UK on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on 1st January.

Tune in for all the suspense, intrigue, and drama you’ve been waiting for!

OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR 'A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS' IS HERE!

We’re excited to share that the official trailer for 'A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS' has been released, featuring echo’s Federico Cesca, ADF ASK as Director of Photography.

The HBO fantasy drama series is a Game of Thrones prequel, adapted from George R. R. Martin’s beloved novella The Hedge Knight.

Directed by Owen Harris and Sarah Adina Smith, the series is coming to HBO on January 18th, with echo’s Federico bringing his cinematography to Smith’s episodes 3, 4, and 6.

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR 'THE MOMENT' IS OUT!

The official trailer for ‘THE MOMENT’ is here, offering a deeper look at the world crafted by echo’s Director of Photography Sean Price Williams and Hair + Make-Up Designer Loz Schiavo.

Inspired by her own experiences, Charli XCX stars in Aidan Zamiri’s quirky, electric mockumentary as a high-profile pop artist navigating the highs and lows of life on tour.

With Kylie Jenner and Alexander Skarsgård also starring, this film distributed by A24 lands in UK cinemas on 30 January 2026.

‘PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS’ SHORTLISTED FOR THE 98TH ACADEMY AWARDS!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this week the shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards, including ‘PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS’ in the Documentary Short Film category.

Directed by Alison McAlpine, the short premiered at Cannes and features cinematography by echo’s Nicolas Canniccioni. It follows three donkeys as they journey across a vast and grand desert, exploring movement, discovery and quiet wonder.

The Academy Awards ceremony, where winners will be announced, takes place in March 2026

NSPCC RELEASE NEW CAMPAIGN WITH HAIR + MAKE-UP BY NATASHA LAWES.

We are so proud to see echo’s Natasha Lawes work as Hair + Make-Up artist on the NSPCC Christmas campaign!

Directed by Sara Dunlop and Produced by The Corner Shop, the film highlights the heartbreaking reality many children face not only at Christmas, but every day of the year. It follows a young girl who enjoys the safety and comfort of a day at school, only to return home to a situation so troubling that she turns to the NSPCC for help.

It’s a simple, powerful story and a reminder of why the NSPCC’s support means so much to so many children.

WORK BY ECHO ARTISTS AT SUNDANCE 2026!

We are thrilled to see work by echo clients showcasing at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival!

Written and directed by Louis Paxton, ‘THE INCOMER’, with Costume Design by echo’s Sarah Blenkinsop, will make its World premiere in the festival’s ‘NEXT’ category. The film is produced by Shirley O’Connor and Emily Gotto and stars Domhnall Gleeson.

Directed by Molly Manners, ‘EXTRA GEOGRAPHY’, with Cinematography by echo’s Andrew Commis, ACS, will also make its World Premiere in the ‘World Cinema Dramatic Competition’. The film is written by Miriam Battye and produced by Sarah Brocklehurst with Brock Media.

Directed by Aidan Zamiri and starring Charli XCX, ‘THE MOMENT’ features Cinematography by echo’s Sean Price Williams and Hair + Make-Up Design by Loz Schiavo. This mockumentary film will premiere in the ‘Fiction' category.

Directed and co-written by Cathy Yan, ‘THE GALLERIST’ with Cinematography by echo’s Federico Cesca, ADF, ASK, stars Jenna Ortega and Natalie Portman. It will make its World Premiere in the 'Fiction' category.

Directed by Edward Lovelace and James Hall, the Courtney Love Documentary 'ANTIHEROINE' with Editing by echo’s Jinx Godfrey, ACE, will make its World Premiere in the festival’s ‘Documentary’ section.

Directed by Amir Bar-Lev, 'THE LAST FIRST: WINTER K2', this mountaineering documentary, featuring Cinematography by echo’s Will Pugh, will also make its World Premiere in the ‘Documentary’ category.

The Festival will be held from the 22nd January to the 1st February in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. We are so excited!

HAVE YOU SEEN THE ‘CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN' TEASER TRAILER YET?

BAFTA winner James McAvoy makes his directorial debut with this incredible true story of two Scottish men from Dundee who pretended to be established Californian rap duo, Silibil N’ Brains in order to achieve their dreams of stardom.

Produced by Patriot Pictures and Homefront Productions for Bankside Films, ‘CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN' features Production Design by echo’s Andy Drummond, BFDG.

‘CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN' will be available to watch in UK and Irish cinemas on 10th April 2026, after premiering at the Glasgow Film Festival on 8th March 2026.

GOLDEN GLOBES NOMINATIONS 2026

A huge congratulations to the projects and talent recognised this year at the Golden Globes nominations and to our echo clients whose craft made it all possible.

‘BLUE MOON’, directed by Richard Linklater and shot by echo’s Shane F. Kelly. Nominated for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy and for Best Male Actor Performance (Ethan Hawke).

‘BLACK MIRROR ’, created by Charlie Brooker, featuring editing by echo’s Tony Kearns, ISE. Nominated for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television and for Best Female Actor (Rashida Jones) and Best Male Actor (Paul Giamatti) in the same category.

‘THE WHITE LOTUS’, created by Mike White with Costume Design by echo’s Alex Bovaird. Nominated for Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy. Nominated for Best Supporting Female Actor in Television (Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Aimee Lou Wood) and Best Supporting Male Actor (Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs).

‘ALL HER FAULT’, created by Megan Gallagher and featuring editing by echo’s Dan Roberts. Nominated for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television and for Best Female Actor (Sarah Snook) in the same category.

‘THE LAST OF US’, created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, featuring editing by echo’s Simon Smith, ACE. Nominated for Best Female Actor Performance in a Television Series – Drama (Bella Ramsey).

‘ANDOR’, created by Tony Gilroy with editing by echo’s Yan Miles, ACE. Nominated for Best Male Actor Performance in a Television Series – Drama (Diego Luna).

The Golden Globes winners will be revealed at the ceremony on 11 January 2026, kicking off the Hollywood awards season and leading into the Oscars in March.

'MAN VS BABY' IS OUT TOMORROW!

All 4 episodes of ‘MAN VS BABY’ will be available to stream on Netflix from tomorrow!

Produced by Working Title, this new mini-series is directed by David Kerr and features Editing by echo’s Richard Ketteridge.

Following on from the Netflix series ‘MAN VS BEE', Rowan Atkinson is back in the role of Trevor Bingley, this time working as a school caretaker who unexpectedly finds himself looking after a baby.

We can’t wait to see what mischief Trevor gets up to next!

PAIX ROBINSON BFDG WORK FEATURES IN SAMPA THE GREAT'S NEW MUSIC VIDEO!

We’re proud to see echo’s Paix Robinson, BFDG worked as Production Designer for Sampa The Great’s new video for her single ‘CAN’T HOLD US'.

Directed by Iggy London and Produced by Park Pictures, the visuals keep things simple and bold, matching the energy of the track.

HAVE YOU SEEN THE TEASER TRAILER FOR THE FOURTH SEASON OF ‘INDUSTRY’?

Have you seen the teaser trailer for the fourth season of ‘INDUSTRY’ featuring Cinematography by echo’s Federico Cesca, ADF, ASK, and Editing by Simon Smith, ACE?

Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay are back with more drama centered on a group of young London investment bankers, with HBO and Bad Wolf producing and Michelle Savill and Luke Snellin directing.

Make sure to catch all eight episodes as they air weekly from the 11th January on BBC iPlayer/BBC One (in the UK), and HBO/HBO Max (outside of the UK).

GO WATCH ‘DREAMERS’ IN CINEMAS NOW WITH EDITING BY ECHO'S ARTTU SALMI, BFE!

Go watch Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor’s feature debut, ‘DREAMERS’, showcasing Editing by echo’s Arttu Salmi, BFE, in cinemas now!

After its successful premieres at the Berlin Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival this year, ‘DREAMERS’ officially released in selected UK and Irish cinemas last Friday (5th December).

This drama is produced by Quiddity Films and stars Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo as Isio, a Nigerian migrant who is being detained in a UK Removal Centre. While Isio is waiting for her asylum request to be reviewed, she falls in love with her roommate, Farah, and the pair try to hold onto the hope that they will one day be free.

THE FIRST LOOK FOR ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO F*CK ME’ IS HERE!

Studiocanal has unveiled the first look for ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO F*CK ME’, a new dark comedy thriller produced by Parkville Pictures and Film 4 which will feature Production Design by echo’s Francesca Massariol.

Written and directed by Jonathan Schey, the film will star Taron Egerton, who appears in the first look image, as well as Jessica Henwick, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Charly Clive and Herbert Nordrum.

‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO F*CK ME’ is currently shooting in London.

Have you seen The Guardian’s 5-star review of ‘THE DEATH OF BUNNY MUNRO’?

With Cinematography by Nadim Carlsen DFF, Production Design by Alexandra Toomey, Costume Design by Holly Rebecca, and Editing by Luke Dunkley, John Dwelly, BFE and Tony Kearns, ISE, we are so proud to see our client’s fantastic work getting the praise it deserves!

Television critic Lucy Mangan describes Isabella Eklöf’s 6-part series as a “heartbreaking screen adaptation of a father-and-son road trip where the dad relentlessly pursues sex”, which will ultimately “undo you”. Mangan goes on to laud the series for its perfect pacing where there is “no padding here, no eking out, nor desperate compressions”.

Go check out the whole article here.

‘PILLION’ IS OUT IN UK CINEMAS TODAY!

Having premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won Best Screenplay, the Telluride Film Festival, the New York Film Festival and the London Film Festival, 'PILLION' will now finally be available to watch in a cinema near you!

Written and directed by Harry Lighton, and starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, this British Drama showcases work by echo’s Production Designer Francesca Massariol and Hair + Make-Up Designer Diandra Ferreira.

Produced by Cornerstone, Element Pictures, and BBC Film, ‘PILLION’ has just won Best Make-Up + Hair Design at the BIFA Crafts and we can’t wait to watch it!

What are you waiting for? Go book your tickets now!

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.

GO WATCH THE TEASER FOR ‘THE MOMENT’ FEATURING WORK BY ECHO’S LOZ SCHIAVO + SEAN PRICE WILLIAMS

Be a part of ‘THE MOMENT’ with the new teaser trailer featuring work by echo’s Director of Photography Sean Price Williams and Hair + Make-Up Designer Loz Schiavo!

Sparked from her own experiences, Charli XCX stars in Aidan Zamiri’s quirky and electric mockumentary film as a high-profile pop artist riding out the highs and lows of life on tour and meeting your wildest dreams.

With a star-studded cast also including Kylie Jenner and Alexander Skarsgård, this Studio365 and 2AM film (distributed by A24), is set to release in US cinemas on the 30th January 2026.

LOZ SCHIAVO AS HAIR STYLIST ON THE BOOTS 2026 CHRISTMAS COMMERCIAL!

Such a joy to share Boots’s 2026 Christmas commercial ‘SANTA IN FELINE FORM’ with Hair Design by echo’s Loz Schiavo!

Directed by duo Dom & Nic and produced by Outsider, this festive advert plays on the idea of Santa as a cat, adding a light, playful twist to the holiday season.

MILKWHITE RELEASES BUGONIA-INSPIRED SHORT FILM WITH TOBY LEARY AS DIRECTOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER!

Milkwhite have created a new short story inspired by Yorgos Lanthimo’s ‘BUGONIA', with echo’s Toby Leary as Director and Cinematographer.

Produced by Pulse, the film spotlights Milkwhite’s newest collection, each design drawing influence from the narrative and aesthetic of Bugonia.