CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX HOLMES FOR HIS DOUBLE NOMINATIONS AT THE APDG AWARDS.

Nominated for The Rosco Digital Imaging Design For a Commercial Award, for his Production Design on the Telstra ‘Wherever We Go’ directed by Steve Rogers and produced by Revolver. The commercial follows a fairytale like story of 'The Shoemaker' who fixes various types of shoes through time.

We’re also celebrating his nomination for The Bunya Productions: Production Design for a Television Production for the TV series ‘Eric’, directed by Lucy Forbes and produced by Sister Pictures. 'Eric' follows the story of grief, as a father attempts to come to terms with his sons disappearance.

Good luck to Alex!

Big congrats to all the winners and nominees re: the Cannes Lions 2025 awards.

The Film Grand Prix was awarded to Steve Roger’s “Considering What? - Paris Paralympics 2024” with echo’s Jon Henson contributing as Production Designer.

“Libresse – Never Just a Period”  directed by Lucy Forbes earned the BRONZE recognition with Production Design by echo’s Alex Holmes and 2nd Unit Cinematography by Jo Jo Lam.

A huge congratulations goes to Alex Holmes for winning the Bronze Film Craft at Cannes Lions for Production Design on “The Shoemaker” by Steve Rogers.

I HATE HELEN is a winner at this year’s Young Director Award, taking home the prize in the Short Film – up to 10 minutes category! 🏆

Congratulations to echo’s Oian Arteta for his work on Production Design on Katie Lambert’s poignant short, produced by MrMrFilms.

The film is an intimate exploration of grief and an unexpected connection between two unlikely characters.

‘TORNADO’ – NOW SHOWING IN CINEMAS ACROSS THE UK & IRELAND

‘TORNADO’ storms into cinemas with creative work from echo’s Kirsty Halliday (Costume Design) and Kat Morgan (Hair + Make-Up Design).

Directed by John Maclean and produced by Tea Shop Productions, this action drama follows the daughter of a Japanese puppeteer caught in the crossfire of a violent crime gang led by Sugarman and his son, Little Sugar.

Premiered at Glasgow Film Festival, the film delivers a bold, stylised ride through love and loyalty. Don’t miss the chance to experience it on the big screen!

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!

FALLING INTO PLACE is now showing in UK cinemas! 🎬💫

Congratulations to echo’s Andy Drummond for his work on the Production Design of Aylin Tezel’s debut feature.

Set between Scotland and London, the film follows Kira and Ian - two people who met too briefly over a winter weekend while on the run from themselves.

Amid the calm of nature and the chaos of city life, FALLING INTO PLACE explores love, healing, and second chances.

Shot by echo’s Director of Photography, Ben Smithard BSC, the official trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale has arrived.

Directed by Simon Curtis, the film is set in the 1930s as the Crawley family and their staff face a rapidly changing world and an uncertain future.

Rich in period elegance and emotional weight, Ben’s cinematography promises a beautiful farewell to this much-loved saga. 🏰

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale arrives to UK cinemas this September.

‘THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND’ HITS UK CINEMAS TOMORROW, FRIDAY THE 30TH MAY!

Featuring the work of echo’s Production Designer, Alexandra Toomey, James Griffiths’ heartwarming new feature follows a reclusive lottery winner who tries to bring his musical dreams to life by inviting his favourite artists to perform on his remote island home.

Premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the film is produced by Focus Features, with sales handled by Bankside Films.

'PILLION' HAS WON BEST SCREENPLAY AT THE 78TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL!

Written and directed by Harry Lighton and based on ‘Box Hill’ by Adam Mars-Jones, this bold and highly anticipated debut feature premiered on Sunday 18th May as part of Un Certain Regard.

The film showcases the work of echo’s Hair + Make-Up Designer Diandra Ferreira and Production Designer Francesca Massariol.

Starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, ‘PILLION’ is produced by Cornerstone, Element Pictures, and BBC Film, and has been recently acquired by A24.

Massive congratulations to the entire team!

ANDREW COMMIS WINS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AT THE FILM CRITICS CIRCLE OF AUSTRALIA AWARDS!

A huge shoutout to echo Director of Photography, Andrew Commis, ACS who has won Best Cinematography in the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards for his work on FORCE OF NATURE: THE DRY 2

Directed by Robert Connolly, the story follows five women who participate in a hiking retreat but only four come out the other side.

CANNES 2025 HIGHLIGHTS

Cannes 2025 Highlights:

‘PILLION’, directed by Harry Lighton, featuring work by echo’s Diandra Ferreira and Francesca Massariol

‘THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER’, directed by Kristen Stewart

‘PEE CHAI DAI KA’ ('A USEFUL GHOST'), directed by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke

'LA OLA' ('THE WAVE'), directed by Sebastián Lelio

'PILLION' PREMIERES AT CANNES TOMORROW!

Good luck to echo’s Diandra Ferreira and Francesca Massariol, and the rest of the ‘PILLION' team, on the film’s world premiere tomorrow at this year’s Cannes Film Festival!

Catch the first look at the upcoming feature ‘IN THE SHADOWS’! 🥊

✨ BAFTA-winner Jasmine Jobson stars as Ramla Ali, the UK’s first female Muslim boxing champion, alongside Finn Cole as her husband, in this powerful new biopic directed by triple BAFTA-winner and Oscar nominee Anthony Wonke.

🎬 Produced by Sleeper Films and Affine Films, and heading to international buyers at Cannes Film Festival this year, ‘IN THE SHADOWS’ features stunning work by echo client Paix Robinson, BFDG as Production Designer.

On have released an exciting ‘Cloud 6’ running collection which offers their runners a Zero-Gravity Cloud shoe. Production Design by Echo’s Oian Arteta.

Produced by Somesuch and directed by Mollie Mills.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE 2025 BAFTA TV AWARDS!

A huge shout out to all of echo’s clients whose work contributed to this year’s nominated projects – we’re proud to see their talent recognised across such a strong slate of television.

• SHERWOOD S2, nominated for Best Drama Series and Best Supporting Actress, with Cinematography by Nick Cooke, and Costume Design by Holly Rebecca.

• ONE DAY, nominated for Best Limited Drama, with Cinematography by Nick Cooke.

• THE RESPONDER S2, nominated for Best Leading Actor, with Editing by Napoleon Stratogiannakis and Josh Mallalieu.

• MR LOVERMAN, winner of Best Leading Actor and Best Supporting Actor and nominated for Best Leading Actress, with Editing by Kim Gaster, and Hair + Make-Up Design by Nora Robertson.

• TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY, nominated for Best International Show, with Costume Design by Alex Bovaird.

• INDUSTRY S3, winner of Best Leading Actress with Cinematography by Federico Cesca, ADF, ASK and Production Design by Noam Piper.

• KAOS, nominated for Best Male Performance in a Comedy, with Production Design by Dick Lunn, and second unit Cinematography by Korsshan Schlauer and Noël Schoolderman.

• ERIC, nominated for Best Supporting Actor, with Production Design by Alex Holmes.

• PEAKED, nominated for Best Short Form, with Editing by Mark Everson, BFE.

'THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER' IS SET TO RELEASE IN UK AND IRELAND CINEMAS TODAY!

We’re excited to see the release of ‘THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER’ this month, featuring Costume Design by echo client Susie Coulthard.

Directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, this film tells the story of Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase full of love letters from the 1960s and 1970s, inspiring the acclaimed Icelandic singer/songwriter Torrini to record a new album.

This lyrical documentary film, starring Emilíana Torrini and Caroline Catz and featuring narration by Richard Ayaode and Nick Cave, will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on May 9th.

LOLA is out! Co - produced by Pulse Films, LOLA is a bold piece centred on the artist Marina Satti herself. The Greek -language song questions Satti’s role as a public figure and cleverly responds to the criticism and negativity she often receives.

Directed by Fa & Fon Watkins and echo’s Toby Leary as Director of Photography.

CATCH A FIRST LOOK AT THE UPCOMING FEATURE 'LADY'!

Take a glimpse at Samuel Abrahams’ feature directorial debut ‘LADY’ with Cinematography by echo’s Korsshan Schlauer and Production Design by Agnieszka Debska. With the film currently in post-production, we are so excited for the final cut with Editing by echo’s Josh Mallalieu!

Shot entirely on location at Somerleyton Hall in Suffolk, this mockumentary film follows a fictional aristocrat, played by FLEABAG’S Sian Clifford, as she desperately attempts to draw attention to her lavish life. After fooling a begrudging director into documenting her every move, this narcissistic character finds herself in a supernatural twist of fate when she starts to become invisible.

We can’t wait to see how this intriguing screenplay written by Abrahams and Miranda Campbell Bowling plays out on screen.

THE BFI HAS REVEALED THIS YEAR'S ‘GREAT 8’ CANNES LINEUP!

The BFI has revealed this year’s ‘GREAT 8’ lineup – and we’re proud to see the work of several echo clients featured!

Presented to international buyers at the Cannes Market, the ‘GREAT 8’ champions first and second-time filmmakers with a showcase of exciting new UK talent.

Congratulations to the brilliant teams behind:

‘MISSION’, directed by Paul Wright – with Cinematography by Nick Cooke, Production Design by Andy Drummond, Costume Design by Kirsty Halliday, and Hair and Make-Up by Kat Morgan.
‘RETREAT’, directed by Ted Evans – with Production Design by Elena Muntoni.
‘THE SON AND THE SEA’, directed by Stroma Cairns – with Cinematography by Ruben Wooden Dechamps and Editing by Andonis Trattos.

Ed Sheeran’s AZIZAM video is released! Directed by Saman Kesh and produced by 42 Branded, AZIZAM finds him in a Middle Eastern restaurant where the staff shower him with affection.

With Costume Design by echo’s Natalie Humphries and Production Design by Ricky Eyres.