H IS FOR HAWK began shooting last week featuring echo’s Hair + Make-Up Designer, Emma Scott!
Based on the universal themes of healing and rebuilding and the well-received New York Times memoir by author Helen MacDonald, the film is set to star Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson.
Directed by BAFTA winner, Philippa Lowthorpe and produced by Film4 and Plan B Entertainment!
INSIDE RELEASE
INSIDE, the latest film from Charles Williams, Palme d'Or-winning director of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, has made waves with its thrilling release in Australia. Lensed by echo’s Andrew Commis, ACS, this gripping prison drama pulls audiences into the raw intensity of life behind bars. Produced by Macgowan Films and the Finnish Impact Film Fund, INSIDE features powerhouse performances from a stellar cast, including the iconic Guy Pearce, rising star Cosmo Jarvis, and the magnetic Toby Wallace.
A VERY ROYAL SCANDAL IS OUT NOW!
After much anticipation, A VERY ROYAL SCANDAL has finally been released on Amazon Prime! Directed by Julian Jarrold with cinematography by echo Felix Wiedemann, BSC and production design by Noam Piper, the series delves into Prince Andrew's disastrous interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Produced by Blueprint Pictures, this gripping series stars Michael Sheen, Ruth Wilson and Ian Hughes.
GUY RITCHIE'S NEW COMMERCIAL FOR RIYADH RELEASED!
Guy Ritchie has directed a new mini-horror film titled TOUCHING HANDS for Riyadh Season, produced by Reset. Released this week, the film showcases production design by echo's Sophie Becher and features boxers Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois in starring roles, alongside a supporting cast of undercard boxers making their debut in the musical horror genre.
'THE END WE START FROM' HITS UK CINEMAS TODAY!
Mahalia Belo’s post-apocalyptic THE END WE START FROM is out in UK cinemas from today!
Starring Jodie Comer, Joel Fry and Benedict Cumberbatch, this is definitely one to watch with Production Design by echo’s Laura Ellis-Cricks and edited by Arttu Salmi.
STAND WITH UKRAINE!
Stand With Ukraine! Join us in donating and finding ways to support via the links below:
In conjunction with Radioacktive Film, APA London have set up an account for anyone able to donate to help the production community in Ukraine. Click for full details here
For broader relief efforts - National Bank of Ukraine has set up a special fund to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces; and the International Committee of the Red Cross has a dedicated campaign.
We Stand With Ukraine!
MOOD IS OUT TONIGHT ON BBC3!
MOOD is out tonight on BBC3. With echo Editors Al Reid cutting episodes 1-3 and Eve Doherty cutting episodes 4 + 5, the six-part series is based on Nicôle Lecky’s critically acclaimed Royal Court play 'Superhoe'. Tune in tonight at 10.05pm or catch it on iPlayer!
'HERE BEFORE' NOW IN UK CINEMAS!
HERE BEFORE is out now! BBC + BFI's psychological thriller was shot by echo DoP Chlöe Thomson, BSC and written + directed by Stacey Gregg. Catch it in UK cinemas and Curzon Home Cinema today!
JORDAN PEELE RELEASES TRAILER FOR HIS UPCOMING FILM 'NOPE'!
Jordan Peele has released the trailer for his upcoming film NOPE! The sci-fi horror features Costume Design by echo client Alex Bovaird and stars Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya + Steven Yeun. We cannot wait for it's release in the Summer!
NEW COMEDY DRAMA SERIES CHEATERS OUT NOW!
Don't miss new comedy drama CHEATERS! The series, which is already receiving some great reviews, consists of 18 10-minute episodes - featuring Costume Design by echo's Holly Rebecca and directed by Elliot Hegarty! Catch all episodes now on BBC iPlayer!
CATCH ADAM KAY'S THIS IS GOING TO HURT ON BBC ONE TONIGHT!
Adam Kay's THIS IS GOING TO HURT is out tonight! The 7-part series features Production Design by echo's Dick Lunn, with episodes 5-7 shot by echo DOP Nick Cooke and Hair + Makeup supervision by Kat Morgan. Catch it on BBC One at 9pm!
OSCAR NOMINATION FOR THE LONG GOODBYE!
The 94th Oscar nominations have been announced! We are so excited to see that Riz Ahmed + Aneil Karia's THE LONG GOODBYE has been nominated for the Best Live Action Short Film! A huge congratulations to echo DOP Stuart Bentley, BSC and Costume Designer Holly Rebecca who both worked on the brilliant project. Bravo!
THE BAFTA 2022 NOMINATIONS ARE OUT!
The 2022 BAFTA Film nominations were announced today and a huge congratulations goes to echo Hair + Makeup designer Diandra Ferreira who's work featured in both, AFTER LOVE, which has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards, and FEMME which is nominated for Best British Short! Congratulations also go to Best British Film-nominated EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, which was cut by echo editor Mark Everson and features Costume Design by Guy Speranza!
THE LINEUP FOR SXSW 2022 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!
SXSW has revealed its 2022 lineup! The roster includes PIRATES, which was directed by Reggie Yates and features work from echo HODs Rachel Clark, Francesca Massariol + Diandra Ferriera, and Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor's short film FOR LOVE, with Costume Design by Buki Ebiesuwa. SXSW will also host the episodic premieres of Daina Reid's SHINING GIRLS, shot by echo DoP Bonnie Elliott, and HALO, directed by Otto Bathurst and featuring Production Design by Sophie Becher!
ZHANG + KNIGHT DIRECT NEW ARLO PARKS MUSIC VIDEO 'SOFTLY'
Zhang + Knight direct the music video for Arlo Parks' new single SOFTLY - with Production Design by echo client Oian Arteta. Arlo described the visuals as a 'Wim Wenders/Hopper New York fever dream'. Be sure to check it out if you haven't already!
ITALIAN STUDIES PREMIERES IN THE US TODAY!
Adam Leon's ITALIAN STUDIES premieres in the U.S this Friday! The film premiered at Tribeca last year and stars Vanessa Kirby. The UK leg of the shoot was designed by echo's production designer Alexandra Toomey. We'll keep you updated for the official U.K release
THE TOURIST AIRS TONIGHT ON BBC ONE!
Commence your 2022 watch list with BBC One's new thriller THE TOURIST! The six-part series was created by Jack and Harry Williams and stars Jamie Dornan - episode 4 was cut by echo Editor Mark Keady! Catch it tonight at 9PM!
ECHO BEST OF 2021: MINARI
MINARI is Number 7 in our Top 10 TV + Film countdown of 2021!
The film received the Grand Jury Prize and U.S. Dramatic Audience Award at Sundance, and the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture (Foreign Language).
The moving drama about family and the experience of immigration was written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung and features the brilliant work of echo's DOP Lachlan Milne ASC, ACS, NZCS.
ECHO BEST OF 2021: SUCCESSION SERIES 3
At Number 8, we couldn't forget the multiple award-winning SUCCESSION! This binge-worthy season brought us even more gripping Roy family drama - not to mention the fantastic production, cast and score. After the cliffhanger finale, we're very happy to hear that HBO has renewed the show for a fourth season!
ECHO BEST OF 2021: GAGARINE
Coming in at Number 9 on our countdown is GAGARINE - which premiered at Cannes Film Festival and was directed by duo Fanny Liatard + Jérémy Trouilh. The film intertwines tough themes of poverty and systemic oppression on-going in France with stunning magical-realist imagery.
