THE 2024 SHOTS AWARD SHORTLIST IS HERE!

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!

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #ShotsAwards2024, #JonHenson, #AlexHolmes, #NatashaLawes, #SophieBecher, #KorsshanSchlauer, #KatMorgan, #GeorgeBuxton, #BukiEbiesuwa, #KellySinclairSmith, #BobbieCousins, #OliverCronk
LONDON FILM FESTIVAL WRAPPED!

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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, lffdaily, bfi, onfalling, onbecomingaguineafowl, competition, davidgallego, malinlindholm, andydrummond, katmorgan
'THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!

'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!

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, TheExtraordinaryMissFlower, SusieCoulthard, CostumeDesigner, GeraldineFlower, EmilíanaTorrini, IainForsyth, JanePollard, echoLFFdaily
'BRING THEM DOWN' HAS UK PREMIERE AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!

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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, Echolffdaily, lff, bringthemdown, barrykeoghan, nickcooke, fletcherjarvis, ukpremiere, thriller
'ON FALLING' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!

'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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, Onfalling, LFF, Andydrummond, katmorgan, UKpremiere, echoLFFdaily
'WE LIVE IN TIME' PREMIERES IN THE UK TODAY AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!

'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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #echoLFFdaily, #stuartbentley, #weliveintime, #florencepugh, #andrewgarfield, #johncrowley, #lff, #ukpremiere, #A24, #studiocanal
'THE LISTENERS' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TOMORROW!

'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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #JaniczaBravo, #lisaparkinson, #rebeccahall, #thelisteners, #lff, #echoLFFdaily, #hairandmakeupdesign
'WITCHES' PREMIERES TODAY AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!

'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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #echoLFFdaily, #witches, #chloethomson, #elizabethsankey, #documentary, #lff, #premiere
'SEBASTIAN' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!

'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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #echoLFFdaily, #lff, #frankgallacher, #katmorgan, #arttusalmi, #sebastian, #mikkomakela
GEORGI BANKS-DAVIES' LATEST CAMPAIGN FOR REFUGE FEATURING PATRICK MELLER + DICK LUNN!

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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #billiepiper, #refugecharity, #dicklunn, #patrickmeller, #georgibanksdavies
'THE ASSESSMENT' PREMIERES TODAY AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!

'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.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #elizabetholsen, #lff, #premiere, #aliciavikander, #sarahblenkinsop, #fleurfortune, #echoLFFdaily, #theassessment, #costumedesign
'HARVEST' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!

'HARVEST' PREMIERES AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TODAY!

After a successful run in Venice, Toronto, and New York, HARVEST will be premiering at LFF today!

Directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari, with Cinematography by echo's Sean Price Williams and Costume Design by Kirsty Halliday, this striking adaptation of Jim Crace’s acclaimed novel follows an idyllic rural community threatened by outsiders.

Produced by Sixteen Films, BBC and the Match Factory, this is definitely one to mark on your calendars!

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #harvest, #seanpricewilliams, #kirstyhalliday, #sixteenfilms, #lff, #echoLFFdaily
'SWEETPEA' OUT ON NOW TV!

'SWEETPEA' OUT ON NOW TV!

The highly anticipated, SWEETPEA premiered yesterday on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV for UK viewers and Starz for US viewers!

Produced by Sky Studios and See-Saw Films, the comedy-drama series stars Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets).

Directed by Ella Jones with brilliant Costume Design by echo’s Jo Thompson, this is one to watch!

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #Sweetpea, #JoThompson, #KirstieSwain, #EllaPurnell, #SkyAtlantic, #Starz, #NowTV
ALEX HOLMES WINS PRODUCTION DESIGN BRONZE AT CICLOPE AWARDS 2024!

ALEX HOLMES WINS PRODUCTION DESIGN BRONZE AT CICLOPE AWARDS 2024!

After three great days of showcasing and celebrating the year's best work across commercials, music videos and short films, the CICLOPE Awards announced their 2024 winners last night!

We’re proud to see Alex Holmes win Production Bronze for his Production Design work on Lucy Forbes' NEVER JUST A PERIOD for Bodyform!

The campaign, also featuring Jo Jo Lam as 2nd Unit Director of Photography, picked up Ideas Gold for Film (over 120 seconds) and Production Bronze for Direction (over 120 seconds).

A massive congratulations to all our echo client wins for this year!

SICKER THAN PATIENTS for Frontline 19 directed by Henry Hobson, with Production Design by Sophie Becher and Hair + Make-Up Design by Natasha Lawes won Gold for Direction (61 to 120 seconds) under Production and Silver for Film (61 to 120 seconds) under the Ideas category.

With Production Design by Jon Henson, CONSIDERING WHAT? directed by Steve Rodgers for this year’s Channel 4 Paralympics campaign, won Silver for Direction (over 120 seconds) within the Production category and Silver for Film (over 120 seconds) under Ideas.

Molly Manning-Walker’s THE GRIT for Amazon in collaboration with UEFA Women’s Football with Costume Design by George Buxton also won Silver for New Talent in Commercials within the Production Category.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #CiclopeAwards2024, #SteveRodgers, #JonHenson, #LucyForbes, #AlexHolmes, #JoJoLam, #NatashaLawes, #HenryHobson, #SophieBecher, #MollyManningWalker, #GeorgeBuxton
'TWO STRANGERS TRYING NOT TO KILL EACH OTHER' PREMIERING AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!

'TWO STRANGERS TRYING NOT TO KILL EACH OTHER' PREMIERING AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL!

TWO STRANGERS TRYING NOT TO KILL EACH OTHER will also be making its UK premiere today at LFF!

Directed by Manon Ouimet and Jacob Perlmutter and produced by their company, Manon et Jacob, this documentary delves into the complexities of marriage between two artists—one feeling overshadowed.

With Editing by echo's Josh Mallalieu, it explores themes of aging, creativity, and love as the couple navigates their relationship.

Max Taylor#echo, #echoartists, #twostrangerstryingnottokilleachother, #joshmallalieu, #editor, #echoLFFdaily