A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS IS OUT THIS WEEK!
A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS is out this week! Matt Haig's adapted novel was cut by echo editor Richard Ketteridge. It premieres in the US today but don't worry if you're in the UK it hits the screens this Friday 26th November!
LIMBO WINS BEST FEATURE AT BAFTA SCOTLAND 2021!
The BAFTA Scotland awards took place over the weekend and Ben Sharrock's LIMBO took home a brilliant 4 awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Director. Congratulations to the following echo clients who worked on the film: DoP Nick Cooke; Production Designer Andy Drummond; Costume Designer Holly Rebecca; Hair + Makeup Designer Kat Morgan; and Assistant Editor Eve Doherty
AWARD WINS FOR ECHO SARAH BREWERTON AND SUSIE COULTHARD AT RTS CRAFT + DESIGN AWARDS!
We are so proud of our echo clients for their wins at the RTS Craft + Design Awards last night. Sarah Brewerton took home the Best Editing Award for her brilliant work on IT'S A SIN and Susie Coulthard received the Best Costume Award for her excellent work on BRAVE NEW WORLD.
A huge congratulations to our other fantastic clients on their award nominations!
THE WHEEL OF TIME PREMIERES ON AMAZON PRIME TODAY!
THE WHEEL OF TIME premieres today on Amazon Prime! The highly anticipated series features amazing Hair + Make- Up design by echo's Kirstin Chalmers and additional editing from echo editor Jesse Parker.
JON HENSON DESIGNS SAINSBURY'S CHRISTMAS AD 2021!
Sainsbury’s 2021 Christmas ad, A CHRISTMAS TO SAVOUR, has been released and echo’s Production Designer, Jon Henson’s work is brilliant. Jon has designed Sainsbury’s last three Christmas spots and, like usual this years work doesn’t disappoint. Directed by Ninian Doff and produced by Pulse Films.
LIONESS: THE NICOLA ADAMS STORY PREMIERES ON AMAZON PRIME TODAY!
Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story premieres on Amazon Prime today! The documentary directed by Helena Coan follows remarkable the story of olympic gold medalist Nicola Adams. The film was designed by echo artist production designer Alex Toomey and cut by echo artists editor Mark Keady. Be sure to tune in!
CLOSE TO ME AIRS ON CHANNEL 4 TONIGHT AT 9PM!
Michael Samuels' CLOSE TO ME is out on Channel 4 tonight at 9pm. Costume Designer Emma Fryer designed the series and episode 1 was cut by echo editor Tim Murrell. The thriller stars Connie Nielsen and Christopher Eccleston. Make sure to tune in!
AACTA CRAFT NOMINATIONS!
Huge Congratulations to our DoP clients Bonnie Elliott, ACS and Andrew Commis, ACS who have both been nominated for an AACTA Award! Bonnie has received an incredible 3 nominations for Best Cinematography in Television for her work on ep 2 of FIRES (pictured), Best Cinematography in Documentary for her work on both FREEMAN and STEP INTO PARADISE; and Andy for Best Cinematography in Film for HIGH GROUND!
The award ceremony takes place in Sydney on 8th December!
BIFA 2021 Nominations!
The 2021 BIFA nominations are out and echo is thrilled to congratulate Costume Designer Guy Speranza! Guy has been nominated for his amazing designs on EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE! (pictured)
We would also like to congratulate our clients who worked on the following nominated projects: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE has a 2 further nominations and as well as being designed by Guy Speranza was cut by Editor Mark Everson; AFTER LOVE, with Hair + Make-Up design by Diandra Ferriera, is nominated for an incredible 8 awards including Best British Independent Film; THE NEST, has 6 nods, also including Best British Independent Film, and was designed by Hair + Make Up Designer Emma Scott; IN THE EARTH, is up for 3 nominations and includes work by Costume Designer Emma Fryer and Hair + Make Up Designer Emma Scott; WILDFIRE, cut by Editor Matteo Bini, which is nominated for 3 awards including Best Debut Director; PIRATES which is up for 2 nominations and shot by DoP Rachel Clark, Production Design by Francesca Massariol and Hair + Make-Up Design by Diandra Ferriera; TRUE THINGS, with Production Design by Andy Drummond; THE BIKE THIEF, cut by Editor Dan Roberts; THE POWER, with Production Design by Francesca Massariol; and SHE WILL, with Production Design by Laura Ellis Cricks, have also received nominations; and finally FEMME which is nominated for Best British Short Film which features Hair + Make Up Design by Diandra Ferriera.
The award ceremony will be held on 5th Dec!
RTS CRAFT 2021 NOMINATIONS!
The RTS Craft nominations were announced today and the it is a bit of an echo sweep for the drama categories. We are very happy to congratulate the following echo clients on their nominations:
Editor Sarah Brewerton for IT’S A SIN (pictured); Editor Dan Roberts for his work on THIRD DAY; Editor Sacha Szwarc for TIME; Costume Designer Susie Coulthard is nominated for her work on BRAVE NEW WORLD; and last but by no means least Hair + Make Up Designer Nora Robertson for her nomination for STEPHEN.
The award ceremony will take place on the 22nd November!
AACTA 2021 NOMINATIONS!
The AACTA 2021 nominations were revealed over the weekend and we are so pleased to see HIGH GROUND leading the pack with 8 nominations, including Best Film! A massive congratulations to echo's DoP Andrew Commis, ACS.
The award ceremony will take place at Sydney Opera House on 8th December.
Our annual charity donation is here!
The next charity we've chosen to support is the Refugee Community Kitchen! They help displaced people in Northern France as well as homeless people in both London and Edinburgh, by providing much more than just a hot meal. Read all about their vital work and ways to donate here Refugee Community Kitchen
Our annual charity donation is here!
The fifth and final charity we have chosen is the Film + TV Charity! They are working to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, by reducing, preventing and discouraging discrimination and the resulting barriers in the industry. They have a 24/7 supportline, as well as access to financial advice and support, and help with everything from mental wellbeing, discrimination and harassment, to a whole host of practical tools and resources. Read about all their fantastic work and ways to donate here https://bit.ly/3nEK9rs
Our annual charity donation is here!
Our next charity is CALM! "Campaign against living miserably". One thing 2020 taught us all is that our mental health is extremely important and the wonderful people over at CALM exist to take a stand against suicide. They run a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk. To find out more, or how to donate click here https://bit.ly/31a5uBE
Our annual charity donation is here!
Todays charity is the amazing Smart Works! Smart works provides interview coaching and dressing services for vulnerable women currently out of employment and in need of support, confidence and help with getting back to work. You can read more about their life changing stories and ways to donate here https://bit.ly/3pEXwdO . (Check yesterday's post to see which other charities we're supporting this year)
Our annual charity donation is here!
Our annual charity donation is here and over the next five days we'll be letting you know the charities we've chosen to donate to this year.
Todays charity is the brilliant Trussell Trust! I'm sure as many of you already know the Trussell Trust work towards stopping UK hunger which sadly is still a very real problem in our society. You can read more about the work they do and how to donate here https://www.trusselltrust.org/
EAR FOR EYE HITS THE UK SCREENS TODAY!
Debbie Tucker Green's EAR FOR EYE has its World Premiere today at LFF, as well as screening on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer! The film is has adapted from Green's highly acclaimed 2018 Royal Court stage production of the same name. Hair + Makeup was designed by echo's brilliant Nora Robertson.
SHE WILL GETS IT PREMIERE AT LFF TODAY!
"A Superb, Sly Horror-Drama Debut Delivering Otherworldly Feminist Vengeance" - Variety. Charlotte Colbert's SHE WILL premieres at LFF today! Look out for production design by echo's Laura Ellis Cricks ... See you there!
A BANQUET PREMIERES AT LFF TODAY!
Ruth Paxton's A BANQUET has it's UK premiere at LFF today! The female led horror features Hair + Make-Up design by echo's Kat Morgan - it's not too late to get your tickets!
