Film Club's Nearly Normal Signing...

We're delighted to announce the news that London-based animation and design studio Nearly Normal have joined Film Club for commercial representation.

The team are an international collective of highly skilled crafts-people who beautifully and precisely bring paper-based materials to form and motion. Their vibrant style is uniquely identifiable, and their work carries an inherent charm and magic.

Nearly Normal have previously made commercials for Nokia, Blackberry and the NHS, as well as making a long line of paper-based products (such as calendars and other photographic projects in books and magazines).

Please click here to see their most lovely Film Club reel.

Welcome, Nearly Normal. We're all very excited about working you in the future!

Kiss The Water screening and Q&A for Em Cooper at Berwick Film Festival

On Sunday 21st September Berwick Film Festival are hosting a special screening of Kiss The Water.

Opening with a presentation of clips of my previous animation work, the event will include a short Q&A chaired by Genni Poole of the Berwick Film Society, followed by the film.

Afterwards, there will be an informal discussion held in the bar.

It should be an interesting time and place to discuss Kiss The Water - a film which celebrates Scotland, screening in the northernmost town in England, the weekend after Scotland’s vote for independence…

More information and tickets are available here

Looking forward to seeing you there if you are able to join us,

Em

Chris Shepherd's 'In And Out Of Love' music video for the illustrious Holly Johnson

We're delighted to announce the release of Film Club's Chris Shepherd's new music video for Holly Johnson's latest single 'In And Out Of Love'. To watch Holly performing with other characters in the video, click here. 

And here's Chris in his own words to talk about the project!

So, Chris what's the promo all about?

"I wanted to use the people getting their photos taken in a photome booth as metaphor for love. When you go into a photome booth you act differently. Its a heightened moment where you have a sneaky kiss, or argument. Its a place where we reveal a lot about ourselves, our hopes, fears and secret dreams. 

It was fun to work within limits. We had the booth as a one shot scenario with 35 actors. Each had their own character and back story. From the hen and stag party to the woman with altezhimers with her carer. All aspects of life and ages are in there. I had a few actors from my previous films in there, like Kay noone, dave Kent and Pricilla adae. So if you know my films keep an eye out. Everyone was amazing. Many many thanks to our casting director Lin Cordoray. Who has cast all of my dramas. 

I absolutely loved shooting the promo. As I always do. I could shoot all day long and all night and have a beamer on my face.  It was a joy to be working with Holly. I can't wait for his new album to be released at the end of the month. 

Credits

Director and Writer: Chris Shepherd
Producers: Alex Bedford and Rebecca Gravil
Director of Photography: Sarah Bartles-Smith 
Camera Assistants: Chole Winn and Imogen Woolley 
Studio Manager: James Partridge
Casting Director: Lin Cordoray 
Editor: Miikka Leskinen
Costumes: Kitty Bennett
Props and Art Direction:Kat Pang
Colourist: Danny Atkinson
 

Chris Shepherd's Directors Notes

Film Club's Chris Shepherd has given a comprehensive interview to online magazine Directors Notes about his new short film, The Ringer.

With Chris' film currently doing the rounds at International festivals - and with his first festival win at the Courtivore Film Festival only last week - Directors Notes investigated both the film-making process and Chris' insightful approach to film-making in general.

The article is very complimentary about Chris and The Ringer, even calling the film a 'contender for inclusion' for the 'classic' short film category. The magazine continues by describing the film as 'innovative, funny and distinctly British'.

It's always a pleasure to gain greater insight into any great film, and this article is definitely no exception.

What do you think: Has The Ringer persuaded Tom Cruise to sign up to Chris' next project?

To read the interview in full, you can follow the link here.

Will Anderson's Latest Film: 'Big Dunc Loves Finder'

Still from Will Anderson's 'Big Dunc Loves Finder'

Will Anderson brings Big Dunc back to the screen for yet another sharp-witted and distinctive short film.

This time, Big Dunc and his pal discuss the merits of Finder: a new and exciting app for finding new birds. Unfortunately for Big Dunc, the app isn't effective as he makes out.

Film Club's third spot for Burt's Bees is unveiled

Film Club has released a third Instagram spot for Burt's Bees today. In the spot, Film Club's Hayley Morris uses stop motion and watercolour animation to bring to life a second 'Lip Tip' from celebrity makeup artist, Katey Denno.

The spot was posted to Burt's Bees followers on Instagram today and is the third in a series of beautiful spots Film Club has produced for Burt's Bees. Click here to watch the spot.

Credits:
Th1ng/ Film Club
Director: Hayley Morris
Executive Producer: Sue Loughlin
Producer: Andrea Torres

Agency: Baldwin&
Producer: Liz Stovall
ECD: David Baldwin
CD: Bob Ranew
Creatives: Kellyn McGarity, Chad Temples
Account Service: Katharine Belloir
Project Manager: Tonya Martin

Film Club unveil a second spot for Burt's Bees

After unveiling their first ‘Valentine’s Day’ spot for Burt’s Bees, Film Club have created a second spot entitled “Grape Exfoliation.”

The spot brings to life a beauty lip tip, shared by celebrity makeup artist Katey Denno. Using stop motion and watercolour animation, directed by Hayley Morris, Katey Denno and Burt’s Bees show us how to ‘naturally’ exfoliate our lips using a cut grape… the perfect preparation tip to use before applying anything from the Burt’s Bees line.

The spot was published Friday on Instagram. Click here to watch it and credits below.

Credits:

Th1ng/ Film Club
Director: Hayley Morris
Executive Producer: Sue Loughlin
Producer: Andrea Torres

Agency: Baldwin&
Producer: Liz Stovall
ECD: David Baldwin
CD: Bob Ranew
Creatives: Kellyn McGarity, Chad Temples
Account Service: Katharine Belloir
Project Manager: Tonya Martin

Film Club's Press Round-up for Burt's Bees 'Pop of Colour' Spot

Since its' release last Thursday, Film Club's Instagram and YouTube spot for Burt's Bees has been warmly received by a number of online publications.

The stop motion and high-speed photography spot directed by Film Club's Hayley Morris was made using a fabricated 3D model of the Burt's Bee mascot. The spot was perfectly themed for its' Valentines Day release with glitter, confetti hearts and flower petals.

Watch the spot here.

We've rounded up the latest press mentions for this Valentine's Day spot below:

Bestadsontv.com: http://www.bestadsontv.com/ad/60262/Burts-Bees-Pop-of-Color

Advertolog: http://www.advertolog.com/burts-bees/adverts/pop-of-color-18874705/

Coloribus: http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/tv-commercials/burts-bees-products-pop-of-color-18874705/

SourceEcreative: http://online.sourceecreative.com/4DACTION/Web_ON_Search?PersonKeyword=New-Spots-2/17/14

Film Club “POPs” for Burt’s Bees this Valentines day

Following up on the most romantic day of the year, th1ng's Film Club director Hayley Morris has created a stop motion spot for Burt’s Bees.

The 15-second spot, entitled 'Pop of Color', is due to appear this Valentine’s Day on Instagram and YouTube.

Using stop motion and high-speed photography, Hayley fabricated a paper 3D model of the Burt’s Bees “Bee” – which “POPs” a pink heart shaped balloon. The balloon, which explodes into a range of Burt’s Bees products, glitter and real flowers and petals, all land to form the words: “Give your lips, a natural pop of color, this Valentine’s Day.”

Click here to watch it and credits below.

Credits

Th1ng/ Film Club
Director: Hayley Morris
Executive Producer: Sue Loughlin
Producer: Andrea Torres

Baldwin&
Producer: Liz Stovall
ECD: David Baldwin
CD: Bob Ranew
Creatives: Kellyn McGarity, Chad Temples
Account Service: Katharine Belloir
Project Manager: Tonya Martin

Chambord Advert Showing in Cinemas Now

If you're planning a trip to the cinema look out for the Chambord advert, a collaboartion between Film Club's Sharon Pinsker and Th1ng's Shay Hamias!

The advert is currently showing before 'Gravity', 'Last Vegas', 'Don Jon' and 'The Counselor' and various new releases up until February 2014.

You can also watch below:

Hayley Morris Wins Bronze for Best Animated Music Video at LIAs

Congratulations to Film Club director Hayley Morris for winning Bronze place at the London International Awards for her stunning stop motion animation music video for Iron & Wine's 'Joy'!

Have a look at the winners list here.

'Dream The Dare' by Hayley Morris on Vimeo Staff Pick, 1.4 and the Creators Project

'Dream The Dare', Hayley Morris' latest music video for Pure Bathing Culture has been chosen as a Vimeo Staff Pick, featured on 1.4's monthly roundup of 'Six of the best creative music videos' and featured on the Creators Project's blog.

Joining Hayley's work on 1.4's monthly roundup is James Partridge's latest music video for Dan Croll's 'Home', produced by Film Club sister company Th2ng.  Click here to watch 'Home'.

Great to see the video featured across so many sites!  Click the links below for the respective sites.

Vimeo Staff Pick

1.4 'Six of the best creative music videos'

The Creators Project

Film Club in New York

The Film Club team are back home in London, still a bit jet lagged from our New York trip. It was great to have our New York office as a base too. We are all very excited about the fantastic reception at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere screening of ' Kiss The Water', the documentary feature film which includes 10 minutes of beautiful oil paint animation by Film Club director Em Cooper.

We had a great time in New York and hope to be visiting our New York th1ng group office more often.

Heres a few of our favourite pictures.

LEFT: Manhattan from Williamsburgh Bridge
RIGHT: Manhattan from Hotel room window at 4am 

LEFT: Empire State from roof top of  230 5th Avenue

LEFT: Em Cooper presents Kiss The Water, director Eric Steel and producer Kate Swan with stills from animation of the film.
RIGHT: Kiss The Water team after the Premiere. (From Left) Kate Swan- Producer, Sabine Krayenbeul- Editor,
Em Cooper - Animation Director (Film Club), Eric Steel - Director, Sue Loughlin - Animation Producer (Film Club) 

LEFT: After Kiss The Water screening
(From Left) Sue Loughlin - Film Club. Em Cooper - Film Club, Carolyn Hill  - From Carolyn Reps (Film Club New York sales rep)
RIGHT: After dinner outside 'Lucien' on 1st Avenue
(From Left) Sue Loughlin, Hayley Morris - Film Club director, Amanda Rosengurgh - From Carolyn Reps,
Andrea Torres - From th1ng New York

Paul Bush for Asda George

Animation company Film Club has joined forces with live action production company th2ng to make a mixed media ad for George at Asda through Fallon.

The final look is as if stickers in a kid's exercise book have come to life. The sticker kids jump around as their clothes animate and change.

To get the performances from the kids they were shot real time by Film Club’s Paul Bush and th2ng's Nick Meikle and then frame cut afterwards to get the "animation look".

Animated doodles and sketches were added to pages of the exercise book to complete the look.

All post production was completed at th1ng.