Production house Colonel Blimp and director Pedro Martin-Calero were commissioned by the British Council to create an adaptation of a famous scene from Shakespeare for this year’s “Shakespeare Lives” project.
This reimagining of Julius Caesar stars Mark Stanley (Game Of Thrones/Dickensian) as Brutus and was shot in London at the Foreign Office and the Treasury.
Client British Council Roisin McLoughlin, development producer. Production Colonel Blimp Pedro Martin-Calero, director; Paul Weston, exec producer; Rob Jelley, Corin Taylor, producers; Anne Beresford, series producer; Paul Osgar, DP; Jose Tirado, production designer; Grace Snell, costume designer. Casting Kharmel Cochrane Editorial Speade, London Sacha Szwarc, editor. Postproduction Finish Jilien Biard, telecine; Luke Hardisty, additional VFX. Audio Factory Neil Johnson Titles Bravo Charlie Mike Hotel
Ad agency Innocean Berlin has launched a full visual rebrand and platform for NewMotion, designed to bring more diverse talent behind the camera by giving German production companies a way to open their sets to new voices. The launch comes at a pivotal moment for the German film industry: In recent years, Germany has seen global acclaim for Oscar-nominated and award-winning productions like All Quiet on the Western Front and The Teacher’s Lounge. At this year’s Berlinale, the number of national and co-produced films reached an all-time high. Meanwhile, the federal government has committed to nearly doubling its production funding, now reaching €250 million ($291 million U.S.) But while international demand for German productions is growing, the industry still struggles with lack of diversity, limited access and an over-reliance on networks and connections. NewMotion was created to help change that. At the heart of the project is Germany’s largest online film industry database, a platform designed to connect production companies with aspiring crew members through on-set shadowing experiences, developed in collaboration with BuzzWoo. Covering more than 60 different behind-the-scenes roles, the online platform provides applicants with hands-on access to an industry that has often been difficult to break into. The platform provides users with real-time listings for shadowing, internships, and training opportunities. For those unsure where to start, there’s an AI-powered “Skillmatcher” tool, an interactive quiz that suggests suitable film professions based on users’ personal strengths and interests. An additional interactive film experience lets users explore a virtual film set and learn about various roles by clicking on... Read More
