BTS pics below:
I recently had the pleasure of working on the costumes for feature film ‘Worry Time’ - read more about it here:
https://deadline.com/2024/10/pennyworth-emma-paetz-ben-aldridge-film-uk-worry-time-1236104236/
'Power Lift' for Noctis Magazine
Editorial ‘Power Lift’ by photographer Liam Chong and movement director Liam Hill has been publishing in Noctis magazine.
”Power Lift brings together the beauty of feminine power and attitude, and the ability to embody strength through style. The editorial creative concept takes influence essence of 80’s gym fever, but reimagined through a modern lens, celebrating women of different body types.”
Read more about it here: https://noctismag.com/fashion/power-lift-editorial/
Saucy Sonnets and Animal Voices Poster and Cast Reveal!
Photography: Rah Petherbridge
Poster Design, Graphics, Backdrops: Ryan Wooding
More can be found out about the cast and crew here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31939534/
Saucy Sonnets - Behind The Scenes!
As we approach the release of our short film ‘Saucy Sonnets and Animal Voices’ here are a few BTS shots from our lovely DOP, Em Turner!
'Ode to Procrastination' premieres on Directors Notes
Watch the film and read interview with director Aleks Kingo here:
https://directorsnotes.com/2024/04/25/aleksandra-kingo-an-ode-to-procrastination/
'Eternal Hourglass' Screening
Eternal Hourglass (a fantastic short film directed by the talented Joanna Vymeris, which I was lucky enough to perform in!) is screening at an already sold out audience this Friday at BIFA Film qualifying Crystal Palace Film Festival. It’s also recently been selected and screened at Dam Short Film Festival, Blackbird Film Fest, Short Sweet Film Festival and Circus International Film Festival. Watch this space!
Costuming 'Standing at the Skys Edge' Press Night
This week I had the pleasure of working with The National Theatre to costume the interactive actors performing at ‘Standing at the Skys Edge’s press night at the Gillian Lynne Theatre! Official pictures coming soon, but for now:
Beauty Sleep
This weekend i’ve been filming with Intergalactic Studios director Jasmine De Silva, on her upcoming short film, Beauty Sleep:
Soon to be released on the festival circuit, check back here soon for more BTS previews!
Shepperton Studios
This week i’ve been shooting an exciting project with powerhouse director and photographer Aleks Kingo at Shepperton Studios.
It’s all under NDA at present, so, check back soon for more details!
Costume Assisting at Manzi's
As the lead up the Christmas begins, i’ve been busy assisting on the costumes over an immersive dining experience, Manzi’s.
I’ve been working with Shotgun Carousel on the costumes for their in-house band to ensure it all works as one cohesive piece, complimenting their new playful and whimsical interiors (mermaids and Neptune statues included!)
You can read more about the aesthetics and designs here:
- https://www.mixinteriors.com/project/manzis-soho-is-reborn-as-an-immersive-dining-experience/
- https://www.wallpaper.com/entertaining/manzis-restaurant-soho-london-uk
And you can see the garments in live action every Wednesday evening - from 7pm!
Best Comedy @ Fashion Film Festival Chicago
Aleks Kingo’s ‘Ode to Procrastination’ won Best Comedy at Chicago’s fashion film festival last week.
It also won Best International Fashion Film at Bogota Film Festival this week, so keep an eye out for its online release!
Voiceover work for The Archways
This week I recorded voiceovers for emerging indie band, The Archways! They will be used in the interludes for their upcoming (sold out!) headline show.
They’re an incredibly talent group of lads, BBC Weekly Vibe and rising stars of the London scene - keep an eye our for them!
You can listen to them over on @archways_music
And me (if you were lucky enough to get a ticket!) at their upcoming gig: https://hotvox.co.uk/event/103880/
Crystal Queens Sneak Peak
Here’s a sneak peek of the soon to be released second instalment of Crystal Queens by Jasmine De Silva. I play one of the pageant judges in this version (seen below in the centre!) - keep an eye out for the films release!
Eternal Hourglass Screenings
Eternal Hourglass (dir: Joanna Vymeris) is due to screen at not one, but 2 incredible film festivals this October! It will screen at BIFA qualifying NEIFF Official and BAFTA qualifying CAM Film Fest. Select stills below!
Costume Assisting for Shotgun Carousel!
This week i’m working with Shotgun Carousel’s creative director to assist on costumes for their upcoming halloween events - watch this space!
More details on Shotguns visually striking work can be found here: https://www.shotguncarousel.co.uk
'Thames Disaster, 2022' featured in The Guardian - today!
Today the shoot for Julia Fullerton - Batten in which I modelled for late last year, ‘Thames Disaster 2022’ was featured in the Guardian. Details below!
Gaze Magazine
‘Crystal Queens’ will feature in the next issue of French magazine, Gaze. Gaze is ‘The magazine of female perspectives / La revue des regards féminins’
AOP Photography Awards
Julia Fullerton Batten’s ‘Old Father Thames’ project has been selected as a finalist for the AOP photography awards.
The winner will be announced Thursday 28th September in London.
New Renaissance Film Festival 2023
This Saturday ‘White Carpets’ (dir: Tiana Linden) will be screening as part of the NEW RENAISSANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2023. More details about the festival can be found here: https://newrenaissancefilmfest.com/
Women in Revolt Screening
Aleks Kingo’s ‘Ode to Procrasination’ is screening this week (30th May!) at WOMEN IN REVOLT – A SELECTION OF SHORT FILMS BY FEMALE FILMMAKERS at RICHMIX. It was selected as parts of Shorts on Tap (official selection).
More info here: https://richmix.org.uk/events/women-in-revolt/