Creativity & Well-being: A Start to 2022

Creativity & Well-being: A Start to 2022

A painter holds a paint brush in front of a canvas, a dancer is in a studio dancing and a filmmaker is on a film set next to a camera. It’s always an interesting conversation when I tell video production clients that a lot of film and video production doesn’t happen on a film set. It happens in the production office. It happens in quiet moments sipping coffee or while walking the dogs. Filmmakers are working, even when we’re not holding a camera.

Maria picked for BAFTA Mentoring scheme 2021

Maria picked for BAFTA Mentoring scheme 2021

“I can hardly believe that I’ve been selected, and I’m extremely thankful to BAFTA for this opportunity. I’ve benefitted so much from being mentored by Ciara and Rosie, and having the chance to network and exchange ideas with other mentees.”

There Are Lights premiere's at Leeds Film Festival

There Are Lights premiere's at Leeds Film Festival

The film was shot in March 2021 on location in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Shot during lockdown due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the shoot was particularly challenging, so to premiere at such a prestigious festival feels even more rewarding than usual. Congratulations to all the cast and crew!

Founder of Candle & Bell selected for prestigious business programme

Founder of Candle & Bell selected for prestigious business programme

The six-month Female Founders scale up programme offers an in-depth package of support, advice and professional coaching to female business owners, providing laser-focused sessions on issues such as business planning, funding, strategy, making the right hires and monetising IP.

A Man at the Window selected for Talent Lab Connects

A Man at the Window selected for Talent Lab Connects

We’re proud to announce that A Man at the Window has been selected for Talent Lab Connects, a year long script and talent development program run by Edinburgh International Film Festival Talent Team.

Candle & Bell win Sunderland Culture funding to partner with tiny dragon productions!

Candle & Bell win Sunderland Culture funding to partner with tiny dragon productions!

Candle & Bell are creating all the visuals for the project and it’s been an amazing experience for us. The tiny dragon team indulged our sci-fi nerdiness and gave us the freedom to experiment and push the boundaries a little. We filmed scenes with the actors at the Pride Media Centre in Gateshead over the course of a day.

Creating videos for Newcastle Castle

Creating videos for Newcastle Castle

In April 2021 we were commissioned by Newcastle Castle to create a number of videos for them. Like the cast majority of heritage sites, the castle had been unable to open to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. The team at the castle were eager to make the public aware of their re-opening but also remind people of the many uses the castle presents to members of the public.

Branching Out into VR with Blowing a Hooley Theatre

Branching Out into VR with Blowing a Hooley Theatre

At Candle and Bell, something we value is the pushing of boundaries. We ask ourselves, on a near-constant basis, how can we take what we already do and make it bigger, better, more ambitious? We are always looking for new challenges and with that, we are so excited to be branching out into VR technology and storytelling.

There Are Lights - new short film in pre-production

There Are Lights - new short film in pre-production

We’re excited to announce that we’ve officially begun pre-production on our upcoming short film ‘There Are Lights’. The film is written and directed by Yorkshire based filmmaker Nadia Emam. Caitlin Bramwell and Maria Caruana Galizia are producing the film. The film is being funded by the BFI NETWORK and private finance.

MARWELL receives development support from the BFI Film Fund

MARWELL receives development support from the BFI Film Fund

We’re pleased to announce that our comedy feature film MARWELL, written and directed by Benjamin Bee, has been granted a development award by the BFI Film Fund. The award will allow us to continue working on the script and begin to raise finance to make the film.

Strange Cities Are Familiar released online

Strange Cities Are Familiar released online

Ashraf has been a political refugee in London for some 30 years, content with spending his days in his study or at his local social club. One day he receives a phone call from his friend in Palestine, telling him that his son Moataz has been fatally wounded in a protest. His friend pleads with Ashraf to return home.

New feature film in development with Jordan Film Fund

New feature film in development with Jordan Film Fund

We’re pleased to announce that Soon We Will All Be History Here, a new feature film we’re developing with award winning writer / director Saeed Taji Farouky, has been awarded development funding by the Jordan Film Fund.

Above The Line Launches!

Above The Line Launches!

By creating Above The Line we want to share advice from experienced film professionals and give a new generation of filmmakers all the knowledge they need to make really good short films, and get a better understanding of how the industry functions without having to break the bank and move to London.

She Lives Alone selected for FRIGHTFEST

She Lives Alone selected for FRIGHTFEST

We’re proud to announce that She Lives Alone will be screening at this years FRIGHTFEST. The festival began in 2000, and has since gained the reputation for screening some of the very best horror films around.

OUT ON FILM selection as She Lives Alone starts its festival run.

OUT ON FILM selection as She Lives Alone starts its festival run.

One of the best things about making a film, is sharing it with audiences across the world. We are so excited to announce that She Lives Alone will be screening at the Academy Award qualifying festival Out on Film, in Atlanta!

A masterclass in film producing

A masterclass in film producing

For the past couple of years I’ve been toying with the idea of writing a book about film producing. Specifically, how to build a career as a producer, starting out making short films and progressing to feature films. I didn’t want to write something that was an anecdotal, and just talked about my experiences, but one that went into great detail about every aspect of film producing…