That’s a wrap…on Taste!

That’s a wrap…on Taste!

With the relaunch of Above The Line and it’s film masterclass content, we all realised it was time to christen the site with new and exciting content. So my intern, Atticus, asked Caitlin and I a few questions about our recent wrap of of Taste, a short film written and directed by Lucy Rose. I thought I’d share a snippet on here with you all…

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.