June 17th, 2020
The Roosens latest promo ‘Hostages’ for Howl and The Hum has been selected to feature on Boooooom TV.
Hostages, set in present-day Antwerp, Belgium, and filmed during lockdown on 16mm, is break-up story for our times. It marks the end of a relationship, where an ex-couple share the awkward ritual of meeting to return the other’s possessions.
June 1st, 2020
We are incredibly excited to announce that director Daniel Lundh has joined Spindle as our newest signing – a comedy filmmaker that succeeds in the tricky task of making genuinely funny films; through great timing, brilliant performances and finding those characters you can’t take your eyes off!
His comic versatility, casting and style has seen him create work for Adidas, IKEA, Microsoft, Google to name a just a few.
Daniel just has funny bones and we cant wait to help him make some properly hilarious, weird AF films in the UK and Amsterdam.
April 28th, 2020
‘Tam Tam – Outside the Lines’ has been selected by The Webby Awards as an Official Honouree and outstanding entry in its Diversity and Inclusion category.
Directed by Greg Hackett, this short film documents the frustrating situation of an Italian basketball team. Their skills could top the league but Italy refuses them access to compete, as immigration rights mean they aren’t seen as citizens.
Huge congratulations to all involved!
April 7th, 2020
Spindle are delighted to introduce filmmaker, photographer and installation artist Patrick Fileti to the roster for representation in the UK and Netherlands.
With a reputation built on powerful, socially conscious filmmaking, Patrick’s heartfelt storytelling is driven by humanity, honesty and a belief that images speak to the soul of the viewer.
His ambition to create purposeful and emotionally charged work is exemplified in his recent film ‘Inferno’. Working with Cinematographer Galo Olivares (Roma), Fileti’s signature thought-provoking imagery and intimate character performances sing on the screen. Winning at Palm Springs International Shortfest, the film went on to pick up the Academy-accredited Award for Best Documentary.
Fileti’s versatility and international popularity as a director have seen him create Cannes, Clio, One Show, Effie, ACS, and Spike winning commercials for brands, and we are very excited to see his talent blossom in the UK.
March 31st, 2020
Spindle has created our new initiative SpinOff: a network of collaborators that are able to provide a range of isolation-friendly solutions to briefs, all brought together through Spindle’s creative and agile lens.
SpinOff is able to find creative solutions to meet your content needs in response to the evolving agency and brand landscape.
We have built a team of self-shooting directors and DOPs with studio access, table-top specialists, editors with award-winning archive and found footage experience, mixed-media animators and more. We have partnered with TallAudio and Ealing Studios, which have the capabilities to remote broadcast and mix a live TV show, live advert, web series, gig or multiple live UGC channels all interacting seamlessly in real time, as well as FilmSupply; a full-service licensing agency, who work with leading filmmakers to create a highly curated catalog of exceptional footage.
Creative problem solving, safely.
March 11th, 2020
Rosco 5’s Behnam Taheri talks to Directors Notes about their recent short film Mondeo, their brand of comedy and the benefits of a minimal cast/crew setup.
March 11th, 2020
1.4 asked Amelie Lambert, fresh from the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership, to highlight how filmmaking can open up our awareness with inspiring narratives. The world may be falling apart but it’s also a world of hope. ‘
‘Tam Tam / Outside the Lines’, directed by Greg Hackett, highlights a systemic inequality, the power of community and the public’s voice well. Never underestimate the power of your own voice and actions. A sustainability expert said this “should be turned into a campaign for all the stateless children, and shown in all schools to children who don’t have this problem and who do not realise how valuable their opportunities are”.
February 18th, 2020
To support the release of The Coyle-Larner Brothers’ debut film, ‘Eugene’, made for Arlo Parks, siblings Ben and Ryan Coyle-Larner sat down alongside Arlo for a Q&A with The Fader magazine. The trio chatted about the inspiration, aims, creative process, and the collaboration involved in making the video.
Read the interview with The Coyle-Larner Brothers and Arlo Parks here
February 11th, 2020
We are delighted to announce the signing of The Coyle-Larner Brothers, siblings Ben and Ryan, with their directorial debut ‘Eugene’ for Arlo Parks.
Ben (Loyle Carner) is predominantly known for his critically acclaimed work as a musician. His involvement in his own music videos formed a natural path to directing. Originating his videos’ concepts, storyboarding ideas and collaborating throughout has produced numerous award-winning films. This multi-disciplinary approach to creative expression has taken him on a new journey behind the camera.
Making the move to direct now means he can realise his visions fully, working collaboratively alongside a creative partner who he understands inside out, his brother Ryan. Ryan grew up on the sets of Ben’s music videos, even featuring in some, which led to a passion for writing scripts and telling stories through film.
Their debut work for Arlo Parks ‘Eugene’ explores the agony, jealousy and confusion that comes to light when lines between platonic and romantic love blur, and the duo have created a delicate and honest portrayal that perfectly brings to life the tone and lyrics of the track.
Eugene is the latest single from Arlo’s new home, Transgressive Records, and is her first release of the new year following making the BBC Sound of 2020 top 10 list.
February 7th, 2020
Trees for Life is an amazing conservation charity working to rewild the Scottish Highlands. Their carbon offsetting service helps to restore and sustain the Caledonian Forest and has the capacity to offset over 50,000 tonnes of CO2. We have kicked off the partnership with planting our first 100 trees of the new year.
This partnership is one element of our initiative to operate with the environment at the forefront of our consciousness and to reduce the environmental impact of our work during productions and beyond.
Click here to find out more about what Trees for Life do