FULL NELSON FILMS
BFI & SCREEN SCOTLAND FUNDED TEASER
Creative Production Design
Working in a creative capacity on a BFI and Screen Scotland funded Teaser for Half Nelson Films, in its development phase.
The film, written and directed by by Alice Nelson, explores themes of identity and belonging, through the reconstruction of key moments. The use of paper relates to a form of memories, and perhaps also the delicate construction of self, as we move through the world.
For the first year, this involved turning photographs into tiny, to scale, 3d film sets. Scenes shot so far have been with all movement shot in camera, however a small number of exceptions meant I was able to bring in my skills in After Effects creating snow storms out of train carriage windows and adding smoke to cut out cigarettes.
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CASTLE OF LIGHT
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Production Services
Big Squid was proud to be part of this spectacular new Christmas light show at Edinburgh Castle, 2019.
We provided production support to the incredible work of Creative Director Andy McGregor, of Andy McGregor Design + Media. The show involved the creation of 11 large scale site specific projection installations involving animation, live action, projection mapping and audience interaction.
Big Squid was able to jump in and support the creation of Rex Rampant, the heraldic talking lion and coordinate over 70 dancers in the creation of the stunning dance scene which covered the walls of the Crown Palace.
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With solid contacts in live performance, Big Squid was happy to bring in 5 live talented performance artists to compliment the light shows with fire, pixel poi and glowing hoop acts.
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Castle of Light ran for 23 nights over Christmas 2019 and attracted around 34,000 visitors.
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Please find here a link here to Andy McGregor Design + Media, who is creative director of this spectacular event.
TIGERLILY CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONS
Production Services
Pre Squid projects included providing production and creative support to Creative Director Andy McGregor, for the Tigerlily projections. These ran over the Christmas season for four years running and were architecturally mapped to the frontage of this boutique hotel and bar in the famous George Street, Edinburgh.
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Please find here a link here to Andy McGregor Design + Media, who designs and delivers these large-scale festive projections.
PRODUCTION IN ADVERTISING
Production Services
Pre Squid experience includes fulfilling a variety of roles over a period of ten years for agencies and production houses in Edinburgh including: The Gate Films, Mucklehen Productions and Eyebolls.
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Working as Producer, Production Manager and Production Supervisor on shoots for clients including Visit Scotland, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Skills Development Scotland and The Gaelic Education Board.