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We partner with Pitch Fanzine on their first article of the year 🤯 Our very own Iwan Thomas features in ‘Pitch’s New Talent 2021’ as he talks about his journey with us over the years and his ambition’s as a young Motion Graphics Artist.🖊 Link to the Article Below #motiongraphic #postproduction #talent #creative

The 🎄 NEW WORK DROP🎄 We're decking the halls here at Smoke & Mirrors because the festive season is finally upon us. Our brand-new campaign with People's Postcode Lottery has brought us a gorgeous colour grade, a seamless sound mix and the holiday cheer we were all craving, With some of the nation's most beloved icons making their cameos, we're letting everybody know it's Christmas time and we don't care how early it is! Check it out below 🔽 ☃️ CREDITS ☃️ PRODUCTION - The Gate Films Director - Vincent Peone Head of Film - Simon Lewis Senior Producer - Joshua Boswell Production Manager - Lindsay Cowan Production Runner - Lewis Faithfull Production Assistant - Hannah Porter CREW Location Manager - Grant Cummings 1st AD - Chris Malin 2nd AD - Dave Stocks 3rd AD - Sam Fullerton Director of Photography - Murren Tullett Gaffer - Andy Mac Art Director - Sophie Jacob Choreographer - Johnny White MUA - David Sesmerouiz Stylist - Angharad Merrey POST PRODUCTION - Smoke & Mirrors Post Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank Editor - Liam Hargreaves Sound Design & Mix - Matthew Ennis & Ben Sims Colourist - Benjamin Rozario 2D VFX Lead - Dean Wyles Flame Artist - David Martinez Hinojosa VFX Supervision & CG Lead - James Hatt CG Artist - Matt Cotton MGFX - Jack Davy Studio Assistant - Arthur Wood

🔥NEW WORK DROP🔥    Nothing says travelling in luxury quite like Bentley – and from edit to VFX, grade to audio, the Smoke & Mirrors team have captured that essence in every frame.    Introducing their new luggage collection, the campaign needed to capture Bentley’s spirit throughout...and though we may be biased we think it does just that 🤝.    🌟CREDITS🌟  Director | Simon Stock  Producer | Jesse Stagg  Production Assistant | Karen Graham    DOP | Chris Stevens  Focus Puller | Ben Jones  Lighting Director | Dragos Czinjepolschi  Lighting Tech | Nick Dunne  Stills Cam + Digital | Alex Cornes  Wardrobe Stylist | Joseph Crone  Wardrobe Assistant | Ginger  HMU | Michele Baylis  Talent | Charis  Talent Agent | Frankie Cohen  SXF Supervisors | Harry Mash, Bailey Poole  Car Tech | Kevin Wing    Post Production | Smoke & Mirrors  Post Producer | Jack Kirkwood  Editor | Kyle Willis VFX | David Martinez Hinojosa Colour Grade | Benjamin Rozario  Audio | Matthew Ennis

🍟 SPUD-TACULAR NEW WORK DROP 🍟 The guys here at Smoke & Mirrors just dropped the audio mix on Lamb Weston EMEA’s new curly fry campaign, and the tune is unforgettable 🎶. We put a spin on a familiar beat and made it so catchy, you’ll be humming it all day—and craving curly fries every time you do. Get a taste of the a-peel-ing action below. 🥔 CREDITS 🥔 Client: Lamb Weston EMEA Creative Agency: Folk Agency Account Services Director: Alex Spicer Junior Account Director: Sophie Assinder Senior Account Manager: Katie Potter Audio Production - Smoke & Mirrors Post Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank Sound Design & Mix - Matthew Ennis

GATE+ is here! We’re thrilled to share the news of GATE+, a new initiative that will transform brand, agency, and creative collaborations in unprecedented ways 🌟. Smoke & Mirrors’ Head of Film, Simon Lewis is joined by The Gate Films, Rhiannon Lewis, and industry heavy hitters James Niklasson, Johnny Blick, and Richard Skinner to form the leadership team for this new hybrid model set to redefine the production landscape.

Just wrapped up this striking black-and-white colour grade for BINA. and her new song Sleepless, featuring the phenomenal Leonie Biney and Essence Martins on the EP 'Chaos is her name'. We know how to bring depth, mood, and emotion to every frame. This grade proves that black and white can be just as captivating as a full-on colour job – and we’re thrilled with the result. Big shoutout to the entire team for making this visual story unforgettable. We're super excited to be taking on all of the music visuals for this sensational artist. Give it a watch and check out the art of storytelling where shadows and light take centre stage. 👏 CREDITS 👏 Director + Editor - Niya Taylor DOP + Gaffer - David Witchell 1st AD - Raghav Mukerji Production Assistant Yezan Laham Studio - Matte Black London Colour - Smoke & Mirrors Colourist - Benjamin Rozario Colour Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank Studio Assist - Arthur Wood Track Producer - Who is Sub Culture Additional Vocals - Tora-I Additional Guitar - Cam May Feature Artists - BINA., Leonie Biney and Essence Martins

🔥 NEW WORK DROP🔥 With the utmost precision and attention to detail 👌, we are proud to have completed the post-production for this Fentimans Ltd commercial. From meticulous editing and seamless cuts to vibrant colour grading and in-house support, every frame is as refreshing as the iconic beverages themselves. Here's to bringing this beautifully crafted piece to life—cheers 🥂. CREDITS Client - Fentimans Ltd Creative Agency - Drummond Central Production - The Gate Films Director/Photographer - Graeme J. Hill Senior Producer - Hollie Newton On Set Producer - Abi Saleem Production Manager - Alice Briers Production Assistant - Kendra Smith Socials/Shoot Support - Sasha-Kari Belford Post House - Smoke & Mirrors Post Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank Editor - Liam Hargreaves Colourist - Benjamin Rozario VFX - Cathal O'Donoghue Audio Engineer - Scott Little Studio Assistant - Arthur Wood

Just dropped some seriously stunning stills from 'BINA. - Precious' we had the pleasure of working on. The Smoke & Mirrors team handled the grade on this one, enhancing the beauty and energy of this artist first hand. This film is a visual feast, and we’re pumped to have played a part in making it look the way it does. Check out the stills below. 👏 CREDITS 👏 Director, editor & DP: NIYADRE Production assistant: Ziad Haddad Post house: Smoke & Mirrors  Colourist: Benjamin Rozario Colour Producer: Benjamin Cruickshank Studio Assist: Arthur Wood Stylist: Damali Tyson Styling Assistant: Francesca Thompson Dress: Nozomi Yamanami Make Up Artist: Erin Peart

We’re thrilled to share the trailer for the MTV Faces Series! Featuring celebs such as Jordan Stephens and Matt Willis, this stylish and beautifully graded piece dives deep into their stories while highlighting the importance of mental health and ADHD. Our in-house colourist, Benjamin Rozario, who worked his magic on Series 1, is back at it again for the second round. At Smoke & Mirrors, we take pride in bringing these stories to life with impeccable grading so stay tuned—this is just a taste of what’s to come... 🎬 💫 CREDITS 💫 Host: Jordan Stephens Guests: Matt Willis, Cat Burns, Jessie Mei Li, Wes Nelson, Harley Sulé CREW: Commissioner and Executive Producer: Amie Parker-Williams Series Directors: Amie Parker-Williams, Sam Mardon Digital Creative Lead: Becka Saville Series Producer: Will Clempner Production Manager: Christa Michael Production Coordinator: Beth Duncan Casting Producer: Ali Anselmo Director of Photography: Jomar O’Meally Camera Operators: Amar Dusanjh, Jack Harwood, Ellie I. Camera Assistants: Bailey M., Jack Davy Lighting Operators: Piers cox, Duncan Elsom Sound Operators: Gordon Moon, Richard Simmons Art Director: Dayna Murphy Set Assistants: Ali Taylor, Adam Maryniak Set Dresser: Marnee G. Photographer: Philipp Raheem Make-up Artist: Shaz Roye POST: Editors: Sam Mardon, Ellie I. Grade Facility: Smoke & Mirrors Grade - Benjamin Rozario Colour Producer - Jack Kirkwood Colour Assist - Alex Benson

We’re stoked to have worked on the post-production for Ski Club of Great Britain®’s latest commercial. From snowy peaks to sleek cuts, we’ve colour graded something special with our talented friends over at perch leading the charge on the creative and production. Ready to ski what we’ve done? Check it out below 🔽 ❄️ CREDITS ❄️ Client - Ski Club of Great Britain® Agency & Production - perch Directed by - perch Cinematography - Paddy Bartram   Colour Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank / Smoke & Mirrors Colour Grade- Benjamin Rozario / Smoke & Mirrors Editor - Will March Sound Design - Will Berridge Sound Guide - Martin Rebord