The Gate Films

🎱 We're on a roll! 🎱 It's not often we post two new work drops in a week, but when we do...you're gonna know about it! We're absolutely thrilled to share this brand, spanking new commercial for Bupa, directed by James Lawes, a campaign as bright as it is brilliant. Was a pleasure to work with Dinosaur on this one... We're all about healthy mindsets here at The Gate Films, so working with a brand who practices what they preach is truly refreshing. Be sure to show it some love below and to all the cast and crew who made it possible. 🏥 CREDITS 🏥 CLIENT - Bupa Deepa Parekh Katie Jerome Jack Ward Helen Bruce AGENCY - Dinosaur Matt Brannick BD Hollyhead Elliott Lewis-George Shona Needham Mary Strickland PRODUCTION - The Gate Films DIRECTOR - JAMES LAWES PRODUCER - James Shannon PRODUCTION MANAGER - Nathan Miah PRODUCTION MANAGER - Callum Crozier PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Hannah Porter SOCIALS - Robbie Shirley CREW PRODUCTION RUNNER - Jack Williams PRODUCTION RUNNER - Sean Vita Yamarte LOCATION MANAGER - Tom Holt LOCATION COVER - Dean Short 1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - JEAN PAUL LEBON DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - JOE DOUGLAS 1ST AC - TREVOR HENEN 2ND AC - CONOR SPENCER GRIP - Damian Roberts GRIP ASSISTANT - ANTHONY DAVIS VP OP - Duncan Lees DIT - Lauchlan Scott STILLS PHOTOGRAPHER - Graeme J. Hill STILLS ASSISTANT - RIC LOWE GAFFER - Russell Greenhalgh SPARK - Joseph Macdonald SPARK - MATT JAS SPARK - DANIEL WILLIAMS SPARK - WES SMITH RIGGER - DAVE BARRY ART DIRECTOR - Pete Rodwell CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - GARY KIMPTON BUYER - Gillian Morris STANDBY PROPS - CHRIS LOWE PROPS - JAMES KIRK ART DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT - ED KELLY STYLIST - Steven Spencer STYLIST ASSISTANT - Kate Holroyd MAKE UP ARTIST - LOU MCCANN MAKE UP ARTIST ASSISTANT - NATALIE MCKAY CHAPERONE - TRACEY HAYWOOD Post Production - Smoke & Mirrors Editor - Fraser Eldred VFX - DAVE ROSE, RICHARD 'LEM' LAWRENCE, CATHAL O'DONOGHUE Colourist - Benjamin Rozario Sound Design & Mix - Matthew Ennis & Scott Little Post Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank

🚗 NEW WORK DROP🚗 Lights, Camera, Drive. We've been busy as per usual in Manchester these past few weeks working with City Studios on Nissan Motor Corporation's brand new campaign, featuring newly-contract-extended and now friend, Pep Guardiola. The lighthearted commercial captures the ease of driving the Nissan ARIYA and all the little wins on the way. Give it a watch below and check out who made it happen 🔽 ⭐ CREDITS ⭐ In collaboration with City Studios PRODUCTION - The Gate Films DIRECTOR - barry kimber EXEC PRODUCER - Joshua Boswell PRODUCER - Abi Saleem PRODUCTION MANAGER - Nathan Miah / Callum Crozier PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Liv Johnson CREW RUNNER - JAKE HAYMES 1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - STEVIE FYLAN DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Nicholas Bennett FOCUS PULLER - TREVOR HENEN 2ND AC - CONOR SPENCER GRIP - DAVE LEIGH PLAYBACK - Lewis Evers DIT - Faisal Muhammad EDITOR - Anna Tyler VP PRODUCER - Chris Chaundler VP SUPERVISOR - Russell Shaw GAFFER - LEE SYMINGTON SPARK - JACK SKIPPER LIGHTING DESK OP - TOM SHEPLY ART DIRECTOR - Max Meronti SOUND - JOHN HORROCKS MAKEUP ARTIST - LOU MCCANN STYLIST - Steven Spencer STILLS PHOTOGRAPHER - Jon Shard STILLS ASSISTANT - Gary Conway STILLS ASSISTANT - David Wills CATERING - Impact Catering DRIVER - NISSAN // SANDEEP SHARMA VALETER - ANDREW BARRATT JACKING SUPERVISOR - ALISTER SMITH CAST DAD - JONATHAN GARRAT (FACE MODELS AGENCY) PEP GUARDIOLA - AS HIMSELF POST PRODUCTION - Smoke & Mirrors COLOURIST - Benjamin Rozario SOUND DESIGN & MIX - Scott Little VFX - David Martinez POST PRODUCER - Amy Thorne

Massive WELL DONE to Robbie Shirley for smashing the behind-the-scenes edit for our work we did with Bupa! 🏥 This edit captures the heart of Bupa’s brand messaging, putting their customers first and prioritising good health full stop. It’s not just a look behind the curtain; it’s a celebration of teamwork, creativity, and what Bupa stands for. From the laughter between takes to the focus from everyone on set, we can't wait to share the final campaign. We'd also love to shoutout some of the people who made it happen. Huge thanks to Dinosaur, James Lawes for directing, Joe Douglas for his crafty DOP work, Graeme J. Hill on stills and James Shannon for bringing it all together. Check out the BTS below and keep your eyes peeled for the real deal, where our thanks will be extended to the whole crew! ⬇️

A special shoutout to our very own Rhiannon Lewis who will be presenting as a panellist down with our friends at Poland Street next Tuesday morning. Ever wondered what the future of production holds? How will brands and agencies stay ahead of these transitions? It's imperative that we work together more closely than ever, using these advancements to create richer, more personalised, and imaginative experiences for audiences everywhere. Secure your place with the link below and be sure to join us next week for a morning of nibbles, networking and nice people! Link 🔗 - https://shorturl.at/83ZZ8

⭐ NEW WORK DROP ⭐ We're delighted to share the work we've done for Salford Lads and Girls Club last week in our attempt to save this haven of hope. The shoot was truly heartwarming, and we've learnt how much this space has an impact on our community. With a special visit from Clint Boon and many other club advocates, this experience was something we were all proud to be a part of. Check out the final campaign below and donate to keep the lights on 💪. Donate Today - https://shorturl.at/3DpJg 🔥CREDITS🔥 AGENCY - Dentsu Creative DENTSU PR EXECUTIVE - Kane Daly DIGITAL PR MANAGER - Emma Pearson DENTSU CREATIVE - Harry Bond JUNIOR CREATIVE - Harrison Kennedy BUSINESS DIRECTOR - Jenna Livesey CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Danielle Allison Melia DESIGN DIRECTOR - Peter Blake PRODUCTION - The Gate Films DIRECTOR - Graeme J. Hill SENIOR PRODUCER - Joshua Boswell PRODUCTION MANAGER - Nathan Miah PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Hannah Porter CREW SOCIALS - Robbie Shirley WORK EXPERIENCE - Elsa Johnson DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Daniel Lightening 1ST AC - Dann Cooper 2ND AC - Dean Keague GAFFER - Chris Sarginson SPARK - Alex Watson SOUND RECORDIST - Zara Weltman MAKE UP ARTIST - Lou McCann MAKEUP ASSISTANT - Natalie MCKay POST PRODUCTION - Smoke & Mirrors POST PRODUCER - Amy Thorne COLOURIST - Benjamin Rozario SOUND DESIGN / MIX - Matthew Ennis VFX / FLAME ARTIST - Dean Wyles With big thanks to... MUSIC LICENSING - The Music Lab - Dave Goulding MOTION VFX - Creative Allies - Gary Dumbill ADDITIONAL - Robin Wight

🥔 NEW WORK DROP 🥔 We’re thrilled to have handled the post-production magic on this new ad for Lamb Weston EMEA! Bringing out those golden, crispy textures and mouth-watering visuals was a blast—and now a chippy-tea is all we can think about 😋. 👏 CREDITS 👏 Client: Lamb Weston EMEA Post Production Directors: Matt Simpson & Jim Hill at Northforge 3D Tech Lead: Simon Wray Exec Producer: Joshua Boswell Post Production Producer: Andrew Swepson Delivery Coordinator - Alice Briers Creative Agency: Folk Agency Account Services Director: Alex Spicer Junior Account Director: Sophie Assinder Senior Account Manager: Katie Potter Audio Production - Smoke & Mirrors Audio Post Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank Sound Design & Mix - Matthew Ennis

BIG NEWS ALERT - GATE+ LAUNCHED The Gate Films team are buzzing to announce something super fresh that’s about to shake up the creative production scene. After months of planning and snagging some serious talent, we’re finally ready to drop the news. Say hi to GATE+, a brand-spanking new initiative is all about bringing the best in global talent to the table and fostering creative collaboration, innovation & technology to super power our capabilities and supercharge our clients campaigns. We’ve got an all-star crew with James Niklasson as our Director of Creative Production, Johnny Blick as Managing Partner, and Richard Skinner rocking it as Head of Creative Development, the senior leadership team from The Mill. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears open, your nostrils flared and your taste buds ready for some seriously amazing new work coming to screens, events, spaces and beyond. 🙌

You asked, we delivered... The winner of our pumpkin carving competition is… Sasha-Kari Belford with her...questionable creation. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and voted—nothing like a bit of festive fun on a Friday 🔥.

Our front desk pumpkins just got a serious upgrade...The team has unleashed their creativity, and now it’s your turn to choose the ultimate carve. Check out these weird and wonderful fruits (just Google it, a pumpkin is not a vegetable!) and drop a comment to vote for your fave...may the best pumpkin win 🎃.

🥂 NEW WORK DROP🥂 Ah, what a delightfully splendid affair we had on set for the latest Fentimans Ltd commercial! 🍸 With the finest puppeteers guiding our most distinguished puppet, the Fentiman himself, we crafted something truly marvellous—one might even say, a masterpiece of whimsy and charm. It was, without a doubt, a production of the utmost caliber, and we daresay, one that you simply must pursue. Should you fancy a further glimpse into the BTS of our illustrious work, why not take a gander at our Instagram reels? ⭐ CREDITS ⭐ Client - Fentimans Ltd Creative Agency - Drummond Central Production - The Gate Films Director/Photographer - Graeme J. Hill Senior Producer - Hollie Newton Producer - Abi Saleem Production Manager - Alice Briers Production Assistant - Kendra Smith Socials/Shoot Support - Sasha-Kari Belford Crew 1st AD - Sarah Jane Jones Director of Photography - Paul Mortlock GBCT Focus Puller - Sean Beasley 2nd AC - Liam Lyall Playback - Al Topping DIT and Socials Editor - Chloe Isherwood Cast Janet - Charlotte Murray (@madeinsheffield) Pupptier - Conor Farr Pupptier - Arthur Hopkins Gaffer - Ian Stevens Spark - Chris Sarginson Art Director - Lisa Westwell Stylist - Emma Edwards Mua - Natalie Mkay Food Stylist - Kate Tighe Post House - Smoke & Mirrors and The Gate Films Post Producer - Benjamin Cruickshank Editor - Liam Hargreaves Colourist - Benjamin Rozario VFX - Cathal O'Donoghue Audio Engineer - Scott Little Studio Assistant - Arthur Wood