Russell & Bromley Christmas campaign. Check out Russell & Bromley’s website for our latest fashion film detailing their gorgeous new winter collection. Find us on the home page!
BEER + ART Private view and tasting at the Tate Modern. We had a brilliant night sampling the wonderful brews and enjoying the original artworks that the brewers & artists had to offer this year. It was a proud moment to see one of our images on Sam Davis’s fantastic can design hanging in the Tate. Thanks to Pigs Ear for all of their hard work, it was a fantastic night. Keep an eye out for these special limited can designs coming to a bar near you in December!
Fashion Showreel coming soon… featuring projects with Revlon, Head & Shoulders, Russell & Bromley, Brora, Grazia Magazine, Marie Claire, Wallis, Mint Velvet, Stella Magazine…etc
We have had the pleasure of shooting in locations such as Lisbon, London, Belgium, California, Turkey…
TATE Modern Collaboration - We contributed imagery for this one off can design to be showcased at this years BEER + ART series, the designs will be launched and exhibited at the incredible Tate Modern at the end of November. Our very own Designer & Art Director Sam Davis is responsible for creating this B&W can label in collaboration with Lost & Grounded brewers.
Russell & Bromley - Shooting at the stunning Broughton Monchelsea Place for R&B’s Winter collection. Film coming soon, watch out for our film showing in Russell & Bromley stores…
This week we have been dusting off our SX70 and shooting Polaroids…
Filming in Vancouver for an exciting new project coming soon…
Russell & Bromley - Winter Campaign
Chaudfontaine - Belgium / Creative Rebranding
Russell & Bromley - A/W 19 Campaign
Ginette - Organic Beer
Ginette was born through friendship, a desire for change, passion for nature and ecology.
Team Akora were invited to Ginette HQ to meet the founders and create some exciting new video content for their rebrand and impending launch into the UK. Watch out for this organic and delicious beer brewed only from sustainable agriculture hitting a local near you…
On location in Brussels
Creative workshop & design sprint with Epoch Design
The lovely team at Epoch invited us along to film their latest design sprint. We spent the day capturing the bubbling creativity, innovation, business strategy, behavioural science, design thinking, and much much more…
Mint Velvet - Spring Summer Collection
We took a trip to the beautiful city of Lisbon with the Mint Velvet team to shoot their newest Spring Summer collection. Fashion films coming soon…
On location with Jucy USA in Utah
Calm - ‘Tales of Gratitude’ with Anna Acton
We had the pleasure of working with a brand that is very close to our hearts, Calm. Calm is the #1 App for Sleep and meditation and has won many awards including Apple’s Best App of 2018. With sleep stories told by Steven Fry, Matthew McConaughhey & Joanna Lumley to name only a few there truly is something for everyone.
On location at …. with the lovely & very talented actress Anna Acton was the first of many films for their ‘Gratitude’ meditation collection. Keep and eye on the App for more videos coming soon.
Willis Owen
Here are some snaps from behind the scenes of our Willis Owen shoot. It was a pleasure working with such a great crew and open minded client. Willis Owen are a finance brand with a difference, they approached us looking for a distinctive & bespoke slant on their marketing & communications. With divergent thinking and a fresh creative approach to their new online assets we came up with an exciting film concept and strategy to address their younger audience.
Lost & Grounded Brewers
We collaborated with the talented designers at Lost & Grounded Brewers to create some beautiful summer beer labels. Original label photography by Akora films.
Mint Velvet Spring Summer 19 Campaign on location in Hoxton
This week we are on location in London filming the Spring Summer 19 collection for Mint Velvet. So many beautiful prints, fabrics and accessories… Bring on Spring summer.
Revlon Halloween collection
This week we have been working in the studio with Michelle Keegan and the team at Revlon to create their gorgeous Halloween makeup looks. Keep an eye out for their newest makeup collection ‘Naughty’ & ‘Nice’ palettes coming soon. Video on it’s way…Watch this space.
Panasonic ‘Toughbook’ campaign
Behind the scenes… On set with Panasonic to create their new tough book video campaign…We had lots of fun on this project working with children ranging from 4-9 years! Film coming soon…
It's the Drone Age...
Akora films are excited to announce we have welcomed a new & talented drone pilot to our team.
Here's a sneak peak from some of the recent drone projects we have been working on... Watch this space...
Our UWE Promo film wins education award
Exciting news as UWE wins the Silver 2018 Heist award for best post graduate initiative. The judges noted the work was outstanding and delivered superb results!
Watch the promo here, it currently has over 1.1 million views https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfCDXhw-47I
Port Regis
Our drone team were out on location filming in Dorset today. Shooting this beautiful listed building for an upcoming promo video project.
Our new drone showreel will be coming soon...
Akora on tour with JucyUSA
Our new travel project for Jucy USA has taken some of our very lucky team to film in some incredible locations this month, promo videos coming soon...
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UWE a 360 Degree campaign and call to action
With over 1.6 Million views on YouTube alone and screening in Cinema's across the UK our promotional film for UWE is proving a huge commercial success, driving traffic to their website and a clear increase in undergraduate applications.
Admissions statistics released this week reveal demand for courses at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is going from strength to strength.
The university have bucked the national trend by registering a growth in applications for degrees starting in September.
Applications for places on undergraduate courses at UWE Bristol increased by 4.7 per cent on the previous year, according to data issued by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
On the road with Jucy USA
Some of our film crew are currently travelling across America shooting a promotional film for Jucy World USA. It's an incredibly exciting project and we will be sharing snippets from their shooting adventures along the way.
Shoot with Tasha Tilberg for Telegraph fashion
Behind The Scenes with our Akora team filming Tasha at sunset in Malibu today. We can't wait to start editing this film, it was such a beautiful location, team and day!
Sunlife
Today we were filming at Sunlife's new Bristol offices and finding out from some of their employees why Sunlife is such a great and flexible place to work. Promo film coming soon...
So It Goes Magazine - Joshua Tree National Park
Here's a section of location stills from our recent trip to Joshua Tree, it was an incredible experience filming in the desert. Fashion film coming soon, watch this space.
Our recent trip to LA
Kaya Scodelario - Marie Claire cover story
Here we are on set filming Kaya to accompany her upcoming interview and cover story for Marie Claire. Fashion film coming soon...
UWE Bristol
We created the promo film for the undergraduates programme at the University of the West of England.
A degree from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) means experience. Practical, real-world experience that will complement your education and everything you’ll learn. The focus on real-world learning experiences means you’ll be adaptable, enterprising and ready for work
http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/study/undergraduate360experience.aspx?utm_source=UG2018&utm_medium=Short-URL
Head & Shoulders
Today we are Behind The Scenes shooting the 'brave' look for the newest Head & Shoulders products and campaign.
Revlon shoot with brand ambassador Michelle Keegan
We are in the studio with Michelle Keegan today, shooting video and stills for the gorgeous new Revlon Winter makeup collection.
On location around Bristol for our client UWE
Our film team have been working around Bristol today, soaking up the sights and dodging the rain whilst getting creative and shooting some great content for our client University of the West of England.
Video Exclusive - Music video premiere on Jazz Standard
Jazz standard have premiered our latest music video for breakthrough singer-song writer Marlon Percy today. Give his new album 'The little things' a listen, he blends jazzy keys, soulful vocals and chilled out house... You won't be disappointed!
Arizona Muse for Hello Fashion Magazine
We had the pleasure of filming supermodel Arizona Muse for the cover story in this months Hello Fashion magazine, you can see the article and link to the fashion film below.
'Long Row Nottingham' for Pieminister
Nottingham was where it all started for Pieminister and 24 years on their new restaurant in the city is something to celebrate. We had the pleasure of creating the promo for this unique and visually stunning restaurant. Take a look here.
'The Knitivity' Festival Selection
Our documentary short; 'The Knitivity' has been selected for The Southampton Film Festival. The film is a festive tale of artistry, inspiring fundraising and the power of friendship. 'The Knitivity' is in competition for best short documentary, when the festival opens in October.
'Allhallowtide' Festival Selection
In March 2016, we produced our first narrative short film. 'Allhallowtide'; We're delighted to announce the short has been officially selected for the Oscar qualifying festival 'Encounters' and BAFTA affiliated 'Aesthetica Short Film Festival'.
The Ice Lady Cometh...
We're very excited to showcase some stills from our latest project, a collaborative film made with the UK's only professional female ice sculptor; Anne Marie Taberdo. The film is due for release late summer, watch this space.
'Broad Quay Bristol' for Pieminister
Award winning 'Pieminister' have commissioned Akora Films to promote their latest Restaurant. The Broad Quay site is now serving hungry Bristolians from a central Harbourside location. The pie revolution continues, next stop Nottingham!
'Breakin' Convention' film live online.
'Breakin Convention' hits Bristol this week. Colston Hall commissioned us to take to the streets with Lauren Filer. Watch the film here.
'Breakin' Convention' for Colston Hall.
Akora Films have teamed up with Colston Hall to promote 'Breakin Convention' . The International festival of hip hop and dance theatre features performers from all over the globe and hits Bristol on May 10th. We took to the streets with professional dancer Lauren Filer, who's worked with the likes of Pharell Williams and Kanye West. Snow, hail and uneven surfaces couldn't stop Lauren doing her thing.
'Allhallowtide' is coming.
We've wrapped on our most ambitious narrative short to date. Starring award winning actor Ewan Black, "Allhallowtide' is a supernatural comedy currently in post production and slated for the festival circuit from early May.
Radio 6 Music Festival 2016 - Saturday 13th February
As part of The Fringe supported by Radio 6 Music Festival, Encounters Festival will be screening a selection of the best music videos from the last few years. BEAK> 'Broken Window' has been officially selected as part of the programme and will be shown on Saturday 13th February.
http://encounters-festival.org.uk/bbc-6-music-festival-fringe-screenings/
JTO Fashion - The Shoreditch Series
Akora Films have produced two fashion films for Temi Otedalo. 'The Shoreditch Series' launches online in February.
London Short Film Festival 2016
Our promo BEAK> 'Broken Window' has been officially selected for the LSFF 2016. Looking forward to seeing it on the big screen on January 13th.
