AWARDS FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE WINNER: JONNY LEWIS FOR GOLDMARK FILMS
can’t help but be drawn into the artwork thanks to the compelling stories behind them. Lewis’ entry included six short films that fall in line with the gallery’s brand. One stunning piece is Sid Burnard’s Curious Kingdom , which has been shortlisted for a Royal Television Society Award. Lewis says: “I never thought I’d have a film shortlisted at the same event as the BBC’s fantastic Detectorists !” It tells the tale of an artist who makes sculptures from found objects, such as driftwood from beaches near his home. The story is engaging, the visuals are top-notch and the audio is excellent – often an area where films are let down. John Allen: Woven England concerns the wall carpets made by an 89-year- old who blends his passions for art and nature. It’s testament to his emotional connection with the English landscape, and the film transports us to this world.
This is the category of paid work commissioned by clients and is the big one indie companies want to win. We were flooded by amazing branded content and promotional videos, but the work of Jonny Lewis really stood out. This is for a high-end art gallery, but isn’t a hard sell for its products. His work is a series of documentary shorts featuring interviews with the artists themselves which are sensitive portraits. Lewis films the artists in a mix of locations - often at work or at home, away from their studios. He really draws out the personalities and stories of the artist and their pieces. You don’t have to be an art lover or collector to pick up that Lewis creates these films with a real love for storytelling and in a stylish, engaging manner. They are stunning examples of modern, commercial filmmaking that entertain, inspire and ultimately truly engage with the target audience. You
“Lewis’ documentary shorts are examples of modern, commercial filmmaking that manage to entertain, inspire and ultimately engage with the target audience every time”
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