Fifty Nine Productions
59 Productions Film and TV work
Past Projects
Olympic Countdown
59 Productions
Olympic Stadium/BBC, 27th July 2012
Film & TV
This high-octane stop-frame countdown sting celebrating the energy and diversity of London was broadcast nationwide on the BBC and other networks at 20:59 on the 27th July 2012. It was also opened the Closing Ceremony two weeks later.
Olympic Title Stings
59 Productions
Olympic Stadium/BBC/Worldwide Broadcast, 27th July 2012
Film & TV, Events
These live-action title stings headlined the creative sections in Danny Boyle's Olympic Opening Ceremony in London 2012. All of them were displayed on the vast screens in the stadium, synchronised with the action on stage, and many were cut in full-frame to the live worldwide broadcast.
Behzod Abduraimov
59 Productions
Shot on Location , November 2011
Film & TV
59 Productions teamed up with Decca Classics to make a music video for classical pianist Behzod Abduraimov.
Five Truths
V&A/59 Productions
V&A Museum, June 2011
Theatre, Film & TV, Gallery & Museum
A new commission from the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), this video installation is directed and devised by Katie Mitchell, and produced by 59. Leo Warner is the cinematographer and video designer for the project.
The Half-Light
Congo Red Films / 59 Productions
released May 2011
Film & TV
Written and directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, The Half-Light tells the story of a lonely man's quest to put the light back in his faded life.
Les Miserables - 25th Anniversary Concert
Cameron Mackintosh
O2 Arena, October 3rd
Musical, Live Music, Film & TV, Events
This 16,000-seat spectacular featuring over 200sq metres of video LED wall was broadcast live to cinemas around the world, and recorded for worldwide distribution on DVD
A Family Portrait
59 Productions / Film London / Channel 4 / UK Film Council
October 2009
Film & TV
Winning prizes and praise at film festivals around the world, this short animation by regular 59 collaborator Joseph Pierce, and produced by 59, became one of 33 Oscar-eligible short animations in 2011.
Spilt Milk
NFTS
March 2009
Film & TV
This TV sketch-show pilot was produced by the NFTS, directed by Aneil Karia, and features writing from 59's Mark Grimmer
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Roam [wasn't staged in a day]
59 / NTS / Grid Iron
2006
Film & TV
This 27 minute film documents the extraordinary process of mounting a piece of world-class site-specific theatre in a busy international airport, a challenge undertaken by Grid Iron and the National Theatre of Scotland.
The Unrecognized
Adalah / Oxfam GB / EU
Shot on location in Israel, 2005
Film & TV
A short documentary / advocacy film which highlights the plight of Arab citizens of Israel who live in villages that have been declared "unrecognized" by the state, and thereby deprived of basic facilities like water and healthcare.
An Introduction to Hardman
National Trust
Hardman Museum, Liverpool, 2005
Film & TV, Gallery & Museum
This short documentary / informational film introduces viewers to the work of prolific Lancashire-based photographer Edward Chambre Hardman, and recreates some of his photographic techniques and processes.
Follow a Shadow
Impressions Gallery
York, 2002
Film & TV, Gallery & Museum
This art film led by photographer and video artist Simon Warner was directed by Leo Warner and produced by 59
Current Projects
London 2012 DVD
BBC
DVD, 19th November 2012
Film & TV
After designing the video and animated content seen throughout the stadium for the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, 59 have now recreated some of the key projection sequences from the show, presented as special features for this DVD/Blu Ray commemorative box set.
The Pub
59 Productions
Release January 2012
Film & TV
The Pub wins The World Animation Award at Leeds International Film Festival. The jury spokesperson said of the film, "The jury was unanimous in its praise of this film...Capturing a sincere and earnest slice of life, the film manages to be grotesque and beautiful, repulsive yet captivating – all the while being completely recognisable and grounded in reality."
Go Live - DVD
Klikk Film/Fifty Nine Productions/EMI Records
On general release, Released on DVD November 29th 2010
Film & TV
‘Go Live’ is the official DVD film release of jonsi’s hugely acclaimed solo show, designed by 59 Productions.
Future Projects
No 'future' projects currently listed within the 'Film & TV' category.