Why We Hate

We were delighted to be asked to create the title sequence and several in episode graphic sequences for Discovery six part series, Why We Hate. Led by executive producers Steven Spielberg and Alex Gibney, they were looking for a strong, cinematic, engaging and thought provoking sequence which explored the key theme of the series; Hate, with a…

Hillsborough

Blue Spill delivers 50 graphics + visual effects for Daniel Gordon’s BAFTA winning and Emmy nominated documentary on the Hillsborough disaster. Due to the ongoing inquest, the film has been in a two year holding pattern – and now that the inquests are finally over, the film can be shown in the UK. Having worked…

Tina & Bobby

Blue Spill delivered over 80 VFX shots for ITV’s Tina and Bobby, including compositing 1960’s West Ham stadium and re-creating the World Cup final at Wembley stadium. Working with VFX Supervisor Tanvir Hanif, whom we’ve previously collaborated with on Jonathan Creek, we also worked with CG artists from Fifth Wall to re-create the infamous World Cup final.

Spiral

Working with Passion Pictures, we designed an opening title sequence for Laura Fairrie’s film, The Spiral. The film explores the rise of anti-Semitism and assaults against Jews in present-day France. We came on board on the later stages of the edit, to design a title sequence which conceptualised the key themes of the film. Laura…

The Traffickers

Blue Spill designed the title sequence and in episode graphics for 8 part series, The Traffickers. Executive produced by Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn and Sam Collyns, the investigative series follows the illegal trades of precious minerals, counterfeit drugs and endangered species around the globe. We developed the series aesthetic with an initial exploration of the title sequence,…

The Final Year

https://vimeo.com/250428204 The film provides an unprecedented look at the shaping of US foreign policy by following key members of outgoing US President Barack Obama’s administration. Having worked with director Greg Barker previously (Legion of Brothers, Manhunt, The Thread, Sergio, Koran by Heart), we were approached by Greg early during the LA based edit to conceptualise an opening…

American Animals

Blue Spill designed the graphical elements for the opening title sequence for Bart Layton’s film, American Animals. We also designed the main on ends, typographical elements and an in film split screen sequence.  We came on board during the London based edit, and worked closely with Bart and editor Julian in executing their vision for the sequence.…

Eric Clapton | Life in 12 Bars

Blue Spill worked closely with Passion Pictures and director Lili Fini Zanuck (Rush, Cocoon) over a six month period to create a range of animation sequences for Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars. The film is an intimate, revealing musical odyssey on the life and career of Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King,…