Perfect Role Models

Ruby Savage — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:28:48 +0000

Last Thursday 1oth of March The Firm invited 5 film makers to lead a panel discussion on women’s positions in the film industry. After viewing two films by female directors we introduced our audience to the panel – Filmmakers Liz Mermin and Grace Ladoja, Producers Norma Gaunt and Hazel Falck, Director Vicky Mather – and opened the discussion.

Sensitive subjects such as experiencing sexism and feeling disempowered within the industry where soothed by words of affirmation and positive future outlooks. And these perfect role models will surely lead the way…

We hope to hold more open discussions to raise awareness around women’s dispositions in any part of the creative industry. Suggestions are welcome info@thefirmbiz.co.uk

The Firm Cinema Present… The W Project Film Night

lorenplatt — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:15:38 +0000

As part of The W Project, The Firm Cinema is proud to present two award winning films followed by an equally provocative Q&A hosted by The Edge Picture Company.

Stanley Pickle (2010) short animated film directed by Victoria Mather.
Winner of the McLaren Award for New British Animation at Edinburgh Festival 2010

Stanley never goes outside. He likes to play with his clockwork toys and every night his mother kisses him goodnight. Stanley is twenty. The trouble is that Stanley thinks this is all quite normal, until an encounter with a mysterious girl turns his world upside down… Using original animation techniques, actors are animated. Stanley Pickle was shot frame by frame on two sets and two locations, using a stills camera.

Sisters In Law (2005) a film by Kim Longinotto
Winner of the Prix Art et Essai at the Cannes Film Festival.

Set in Kumba, Longinotto and her hand held camera travel to a small village in Cameroon. Sisters In Law explores the stories of mistreated women who turn to Vera Ngassa a local state prosecutor that runs her office with wit, warmth and common sense. Between the hardship there is optimism, especially when they see the strength and power gained for standing up for their rights.

Q&A – Why are there so few female film-makers?

Panel hosted by The Edge Picture Company.

Featuring Producer/Director Norma Gaunt, Film Makers Vicky Mathers and Grace Ladoja and Producer Hazel Falck.

Thursday 10th March from 6.30pm
The Russian Club Studios
340-344 Kingsland Road
…
FREE ENTRY
FREE POPCORN
FREE DRINKS

RSVP Essential Limited Seating: info@thefirmbiz.co.uk

And here’s your best shot…

Ruby Savage — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:00:53 +0000

A massive shout out to photographers Nina Manandhar and Shaniqwa Jarvis who did an incredible job during the All Walks event at NPG Late Shift taking over 400 cover shots of guests passing through! Thank you, ladies.

To view all the Vogue and Playboy covers click here and here.

The Firm x Josephine Chime x All Walks @ The National Portrait Gallery = Big Fun

Ruby Savage — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:12:02 +0000

A massive thank you to all that made it up to gallery twelve to partake in Josephine Ada Chinonye Chime’s art installation last Friday during the All Walks event at The National Portrait Gallery. We had a great time – hope you did too.

We’ll be posting up all the pictures shortly.

Love, The Firm

An Animal A Day Keeps The Doctor Away – A Solo Show by Misterlego

lorenplatt — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:09:06 +0000

AN ANIMAL A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
A solo show by Misterlego

“Whoever said: An apple a day keeps the doctor away…. in my mind was a damn liar.”

The Firm is proud to present a unique exhibition of work by raw talent, Laurence Ajayi. After curating shows at The C.A.M.P. all year the time has come for his long awaited exhibition debut. Known for combining his intricate visual style with an infectious sense of humor and sometimes controversial point of you, An Animal A Day Keeps The Doctor Away will allow you to delve deep into Misterlego’s dream menu.
Private View – Thursday 18th November from 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Location: C.A.M.P. 70-74 City Road
RSVP: info@thefirmbiz.co.uk

Twin Mag showing love…

lorenplatt — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Amazing new bi-annual Book come Magazine – Twin published an interview with us on their website:

The Firm Presents… A Solo Show by Nina Manadhar Thursday 5th August

lorenplatt — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:50:23 +0000

The Firm are proud to present Nina Manandhar’s debut solo show – We Dream The Same Dream

Private View: Thursday 5th August at Exposure Gallery
RSVP to info@thefirmbiz.co.uk

i-D showing us love…

lorenplatt — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:43:09 +0000

Check the full article and more from i-D online HERE

The Firm Cinema presents…Less Than Zero

lorenplatt — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:58:15 +0000

The Firm Cinema is a series of free film screenings taking place at C.A.M.P.

For the second installment we will be screening 80s classic, Less Than Zero (1987) directed by Marek Kanievska, with soundtrack supervised by non other than Mr. Rick Rubin.

Taking you “back to Cali, Cali, Cali”…..A young equally fucked up Robert Downey Jr. plays Clay, desperately in need of help, deep in debt and stuck on sniffing the white stuff. Follow him and his wealthy post adolescent Beverly Hills crew through stunning cinematography rich with deep L.A. palettes.

Monday 5th July
C.A.M.P. 70-74 City Road
8pm, FREE ENTRY

*****RSVP ESSENTIAL: info@thefirmbiz.co.uk

The Firm x Dickies

lorenplatt — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:31:44 +0000

We have recently collaborated with Dickies with a photoshoot showcasing the best London talent… Art Directed by The Firm and shot by Nina Manadahar, here is a sneak preview of what’s to come…

Blog photo’s courtesy of Monique.

The shoot will go to print across the UK and Europe in the Dickies publication, details and more images coming soon…