"NEWS FROM CINALIGHT HQ"

A ROUND UP OF THE LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TEAM

So how was your summer, hot, rainy, we lost track too!

What a year so far, lot's of creativity still to go and ready for our 2024 release schedule.

 

This year we have won over 40 awards and 12 nominations around the world, including LA, New York, London and Cannes.

 

Check out some other highlights below.

BAFTA Member for Leon

 

Great news! Cinalight director Leon Mitchell has been selected as a BAFTA Connect member for his contribution to industry and promising career ahead.

 

What an honour! 

Follow his new Instagram for updates.   

 
Follow Leon's Instagram

TV Show Best of the Best

New 6 part reality documentary series completed. The show follows 6 elite martial artists, who are stripped back to White belt for their toughest challenge yet.

 

Led by director Peter Darnes. This is a tough gritty watch.

 

Best of the Best season 1 out on Prime early 2024. Watch the teaser below.

 

 

 
Watch the Trailer

Hey "Nerds"

Want to watch a fun mini sketch series about a bored 80's fan Daphne. Well you have come to the right place.

 

Enjoy some nostalgia on us.

 

Out on Prime now and starring

Claudia Burns.

 

 

 
Watch on Prime

In Other News

The Worlds Largest

We are pleased to announce that our documentaries "Explorer" and Secrets of the Forest" will be screened at the worlds largest science festival in October 2023 and have both been selected from over 1700 films. Presented by the talented actress Brooke Fleming.

 

Search and check out the event for more information, it's big! You can also see the films here on Brookes Youtube page.  

 
Watch Here

The Squad Keeps Coming

Episode 5 of the popular kids adventure, out now on Prime with 2 new episodes out in December.

 

There is also a whisper about a brand new studio remake, watch this space. 

 
Watch S1 on Prime

B*Witched

No less than 4 number 1's in the UK, hit songs around the world and still as amazing as ever. You may have seen them recently across UK TV.

 

Check out the latest video "Birthday" from the one and only B*Witched. We had a blast making it for these amazing ladies.

 

Publishing Update

Cinalight recently signed a world-wide publishing deal to release a range of children's content and books to stores across 2024. Based mostly on our film and TV productions and created in-house by Leon, Pete, Nick and the team.

 

You can now also watch some of these books for free as audio books on Youtube.

 
Free Children's Audio Books

"Dinoyay"

Anyone else like the idea of some prehistoric action from a time traveling dinosaur expert Dinogirl, "Yay" we hear you say!

 

This is brand new, but watch this space for our new Youtube show "Dinoyay" Launching October 2023.

 
Early Insta Follow Here

Pic of the Day

A busy day in the studio recreating the classic story "The Wind in the Willows"

 

This will be available as a film on Youtube and digital e-book.

 

This is an exciting audiobook / film project that combines original illustrations, animation and film.

 

Released 30th September 2023 on our Youtube page.

Continued Development In 2024

Keep an eye out for these fantastic productions in development.

 

A group of friends on a journey through the 90's rave scene.

 
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Children's book and animation. 4 kids get sent to space school.

 
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Series. 3 humans and 3 mysterious creatures from space unite. 

 
IMDB
 

Scripted comedy, a bunch of volunteer firefighters get knee deep in trouble.

 

Children's animation, musical stories through the cosmos.

 

10 celebrities battle it out to win a trip to the edge of space.

It's Getting Hot!

"Fire Breathing Dragon Kind of Hot"

 

Set to be our most exciting production to date, check out a little graphic for the awesome new "Felicity Fire"

Based on the book by Leon Mitchell, Illustrated by Nick Ashton, development from Peter Darnes and set to go into production in 2024.

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Interview

A chat with British actress Ellen Williams and film maker Peter Darnes. Here she talks openly about her personal journey and her experiences.

 
Watch Interview

Film Club

Up and coming director, crew or film maker? Get involved in some of our productions in 2024. Visit this link to sign up and learn more.

 
Learn More

Talent

 

We are always on the look out for talent and great stories.

If you feel you have something we may like, reach out and say hi!

Stay connected with us and we will keep you up to date with all of our opportunities via our Instagram and email updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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