The Gate Films

Meet us at the hotel room...👀 Our latest campaign for Warner Hotels is something that's got us all in the mood for a stay-cation. With visuals that reach new levels of elegance, this commercial is as breathtaking as the views from your suite. Ready to experience luxury like never before? Warner Hotels has it all, now go-tell a friend 😉. 👏CREDITS 👏 CLIENT: Warner Hotels CREATIVE AGENCY: NOKAMO Consulting PRODUCTION: The Gate Films DIRECTOR - Michael J Ferns PRODUCER - Hollie Newton PRODUCTION MANAGER - Nathan Miah PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Emily Murphy PRODUCTION RUNNER - Jack Williams PRODUCTION RUNNER - Arabella Palmer CREW 1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Emma Pounds DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Alistair Little 1ST AC - Anil Duru 2ND AC - Deniz Ersoy CAMERA TRAINEE - Freddie Howe PLAYBACK - Alistair Topping STEADICAM - Ollie Smith GAFFER - Abi Hurcomb SPARK - Rebecca Maskell SPARK - Ezra McNeish PROPS - Anna Boase HOME ECONOMIST - Pip Reid-Redmond STYLIST - Aartthie Mahakuperan MAKE UP ARTIST - Lou McCann ARTISTS: FEMALE - Carol-Ann Dunbar (Agent: Daisy Roberts) MALE - Paul Coster (Agent: Daisy Roberts) MIXOLOGIST - Oscar (C/O Client) POST-PRODUCTION: GATE+ POST PRODUCER - Jack Kirkwood SENIOR EDITOR - Chloe Isherwood VFX - David Martinez Hinojosa COLOUR GRADE - Benjamin Rozario SENIOR EDITOR - Chloe Isherwood SOUND DESIGN - Alexander Wells

We sat down with Emmy Award-winning director Vincent Peone—a powerhouse in the world of commercial filmmaking and a distinguished recipient of six Webby, Telly, Clio, and ProMax awards. From viral spots to unforgettable brand storytelling, Vince has done it all. A must-read for filmmakers, creatives, and brands looking for inspiration! Have a read through on our blog below. 👀

🔴 NEW WORK DROP 🔴 Another Win with People's Postcode Lottery...🚪 Our latest spot for People's Postcode Lottery has officially aired! It’s always a pleasure collaborating with their fantastic team, and this one was no exception. Here's to the people that made it happen... ⭐ CREDITS ⭐ CLIENT - People's Postcode Lottery 🔹 Head of Creative – Mark Harrison 🔹 Creative Manager – Walter Grant 🔹 Deputy Head of Creative – Daniel Warren 🔹 Senior Campaign Manager - Kenneth McFarlane 🔹 Campaign Manager – Emma Pedersen 🔹 Project Manager – Thomas Wilson 🔹 Digital Design Manager – Daisy Lazarus 🔹 Marketing Compliance –Chloe Moyes 🔹 Videographer – Ross Murray 🔹 Social Media Manager – Mags Kearns-Griffin 🔹 Print Studio Design Manager– Thomas Murphy PRODUCTION - The Gate Films 🔹 Director – Vincent Peone 🔹 Producer – James Shannon 🔹 Production Manager – Lindsay Cowan 🔹 Production Manager – Nathan Miah 🔹 Production Assistant – Lewis Faithfull 🔹 Production Assistant – Emily Murphy 🔹 Production Runner – Tobias Peever 🔹 1st Assistant Director – Stevie Fylan 🔹 2nd Assistant Director – Ben Eve 🔹 AD Runner – Jake Haymes 🔹 AD Runner – Sean Vita Yamarte 🔹 Director of Photography – Murren Tullett 🔹 Focus Puller – Sean Lomax 🔹 Camera Assistant – Dean Keague 🔹 Grip – Damian Roberts 🔹 Grip Assistant – Ant Davis 🔹 VP Op – Al Topping 🔹 DIT – Lauchlan Scott 🔹 Sound Mixer – John Horrocks 🔹 Gaffer – Russell Greenhalgh 🔹 Best Boy (HGV) – Joseph Macdonald 🔹 Spark (HGV) – Wes Smith 🔹 Spark (HGV) – Joe Hafferty 🔹 Spark – Daniel Williams 🔹 Spark – Harry Cohn 🔹 Desk Op – Neil Holloway 🔹 Art Director – Elizabeth Melinek 🔹 Art Dept Assistant – Ruth Jones 🔹 Stylist – Karen Russell 🔹 Stylist Assistant – Charlotte Burton 🔹 Stylist Assistant – Libby Keizer 🔹 Makeup Artist – Katie Wrigley 🔹 Choreographer – Johnny White 🔹 Choreographer’s Assistant – Jo Dyse POST PRODUCTION - GATE+ 🔹 Post Producer – Benjamin Cruickshank 🔹 Executive Producer – Lonneke Bertens 🔹 VFX Lead – Dean Wyles 🔹 Editors – Fraser Eldred, Liam Hargreaves 🔹 Colourist – Benjamin Rozario 🔹 Sound Mix and Design – Scott Little 🔹 Studio Assist – Arthur Wood TALENT 🔹 Emma Willis 🔹 Davina McCall 🔹Mike Wedderburn 🔹Fred Siriex

It’s our favourite time of year...Oscars season! 🏆 In the lead up to this years event we decide to hold our own mini oscars for ads we have produced in the last year. From stunning visuals to meticulous production design, here are some of our winners.. 🎥 Best Cinematography – Bupa with Dinosaur 🎭 Best Production Design – Greggs with Drummond Central ✂️ Best Editing – Love Pork (Winter) with daughter studio 🎶 Best Original Song – Lamb Weston EMEA with Folk Agency ✨Best Visual Effects– Injury Lawyers 4U All the winners can be viewed on our website... Link 🔗 - https://lnkd.in/exzrfAYH

We are super excited to be attending MAD//FEST at Manchester’s iconic Aviva Studios 🤝. This is the first time the prestigious event has taken place in Manchester and the next two days are packed with some really interesting talks!    There are a few of the team there over the next two days so if you're attending make sure you come and say hi! 

What's going down in Studio 2? We thought it was only Wednesday's we wore pink? Much to be revealed...💗

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A huge shoutout to our very own Charlotte Sadler, who will be judging at the 80th Creative Circle Awards! 🎉 The Creative Circle is the longest-running creative awards in Europe, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year—an incredible milestone for the industry. 10% of every award entry fee goes directly to the Creative Foundation charity, supporting the next generation of creatives. We’re incredibly proud to be part of a community that champions creativity, honours legacy, and believes in giving back; we can’t wait to celebrate all the amazing talent this July!

Nothing beats the energy of a one-day shoot when the crew is locked in, the shots are looking just as they should and the creative vision comes to life. Can't complain when the shoot is running as smooth as butter 🎥.

With half the team headed to Spain this week, our superstar PA's have been on it to ensure everything is prepped and perfect ☀️. Good luck team, we're supporting you from afar...and afar is looking just as grey and rainy as always!