Autumn Never Dies

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Autumn Never Dies
Autumn Never Dies Poster.jpg
Directed by Chris Quick
Written by Andy S. McEwan
Chris Quick
Produced byChris Quick
Andy S. McEwan
Starring Duncan Airlie James
Amy E Watson
Nicolette McKeown
Lynn Murray
Chris Quick
Neil Francis
Cinematography Steve Johnson
Edited byChris Quick
Music by Ross Campbell
Production
companies
Suited Caribou Media
Pentagram Productions UK
Release date
  • 21 March 2020 (2020-03-21)
Running time
26 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Autumn Never Dies is a 2020 short comedy film directed by Chris Quick. It stars Duncan Airlie James and Nicollete McKeown and is the sequel to 2012 short film The Greyness of Autumn . The film was written and produced by Andy S. McEwan and Chris Quick and released by Suited Caribou Media and Pentagram Productions UK. [1]

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Plot

Puppets Danny & Nelson return in another whirlwind adventure in Autumn Never Dies the sequel to the 2012 short film, The Greyness of Autumn . When a new love interest enters into Danny's life, his past quickly comes back to haunt him and now must choose a path in life that will truly make him happy.

Main cast

Production

On 17 August 2015, a Kickstarter campaign was launched to raise funds for the production. [2] The campaign successfully raised £1,505 from 44 backers including former Gamesmaster host Dominik Diamond. [3]

Release and reception

The film was released on 21 March 2020 to mark World Puppetry Day. [4] Autumn Never Dies received highly positive reviews from critics. In the United Kingdom, Jolly Moel of ScreenCritix said:

"Autumn Never Dies would perfectly fit into a TV sitcom format and if Quick and his team can write a 6 part series around the lives of two sock puppets and their human counterparts then send it to a few of the independent cable channels he might just have a genuine cult hit on his hands." [5]

In the United States, Indyred wrote:

"Autumn Never Dies" would be the perfect contender for a regular series. I know I'd watch it. Chris Quick, Andy S McEwan, and the entire cast and crew have put together a winner here for sure." [6]

Awards

YearAwardsCountryCategoryRecipient(s)Result
2020Top Indie Film Awards [7] Flag of Japan.svg Japan Best Short Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Best Humour Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Best Editor Chris Quick Won
Best SoundDavid McKeitchWon
Best Director Chris Quick Nominated
Best Actor Duncan Airlie James Nominated
Best ActressNicolette McKewonNominated
Best Cinematography Steve Johnson Nominated
Best Writing Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Best Music Ross Campbell Nominated
Best Original Idea Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Alternative Film Festival [8] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Best Long Short Film Chris Quick Won
Swindon Independent Film Festival [9] Flag of England.svg England Best Comedy Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
The Scottish Short Film Festival [10] Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland Best Script Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Portobello Film Festival [11] Flag of England.svg England Best Comedy Chris Quick Nominated
Wales International Film Festival [12] Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales Best Short Comedy Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Jury's Special Prize: Short Comedy Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival [13] Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland Best Comedy Chris Quick Nominated
US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards [14] Flag of the United States.svg United States Best Outstanding Actor Duncan Airlie James Nominated
Best ActressNicolette McKeownWon
Best Foreign Film Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
2021Night of Comedy Shorts [15] Flag of Italy.svg Italy Best Cinematography Steve Johnson Won
European Cinematography Awards [16] Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Best Comedy Film Chris Quick Won
Twin Tiers International Film Festival [17] Flag of the United States.svg United States Best Comedy Short Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Indy Film Library Awards [18] Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Special Commendation: Screenplay Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Laugh or Die Comedy Film Festival [19] Flag of the United States.svg United States Best Director Chris Quick Nominated
Unrestricted View Film Festival [20] Flag of England.svg England Best Long Short Film Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Queen Palm Film Festival [21] Flag of the United States.svg United States Best Supporting Actor - Short Film (Silver Award) Chris Quick Won
Best Actress - Short FilmNicolette McKeownNominated
Best Writer - Short Film Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Romford Film Festival [22] Flag of England.svg England Best Short Film Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Jury Prize Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Reel Comedy Fest [23] Flag of the United States.svg United States Best Screenplay Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Southern Shorts Awards [24] Flag of the United States.svg United States Best Puppetry Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
The HB Film Festival [25] Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland Best Comedy Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Underground Cinema [26] Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland Best International Short Film Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
FFTG Awards [27] Flag of the United States.svg United States Best Supporting Actor Chris Quick Nominated
Best Writer Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
2022Scotland International Festival of Cinema [28] Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland Best Featurette Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Best Director Chris Quick Nominated
Best Actor in a Featurette Duncan Airlie James Nominated
Best Actress in a FeaturetteNicolette McKeownNominated
Juan Ruiz Anchia Award for Best Cinematography Steve Johnson Nominated
Best Screenplay Featurette Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Alan Parsons Award for Best Original Score for a Featurette Ross Campbell Nominated
Best Ensemble Cast in a FeaturetteAll castNominated
Indie Spirit Award Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won

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References

  1. British Film Council Listing
  2. Autumn Never Dies Kickstarter Page
  3. Dominik Diamond Twitter Status
  4. Announcement on Directors Website about Release
  5. ScreenCritix Review of Autumn Never Dies
  6. Indyred Review of Autumn Never Dies
  7. Top Indie Film Awards Nominations
  8. Alternative Film Festival Summer 2020 Nominations
  9. Swindon Independent Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  10. The Scottish Short Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  11. Portobello Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  12. Wales International Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  13. Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival 2020 Nominations
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  15. Night of Comedy Shorts Award Winners
  16. European Cinematography Awards January 2021 Winners
  17. Twin Tiers International Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  18. Indy Film Library Awards 2021 Winners
  19. Laugh or Die Comedy Film Festival Awards 2021 Winners
  20. Unrestricted View Film Festival Awards 2021 Winners
  21. Queen Palm 2021 First Quarter Winners
  22. Romford Film Festival 2021 nominations announcement
  23. Reel Comedy Fest 2021 Winners
  24. Southern Shorts Awards 2021 Winners
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  27. FFTG Awards 2021 Nominations
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