Gorgeous Enterprises

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Website gorgeous.co.uk

Gorgeous Enterprises is a London-based film production company co-founded by Chris Palmer, Frank Budgen, and Paul Rothwell. [1] [2] The company works largely in the production of television advertisements, feature films, and music videos. It was formed by Chris Palmer in 1996, but legally became a new company in 1997 when Budgen and Rothwell joined the partnership. [2]

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References

  1. "Who is the best commercials director working today? Frank Budgen. Which is the best production company? Gorgeous Enterprises". Creative Review . 22 September 2004. Retrieved 7 August 2010.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. 1 2 "Interview with Chris Palmer, Frank Budgen, and Paul Rothwell". Creative Review . 20 August 2003. Retrieved 8 August 2010.