Welcome to the Plume Films Blog.
Fancy a look behind the lens? Here at Plumefilms, we're pleased to invite you into our creative world. This isn't just a blog; it's our way of sharing the real nitty-gritty of putting films together. We're talking sketchbooks, fleeting thoughts, hard-won insights, brewing ideas, and all the little fragments that come from being knee-deep in a production. Think of it as a friendly chat over a cuppa, revealing the passions and occasional predicaments that shape our work.
Crafting Hope, One Frame at a Time: A Look at Our Process for the Climate Lead Film
A special look at our new film for Climate Lead. We're crafting a powerful, collaged call to arms to inspire climate action, blending handcrafted animation with live footage from Australia. A project with soul.
The Art of the Slow Frame: Why Handcrafted Thinking Still Matters in Animation
Some evenings I carve lino blocks. Other nights I roll ink. Sometimes I just sit and sketch without caring if it’s “good” or “bad.” Each stage feels different, yet all feed the same thing: a love for making. Our animation work at Plume Films grows from this same spirit, slow art that leaves space for stories to breathe.
When the Screen Stalls, Step Outside: Finding Answers on the Path Less Trodden
Feeling creatively stuck? Richard shares his secret: the profound impact of walking in nature on creative flow and problem-solving.
The Beautiful Tussle of Creative Diversity
Here's the rub: many clients and audiences instinctively want to align themselves with a particular "gang." They want to know what they're getting into…
Why "Plume"? The Story Behind Our Name
From a young age, I was obsessed with making things - scissors, sellotape, cardboard, glue….
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