Lithuanian Animation Director and PetPunk Co-Founder Ged Sia Joins NOMINT Roster
September 21, 2023
Behind the Scenes: BBC Music “God Only Knows”
Grab a look at the labor behind the 90 VFX shots The Mill created for the recent BBC Music launch spot from Riff Raff director Francois Rousselet and Red Bee Media featuring 26 music stars joining Brian Wilson for a grand version of The Beach Boys’ classic “God Only Knows.” [Watch]
Francois Rousselet and The Mill: BBC Music “God Only Knows”
It took Riff Raff director Francois Rousselet and the Red Bee Media team a full year to shoot the 26 music stars who join Brian Wilson for a grand version of The Beach Boys’ classic “God Only Knows” in this spot to launch BBC Music. The supporting VFX work from The Mill includes the crystal particle system around [Watch]
The Mill and Frederic Planchon: SSE “Maya”
IN 2013 The Mill created “98% Human” for PETA featuring a startlingly emotional performance by an all-CG chimp.
Although far more upbeat and ambitious in scope, this new spot helmed by Academy director Frederic Planchon for Scottish power company SSE, retains the intimate character subtleties, masterful rendering and perfect live action integration required to ensure 98% of humans who watch it will believe the orangutang is real. [Watch]
The Mill Moves Tom Bussell Up to CD in New York
Tom Bussell, who joined The Mill in 2003 as a 3D artist, trades in his position as head of 3D in London for the role of CD at the company’s New York office. [Watch]
Imaginary Forces Signs Tosh Kodama
Director/designer Tosh Kodama brings 15 years of experience (including time with The Mill, Superfad, Troika and Stardust) to his new digs at the LA studio of Imaginary Forces. [Watch]
Sam Brown and The Mill: Guinness “Made of Black”
The Mill‘s post crew help Rogue director Sam Brown highlight homegrown talent from across Africa in this spectacular centerpiece of Guinness’ high-energy assault on the continent.
In development for over a year and part of the global Guinness “Made of More” platform, the two-minute film premiered during a four-hour sponsored takeover of MTV Base. The #madeofblack campaign was conceived by AMVBBDO in London with BBDO offices in Africa. [Watch]
