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.British Film Council Listing
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 Duncan Airlie James as Danny McGuire (Voice) Nicolette McKeown as Lizzie Lynn Murray as Dr Crawford Chris Quick as Nelson (Voice) Neil Francis as Barry Amy E Watson as Katie Ray Crofter as Father Muldoon Alan Cuthbert as Mr Caribou (Voice) John Gaffney as Black Eye Tam Jim Sweeney as Terrorist Leader Chris Martin as Callaghan / Agent Johnson Michael Cooke as Horse / Agent Myers Diane Brooks Webster as Natalie Darren Connell as Alky Crow
Production On 17 August 2015, a Kickstarter campaign was launched to raise funds for the production.Autumn Never Dies Kickstarter Page The campaign successfully raised £1,505 from 44 backers including former Gamesmaster host Dominik Diamond.Dominik Diamond Twitter Status
Release and reception The film was released on 21 March 2020 to mark World Puppetry Day.Announcement on Directors Website about Release Autumn Never Dies received highly positive reviews from critics. In the United Kingdom, Jolly Moel of ScreenCritix said:
In the United States, Indyred wrote:
At the 2021 edition of the Romford Film Festival in London, the film received commendation from the organisers with the festival director, Spencer Hawken, saying:"
Awards Year Awards Country Category Recipient(s) Result 2020 Top Indie Film Awards Top Indie Film Awards Nominations Japan Best ShortAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Best HumourAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Best EditorChris Quick Best SoundDavid McKeitch Best DirectorChris Quick Best ActorDuncan Airlie James Best ActressNicolette McKewon Best CinematographySteve Johnson Best WritingAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Best MusicRoss Campbell Best Original IdeaAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Alternative Film Festival Alternative Film Festival Summer 2020 Nominations Canada Best Long Short FilmChris Quick Swindon Independent Film Festival Swindon Independent Film Festival 2020 Nominations England Best ComedyAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick The Scottish Short Film Festival Scotland Best ScriptAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Portobello Film FestivalPortobello Film Festival 2020 Nominations England Best Comedy Chris Quick Wales International Film Festival Wales International Film Festival 2020 Nominations Wales Best Short ComedyAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Jury's Special Prize: Short ComedyAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival 2020 Nominations Ireland Best ComedyChris Quick US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards United States Best Outstanding ActorDuncan Airlie James Best ActressNicolette McKeown Best Foreign FilmAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick 2021 Night of Comedy Shorts Night of Comedy Shorts Award Winners Italy Best CinematographySteve Johnson European Cinematography Awards European Cinematography Awards January 2021 Winners Netherlands Best Comedy FilmChris Quick Twin Tiers International Film Festival Twin Tiers International Film Festival 2020 Nominations United States Best Comedy ShortAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Indy Film Library Awards Indy Film Library Awards 2021 Winners Netherlands Special Commendation: ScreenplayAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Laugh or Die Comedy Film Festival Laugh or Die Comedy Film Festival Awards 2021 Winners United States Best DirectorChris Quick Unrestricted View Film Festival Unrestricted View Film Festival Awards 2021 Winners England Best Long Short FilmAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Queen Palm Film Festival Queen Palm 2021 First Quarter Winners United States Best Supporting Actor - Short Film (Silver Award)Chris Quick Best Actress - Short FilmNicolette McKeown Best Writer - Short FilmAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Romford Film FestivalRomford Film Festival 2021 nominations announcement England Best Short FilmAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Jury PrizeAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Reel Comedy Fest Reel Comedy Fest 2021 Winners United States Best ScreenplayAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Southern Shorts Awards Southern Shorts Awards 2021 Winners United States Best PuppetryAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick The HB Film FestivalHB Film Festival Scotland Best ComedyAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Underground Cinema Ireland Best International Short FilmAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick FFTG AwardsFFTG Awards 2021 Nominations United States Best Supporting ActorChris Quick Best WriterAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick 2022 Scotland International Festival of Cinema SIFC Announcement Scotland Best FeaturetteAndy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Best Director Chris Quick Best Actor in a Featurette Duncan Airlie James Best Actress in a Featurette Nicolette McKeown Juan Ruiz Anchia Award for Best Cinematography Steve Johnson Best Screenplay Featurette Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Alan Parsons Award for Best Original Score for a Featurette Ross Campbell Best Ensemble Cast in a Featurette All cast Indie Spirit Award Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick
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