Autumn Never Dies

Autumn Never Dies
Directed by	Chris Quick
Produced by	Chris Quick; Andy S. McEwan
Written by	Chris Quick; Andy S. McEwan
Starring	Duncan Airlie James; Amy E Watson; Nicolette McKeown; Lynn Murray; Chris Quick; Neil Francis
Music by	Ross Campbell
Cinematography	Steve Johnson
Edited by	Chris Quick
Production; company	Suited Caribou Media; Pentagram Productions UK
Release date	21 March 2020;
Running time	26 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Autumn Never Dies is a 2020 short comedy 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]

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.[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

Year	Awards	Country	Category	Recipient(s)	Result
2020	Top Indie Film Awards	Japan	Best Short	Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick	Won
			Best Humour	Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick	Won
			Best Editor	Chris Quick	Won
			Best Sound	David McKeitch	Won
			Best Director	Chris Quick	Nominated
			Best Actor	Duncan Airlie James	Nominated
			Best Actress	Nicolette McKewon	Nominated
			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	Canada	Best Long Short Film	Chris Quick	Won
	Swindon Independent Film Festival	England	Best Comedy	Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick	Nominated

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References

External links

Autumn Never Dies on IMDb

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[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