Autumn Never Dies

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.[1]

Autumn Never Dies
Directed byChris Quick
Produced byChris Quick
Andy S. McEwan
Written byChris Quick
Andy S. McEwan
StarringDuncan Airlie James
Amy E Watson
Nicolette McKeown
Lynn Murray
Chris Quick
Neil Francis
Music byRoss Campbell
CinematographySteve Johnson
Edited byChris Quick
Production
company
Suited Caribou Media
Pentagram Productions UK
Release date
  • 21 March 2020 (2020-03-21)
Running time
26 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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 [7] 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 [8] Canada Best Long Short Film Chris Quick Won
Swindon Independent Film Festival [9] England Best Comedy Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
The Scottish Short Film Festival [10] Scotland Best Script Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Portobello Film Festival [11] England Best Comedy Chris Quick Nominated
Wales International Film Festival [12] Wales Best Short Comedy Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
Jury's Special Prize: Short Comedy Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Won
Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival [13] Ireland Best Comedy Chris Quick Nominated
US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards [14] United States Best Outstanding Actor Duncan Airlie James Nominated
Best Actress Nicolette McKeown Nominated
Best Foreign Film Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated
2021 Night of Comedy Shorts [15] Italy Best Cinematography Steve Johnson Won
Twin Tiers International Film Festival [16] United States Best Comedy Short Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick Nominated

References
  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
  7. Top Indie Film Awards Nominations
  8. Alternative Film Festival Summer 2020 Nominations
  9. Swindon Independent Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  10. The Scottish Short Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  11. Portobello Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  12. Wales International Film Festival 2020 Nominations
  13. Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival 2020 Nominations
  14. US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards 2020 Nominations
  15. Night of Comedy Shorts Award Winners
  16. Twin Tiers International Film Festival 2020 Nominations
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