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Jack Cunningham and Nicolas Ménard join forces as Eastend Western
Cunningham and Ménard's new creative partnership have signed to Nexus Studios.
Jack Cunningham and Nicolas Ménard join forces as Eastend Western, a new creative partnership signed to Nexus Studios.
From their East London base they create films that are rich with poetic narratives, meticulous craft, and memorable world-building. To celebrate, join Nexus for a special presentation of three new animated shorts showcasing a unique spin on the replacement animation technique. Every frame is a different, seamless puppet!
You’ll meet the directors, the puppets, the sets, and chat while watching a western, a film noir, and a modernist fantasy like you’ve never seen before.
- Thursday 13th February, 19:30
- IMPRINT WORKS
- at COAL DROPS Kings Cross
- 16 Stable St,
- London N1C 4DR
The distinct atmosphere of Eastend Western’s films stems from great care and attention to detail no matter the technique employed, be it 2D, stop motion, or CGI. This love of artistry has earned the trust of global clients counting Apple, MTV, and MoMA to create films that captivate and inspire.
Jack Cunningham’s playful experimentation and technical expertise have led to standout projects for Google, Vitra, and The New York Times, as well as the iconic 1600 app for President Obama’s White House.
Nicolas Ménard, a Québécois filmmaker, has received worldwide acclaim for his films, including Wednesday with Goddard, which earned SXSW’s Jury Award for Best Animated Short.
Following over a decade of success as individual directors at Nexus Studios, the pair collaborated on a number of projects. Now solidifying this exciting creative collaboration to become Eastend Western.