Plume Films

13/03/2026

We’re thrilled to join forces with Byron Vincent on Curating Visibility at London Museum Docklands.

This immersive, accessible digital installation celebrates disabled creativity across decades of London nightlife.

A huge thanks to Accentuate, London Museum Docklands, and the fellows, we’re really grateful to be involved in such a beautiful project. Discover more → https://www.plumefilms.com/plumeblog/curating-visibility-plume-films-and-byron-vincent-join-forces-again

Plume Films teams up with Byron Vincent at London Museum Docklands for Curating Visibility, an immersive digital installation celebrating disabled, deaf, and neurodivergent creativity across London nightlife. Explore animation, sound, and inclusive storytelling in a playful, accessible gallery exper

25/02/2026

Do you remember the magic of Windsor McKay’s 'Little Nemo in Slumberland'? 🌟 I’ve been revisiting that world lately, blending the charm of vintage print with modern collage animation. It is a reminder that sometimes the simplest constraints—like a limited palette and a sharp, etched line—can lead to the most visual pleasure. We’re pulling back the curtain on our process to show how these layers click together. Read the full article here →

www.plumefilms.com/plumeblog/the-art-of-the-pure-play-finding-visual-breakthroughs-in-collage-animation

30/01/2026

We are thrilled to share a behind-the-scenes look at our work on "The In Between," premiering at the Bay International Film Festival this January. Created by Byron Vincent, this film is a beautiful, messy, and urgent conversation about neurodivergence. We discuss why we chose a handmade, tactile animation style to mirror the "frenetic synergy" of the ADHD mind.

Read the full article here → https://www.plumefilms.com/plumeblog/the-in-between-finding-beauty-in-the-messy-liminal-spaces-of-neurodivergence

09/12/2025

This is how we bring handmade soul into the virtual world! 🎬

Our new 30, second reel, "From Handmade Prop to Virtual Production," gives you a super quick glimpse behind the scenes of The Cowgirl Project. Watch the journey of our papier, mâché cloud:

It starts as a physical prop, goes through 3D scanning via photography, and then we add the traditional 2D animated face. You see the magic when Plume Films maps that face onto the scanned cloud surface in Unreal Engine, then watch it come to life on the virtual production set with the actress, cameras, and lighting.

This film shows the true harmony between virtual production and traditional 2D craft.

You can view the full two minute film and read the technical breakdown on the Plume Films website, link in bio!



Production: Virtual Production: Director: Head of Technical:

17/11/2025

Here is a quick, fun loop we put together, showcasing one of the most technically rewarding moments of The Cowgirl Project, the cloud explosion.

This clip, taken directly from the virtual world, is a perfect demonstration of our hybrid workflow. You can clearly see our handmade and scanned props, the cardboard houses and street furniture, sitting seamlessly in the Unreal Engine environment.

The Evil Cloud itself was a challenge solved collectively: its scanned papier, mâché surface was lit internally by the team at Racquet Studios to create that incandescent glow. We then mapped a traditional 2D animated face onto its contours. The final touch, the dramatic rain and lightning, was traditional 2D animation, merging all three worlds beautifully.

Watch the full film now on the Plume Films website! https://www.plumefilms.com/cowgirl

12/11/2025

THE COWGIRL IS LIVE! After months of meticulous craft and pioneering technical collaboration, we are overjoyed to share our short film with the world.

The Cowgirl is a powerful, two minute fable about a young heroine confronting her fears, set in a stunning, fully realised world built from paper and cardboard. This project with Racquet Studios proves that authentic, handmade art can thrive on the cutting, edge of Virtual Production.

Watch the full film now and see where craft rides into the Unreal Engine: https://www.plumefilms.com/cowgirl

You can also follow the cloud over to our blog on the website to read more about the full technical workflow.

The Cowgirl Project Credits:

Production: Virtual Production: Director: DoP: Starring: Lyla Calf

Crew: Head of Production: Head of Technical: Art Director: AD: Gaffer: Spark: .roth.robert Props Assistant: Dave Hipperson Camera Operator: 1st AC: 2nd AC: Sound Designer: .tangent Floor Manager: .6 Trainee Spark:

Equipment & Software: Camera: (ALEXA Mini LF) Lenses: Camera & Lens Kit: .tv Lighting Kit: Camera Tracking: IBL: / Stabilisation: LED Volume: VP Engine: Photogrammetry: IBL Software:

11/11/2025

New Clip Alert! We're delighted to share another look at The Cowgirl Project before the full release this week. This film is a powerful, visually unique fable packed into just two minutes, proving the impact you can achieve when craft meets cutting, edge tech.

Watch this clip to see the seamless blend of handmade cardboard art direction and high, spec Virtual Production by our partners at Racquet Studios. The story is concise, the visuals are immense.

Stay tuned for the final release announcement!

The Cowgirl Project Credits:

Production: Virtual Production: Director: DoP: Starring: Lyla Calf

Crew: Head of Production: Head of Technical: Art Director: AD: Gaffer: Spark: .roth.robert Props Assistant: Dave Hipperson Camera Operator: 1st AC: 2nd AC: Sound Designer: .tangent Floor Manager: .6 Trainee Spark:

Equipment & Software: Camera: (ALEXA Mini LF) Lenses: Camera & Lens Kit: .tv Lighting Kit: Camera Tracking: IBL: / Stabilisation: LED Volume: VP Engine: Photogrammetry: IBL Software:

10/11/2025

The day is nearly here! 'The Cowgirl' has been a true passion project, a journey of intricate craft and groundbreaking technical collaboration with Racquet Studios. We've taken our time to ensure every handmade detail and every virtual environment is just right, navigating other commitments along the way.

We are absolutely delighted to announce that 'The Cowgirl' is now complete and we're aiming for release this week! Get ready to discover a two, minute live, action/animation hybrid where tactile art direction meets cutting, edge technology to tell a powerful story of courage.

Stay tuned for the official release!

The Cowgirl Project Credits:

Production: Virtual Production: Director: DoP: Starring: Lyla Calf

Crew: Head of Production: Head of Technical: Art Director: AD: Gaffer: Spark: .roth.robert Props Assistant: Dave Hipperson Camera Operator: 1st AC: 2nd AC: Sound Designer: .tangent Floor Manager: .6 Trainee Spark:

Equipment & Software: Camera: (ALEXA Mini LF) Lenses: Camera & Lens Kit: .tv Lighting Kit: Camera Tracking: IBL: / Stabilisation: LED Volume: VP Engine: Photogrammetry: IBL Software:

07/10/2025

Even when immersed in big projects, our team loves a moment of creative play! We've been experimenting with some black-and-white, grainy aesthetics for the documentary we're animating with Byron Vincent, and this little looped animation came out of it – a silhouette diving, a figure floating. It’s a playful aside, a quick splash of visual poetry not destined for the main film, but it captures some of the joy we find in pure animation. Enjoy the loop, and remember to find time for a creative break!

19/09/2025

We believe that passion projects are the lifeblood of creativity, but bringing them to life requires a clear plan. We have learned that the "boring" details of a funding application are actually the key to a project's success.

By taking our time and chipping away at the budget and research, we have found that new ideas and opportunities present themselves.
Read the full article here → https://www.plumefilms.com/plumeblog/my-perspective-on-writing-funding-applications

Writing funding applications for creative projects can feel like a chore, but what if it could fuel your creative growth? Discover how we turned this methodical process into a rewarding, collaborative journey that led to new business opportunities and an invigorating new approach to passion projects

15/09/2025