About Us
Led by BAFTA nominated Allison Brownmoore, our female led creative team comprises exceptionally talented and experienced individuals. With strong social values underpinning our studio, we prioritise people and creative over profit, and regularly run a Diversity Placement Program aimed at empowering illustrators and animators from under represented groups.
Working exclusively in film and episodic, our extensive experience has seen us collaborating with over 100 films, including over twenty four Sundance films, and multiple Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy winning films. Our devotion to the craft of storytelling permeates every aspect of what we do.
Our work is specific and unique to each project we undertake, ranging from bespoke stylistic animation sequences supporting key narrative, to exceptionally crafted title sequences, and establishing cohesive threads for typographical elements.
We adopt a friendly and engaging approach, working closely with our clients to understand their vision and bring it to life. Collaborating across the pond is also our speciality, we regularly deliver for projects in LA, NY and London.
Over the years we have collaborated with a multitude of high profile directors, producers and artists. Our dedication to excellence has earned us numerous awards and nominations, including a BAFTA nomination.
We specialise in deep diving into our subjects and working closely with our clients on crafting narrative solutions. We’re not interested in quick gimmicks or thoughtless imagery – our work is crafted from each individual story. Exploring the intricacies, complexities, and emotional tone which we can then build into a strong visual language which threads throughout the film seamlessly.
At Past Curfew – we are a community of passionate and inclusive storytellers. Through design, graphics, and animation, we craft extraordinary narrative experiences that captivate and inspire audiences across the globe.
We have had the pleasure of working on over 100 films + episodic, including twenty four
Sundance films, and multiple Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy award winning films. We also work regularly on high end series for Netflix and Apple.
Team
Founder / Creative Director, Allison Brownmoore (She/Her)
Allison is a BAFTA nominated Creative Director, with over twenty years experience in design and animation. Working for both UK and US clients on award winning films, she develops and delivers for a range of filmic needs -from title sequences to end cards (and everything in between), to developing the look of the film. She loves creative problem solving and is exceptionally well versed with tight deadlines. Allison is an active member of BAFTA and the Australian Directors Guild.
For further details on her film experience, please take a look at Allison’s IMDb profile.
She recently produced, wrote and directed a hand illustrated animated short film, The Amazing Adventures of Awesome, about a young autistic girl at the heart of a quiet revolution. The award winning film premiered at 2020 Brooklyn Film Festival, and has screened at a variety of festivals internationally. For more information and to watch the film, visit www.aaoa.co.uk
AWARDS
- Winner, SXSW Excellence in Title Design Film Jury Recognition Award
- Winner, Broadcast Tech Award, Best Title Sequence
- Nominated, BAFTA Craft Award, Title Design
- Nominated, SXSW Excellence in Title Design Film Award
- Winner, Broadcast Tech Award for Best Title Sequence
- Art of The Title’s top ten Women in Title Design
- Winner, SXSW Excellence in Title Design Audience Award
- Nominated, Outstanding Graphic Design and Animation, Cinema Eye Honor Awards.
INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES
- Animated World Network feature on Allison’s film, The Amazing Adventures of Awesome
- ABC Radio interview on Allison’s film, The Amazing Adventures of Awesome
- Indie Activity interview on Allison’s film, The Amazing Adventures of Awesome
- VFX Voice article on The Creative Imperative: Taking control of your own project
- Stash Magazine feature on HBO’s Equal
- Stash Magazine feature on Netflix’s Take Your Pills
- Broadcast Magazine article on HBO’s Equal
- Broadcast Magazine article on Netflix’s Maradona in Mexico
- Broadcast Magazine article on Netflix’s Take Your Pills
- Art of the Title feature on We Are X
- Art of the Title article, Top ten Women in Title Design
- Art of the Title feature on Discovery’s Why We Hate
- 3D World article on International Women’s Day Panel at The Mill
- Stables article on D&AD Awards
GUEST SPEAKER & JURY APPEARANCES
- Jury President, D&AD Awards, VFX Category
- Juror, BAFTA Craft Awards, Titles and Graphic Identity
- Juror, Irish Film and Television Awards, VFX Category
- Panelist with Aesthetica Film Festival, Animated Dreams; Challenging Perspectives
- Panelist with Encounters Film Festival, Filmmakers Lounge, “Dealing with difficult issues within short film”
- Panelist with San Diego Shorts Film Festival, Animation
- Finalist Judge, Motionographer Awards
- Judge, D&AD Awards, VFX category
- Session Leader, BFI/Synergy Theatre, working with ex-justice system participants in Film/TV
- Finalist Judge, Motionographer Awards
- Panelist, London Metropolitan University, Film/TV students
- Panelist with Women in VFX event at The Mill
- Juror, BAFTA Craft Awards, Titles and Graphic Identity
- Mentor for The Dots VFX/Animation Masterclass
- Panelist, DOC NYC Masterclass in Design and Animation
EDUCATION & MENTORING
- Mentor, Animated Women’s E-Mentoring Scheme
- Sundance Collab, Directing
- Skillset workshop, Post Producers: Client Relationships & Negotiating
- Production Managers Association Budgets Workshop
- Mentor/Participant, Animated Women’s Achieve Programme
- Participant, Women in Film & TV’s Mentorship Scheme
- MA Design Studies, Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design, London
- Beijing International Artist Residency, Platform China, Beijing, China
- Artist Residency, St Norberts Art Centre, Manitoba, Canada
- BA Media and Theatre Studies, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Production Manager, Mark Hughes (He/Him)
Mark joins us fresh from three seasons on BBC & HBO’s “His Dark Materials”, and was part of the production team that won two Best Visual Effects BAFTA’s. Prior to this, he studied Visual Effects & Motion Graphics at the University of South Wales. In his spare time he enjoys reading, writing, watching quiz shows and catching up with the latest cinematic releases.
Finance Producer, Marlen Tallett (She/Her)
With over 14 years of experience in the TV & Film industry, Marlen spent several years running the longest standing freelancer agency in London. Incredibly efficient and enthusiastic at all she lends her hand to, she works tirelessly in overseeing our projects financially and liaising with clients to ascertain we’re working closely with clients to make the most of those infamous bottom lines.
Animator, Sylvain Doussa (He/Him)
Sylvain is an exceptionally talented French 2D animator/director, who we’ve been working regularly with for the past eight years. He studied animation at Emile Cohl school in Lyon, France, and specialises in music driven projects with bands and music festivals, and works on motion design and animation for film and episodic.
Motion Designer/Animator, Kevin Smy (He/Him)
With a strong background in traditional animation, Kevin graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree in animation at Norwich University of the arts. Exceptionally creative with an incredible sense of timing, Kevin’s desire to continue to learn and experiment led him to work as a freelance animator and motion graphics artist. In his down time, he is an avid musician and enjoys a little roller derby.
Freelance Motion Designer/Animator, Callum Welch (He/Him)
In 2022, we launched our first Diversity Placement scheme, offering a paid placement working on one of our film projects. Read more about the scheme on our Ethos page.
Our three participants in the Placement Scheme thus far are Yu-Ching Chiu, Ellie Bannister, and Lucie Colborne.
“As a recent graduate, a placement with Past Curfew was so invaluable for learning more about the animation industry as well as growing myself as an artist. The team was so encouraging and always giving me the feedback I needed to improve! I felt at home immediately and so much more confident by the time I left.” Lucie Colborne
Animator, Lucie Colborne (She/They)
Lucie recently graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a first-class honours in animation. She can usually be found sketching or painting, which she blends together to create hand-drawn characters in worlds inspired by both the fantastical and the mundane. When not animating, Lucie enjoys sci-fi films and story writing.
Junior Illustrator, Ellie Bannister (She/Her)
Ellie is an exceptionally talented queer northern Illustrator & Designer who recently graduated from Falmouth University with a first-class honours degree in Illustration. She enjoys exploring conceptual solutions and visual metaphors in her work and is influenced by imagery that requires detail and precision.
After her placement, Ellie joined the team as Junior Illustrator. She has since sprouted her wings Canadian side and we’re pleased she still finds time for moonlighting with us.
Testimony
“Allison and her team are an integral part of every production I work on. She is always responsive to the directors vision and never fails to deliver extraordinary work”
George Chignell, Ex- Head of Production, Passion Pictures
“We won an Oscar. And a BAFTA! We did it. I’m left with a deep well of gratitude…
All the graphics in this movie look amazing and I’m grateful for the love and care you guys put into this film.
Sending you a million thank you’s!”
Daniel Roher, Director, Navalny
“Working with Allison and her team at Past Curfew is a professional and creative joy. I’ve returned to collaborating with PC on a number of projects because of the diligence, insight and emotional intelligence that is core to their process. They’ve executed with excellence on a range of animation styles, distilling a singular and fitting aesthetic each time.”
Daniel Cowen, Director
