Jonathan Figgis
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A Co-Founder and Director of award-winning film production company October Eleven Pictures
, Film Director and Producer Jonathan Figgis worked in the animation industry for a number of years, contributing on award-winning independent animated shorts as well as television series’ for the international market. When October Eleven Pictures was established, Jonathan was responsible for sourcing support from important post-production houses who have offered their services at reduced costs and who have shown great interest and support for their film-making ventures. This support was invaluable to Jonathan and his brother/business partner, Jason.
In 1999, Jonathan and his older brother Jason embarked on their collaborative filmmaking careers working on their first short film, Pallida Mors. But it was the advent of digital technology combined with their childhood dreams of making movies that lead them to set up the company, October Eleven Pictures in February 2001. The Figgis Brothers work very closely together to further enhance the productions which they endeavour to produce. Jonathan is a Producer & Writer and hopes to direct his first project in 2008.
Jonathan has been busy over the past couple of years working as producer or executive producer on a variety of programmes for Discovery Channel
, Sky One
, RTE
(Ireland) and SVT
(Sweden) among others. These shows include the feature length documentary 'The Twilight Hour', 'Uri's Haunted Cities: Venice' with paranormalist Uri Geller
and the co-production 'A Maverick In London' featuring Joanna Lumley
, Steven Berkoff
, Richard E. Grant
, Alan Rickman
and many more. There has been much success on the festival circuit with official selections at many international festivals, an IFTA Award nomination in 2003 and won Best Feature Film for 'A Curious Incident In The Life of Uri Geller' in 2006.
At present, Jonathan is devoting his time to getting October Eleven Picture's first feature film '3Crosses' completed for Spring 2010 whilst preparing for post-production on two feature films (shot Autumn 2007) entitled 'Handheld' and 'Blood'.
Jonathan is a full voting member of the Irish Film & Television Academy.
October Eleven Pictures
October Eleven Pictures is an Irish Production Company based in Dublin, Ireland. It is a company dedicated to the development and encouragement of new and existing talent in the arenas of film, design and music. October Eleven Pictures was set up by The Figgis Brothers, Jonathan Figgis and Jason...
, Film Director and Producer Jonathan Figgis worked in the animation industry for a number of years, contributing on award-winning independent animated shorts as well as television series’ for the international market. When October Eleven Pictures was established, Jonathan was responsible for sourcing support from important post-production houses who have offered their services at reduced costs and who have shown great interest and support for their film-making ventures. This support was invaluable to Jonathan and his brother/business partner, Jason.
In 1999, Jonathan and his older brother Jason embarked on their collaborative filmmaking careers working on their first short film, Pallida Mors. But it was the advent of digital technology combined with their childhood dreams of making movies that lead them to set up the company, October Eleven Pictures in February 2001. The Figgis Brothers work very closely together to further enhance the productions which they endeavour to produce. Jonathan is a Producer & Writer and hopes to direct his first project in 2008.
Jonathan has been busy over the past couple of years working as producer or executive producer on a variety of programmes for Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
, Sky One
Sky One
Sky1 is the flagship BSkyB entertainment channel available in the United Kingdom and Ireland.The channel first launched on 26 April 1982 as Satellite Television, and is the fourth-oldest TV channel in the United Kingdom, behind BBC One , ITV and BBC Two...
, RTE
RTE
RTÉ is the abbreviation for Raidió Teilifís Éireann, the public broadcasting service of the Republic of Ireland.RTE may also refer to:* Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 25th Prime Minister of Turkey...
(Ireland) and SVT
Sveriges Television
Sveriges Television AB , Sweden's Television, is a national television broadcaster based in Sweden, funded by a compulsory fee to be paid by all television owners...
(Sweden) among others. These shows include the feature length documentary 'The Twilight Hour', 'Uri's Haunted Cities: Venice' with paranormalist Uri Geller
Uri Geller
Uri Geller is a self-proclaimed psychic known for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other supposed psychic effects. Throughout the years, Geller has been accused of using simple conjuring tricks to achieve the effects of psychokinesis and telepathy...
and the co-production 'A Maverick In London' featuring Joanna Lumley
Joanna Lumley
Joanna Lamond Lumley, OBE, FRGS is a British actress, voice-over artist, former-model and author, best known for her roles in British television series Absolutely Fabulous portraying Edina Monsoon's best friend, Patsy Stone, as well as parts in The New Avengers, Sapphire & Steel, and Sensitive...
, Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff is an English actor, writer and director. Best known for his performance as General Orlov in the James Bond film Octopussy, he is typically cast in villanous roles, such as Lt...
, Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant is a Swaziland-born British actor, screenwriter and director. His most notable role came in the film Withnail and I. He holds dual British and Swazi citizenship.-Early life:...
, Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman
Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman is an English actor and theatre director. He is a renowned stage actor in modern and classical productions and a former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company...
and many more. There has been much success on the festival circuit with official selections at many international festivals, an IFTA Award nomination in 2003 and won Best Feature Film for 'A Curious Incident In The Life of Uri Geller' in 2006.
At present, Jonathan is devoting his time to getting October Eleven Picture's first feature film '3Crosses' completed for Spring 2010 whilst preparing for post-production on two feature films (shot Autumn 2007) entitled 'Handheld' and 'Blood'.
Jonathan is a full voting member of the Irish Film & Television Academy.
Links
- October Eleven Pictures entry on IFTN
- The Mumbas Join 3CROSSES, ShowBiz Ireland, article about 3CROSSES, film produced by Jonathan Figgis and directed by Jason Figgis
- The Twilight Hour, review of documentary film Twilight Hour - Visions Of Ireland's Haunted Past produced by Jonathan Figgis and directed by Jason Figgis on Pop Twist entertainment
- The Twilight Hour - Visions Of Ireland's Haunted Past review and article on Cork Film Festival