About Matte Black Films

Matte Black Films has had an amazing 2012.

We are now settled into our new offices on the 17th Floor of the Blue Tower at Media City with fantastic views across the city and beyond.

Work wise we have just delivered on a series of films for Castrol Oil which involved shooting across the globe from South Africa to China and Russia .

We have also just finished the new titles for Gok Wan's dating show Baggage.

Our visual effects arm, Space Digital continues to provide VFX for our commercials as well as film and high profile television series such as Doctor Who, Young Dracula and Bedlam

If you have any production or post requirements please contact Matthew Nelson on 0161 713 3773

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Recent Work

Castrol magnetic

Castrol magnetic

Shot over 3 continents with a tight deadline . This 15 minute documentary looks into the science behind the oil's amazing ability to cling to metal and protect your engine. Directed by award winning Duncan Copp (In the shadow of the Moon)

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Free Climber

Free Climber

Another in the series of films for Castrol Magnetic. A 60 foot construction of sheet metal and car parts and Leo Holding, the worlds best known free climber. Design, construction, technical challenges and health and Safety. oh, and thank you to the VFX department for all that wire removal

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Dust Car

Dust Car

One of a series of films for Castrol Magnetec. Shot on Location in Cape Town, with 80 mile an hour winds and a life size car made of sand. Rion Zeff was the sand sculpture.

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