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EM COLE / PORT MAGAZINE / MANOLO BLAHNIK

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole recently shot a Manolo Blahnik special for the most recent Port Magazine.

Blending buttery soft lighting with a touch of surrealism, Em created an evocative yet playful story for the issue.

EM COLE / LEVI’S

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole was commissioned by Anyways Creative to create the stills and motion for Levi’s.

The campaign celebrates denim’s versatility and endless customisation, features English comedian and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg and German singer Alicia Awa.

 

EM COLE / CHANNEL 4 / RISE & FALL

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole was commissioned by the team at Channel 4 to create the OOH campaign for their latest new reality show, Rise & Fall.

Em created the eye-catching campaign fusing old Hollywood-style lighting, a playful cast of faces and bold approach to colour. Huge thanks to whole the team involved!

EM COLE / WOODLAND TRUST

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole was commissioned to create a short film for the Woodland Trust for their ‘Plant More Trees’ drive. 

The project aims to plant more trees across the UK to combat climate change. Em directed the playful and humorous film (production by 1st Avenue Machine) which highlights this very important cause.

EM COLE / RAYE

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole was commissioned to photograph singer/songwriter Raye.

Known for her surreal sense of humour and playful use of colour, Em created a series of images playing with scale and collage techniques.

EM COLE / PORT MAGAZINE / EARTHLY DELIGHTS

By Em Cole, News

‘Earthly Delights’ is a new editorial from Em Cole for Port Magazine.

With a focus on animal textures, haptic sensations and earthy colours, Em created a sensorial overload for the magazine.

Stylist: Georgia Thompson

Set Design: Helen Zarkina

EM COLE / TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole was commissioned to create a series of images for the band Two Door Cinema Club.

Taking inspiration from the British seaside and 70s sci-fi, Em added her own touch of absurdist surrealism to create the images.

EM COLE / AUTRY

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole was recently commissioned to direct the campaign for Autry.

Taking inspiration from US 80’s aesthetic, Em created a bold, cosmic campaign to showcase the retro character of the product. Huge thanks to the whole team working on this project!

EM COLE / LITTLE MOONS / CHANNEL 4

By Em Cole, News

Multi-disciplinary artist Em Cole continues her cooperation with Little Moons, mochi ice cream from ‘another world’.

Em directed a dream-like, vivid spot for Channel 4 starring Saoirse Monica-Jackson, known from ‘Derry Girls’.

 

EM COLE / CHILLY’S X HOUSE OF SUNNY

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole was commissioned by the team at Uncommon to shoot a campaign for the new Chilly’s x House of Sunny collaboration.

Taking inspiration from 8os airbrushing, soft LA tones and camp, Em created a bright and bold campaign for the new range which takes the pattern from one of House of Sunny’s iconic dresses.

Photographer: Em Cole

Manicurist: Lauren Michelle Pires (Future Rep)

Set: Helen Zarkina

Stylist: Cristina Firpo

Post: Notion London

EM COLE / AWKWARD MOMENTS

By Em Cole, News

Em Cole was recently commissioned to shoot artwork for Awkward Moments latest EP launch.

Shot on location, Em has created surreal and psychedelic imagery through her painterly approach to retouching and use of comping – but always with a sense of humour

EM COLE / FLEX

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Photographer and director Em Cole was commissioned to create 3 TVC spots for the US for Flex, period products reimagined. 

Fusing together a frank, honest approach to menstruation with a tongue-in-cheek sense of humour, the films have Em Cole written all over them. Produced through 1st Ave Machine.

EM COLE / LITTLE MOONS

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Multi-disciplinary artist Em Cole was commissioned (through 1st Ave Machine) to direct two TVC spots for beloved mochi brand, Little Moons.

Bringing together the best of Japanese mochi and ice cream, the brand has become a cult favourite.

 

EM COLE / FACEBOOK GROUP X INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Em Cole was commissioned by Facebook Group to shoot a film for International Women’s Day.

‘Hall of Her’ features inspiring real women who use the platform to build a network of like-minded advocates, tackling issues from social justice to navigating the world as a freelancer. Shot as a series of vignettes, Em and her team created fantastical environments for each of these inspiring women blending nods to surrealism with the real grassroots work these advocates are enacting.

 

 

EM COLE / PREP

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Em Cole was recently commissioned to shoot a series of press shots for PREP band as well as directing the video for their latest track, ‘Carrie’. 

Taking inspiration from a multitude of areas from voguing to post-modern architect, Em has once again created a unique piece of motion work. 

 

EM COLE / HEY GIRLS / UNSANITARY PADS

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Em Cole was recently commissioned by adam&eveDDB to shoot a series of stills and a short film for the latest campaign from Hey Girls, Unsanitary Pads. 

1 in 10 girls in the UK live in period poverty, essentially this means they do not have access to sanitary products. We don’t think any girl should be forced to use dirty socks, toilet paper or newspaper when on their period. Visit Hey Girls to learn more on how to change this. 

EM COLE / MERCARI

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Em Cole was recently commissioned by Facebook Creative Shop to direct a series of films for  selling site, Mercari. 

Creating a world of weird and wonderful characters including gluttonous hamsters, a millennial alien and a technophobe, this was the perfect brief for Em to use her wealth of creativity. 

EM COLE / LOTTO

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Em Cole was recently commissioned by KK Outlet to shoot for Italian sportswear brand, Lotto. 

Shooting both stills and motion content, Em created a series of striking and surreal assets for the brand. Big thanks to KK Outlet for the commission as well as fabulous Amy Friend for set design and grooming from Elkie Philips. 

EM COLE | INSTAGRAM

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Em Cole was recently commissioned by Instagram to create a series of videos for their #INSTAGIFTGUIDE.

Taking popular hashtags from Instagram including #CATSOFINSTAGRAM and #ISEEFACES, Em created films showcasing a range of products. Huge thanks to Instagram and all the amazing crew in New York who made everything come together. 

 

EM COLE / HUNGER

By Em Cole, Uncategorized

Em Cole has shot a new fashion accessories story for the latest issue of Hunger. 

Based on the idea of ‘Fantasy meets Reality’ Em created a series of fun and playful images using a photomontage technique. 

Styling: Lucy Upton Prowse

Make Up: Mattie White

Hair: Ernesto Montenovo

Nails: Emma Thorne

Models: Paige from Named, Elijah from Nii, Lucy from Milk Curve