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Marc Quinn – Making Waves

Synopsis

A film which gives an informal, inside look at what it takes to be successful in the contemporary art world, through the eyes of one of its leading exponents, the British YBA artist Marc Quinn. The film follows him over a full year in his life as he creates, exhibits and sells new work across the world from New York to Venice to Hong Kong and Istanbul where he comes into contact with celebrities including Elton John, the Queen and Ai Wei Wei.
London Film Festival 2014 - World premiere

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Features
Running time
83 mins
Format
digital hd
Director
Gerry Fox
Producer
Gerry Fox
Editor
John Street
Director of Photography
Gerry Fox
Principal cast
Marc Quinn, Georgie Byng, Gerry Fox, Ai Wei Wei, Elton John

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Foxy Film Ltd

60 Elgin Crescent
London
W11 2JJ

Sales Company

Starline Entertainment

The Old Town Hall
213 Haverstock Hill
London
NW3 4QP

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