Project Detail

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 film: 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

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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