> film. photo. design. web. dvd. everything under one roof.
> the ark is one of the southwest's most exciting young multimedia production companies. Based at our studio in Penzance, we offer an unrivalled suite of creative services, incorporating everything from cutting edge graphic and web design to filmmaking, photography and dvd production.
> We're currently redeveloping our website, but in the meantime you can check out some of our most recent work below.
12.03.08
cscape - Below films
Evocative series of films designed to be played as a backdrop to the new cscape dance show. The piece examines the history of Cornish mining and the lives of ordinary women caught up in this demainding environment, so our films evoke the powerful spirit and stark beauty of Cornwall's mining landscapes... 
View Below film 1
View Below film 2
10.03.08
custom wedding invite
wedding invite for local client designed using personal photos. The brief was to produce something fun, attractive and informal with a 'scrapbook' feel. Printed on 300gsm gloss art board with machine seal. View invite
08.03.08
cornwall film dvd
the ark was commissioned to produce an innovative dvd for Cornwall Film, including six specially-commissioned case studies examining local production companies and filmmakers. Working with A-Side Studio, we produced a beautiful fold-out dvd case, a custom-built interactive DVD and six new films. View DVD case
View Cornwall Film case study
View ikandi case study
View Jane Darke case study
View Spider Eye case study
06.03.08
o-region screening network - flyer design
Custom flyer and poster design for exciting new screening network in Cornwall. Two-colour DL flyer and matching poster set to promote annual events. View >>>
06.03.08
Duchy Ballet programme 2008 - The Snow Queen
Original photography and lavish programme design for Cornwall's leading youth ballet company. 60pp programme, 220mm x 220mm, printed satin with matt finish. Custom images throughout. View >>>
14.02.08
cscape flyer set and display boards
Custom flyer set and large-format display boards for innovative dance company, cscape. 8 x DL flyer designs to comprise finished set for promotion at national dance showcase. View >>>
10.02.08
theartofcatchinglobsters.com
New website for the award-winning documentary film by Jane Darke. Info, contact, mailing list and custom shop integrated with Paypal. View >>>
06.02.08
Superstition Mountain - Promo Pack & DVD
Photography, design and DVD build for new theatre show. Epic and comic in equal measures, we produced a fold-out promo sheet with A3 gloss poster, and an accompanying DVD featuring photo galleries, trailers and exclusive films. View >>>
06.02.08
Superstition Mountain - Trailer
Original 90" sec trailer for new theatre show, aping the style of classic westerns in a creative, fresh fashion. High production values on a tiny budget...
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