CEOMikael Shields
Mikael’s filmography is testament to his long-term creative vision and leadership. Over a period of 30 years Mikael has established an international reputation for identifying, developing and producing a wide range of hit film and television projects including Nick Park’s Oscar winning Wallace & Gromit, the global phenomenon that is Pingu, BAFTA winning Hilltop Hospital, the multi-award winning Flatworld and Aardman Animation’s Rex The Runt. Other projects include Noddy, Funny Bones, Operavox, The Animals of Farthing Wood, Narnia, The Borrowers, Pond Life and LAVA LAVA. Mikael has led creative teams in senior roles at the BBC, EVA Entertainment, Pearson Television, Atom Films, Ealing Studios and now at Acamar Films.
Awards
Nick Park’s Wallace & Gromit, The Wrong Trousers, Animated Short Film, Oscar Winner; Nick Park’s Wallace & Gromit, A Close Shave, Animated Short Film, Oscar Winner. (Both films ‘greenlit’ by Mikael as Head of Business Development for BBC Children’s International); Hilltop Hospital 1 BAFTA nomination and 1 BAFTA win for Best Pre-School Series. (Executive Producer); Flatworld, BAFTA nomination, Best Animated Short Film. (Executive Producer); Ten Minutes Older, Cannes Film Festival, nomination, Un Certain Regard. (Associate Producer); Bing, BAFTA nomination, Best Pre-School Animation, International Emmy Winner, Best Pre-School Animation, Winner, Writer’s Guild Award, Best Writing in a Children’s TV episode. (Producer, Team Writer, Series Voice Director).
We’re absolutely delighted to have won the PRIX ROYAL Paris Animation Award for Best Animation for our ’Nicky’ episode of @bingbunny, co-produced with @BrownBagFilms! Woo hoo!
We're delighted to have launched The Bing Store - our first online store for @bingbunny! Developed with @eventmerch, the store is a one-stop-shop for all things Bing and includes new and exclusive personalised product, alongside merchandise from existing licensing partners.
We’re delighted that @jdmotweets has been appointed to the new role of Chief Content & Audiences Officer at Acamar Films, following a hugely successful two years with our company. Congrats Jodie! http://www.acamarfilms.com/acamar-films-appoints-chief-content-audiences-officer-with-bing-poised-for-major-global-expansion/
You can contact Acamar Films by email or by post:
Acamar Films Limited
Ground Floor
The Rotunda
42-43 Gloucester Crescent
London NW1 7DL
info@acamarfilms.com
Tel: 020 3675 7450