A Very Special Delivery

Client: BBC

A short film featuring the King and a cast of magical animals.

Created to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall, A Very Special Delivery traces the journey of the King’s handwritten birthday card, starting in Balmoral and weaving its way across the country to its recipient’s letterbox.

This high concept and ambitious project saw director Rob Hifle direct His Royal Highness at Balmoral, with filming by BAFTA award-winning cinematographer Tim Cragg.

We then led on post-production, with our team ensuring the animal ‘relay’ was seamless, compositing letters into beaks, claws and spines, as well as pairing creatures in shots that would usually never meet and placing them in perilous situations (such as the edge of a cliff.)

Mike Davis BBC Studios

"Lux Aeterna did an incredible job on a film that will undoubtedly endure.

This unique project demonstrates our trusted and collaborative relationship with the BBC, as well as our ability to drive emotional storytelling that truly captivates and enchants audiences.

Director: Rob Hifle
DoP: Tim Cragg
Editor: Phil Ashley

Lux Aeterna

Executive VFX Producer: Emma Kolasinska
Line Producer: Tish Marsh
Production Coordinator: Tova Persson
Comp Supervisor: Tav Flett

Artists
Sonny Pye
James Venn
Ferriol Tugues
Alastair Wynn
Turker Tuncer
Deborah Ihonor
Mike Holmes
Meghan Spetch
Steve Bell
Alex Rumsey

BBC Natural History Unit

Executive Producers
Mike Davis
Jonny Keeling

Comissioner
Jack bootle

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