The One Show
The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design. For over 50 years, the Gold Pencil has been regarded as one of the top prizes in the creative industry. The One Show has a rich legacy of honoring some of the most groundbreaking ideas, created by some of the most remarkable minds in creativity.
Learn more about The One Show 2026
You have exceeded your allotted number of views.
For full access to our extensive awards archive
Members Login Here
For full access to our extensive awards archive
Members Login Here
Category
Craft - Animation / Single
Annual ID
OS_MI18029B
About the Work
The Supporting Act is BBC One’s Christmas short film. To date, the online video has clocked 37 Million views on Facebook, 71000 shares from FB, 5 Million views on Twitter and 38K retweets. The film was created using a technique that had never been done before. It combined stop frame animation with CGI facial mapping in order to get a handcrafted feeling coupled with very precise emotional performances
2018 Awards
Total Points: 10
Bronze Pencil
Credits
Production Company
Blink Ink / London
Media Company
BBC Creative / London
Art Director
Arvid Harnqvist
Stephen Macnally
Composer
Clean Bandit
Director
Elliot Dear
Editor
Joseph Giffard Tutt
Executive Creative Director
Aidan Mcclure
Laurent Simon
Producer
James Wood
Bart Yates
Ben Lole
Sound Designer
Simon Harris
Writer
Amar Marwaha
Agency Producer
Ken Rodrigues
Cinematographer
Toby Howell
Related Awards
