Paul Gardner

A Story, Designed Live. BLACK SKULL STUDIO is a global multimedia design collective, built of artists, animators, and designers, with the goal to create immersive, transportive visual experiences for live, TV/film/online, AR, VR, metaverse. From original storyboard design, to final delivery, we specialise in creating bold, captivating video content for artists and brands, transforming ideas into visually stunning experiences that connect with audiences. We are @blackskullstudio__ www.blackskull.studio #astorydesignedlive #videodesign #visuals #motiongraphics #contentdesign

We won! 🏆 Honestly, just being nominated — and then voted for by our peers — means the world to me and the team. We’ve been building this company slowly and carefully over the years, so moments like this feel like a real sign that we’re moving in the right direction. Thank you to @tpimagazine for shortlisting us alongside so many talented studios and creatives. The recognition alone was special, and I’m genuinely thankful for the win. Grateful to all the artists, clients, collaborators, and crews who trust us with their projects — we wouldn’t be here without you. A HUGE thank you to our @blackskullstudio__ team — @panoptistry , @rosiecam92 , and @iris.in.focus — for the hard work and care you bring every day. And to my partners, @rosstn , @jayrevellcreates , and @shiptonite — thanks for the trust and for always pushing us to make the work better. Feeling thankful — and excited for what 2026 has in store.

Zara Larsson | Midnight Sun Tour Creative Direction @zaralarsson @weareblackskull Show Direction/Production Design @weareblackskull Visual Content Design and Direction @blackskullstudio__ Supervising Choreographer @ztato Assistant @hailey_paolillo Choreographers @maloulinders_ @lolabckrs Assistant @kirstenndevos Legacy Choreography @jaquelknight @jayrevellcreates Additional Creative Moments @aclark_4 Musical Director @mitchschneider_ Additional Music and performance @mnek Dancers @summer.villiers @rosalina.holmgaard @chelseapcooper @honeymakwana._ @amckdance Vocalist Dancers @marlene.lindahl @bengtssonlovisa Band @sofieveie @linaanderberg #Haine Lighting Designer/Director @jakoblightit Tour Director @iamwhoisam Production Manager @evelina_eliasson Tour Manager @juleslepandypand Team Zara 🌺 #kaimovellan @vendelahyde @onegirlband SFX @bombeeglobal Photography by @panoptistry for @weareblackskull

JADE // SUMMER FESTIVAL VISUALS “CHROME AND ICONIC” I absolutely LOVE working to briefs like this, and for artists like @jadethirlwall . What a superstar. Funny to think most of the ideas were conceived during a 30min call with @shiptonite whilst i was on my way to B&Q 😂 JADE | SUMMER FESTIVAL TOUR @jadethirlwall Video Design/ Direction/ Animation ☝️ @blackskullstudio__ Creative Direction & Set Design @weareblackskull Choreography @blakejohnwood Music Direction @wfblive Lighting Design @stevebewleys @mandylights Lighting Operator @jackfonelvd @kai_mcilquham Jade Management 114 Artists @fullstopmgmt Label @rcarecords Plugger @sarah_shaddow Production Management @smallbrownrobot Karen Ringland Set Build @oxeventhouse Inflatables Mega Inflatables Jade Styling @zackandjamiestyle Jade Hair @aaroncarlohair Jade Make Up @byron_london Seamstress @suhaines Assistant Choreographer & Dancer @samuelmenagarcia Dancers @blackskulltalent @alexander.w.t @ashleightavares @pearlywhirll @samuelmenagarcia @lashayharvey_ Dancer Styling @joannahir Band @joeehp @floblue__ @kristina__rhodes @nilejustnile @shanicesteele Vocal coach @madaboutthevoice Frozen 🎥 @badbonesfilms Photography by @capturedbycorinne and @alicebackham #jadethirlwall #jade #glastonbury #mightyhoopla #bigweekend #festival #creativedirection #showdesign #showdesigner #creativedirector #liveperformance #showdirection #videodesign #videoart #chrome #chromeart #contentdesign #contentdesigner #animation #3d

Still processing the incredible performance from @jadethirlwall at the @brits . So proud to be part of the creative team for a performance that will undoubtably go down in Brits history. Ambitious, bold and crazy. From the moment I heard the idea I knew this would be special, and would allow us to explore and create some epic visuals. From designing the theatre set at the start, a realistic 3d Greek sculpture of Jade and M, and designing a modern Greek architecture that worked with the Brits set, it was a joy to create these visuals. So many small details I’m so proud of (the towers 😍) More to come on @blackskullstudio__ Thank you to my @weareblackskull brothers @shiptonite @rosstn @jayrevellcreates for always putting your trust in me. And special shout out to @panoptistry and @rosiecam92 from Studio 🖤, and our extended design team @fuatdegirmenci and @hadikarimi.portraits Superstar/Icon/BEST POP ACT 2025: @jadethirlwall ✨ Creative Direction @jadethirlwall @weareblackskull Produced by @weareblackskull Video Design & creation @blackskullstudio__ 🙋‍♂️ Music Director @wfblive Production Manager @smallbrownrobot Choreography @blakejohnwood Assistant choreographer & Dancer @samuelmenagarcia Vocal coach @jonomcneil Camera Director @philheyes Lighting Designer @dx7design Brits set Designer @misty.buckley Jade Set Design @weareblackskull Set & Prop Build @leviathan_works Art Direction @olivieri_richard @tea_mulabdic 📸 @panoptistry Insta won’t let me tag anyone else. An army made this! Full creds on our socials x

LIL UZI VERT | SUMMERFEST @summerfest CREATIVE DIRECTION: @weareblackskull CREATIVE PRODUCERS: @weareblackskull CONTENT DESIGN & DIRECTION: @blackskullstudio__ LIGHTING DESIGN: @tourlitedesign REP: @rooftopmanagement @sydneymy #LilUziVert #VideoDesign #Videodirection #designer #ContentDesign #LivePerformance #LondonCreatives #Visuals #VideoArt #VideoArtist #Animation #ScreenContent #MotionGraphics

TROYE SIVAN | SOMETHING TO GIVE EACH OTHER TOUR | CONTENT DIRECTION VIDEO DIRECTION + DESIGN: @blackskullstudio__ 🙋‍♂️ SHOW DIRECTION + CREATIVE: @gvsgvs LIGHTING + PRODUCTION DESIGN: @cassiuscreative #troyesivan #somethingtogiveeachother #troyesivanedit #videodesign #videodesigner #videoart #motiondesign #creativestudio #motionlovers #designer #creativeinspiration #troyesivanmusic #videoproduction #ovoarena #wembley

A last minute Coachella set, a family holiday, and living on LA time for the last 4 weeks has got me feeling 😵‍💫 Thank you to everyone involved!   LIL UZI VERT COACHELLA 2024 VIDEO DIRECTION + DESIGN: blackskullstudio__ - #LilUziVert #Coachella #CoachellaFestival #Coachella2024 #VideoDesign #Videodirection #designer #ContentDesign #LivePerformance #LondonCreatives #Visuals #VideoArt #VideoArtist #Animation #ScreenContent #MotionGraphics

2023 Highlights 1. Performances for Cat Burns, and David Guetta closing the Brits. @shiptonite @jayrevellcreates @rosstn @panoptistry @rosa.gov.uk 2. Canal trip with 7000 locks a day with @the.luke.harvey @ar_harvey @neil_nephew 3. Eurovision Song Contest. UK, Austria, Australia, Italy, Cyprus and Sam Ryder. 4. Celebrating a decade of marriage in Ibiza, (without the girls) @kbedsie 5. Champions league final 6. Back to Italy for Marco Mengoni 7. Greece ❤️ 8. Went to sea - more to come on this @blackskullstudio__ 9. Doha forum show @blackskullstudio__ @weareblackskull 10. Too much wine and cheese… A lesson learnt this year. If you tell your kids you’re just going to London for the weekend, but you’re actually going to Ibiza, make sure their teacher is in on the lie... Thanks to everyone that made the above possible 🖤

Such a great experience being a part of Eurovision this year, designing and directing content for Australia/ Austria/ Cyprus/ Italy and UK, and also Sam Ryder’s incredible performance of Mountain. Thanks to @marvindietmann , @rosstn , @jayrevellcreates and @shiptonite for trusting me on these performances. Full credits on @weareblackskull and @blackskullstudio__ #eurovision #videodesign #video #videodesigner #contentcreator #innovation #art #illustration #animation #artistsofinstagram #videodirector #videocontent #visuals #immersive #experiential #design #designinspiration #create #showdesign #digitaldesign #liveentertainment #motiondesign #motiongraphics #livevisuals #videoproduction #artdirection #artist #3ddesign

@brits ‘23!! We had the best time designing the performances for Cat Burns and David Guetta this year. I feel so lucky to be working on such big shows with amazing artists and so many talented people. Full credits over at @weareblackskull and @blackskullstudio__ - - - - - #davidguetta #catburns #britawards #brits #videodesign #video #videodesigner #contentcreator #innovation #art #illustration #animation #artistsofinstagram #videodirector #videocontent #visuals #immersive #experiential #design #designinspiration #create #showdesign #digitaldesign #liveentertainment #motiondesign #motiongraphics #livevisuals #videoproduction #artdirection