NEWS

The world premiere of Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" took place in Paris on Tuesday 14th November, and the reviews are sparkling!  The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw applauded the "...old-fashioned pleasures of spectacle and excitement", awarding the film 5 stars:

 

Joaquin Phoenix Makes a Magnificent Emporer in Thrilling Biopic

 

ScreenDaily has just released an exclusive shot from the new production "Joy" for Netlix & Pathe starring Thomasin McKenzie, Bill Nighy and James Norton.  With a script from BAFTA winning writer Jack Thorne, Fran recently completed work on Joy, a true story feature film:

The first trailer from Apple Studios for Ridley Scott's new film "Napoleon" has just been released! Choreographed by Fran, this epic production will be released in cinemas in the autumn.

House of the Dragon won the award for Best Television Drama at the 2023 Golden Globes! Fran is thrilled to have contributed to this critically acclaimed series!

The new Netflix trailer for Enola Holmes 2 has landed! Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter return for a mystery of historic proportions! Take a look for a sneak peek at several of the scenes Fran worked on in this highly anticipated sequel, directed by Harry Bradbeer.

Fran was delighted to have been recently honoured as a Companion of LIPA, the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, presented by Sir Paul McCartney.  A thrilling day!

The highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel HOUSE OF THE DRAGON will premiere on 21 August!  Fran completed work on this epic series in late 2021.

Take a look behind the scenes of Black Widow as Fran discusses the influence of Systema, the Russian martial arts discipline that inspired her work for the Red Room:

 

Trending on TikTok... the Red Room training sequence created by Fran for Black Widow!

 

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A NEW SHOWREEL FOR THE NEW YEAR!

 

Check out the Showreel section of the website to see Fran's newly completed Showreel for 2021. 

The eagerly anticipated new mini-series from award winning writer James Graham is set to premiere on ITV this Easter Monday, 13th April at 9pm.  Fran worked on QUIZ last year, and TV critic Boyd Hilton has already declared the production "phenomenal"! Don't miss it!  Check out the trailer here:

The first trailers for "Black Widow" are out, with the film due to be released 1st May. This is Fran's second association with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having previous choreographed on "Age of Ultron".

Fran will be presenting her "Choreography in Film & Television" masterclass workshop at the Asia Film Lab in Seoul, Korea next month.  For more information, visit the website at:

www.asiafilmlab.com

Fran has been interviewed for a new episode of "The Movement Podcast" :

 

https://www.natashaharrisonmovement.com/themovementpodcast

 

Check it out to hear Fran discuss the development of her career and the path from emerging choreographer to her work with Mike Leigh, Steven Spielberg and many others.  

The new STARZ series "The Spanish Princess" has premiered in the UK via Amazon Prime.  Directed by Birgitte Staermose (with whom Fran worked on the Danish ballet film "Darling"), the series has just been commissioned for eight additional episodes!

Dumbo Premieres!

The world premiere of Dumbo has taken place in Los Angeles ahead of the red carpet screening in London on 14th March.  Fran will be in attendance, along with the film's directing team and stars.

 

Behind the scenes clips have also been released, with Eva Green telling viewers "...I felt like I was dreaming sometimes...".

Channel 4 has released a trailer for it's new series "Traitors" ahead of the first episode airing on Sunday, 17th February.  Starring Keeley Hawes, Luke Treadaway, and Michael Stuhlbarg, "Traitors" reunites Fran with Emmy winning director Dearbhla Walsh following the BBC's Roald Dahl drama "Esio Trot".

The first trailer for "The Spanish Princess", the next chapter in the TV series which began with "The White Queen" and "The White Princess", has recently been released.  This new series is directed by Danish director Birgitte Staermose, with whom Fran first worked on the ballet drama "Darling".

The new trailer for Tim Burton's "Dumbo" has just been released, along with a new poster.  The film will hit the big screen at the end of March 2019, and stars Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Eva Green.

It has been announced that the New Wolsey Theatre production of the hit musical "Once" has been nominated for six Off West End Awards (Offies) including Best Musical Production.  Fran is the choreographer on this beautiful musical and is delighted that the show has been received with such acclaim! 

Ted Baker has launched it's latest campaign #BrighterFuchsias .  Fran recently completed the new commercial which takes inspiration from the classic movie musical "Funny Face" and the song "Think Pink".  Check out the Commercials Page for more...

"Darling" has officially opened in Denmark to critical acclaim following it's world premiere at the BFI 2017 London Film Festival.  Set in the world of the Danish Royal Ballet, Fran worked on the film in both Copenhagen and Gothenburg last year.

The first trailer for the Danish film "Darling" has just been released.  Fran worked on the film in 2016, which centres around the tragic story of an internationally celebrated prima ballerina.  It stars Danica Curcic and Gustaf Skarsgard, as well as the acting debut of Astrid Grarup Elbo, a member of the Danish Royal Ballet.

Fran recently worked with Andy Serkis on his new feature "Breathe", which has been announced as the film to open the 2017 London Film Festival.  Fran and Andy first worked together on the award winning Mike Leigh film "Topsy-Turvy".  

As 2017 begins, Fran continues her work filming the new series "WILL" for the TNT network.  The series is set to air later this year, and was recently promoted in Los Angeles at the Television Critics Association 2017 Winter Press Tour.

 

Deadline.com - WILL

Fran recently completed work on Paramount's "Allied" with Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, due to be released in UK cinemas 25th November.

"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" is in cinemas now, and was the #1 film in the USA on the opening weekend!

 

Fran was recently featured in the new BBC2 documentary "Pinewood: 80 Years of Movie Magic" with Jonathan Ross.  She discussed the history of choreography at Pinewood with Jonathan, and also recreated a sequence from "Muppets Most Wanted" which is one of the many films she's choreographed at Pinewood Studios.

Fran has finished working on "Alice Through the Looking Glass", the much awaited sequel to "Alice in Wonderland" from Walt Disney Pictures.  She choreographed the first film in 2010 for Director Tim Burton, and this production sees her returning to a partnership with "Muppets Most Wanted" Director James Bobin.

 

 

In 2014 Fran worked with Dustin Hoffman and Dame Judi Dench on a new film for BBC1 titled "Roald Dahl's Esio Trot" which aired on New Year's Day.  Directed by Emmy Award winning Dearbhla Walsh, the film received great reviews, with the Guardian's Lucy Mangan telling readers: "Just watch it. Once a week, I’d recommend, for the rest of your life."

She also completed work in 2014 on two new feature films: "Our Kind of Traitor" (Ewan MacGregor, Carlos Acosta) and "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr.), one of the most anticipated releases of 2015.

 

Avengers: Age of Ultron -

Official Trailer

 

Fran was pleased to lead the team which created the movement for the Oscar-winning film "Gravity" with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.

 

Fran's work as Choreographer on the Walt Disney Pictures film "Muppets Most Wanted" with Tina Fey, Ty Burrell, Ricky Gervais, Ray Liotta, Danny Trejo and Christoph Waltz is now available on Blu-ray and DVD.  Click here to see what Ray and Danny had to say about their dancing in the film!

FRANCESCA JAYNES - FEATURE FILM

 

Francesca has been working as a choreographer in feature films for over 20 years, working with directors such as Mike Leigh, Tim Burton, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Michael Winterbottom, Ridley Scott and Robert Zemeckis.

 

Please see a full list of credits below.

 

JOY
WITH THOMASIN McKENZIE, BILL NIGHY, JAMES NORTON

 

Netflix, Pathe Dir: Ben Taylor
Prods: Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey, Cameron McCracken

NAPOLEON
WITH JOAQUIN PHOENIX, VANESSA KIRBY

 

Apple Studios Dir: Ridley Scott
Prods: Mark Huffam, Ridley Scott, Kevin J Walsh

ENOLA HOLMES 2
WITH MILLIE BOBBY BROWN, HENRY CAVILL

 

Legendary Entertainment, Netflix Dir: Harry Bradbeer
Prods: Millie Bobby Brown, Alex Garcia, Ali Mendes, Mary Parent

PINOCCHIO
WITH TOM HANKS, LUKE EVANS, CYNTHIA ERIVO

 

Walt Disney Pictures Dir: Robert Zemeckis
Prods: Jeremy Johns, Andrew Miano

BLACK WIDOW
WITH SCARLETT JOHANSSON, RACHEL WEISZ, FLORENCE PUGH

 

Marvel Studios Dir: Cate Shortland
Prods: Nigel Gostelow, Kevin Feige

DUMBO
WITH EVA GREEN, COLIN FARRELL, MICHAEL KEATON, DANNY DEVITO, ALAN ARKIN

 

Walt Disney Productions Dir: Tim Burton
Prods: Nigel Gostelow, Katterli Frauenfelder, Derek Frey, Ehren Kruger, Justin Springer

BREATHE
WITH ANDREW GARFIELD, CLAIRE FOY

 

Imaginarium Productions Dir: Andy Serkis
Prods: Claudia Bluemhuber, Jonathan Cavendish, Hugo Grumbar, Tim Haslam, Ian Hutchinson, Phil Robertson, James Spring

ALLIED
WITH BRAD PITT, MARION COTTILARD

 

GK Films, Paramount Pictures Dir: Robert Zemeckis
Prods: Graham King, Steven Knight, Patrick McCormick, Denis O'Sullivan, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis

MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
WITH EVA GREEN, ASA BUTTERFIELD, SAMUEL L JACKSON, JUDI DENCH;

 

Tim Burton Productions, Chernin Entertainment Dir: Tim Burton
Prods: Peter Chernin, Katterli Frauenfelder, Derek Frey, Nigel Gostelow

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
WITH MIA WASIKOWSKA, JOHNNY DEPP, HELENA BONHAM CARTER

 

Walt Disney Pictures Dir: James Bobin
Prods: John Scotti, Joe Roth, Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd

AVENGERS : AGE OF ULTRON
WITH SCARLETT JOHANSSON, CHRIS HEMSWORTH, CHRIS EVANS, ROBERT DOWNEY JR

 

Marvel Studios Dir: Joss Whedon
Prods: Kevin Feige

OUR KIND OF TRAITOR
WITH EWAN McGREGOR, CARLOS ACOSTA

 

The Ink Factory/ Potboiler Productions Dir: Susanna White
Prods: Andrea Calderwood, Simon Cornwell, Stephen Cornwell, Gail Egan

MUPPETS MOST WANTED
WITH TINA FEY, RAY LIOTTA, RICKY GERVAIS

 

Walt Disney Pictures Dir: James Bobins
Prods: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman

GRAVITY
WITH SANDRA BULLOCK, GEORGE CLOONEY

 

Velocity Productions Ltd/ Reality Media/ Warner Bros Pictures Dir: Alfonso Cuaron
Prods: Stephen Jones, David Heyman, Nikki Penny

THE INVISIBLE WOMAN
WITH RALPH FIENNES, KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS, FELICITY JONES

 

Magnolia Mae Films Dir: Ralph Fiennes
Prods: Christian Baute, Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Stewart Mackinnon, Gabrielle Tana

AUSTENLAND
WITH KERI RUSSELL, JENNIFER COOLIDGE

 

Fickle Fish Films Dir: Jerusha Hess
Prods: Stephanie Meyer, Gina Mingacci

THE LOOK OF LOVE
WITH STEVE COOGAN, ANNA FRIEL, IMOGEN POOTS, TAMSIN EGERTON

 

Revolution Films Dir: Michael Winterbottom
Prod: Melissa Parmenter

GREAT EXPECTATIONS
WITH JEREMY IRVINE, RALPH FIENNES, HELENA BONHAM-CARTER

 

Number 9 Films Ltd Dir: Mike Newell
Prods: David Faigenblum, Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley
DARK SHADOWS
WITH JOHNNY DEPP, HELENA BONHAM-CARTER, CHLOE MORETZ
Shadowdark Productions Ltd/ Warner Bros Pictures Dir: Tim Burton
Prods: Nigel Gostelow, Chris Lebenzon, Christi Dembrowski, David Kennedy, Graham King, Johnny Depp, Richard D. Zauck
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS
WITH JAMES MCAVOY, MICHAEL FASSBENDER
Fox UK Productions Ltd Dir: Matthew Vaughn
Prod: Greg Goodman
Simon Kinberg,
Lauren Shuler Donner,
Bryan Singer

ONE DAY
WITH ANNE HATHAWAY, JIM STURGESS, PATRICIA CLARKSON

 

Universal/ Focus Features Dir: Lone Scherfig
Prods: Jane Frazer
Nina Jacobson

CLASH OF THE TITANS
WITH LIAM NEESON, RALPH FIENNES, SAM WORTHINGTON

 

Legendary Pictures/ Warner Bros Pictures Dir: Louis Leterrier
Prod: Kevin De La Noy
Basil Iwanyk

GULLIVER'S TRAVELS
WITH JACK BLACK, EMILY BLUNT, JASON SEGEL

 

Fox UK Productions Ltd Dir: Rob Letterman
Prods: Gregory Goodman
Ben Cooley
John Davis

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
WITH JOHNNY DEPP, MIA WASIKOWSKA, HELENA BONHAM-CARTER

 

Team Todd/ The Zanuck Company Dir: Tim Burton
Prod: Richard D.Zanuck

PRINCE OF PERSIA
WITH JAKE GYLLENHAAL, GEMMA ARTERTON, BEN KINGSLEY

 

Dagger of Time Productions/ Jerry Bruckheimer Films Bruckheimer Films Dir: Mike Newell
Prod: Patrick McCormick

ME AND ORSON WELLES
WITH ZAC EFRON, CLAIRE DANES, BEN CHAPLIN

 

Cinemanx Productions One Ltd Dir: Richard Linklater
Prods: Marc Samuelson
Richard Hewitt
Richard Linklater

DORIAN GRAY
WITH COLIN FIRTH, BEN BARNES

 

Ealing Studios/Fragile Films Dir: Oliver Parker
Prod: Barnaby Thompson

THE DUCHESS
WITH KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, RALPH FIENNES, HAYLEY ATWELL, DOMINIC COOPER

 

Magnolia Mae/Qwerty Films Dir: Saul Dibb
Prods: Gabrielle Tana
Michael Kuhn
Carolyn Marks-Blackwood

SWEENEY TODD
WITH JOHNNY DEPP, HELENA BONHAM-CARTER, SACHA BARON-COHEN

 

Scamp/Dreamworks Dir: Tim Burton
Prods: Pippa Harris
Caro Newling

THE DA VINCI CODE
WITH TOM HANKS, AUDREY TATUOU, IAN MCKELLEN, ALFRED MOLINA, PAUL BETTANY

 

Columbia Pictures Dir: Ron Howard
Prods: Cathy McGill
Brian Grazer
John Calley

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
WITH JOHNNY DEPP, FREDDIE HIGHMORE, CHRISTOPHER LEE, HELENA BONHAM CARTER

 

Warner Bros Films/Plan B Dir: Tim Burton
Prods: Brad Grey
Richard D Zanuck

VERA DRAKE
WITH IMELDA STAUNTON, EDDIE MARSAN, RICHARD GRAHAM

 

Thin Man Films Dir: Mike Leigh
Prod: Simon Channing Williams

DE LOVELY
WITH KEVIN KLINE, ASHLEY JUDD, JONATHAN PRYCE

 

United Artists/MGM Dir: Irwin Winkler
Prods: Rob Cowan
Charles Winkler

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
WITH JUDE LAW, WILLIAM HURT

 

Amblin Entertainment/Dreamworks Dir: Steven Spielberg
Prods: Bonnie Curtis
Kathleen Kennedy
Steven Spielberg

TOPSY TURVY
WITH JIM BROADBENT, ALISON STEADMAN

 

Thin Man Films/Goldwyn

 

Nominated for The American Film Choreographic Awards

Dir: Mike Leigh
Prod: Simon Channing-Williams
JANICE BEARD
WITH EILEEN WALSH, PATSY KENSIT, RHYS IFANS
Empire Pictures/Arts Council Dir: Clare Kilner
Prods: Judy Counihan
Jonathan Olsberg