# Autumn Never Dies

Autumn Never Dies is a 2020 short comedy film directed by Chris Quick. It stars Duncan Airlie James and Nicollete McKeown and is the sequel to 2012 short film The Greyness of Autumn. The film was written and produced by Andy S. McEwan and Chris Quick and released by Suited Caribou Media and Pentagram Productions UK.

## Plot

Puppets Danny & Nelson return in another whirlwind adventure in Autumn Never Dies the sequel to the 2012 short film, The Greyness of Autumn. When a new love interest enters into Danny's life, his past quickly comes back to haunt him and now must choose a path in life that will truly make him happy.

## Main cast

* Duncan Airlie James as Danny McGuire (Voice)
* Nicolette McKeown as Lizzie
* Lynn Murray as Dr Crawford
* Chris Quick as Nelson (Voice)
* Neil Francis as Barry
* Amy E Watson as Katie
* Ray Crofter as Father Muldoon
* Alan Cuthbert as Mr Caribou (Voice)
* John Gaffney as Black Eye Tam
* Jim Sweeney as Terrorist Leader
* Chris Martin as Callaghan / Agent Johnson
* Michael Cooke as Horse / Agent Myers
* Diane Brooks Webster as Natalie
* Darren Connell as Alky Crow

## Production

On 17 August 2015, a Kickstarter campaign was launched to raise funds for the production. The campaign successfully raised £1,505 from 44 backers including former Gamesmaster host Dominik Diamond.

## Release and reception

The film was released on 21 March 2020 to mark World Puppetry Day. Autumn Never Dies received highly positive reviews from critics. In the United Kingdom, Jolly Moel of ScreenCritix said:
   "Autumn Never Dies would perfectly fit into a TV sitcom format and if Quick and his team can write a 6 part series around the lives of two sock puppets and their human counterparts then send it to a few of the independent cable channels he might just have a genuine cult hit on his hands."
In the United States, Indyred wrote:
   "Autumn Never Dies" would be the perfect contender for a regular series. I know I'd watch it. Chris Quick, Andy S McEwan, and the entire cast and crew have put together a winner here for sure."

## Awards

| Year | Awards | Country | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Short | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Humour | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Editor | Chris Quick | Won |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Sound | David McKeitch | Won |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Director | Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Actor | Duncan Airlie James | Nominated |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Actress | Nicolette McKewon | Nominated |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Writing | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Music | Ross Campbell | Nominated |
| 2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Original Idea | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2020 | Alternative Film Festival | Canada | Best Long Short Film | Chris Quick | Won |
| 2020 | Swindon Independent Film Festival | England | Best Comedy | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2020 | The Scottish Short Film Festival | Scotland | Best Script | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2020 | Portobello Film Festival | England | Best Comedy | Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2020 | Wales International Film Festival | Wales | Best Short Comedy | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2020 | Wales International Film Festival | Wales | Jury's Special Prize: Short Comedy | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2020 | Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival | Ireland | Best Comedy | Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2020 | US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards | United States | Best Outstanding Actor | Duncan Airlie James | Nominated |
| 2020 | US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards | United States | Best Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Won |
| 2020 | US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards | United States | Best Foreign Film | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | Night of Comedy Shorts | Italy | Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Won |
| 2021 | European Cinematography Awards | Netherlands | Best Comedy Film | Chris Quick | Won |
| 2021 | Twin Tiers International Film Festival | United States | Best Comedy Short | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | Indy Film Library Awards | Netherlands | Special Commendation: Screenplay | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2021 | Laugh or Die Comedy Film Festival | United States | Best Director | Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | Unrestricted View Film Festival | England | Best Long Short Film | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | Queen Palm Film Festival | United States | Best Supporting Actor - Short Film (Silver Award) | Chris Quick | Won |
| 2021 | Queen Palm Film Festival | United States | Best Actress - Short Film | Nicolette McKeown | Nominated |
| 2021 | Queen Palm Film Festival | United States | Best Writer - Short Film | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | Romford Film Festival | England | Best Short Film | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | Romford Film Festival | England | Jury Prize | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2021 | Reel Comedy Fest | United States | Best Screenplay | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2021 | Southern Shorts Awards | United States | Best Puppetry | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2021 | The HB Film Festival | Scotland | Best Comedy | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | Underground Cinema | Ireland | Best International Short Film | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | FFTG Awards | United States | Best Supporting Actor | Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2021 | FFTG Awards | United States | Best Writer | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Best Featurette | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Best Director | Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Best Actor in a Featurette | Duncan Airlie James | Nominated |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Best Actress in a Featurette | Nicolette McKeown | Nominated |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Juan Ruiz Anchia Award for Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Nominated |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Best Screenplay Featurette | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Nominated |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Alan Parsons Award for Best Original Score for a Featurette | Ross Campbell | Nominated |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Best Ensemble Cast in a Featurette | All cast | Nominated |
| 2022 | Scotland International Festival of Cinema | Scotland | Indie Spirit Award | Andy S. McEwan, Chris Quick | Won |