2008 Friends

GS Productions Ltd

Creating unique, exciting and memorable events with passion, quality, commitment and innovation. GSP is an international, dynamic event management and design company renowned for innovation, specialising in bespoke events and parties of all kinds. GSP fundamentally believes that for an event to be different it must not only be unique, but legendary, discussed not only in the following weeks, but for years to come. GSP are the production team for BIFA 2007. This is their sixth year.

Compelling Minds

Compelling Minds is an innovative online services agency based in the South East of England.

They were responsible for all previous incarnations of the BIFA website including the original site which was the Yahoo.co.uk 'Cool Site of the Day' on launch in 2000.

Patrón

Patrón is the world's top ultra-premium tequila and its Patrón Silver makes exquisite cocktails. Using the finest, most expensive Weaber Blue agave plants grown in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Patrón is produced with unparalleled attention to detail.

Bulleit

A blend of taste, quality and heritage, award winning Bulleit Bourbon is still inspired by the high rye content recipe, pioneered by Augustus Bulleit in 1830s Kentucky. Made using twice the rye of most other bourbons and aged for a minimum of six years, Bulleit has a full flavour and a smooth taste, with no fear of that classic whiskey burn. The rich oaky taste with hints of vanilla and honey combined with a dry clean finish makes it great for sipping over ice or mixing with cola or ginger ale for a longer refreshing tasting drink.

Guinness

One man. 249 years. 150 countries. The history of the GUINNESS® brand is a compelling, film-worthy story of invention, passion and belief.

This year the brewers of GUINNESS® beer have poured their energy and investment into supporting British film and, in addition to supporting BIFA, have also initiated partnerships with both Channel 4 Films and lovefilm.com. These partnerships have allowed the brewers of GUINNESS® to complete the perfect 'at home' scenario that the launch of Guinness Draught in a can initiated: Experiencing the perfect pint of GUINNESS® Draught at home, in front of a great film, and matching your own surge of emotion from a film classic with the famous surge of a perfectly poured pint of GUINNESS®. The energetic surge and settle giving GUINNESS® Draught beer its uniqueness.

Sagres

Sagres premium Portuguese beer

Sagres is the premium Portuguese beer. This 100 percent natural beer is light, golden and moderately rich. No additives nor preservatives are used in the brewing.

Jerry Bouthier / JBAG

A Parisian who fell in love with London and never looked back, Jerry Bouthier is first and foremost a busy dj strikingly passionate about music in all its forms.

His ties with BoomBox, Kitsuné, Vivienne Westwood, Ponystep… are rapidly making his name a fixture in the fashion world, from London to Paris, Milan to Tokyo.

Blending electro, disco, pop, rock, rave - and everything else in between - in one continuous uplifting mix this restless Frenchman boasts an insatiable
enthusiasm when it comes to giving people an unforgettable time on the dancefloor or creating exciting fashion shows’ soundtracks.

Also a recording artist Jerry produces music with studio partner *Andrea Gorgerino* under the *JBAG* moniker. With remixes and original releases currently coming through at a faster rate, the duo’s ready to take on the world.

Galler

Luxury Belgian chocolate company, Galler has been given the Belgian Royal Warrant and has, until now, only been available at luxury retail emporium Harrods. The company was founded by award winning chocolatier, Jean Galler, who is famous for his meticulously blended range of exquisite chocolates and pralines. Using only the finest ingredients, Galler has an array of chocolates that are melt-in-the-mouth delicious. Indulge your chocolate passion with a range of pralines, tablets and filled bars. Beautifully packaged, Galler chocolate combines style and substance - a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Leopard's Leap

Based in the picturesque town of Franschhoek, in the heart of South Africa’s wine district, Leopard’s Leap crafts its wines from the finest grapes picked from the best vineyards and exports its wines to more than 20 countries around the world. A quality wine that is easy to drink and popular with all palettes has ensured Leopard’s Leap position as the perfect companion for meals and social occasions

Essence Communications

Essence Communications is a brand experience agency.

Specializing in lifestyle, fashion and consumer PR, Events and Publicity, Essence Communications is built on creative energy and professional management.

Essence maximises every opportunity to enhance our client’s profile and can offer a bespoke service spanning across all communications requirements.

Our creativity ensures a bespoke service from concept to creation, with every project unique to each client.

The result is that our clients to get all of their communications needs in one place without compromising on quality or creativity