Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios has signed multi-faceted and globally concerned director Robert Maya to the company’s live action roster. A celebrated director-cameraman in the commercial world for his work on brands such as Ford, Budweiser, McDonald’s, GM, Kellogg’s and Pepsi among others, Maya’s talents have also been called upon to help document and promote worldwide humanitarian efforts for The Clinton Global Initiative, Starkey Hearing Foundation, and Physicians For Human Rights.
Whether shooting locally in the states, more remotely on location in Africa or Alaska, or in war torn or naturally devastated areas like the Palestinian West Bank, Uganda, Rwanda or Haiti, Maya has the enviable ability to evoke natural, believable and heartfelt performances from cast actors, celebrities, politicians, real people and even animals on occasion. A technical background in lighting and specialty rigs help to enhance the director’s storytelling prowess even further by allowing him to construct and style his vision while shooting.
“Robert is a naturally gifted cinematographer and amazing storyteller,” says R+H executive producer Paul Babb. “His ability to deliver exceptional film no matter the location or circumstances really sets him apart. Clients appreciate that as much as I do.”
The globetrotting director had this to say about his new LA-based home at Rhythm + Hues, “I’m thrilled to have joined the Rhythm + Hues family,” exclaims Maya. “They do stellar work and are on the cutting edge with innovative technology. I’m looking forward to collaborating and having the support of their amazing visual FX artists and studio. I couldn’t have asked for a better home than R+H.”
About RHYTHM + HUES COMMERCIAL STUDIOS
R+H is a complete digital studio, with live action and animation directors, vfx, design and post-production services. We draw upon the talent and technical firepower of one of the world’s premier effects and animation facilities, Rhythm & Hues Studios, and are dedicated to the highest quality of commercial production and outstanding client support.
Recent commercial projects include Activision, Budweiser, Carrabba’s, Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Crayola, Electronic Arts, Hartford, Kellogg’s, Key Bank, Mattel, Microsoft X-Box, Nascar, Nasonex, Quaker State, Tide, and Ubisoft. Film Division credits include an Oscar® for Achievement in Visual Effects for Golden Compass in 2008. Recently produced projects include Hunger Games, The Cabin In The Woods, Chronicle, X-Men: First Class, and Moneyball. Films currently in production include Life of Pi, Snow White and the Huntsman, and R.I.P.D.
For further information visit www.rhythm.com.
Contact:Chad Norton R+H Creative Services Manager 310-448-7028 Contact Chad via email
“Ǝvolution” Comes Full Circle At The Chelsea Film Festival
The Chelsea Film Festival, running from October 16th through October 20th, 2024, at Regal Cinemas here in Union Square, is set to host the East Coast premiere of Ǝvolution, a thought-provoking experimental micro-short film that proves big ideas can come in small packages and in perfect circles.
In just 1 minute 16 seconds, this cinematic gem by Award-Winning Director Romina Schwedler, with original music by Argentine Composer Ignacio Montoya Carlotto, explores a cycle as old as time: life leads to progress, progress leads to destruction, and destruction, well, leads back to life. But is this vicious circle unbreakable? Ǝvolution suggests the answer is yes, unless we decide to open our eyes.
Inspired by the overwhelming number of recent events that threaten human existence, Ǝvolution, possibly the shortest film in this 12th edition of the festival, plays out entirely through the symbolism of circles, cleverly illustrating —in the blink of an eye— the repeating patterns of history, and confronting viewers with the uncomfortable truth that our so-called “progress” may, in fact, be guiding us to our own ruin.Premiering at the Regal 14 Union Square, New York City, on October 18, 2024, at 11 a.m., Romina Schwedler's micro-short, featuring Leah Young with cinematography by Alan J. Carmona, will be sure to spark conversations longer than the film itself! Forcing viewers to reconsider the true meaning of evolution, not just as a biological process, but as a reflection of our collective journey as humans.
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