Street Talk
Fox Television Studios has entered into a first-look deal with Crispin Porter+Bogusky (CP+B), Miami. Per the agreement, Fox gets a first look at concepts and content developed by CP+B that could spawn potential TV series. In addition to series, the relationship could result in branded entertainment, as well as program content across different platforms such as the Web and cell phones….Swedish director Henrik Hallgren has come aboard Compulsive Pictures, New York, for spot representation in the U.S. ….London-based M-A-D-E has inked a representation deal with Manifesto Films, which maintains shops in Zurich, Switzerland, and Vancouver B.C. Per the arrangement, director Reto Salimbeni, Manifesto’s founder, will be handled in the U.K. by M-A-D-E. In turn, Manifesto will platform M-A-D-E’s directors in Switzerland and Canada, including the New York-based helming team Suk & Koch….. New York-based animation studio Noodlesoup Productions has signed 3-D director/animator Doug Johnson and 2-D director/animator Chris Siemasko……The Cannes International Advertising Festival will honor Sony PlayStation as its Advertiser of the Year. The award will be presented on June 25….The Art Directors Club (ADC) is honoring Apple and TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, with the Vision Award, to be presented on June 2 at the ADC gala….Apple, Avid and Omneon scored top honors at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) third annual Awards for Innovation in Media (AIM) Editor’s Choice honors. Editors from leading industry publications, including SHOOT‘s sr. editor/technology & postproduction Carolyn Giardina, participated in the judging. In the content creation category, Apple’s Final Cut Pro 5 came up a winner. In the content management category, Omneon’s Spectrum Media Server won. And receiving the 2005 AIM Editor’s Choice Award within the content delivery category was Avid’s Dnxchange…..Park Pictures Signs Director Rachel Morrison
Park Pictures now represents director Rachel Morrison for commercial filmmaking. Morrison first came into prominence as a cinematographer, working on indie features, television, and blockbuster hits, which put her on the path toward her directing career. Her feature film directorial debut, “The Fire Inside,” is set for wide theatrical release by MGM on Christmas Day 2024.
Morrison has a background in photojournalism and a master’s degree from the American Film Institute. She made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work on “Mudbound,” directed by Dee Rees. Morrison was also the first woman to lens a Marvel film, “Black Panther.” She also served as cinematographer for hit movies like “Dope,” “Fruitvale Station,” and the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary “What Happened Miss Simone?”
As a director, Morrison has helmed many campaigns for brands like IKEA, Netflix, Gap, Michelob Ultra, Ford, a spot for Nissan starring Brie Larson, and a Coach ad starring Michael B. Jordan. She also directed many episodes of television for shows like “The Mandalorian,” “The Morning Show,” “American Crime Story: Impeachment,” “Hightown,” and “American Crime.”
“I believe in humanity above all else,” remarked Morrison. “Park Pictures similarly puts emotional and relatable storytelling first. Everyone I’ve met there is driven to push the envelope forward and create memorable and visual films. I’m excited to sign with Park and look forward to furthering my commercial career with them.”
Jackie Kelman Bisbee, founding partner of Park Pictures, added, “Her work is at once grounded and elegant. She deeply understands everyone’s process both behind the... Read More