Boutique production company Imposter has taken on U.S. representation for director Scott Perry.
Perry has directed work for clients including YouTube, Google, and Jack Daniels, starring global talents such as Serena Williams, Lil Wayne, and Dua Lipa. His talents–which he has honed across genres spanning documentary, music, and fashion–have earned him a number of Vimeo Staff Picks, including for his New York Times and Vogue campaigns.
Most recently, Perry has been working as a freelance director, following a six-year stint at The FADER. In his role as creative director and head of video, he oversaw all video content produced, whether internal or branded. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, where he filmed and toured with artists all over the world, Perry has also worked for the likes of MTV and MySpace.
Perry is currently finishing up postproduction on a number of campaigns filmed earlier this year and shooting the third round of spots in a campaign for a return client, while also writing and pitching a music documentary series in Europe.
Perry said, “Over the past year I’ve gotten to work with Imposter on a few projects and have always been impressed and super appreciative of the support and motivation they’ve given me. Like any director considering joining a roster, I was focused on finding a home with a company that would be genuinely interested in helping progress and shape my career going forward, and they’ve proven that consistently.”
Avtar Khalsa, EP at Imposter, added, “We’ve been working with Scott on a freelance basis over the last year and have continually been impressed with the thoughtful ways he elevates each and every project, both in style and substance. He has the ability to see stories where others do not, and draw out emotion through the lens. We have a carefully curated roster, and couldn’t be more excited to welcome Scott to Imposter. His fresh perspective is a much-awaited and cherished addition to our team!”
Juliette Welfling Takes On A Musical, A Crime Thriller, Comedy and Drama In “Emelia Pérez”
Editor Juliette Welfling has a track record of close-knit, heartfelt collaboration with writer-director Jacques Audiard, a four-time BAFTA Award nominee for Best Film not in the English Language--starting with The Beat That My Heart Skipped in 2006, then A Prophet in 2010, Rust and Bone in 2013, and Dheepan in 2017. He won for The Beat That My Heart Skipped and A Prophet.
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