Oscar-nominated editor Tom Eagles has joined Rock Paper Scissors (RPS) for commercial representation in the U.S. Eagles is best known for his collaborations with director and producer Taika Waititi on the acclaimed feature film Jojo Rabbit and both the movie and episodes of the FX hit comedy What We Do In The Shadows.
Eagles’ work on Jojo Rabbit earned him a number of high-profile nominations and awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing, as well as the BAFTA Award for Best Editing and an ACE Eddie Award.
His most recent project was editing director Jeymes Samuel’s high-style revisionist Western, The Harder They Fall, starring Jonathan Majors, Idris Alba, and Zazie Beetz.
Eagles originally began his career editing commercials, which includes campaigns for Uniqlo and Carlton Dry in his native Aotearoa/New Zealand; however, this will be his first U.S. representation for commercials.
Angus Wall, founding partner at Rock Paper Scissors, said of Eagles, “It’s amazing how he’s able to blend that sense of genuine comedy with drama. I’m excited to have someone join us who is so uniquely skilled in telling these kinds of stories in all formats.”
On joining, Eagles said: “The roster at Rock Paper Scissors is so well respected in the film world. They have had an impact on our craft for so long and I am eager to work with them in the commercial space.”
“We are thrilled to help support Tom for commercials. He is one of the freshest voices in editing,” added Eve Kornblum, managing director at Rock Paper Scissors. “We are really looking forward to blending our world with his.”
Originally from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Eagles currently lives with his family in Los Angeles.
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this yearโs AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckisโ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwoodโs Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
โAt the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,โ said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. โWe look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.โ
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraรญn, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the worldโs most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More