Biscuit Filmworks has brought commercial director Damien Shatford aboard its roster for U.S. and U.K. representation.
Rupert Reynolds-Maclean, managing director at Biscuit Filmworks U.K., said of Shatford, “His comic timing and instincts towards storytelling and directing are second to none. His work always feels fresh while having a polished familiarity to it that I think clients and agencies in this part of the world will love. I can’t wait for us to start working together.”
Shawn Lacy, co-founder, Biscuit Filmworks, said, “We love Damien’s distinct filmmaking voice and couldn’t be more excited to work with him at Biscuit. His ability to execute each project brilliantly, with such hilarious results, will serve him well in the U.S. market.”
Hailing from Christchurch, New Zealand, Shatford dropped out of school early and started working in kitchens. While sweating his way from dish-boy to sous-chef, he was making music videos for his band which led to making music videos for other bands. And by the age of 20, he threw in the dishtowel to study film at The New Zealand Broadcasting School.
Shatford’s recent spot for Macpac, “Weather Anything,” out of The Monkeys Melbourne featured actors hanging precariously from the side of a very real mountain. He masterfully subverted a cinematic trope with a deadpan Kiwi delivery and made one cliffhanger of an ad. Other notable client work includes Uber Eats, Toyota, TVNZ+, and Chorus.
His award-winning campaigns like the ridiculously funny R&B love ballad, “I’m Drinking It for You,” for New Zealand brewer DB Export, and his zombie-romp for L&P soda, set to Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do,” showcase his eye for great casting. Shatford has garnered many industry accolades, including Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, Clios and Webbys.
Shatford had previously been repped in the U.S. and U.K. by Sweetshop, which continues to handle him in the Southern Hemisphere.
“I love collaborating with clever humans. Whether it’s funny creatives trying to push boundaries, smart clients who give us their trust, or actors and crew that want to make their best work. I’m inspired by what’s possible when the right team has been assembled–much like the 1998 film, Armageddon,” said Damien. “I’ve been a Biscuit fanboy for over a decade. They’re very clever humans and I can’t wait to see what happens next!”
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal To Receive Life Achievement Honors At Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 12th Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706). McIntosh is an Emmy®-winning make-up artist known for his work on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Tothpal is an award-winning hair stylist known for his work on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.” The awards will be bestowed at the gala event on Sunday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
The MUAHS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor a make-up artist and a hair stylist who have an extraordinary spectrum of acclaimed work, exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, and outstanding service to their union or their craft.
McIntosh, a multi-Emmy-winning Canadian make-up artist known for his transformative make-up designs, has worked on numerous critically acclaimed projects. He has won two Primetime Emmys and has 12 nominations. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, McIntosh has become a highly sought-after make-up artist, known for his attention to detail and ability to bring characters to life through his artistry.
Additional credits include “Masters of the Universe,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Griselda,” “Legion,” “The Kids are Alright,” “Venom,” “Dark Shadows,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “City Slickers (I & II),” “The Brady Bunch Movie,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” “Look Who’s Talking (1 & 2),” “The Clan of the Cave Bear,” and dozens of others.
Tothpal, an award-winning journeyman hair stylist, has had a spectacular and varied career encompassing every facet of filmmaking. From the largest high-profile... Read More