Stink Rising has signed director-photographer Theodor Guelat for representation in the U.S., U.K. and Germany. This marks the first representation in the U.S. and U.K. for Guelat whose portfolio includes contemporary and urban commercial work.
Guelat has a unique ability to capture modern culture with style. His love for music, graffiti and traveling sits at the core of his creative output, landing him collaborations with leading brands such as Carhartt, Mercedes-Benz, Louis Vuitton and Adidas, while high profile artist collaborations include A$AP Rocky.
With his signing, Stink strengthens its position as a production partner that’s connected to culture and can deliver ambitious projects with the right visuals and tone. Further, Stink Rising continues to be a platform to support the development and experimentation of exciting up-and-coming talent.
Dom Mckiernan, global head of Stink Rising, said, “Theodor’s work is a seamless blend of editorial precision and unapologetic realness. It’s a masterful balance of restraint and boldness. I can’t wait to work with him!”
Guelat shared, “I’m really excited to start this new journey with Stink Rising and I can’t wait to be part of projects that truly make an impact.”
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws To Protect Actors Against Unauthorized Use Of AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without their consent.
The new laws come as California legislators ramped up efforts this year to regulate the marquee industry that is increasingly affecting the daily lives of Americans but has had little to no oversight in the United States.
The laws also reflect the priorities of the Democratic governor who's walking a tightrope between protecting the public and workers against potential AI risks and nurturing the rapidly evolving homegrown industry.
"We continue to wade through uncharted territory when it comes to how AI and digital media is transforming the entertainment industry, but our North Star has always been to protect workers," Newsom said in a statement. "This legislation ensures the industry can continue thriving while strengthening protections for workers and how their likeness can or cannot be used."
Inspired by the Hollywood actors' strike last year over low wages and concerns that studios would use AI technology to replace workers, a new California law will allow performers to back out of existing contracts if vague language might allow studios to freely use AI to digitally clone their voices and likeness. The law is set to take effect in 2025 and has the support of the California Labor Federation and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or SAG-AFTRA.
Another law signed by Newsom, also supported by SAG-AFTRA, prevents dead performers from being digitally cloned for commercial purposes without the permission of their estates. Supporters said the law is... Read More