Alex Telfer, who first established himself as a leading photographer and then diversified successfully into commercial directing, has joined Saville Productions for stateside spot representation. His commercialmaking roost in the U.K. continues to be Mallinson Television Productions (MTP).
Telfer has been directing spots for three years with credits that include campaigns for Guinness, Quantum Claims, Visit England, and the launch of Adidas Kit. His work is marked by cinematic imagery, storytelling, humanity and a touch of irreverence.
Telfer has assembled a support team based in a 19th century church which he has transformed into his “Creative Hub.” The Newcastle, U.K. facility is home to professionals who take care of Telfer’s production requirements. “My production team members have all been selected and developed with one unified goal, to deliver the best possible results to any given shoot whether that be TV commercials or stills,” related Telfer.
In addition to his commercial directing, Telfer continues with his photographic projects. Recent assignments have included work for Nike, Nikon, Sony Music, Ernst & Young, Glaxo Smith Kline, Land Rover, EMI, and the BBC. His work has been featured in The American Photography Annuals 2009 and 2010, Communication Arts Photography Annual 50 and 51, Lurzer’s Archive Top 200 Ad Photographers Worldwide 2010, Creative Review Photography Annual and The International Photography Awards.
“Photography has been a passion for me for over 20 years and from the early, formative years of learning my craft to the present day, the medium that captivated me initially continues to fill me with me excitement and drive that continues to grow with every passing year. Directing commercials elicits a similar feeling,” said Telfer.
Actor Steve Guttenberg Returns To L.A. Neighborhood Now Charred By Devastating Wildfire
Steve Guttenberg awoke Thursday morning to a grim reality: The treacherous wildfire that tore through the Pacific Palisades had left his once-lush neighborhood charred and unrecognizable.
With homes smoldered, streets emptied and friends scattered by evacuation orders, Guttenberg counted himself among the fortunate. His property was miraculously spared. But the actor-producer still struggled to reconcile his relief with the haunting sight of his ravaged, once lavish community.
"Just this morning, I woke up and I was really conscious of my mental state and my mental health, because the last three days, I've seen so much tragedy," said Guttenberg, pacing through the ruins of his neighborhood. He said his home has electricity but no running water.
Guttenberg thanked God that his block was safe, but he said about 20 homes were burned "pretty bad" in his 80-home community after wind-whipped fires tore across Los Angeles, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled as the fires burned uncontained Wednesday. He said the fires are the worst he's ever seen in his 66-years.
The wildfires have burned the homes of several celebrities including Billy Crystal, Carey Elwes and Paris Hilton.
Guttenberg said he never expected all of this to happen.
"It's like when someone dies suddenly," he said. "It's like when someone gets hit by a car. You never expect that to happen. That's how shocking it was."
During Guttenberg's stroll, it was an eerie scene with scorched palm trees, homes reduced to ash and rubble, and the daytime skies casted an ominous twilight over the devastation.
"I've seen people scared, people in wheelchairs, mothers and fathers trying to find their kids, people having anxiety and panic... Read More