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.
Alec Baldwin Urges Judge To Stand By Dismissal Of Involuntary Manslaughter Case In “Rust” Shooting
Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge on Friday to stand by her decision to skuttle his trial and dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie.
State District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case against Baldwin halfway through a trial in July based on the withholding of evidence by police and prosecutors from the defense in the 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust."
The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can't be revived once any appeals of the decision are exhausted.
Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey recently asked the judge to reconsider, arguing that there were insufficient facts and that Baldwin's due process rights had not been violated.
Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer on "Rust," was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.
The case-ending evidence was ammunition that was brought into the sheriff's office in March by a man who said it could be related to Hutchins' killing. Prosecutors said they deemed the ammunition unrelated and unimportant, while Baldwin's lawyers alleged that they "buried" it and filed a successful motion to dismiss the case.
In her decision to dismiss the Baldwin case, Marlowe Sommer described "egregious discovery violations constituting misconduct" by law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as false testimony about physical evidence by a witness during the trial.
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