Johnny Hardstaff directs trailer starring Michael Fassbender
This two-and-a-half-minute trailer has taken on a viral life of its own, breathing life into the android character David, portrayed by actor Michael Fassbender, and further sparking curiosity about the film he’s in, Prometheus, directed by Ridley Scott.
Fassbender gives a deadpan performance of David, an android butler/valet/maintenance man aboard the ship Prometheus, which houses a team of explorers searching for answers as to the origin of humanity.
The trailer is one in a series of character studies creating anticipation among sci-fi fans and general mainstream audiences for Prometheus, which is slated for release in June. The film marks a return to sci-fi for Scott after a long hiatus. His prior notable work in the genre includes Blade Runner and Alien.
Titled “Happy Birthday David,” this trailer was directed and designed by Johnny Hardstaff via Little Minx stateside and RSA Films in the U.K. The DP was Mark Patten.
Editors were JD Smyth and Ed Cheesman of Final Cut, New York and London.
Script for the trailer was written by Scott, Hardstaff, Damon Lindelof, Michael Ellenberg and Caspar Delaney.
AICP Awards Tour To Conclude With Stops In Dallas and Chicago
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour concludes with stops in Dallas and Chicago this month as it wraps up its tour of cities across the U.S. The National Tour brought presentations, panels and screenings to marketers, advertising agencies, production and postproduction companies.
The AICP Awards will be in Dallas on Thursday, November 14, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by the Chicago event, set for Thursday, November 21, at The Old Post Office. Tickets are available now for both events here.
In Dallas, the program kicks off at 6:45 pm with a happy hour, followed by the screening and panel discussion at 7:30. The evening ends with a networking reception from 8:30 to 11:30.
Appearing in Dallas will be Abe Garcia, chief creative officer, Dieste; Julia Melle, director of brand and content, Southwest Airlines; and Isaac Pagán Muñoz, VP, executive creative director of PepsiCo Foods. The panel will review selected winners from the suite of the AICP Awards programs, offering insights into what made them rise to the top of their respective categories and share their viewpoints on key trends in the industry.
The Chicago stop starts at 6 pm with a happy hour, followed by the presentation and screening at 7 pm. A reception caps the event, starting at 8 pm and concluding at 11:30 pm.
The panel there will feature 2024 AICP Awards curators and winners from the marketer, agency, production and postproduction sectors who’ll highlight this year’s winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights into what makes a project stand out, as well as industry trends and insights.
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