The Glue Society–a seven-man collective of directors and installation artists–has joined the roster of biscuit filmworks for U.S. representation. The main face of The Glue Society at biscuit for commercial direction will be Gary Freedman. The Glue Society also includes Jonathan Kneebone, Matt Devine, James Dive, Pete Baker, Luke Crethar and Paul Bruty, all of whom contribute to the creative collective’s output.
The Glue Society was ranked the second most-awarded director of 2012 by the Gunn Report, and each member of the collective specializes in a unique craft to produce a range of projects from sculptural installations to commercials and long-form entertainment.
Under The Glue Society banner, Freedman has directed spots for top international brands including Nike, Axe and Burger King, garnering awards from assorted major advertising competitions throughout his career. His “Dip Desperado” for Doritos earned top honors from Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios, The One Show, AICP Show and more; “Warren” for Virgin Mobile, “March of the Emperors” for Canal+ and “The Regulars” for VB have also earned accolades. Freedman excels in cinematic visuals and subtle exploration of the motivations and vulnerabilities of his characters. He was born and educated in London, launched his directorial career in Sydney, and now resides and works in New York City.
Prior to joining biscuit, The Glue Society was repped by Park Pictures in the U.S. The Glue Society is currently also repped by Revolver in Australia, Independent in the U.K., and Wanda in France.
Founded in 2000 by director Noam Murro and managing director Shawn Lacy, biscuit filmworks maintains a directorial roster which includes Murro, The Glue Society (Freedman), Andreas Nilsson, Aaron Ruell, Aaron Stoller, Bruce St. Clair, Christopher Riggert, Clay Weiner, Jeff Low, Matt Dilmore, Mike Maguire, Philippe Andre, and Steve Rogers.
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More