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    Directing Duo Peter Martin Joins The Corner Shop

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    Peter Livolsi (l) and Martin Dix (r) of the directorial duo Peter Martin flank an actor portraying Abraham Lincoln.
    LOS ANGELES --

    Directorial duo Peter Martin–consisting of Peter Livolsi and Martin Dix–has joined The Corner Shop for spots and branded content in the U.S. Peter Martin had been previously handled by Imperial Woodpecker in the American ad market. 

    Livolsi and Dix met years back when the former was attending film school at the American Film Institute while Dix was an agency creative director at Deutsch LA. They came together as a directorial team, gaining initial recognition in 2006 with inclusion in SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase. Peter Martin went on to direct spots for brands such as the BBC, McDonald’s, MTV, Dentyne, Priceline and FedEx. The duo’s work has been recognized by The One Show, Cannes Lions and the London International Awards, among other competitions.

    The Corner Shop was founded in 2013 by producer Anna Hashmi and director Peter Thwaites (winner of the DGA Award for commercials in 2009) who were attracted to Peter Martin’s visual and comedic work. The Corner Shop is repped by Resource on the West Coast, Mary Kate Hatfield in the Midwest and Ziegler/Jakubowicz on the East Coast.

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    Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.

    The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.

    The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.

    The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.

    Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?

    DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.

    Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?

    DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."

    That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More

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