Moxie Pictures has added Ivan Bird and Giles Lovell-Wilson to its directorial roster for global representation spanning commercials and branded content.
Bird, who was formerly handled by production house Rattling Stick, has turned out work known for its exquisite cinematography, dynamic precision, technical sophistication, and pitch-perfect natural performances. Bird began his career as a stills photographer before seamlessly transitioning to a DP and director. His iconic and much-emulated work as a DP includes the legendary Guinness commercials “Surfer” and “Swimmer” and also Jonathan Glazer’s debut feature, the BAFTA and Oscar nominated Sexy Beast.
Since transitioning to directing, Bird has helmed spots for major brands including Nike, Mercedes-Benz, HSBC, American Airlines and the BBC.
Meanwhile, Lovell-Wilson is a London based fashion and beauty filmmaker. He began his career in stills and swiftly moved into directing. His work for high fashion brands is characterized by beautiful clean-cut photography, playful dynamic choreography and a slick cutting edge style. He has made films for some of the biggest global brands in fashion including Gucci, Max Factor and Tommy Hilfiger. Prior to joining Moxie, Lovell-Wilson was with London production house Graft.
“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