Molly Manners has joined Biscuit Filmworks’ directorial roster in the U.K. Manners is a versatile director and writer whose natural comedic instincts and arresting art direction mark her commercial, TV, branded content, and short film projects. Born and raised in London, Manners began her career at Channel 4’s in-house agency 4Creative where she created award-winning TV promo campaigns including “Funny Fortnight” and “Short Shorts,” and the viral satirical short form hit Mini in Chelsea. Her work has earned awards from D&AD, The British Arrows, and the Creative Circle. In addition to her experience as a creative and director in the commercial world, Manners also directs longer form narrative projects. Her short film Here Boy, which received funding through Creative England + BFI’s Funny Girls/iShorts program, went on to be picked up by Amazon, and she recently directed an episode of Sky Arts’ comedy series Urban Myths focusing on a 1984 encounter between Andy Warhol and Donald Trump….
Toronto production company Someplace Nice has added director Bo Platt to its roster for Canadian representation. Platt’s body of work spans such brands as Nissan, Acura, YouTube Music, Ducati, Dempsters, Sleeman, Bell and Manulife. Platt started his career in documentary filmmaking at age 19, working on projects in regions as far afield as Africa and India–including a documentary on Tibetan refugees and the Dalai Lama. He began directing as an early member of the Motion Theory collective. Later he moved to Paris, where he established his name as an in-demand international director. Now living in Los Angeles, he is focusing primarily on North American work…..
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal To Receive Life Achievement Honors At Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 12th Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706). McIntosh is an Emmy®-winning make-up artist known for his work on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Tothpal is an award-winning hair stylist known for his work on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.” The awards will be bestowed at the gala event on Sunday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
The MUAHS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor a make-up artist and a hair stylist who have an extraordinary spectrum of acclaimed work, exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, and outstanding service to their union or their craft.
McIntosh, a multi-Emmy-winning Canadian make-up artist known for his transformative make-up designs, has worked on numerous critically acclaimed projects. He has won two Primetime Emmys and has 12 nominations. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, McIntosh has become a highly sought-after make-up artist, known for his attention to detail and ability to bring characters to life through his artistry.
Additional credits include “Masters of the Universe,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Griselda,” “Legion,” “The Kids are Alright,” “Venom,” “Dark Shadows,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “City Slickers (I & II),” “The Brady Bunch Movie,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” “Look Who’s Talking (1 & 2),” “The Clan of the Cave Bear,” and dozens of others.
Tothpal, an award-winning journeyman hair stylist, has had a spectacular and varied career encompassing every facet of filmmaking. From the largest high-profile... Read More