Director Adraint Bereal has signed with bicoastal production company Epoch Films for first-time commercial representation in the U.S.
Bereal is a multi-disciplinary creative who focuses on film, photography, bookmaking, and graphic design. He is a BFA Design graduate from the University of Texas Austin.
His work is culturally relevant, and he has an authentic, original voice. In 2018, he had his first solo show at the George Washington Carver Museum in Austin, TX. The work was titled “1.7,” the percentage of Black men on the UT Austin campus out of 52,000 students. The show included images of physical expression and interviews from 25 Black men.
Bereal’s next project, “The Black Yearbook,” showcased the stories of Black students on campus, and was featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic and Vice. Recently he has worked with several high-profile clients, including AT&T, Calvin Klein, The New York Times and Airbnb.
“Joining the Epoch family is a new step in my career, and from the jump they listened before anything else,” said Bereal. “It’s often difficult to find those partners that will hear you and understand you. The people at Epoch each took their time to get to know me, and invested in my craft without any doubt that I’d make something awesome.”
“Adraint is bursting with talent and new stories to tell,” assessed Mindy Goldberg, founding partner of Epoch Films. “His passion is contagious. We are proud to be formally introducing him to the marketplace and are looking forward to great collaborations.”
Bereal and Epoch are represented in the West by Dexter Randazzo and Jonathan Logan at The Department of Sales; in the East by Tara Averill and John Robertson at RepresentationCo; and in the Midwest by Chris Brown and Nicole Feddock at Baer Brown Reps.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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