JOJX has added Alan Masferrer to it directorial roster. This is his first U.S. representation, having established himself as an emerging talent in Europe, the U.K., and China.
Catalonian-born Masferrer has helmed campaigns for BMW, Bombay Sapphire, Moncler, San Miguel, among others, in addition to music videos and fashion films. His work has received accolades and awards from across the globe, including recognition from UKMVA, MTV, and Ciclope, as well as several Vimeo Staff Picks.
Masferrer’s work defies genre and challenges convention. In BMW’s "Joy at First Sight," the wonders of the universe unfold in the imagination of a young girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. Alongside her father and stuffed monkey, the trio set out on a Milky Way-inspired highway in the family BMW to explore moon-like terrain under a star-filled night sky. In a spot for San Miguel Manila, the doors to the serene and the surreal, as well as the hidden and forbidden, are swung wide open through a single sip of beer. Hypnotic and intriguing, the film extends an invitation to imbibe and explore. Unexpected, fascinating, and provocative, Masferrer’s video for Klyne’s "Lend Me Another Name" explores what happens when a woman eats a few unusual eggs, only to find herself at the mercy of an octopus who contorts and transforms into something other.
“We’ve been following the work of Alan Masferrer for several years now and are continually transfixed by his creations,” said Jackson Morton, partner and executive producer at the Los Angeles-based JOJX. “Alan’s unique vision and unconventional approach to filmmaking explore the wonder, beauty, and intrigue that surrounds us. We’re looking forward to carving out opportunities for him to explore the depths of his imagination.”
“I’m really excited about this new partnership with JOJX because they share my passion for continuing to push the boundaries of filmmaking,” said Masferrer. “There’s a tremendous lifeforce and pulse of creativity that runs throughout the team and the roster, and I know we’re going to produce innovative, thought-provoking, and beautiful together.”
Masferrer is also repped by Friend in the U.K., Hamlet in Asia/France/Belgium, Grayskull in Spain, Antidote in Ireland, Rekorder in Germany, The Box Films in Italy, and Landia in Argentina/Brazil/Mexico.
“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