Bicoastal Original Film has brought filmmakers Peter Lydon and Rupert Wainwright aboard its roster. Lydon was most recently repped for spots by Hungry Man, while Wainwright joins Original following three years at bicoastal Saville Productions.
Although known primarily for his comedy ads, Lydon actually got his start directing documentaries for the BBC. He turned that knack for finding the drama in everyday lives to directing episodic television including the popular British shows Shameless and Secret Diary of a Call Girl, as well as the upcoming four-part miniseries Garrow’s Law about the pioneering barrister William Garrow that will air next month on the BBC.
Lydon’s ad work includes recent spots for the Discovery Channel, Ikea and a package for Sky TV.
“I really enjoy transferring my skills from the world of TV into making commercials,” said Lydon. “In particular my experience with actors in long form comedy has really rubbed off in my comedy spots. That, combined with a desire to bring a cinematic look to the work, helps to set them apart. Many comedy spots have a tendency to look a little flat. I try to bring a little more gloss, a little more visual daring, but always with a strong performance.”
Rupert Wainwright
Wainwright began his career directing high-profile music videos for such artists as Michael Jackson, NWA and MC Hammer. The helmer then diversified into commercials (Reebok, AT&T, Sega, Sprite, and Russia’s 2014 Winter Olympics bid) and feature films (Stigmata, The Fog, The Sadness of Sex) and TV (NBC’s Fear Itself).
Wainwright said he was drawn to Original based on its creative reputation and its involvement in not only traditional commercialmaking but other new forms of content in the advertising/marketing arena.
Original is headed by exec producers/partners Bruce Mellon, Jeff Devlin and Joe Piccirillo.
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