Andreas Link, a well-known European director, has signed with HSI Productions for commercial representation in the U.S. and the U.K. His affiliation with HSI marks his first-ever stateside representation.
“Andreas has a very eclectic style that will translate well to the U.S. market,” said Kerstin Emhoff, VP of commercials at HSI. “He has the ability to seamlessly move from humor and storytelling to dialogue to highly visual and back again. We’re looking forward to helping him build his reputation in this market.”
Link, a native of Germany, directed a Mercedes-Benz spot last year called “Crash” out of Springer & Jacoby, Hamburg, which aired during the Academy Awards telecast, piquing his desire to direct more stateside work. “I was attracted to HSI because as a director new to the states, I wanted to be with a strong company with a solid reputation,” said Link, who is currently mulling over several U.S. projects.
In the early 1990s, Link began his career as a photographer, working in fashion and advertising throughout Europe. He later shifted to live-action directing, first working in broadcast design by creating identities for several German TV networks and programs, before getting into commercials.
His credits include spots for clients such as Audi, BMW, Citroen, Panasonic, ARD, and Chevrolet.
HSI has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and London, and maintains the satellites HSI Animation, and Person Films.
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More