Director/cinematographer Peter Rodger has joined Bandito Brothers for exclusive U.S. spot representation. Among his credits is having served as director, cinematographer and producer of the documentary feature Oh My God, which explores people’s diverse opinions and perceptions of God. The film entailed two-and-a-half years of filming across 23 countries and featured Hugh Jackman, Seal, Ringo Starr, Sir Bob Geldof, Princess Michael of Kent, David Copperfield and Jack Thompson.
The docu-feature had its world premiere in July, 2009 at the Jerusalem International Film Festival, and is being distributed on DVD Hay House, and will be available as a Video-on-Demand release via Lionsgate in early 2011. That release will coincide with the release of a book by the director based on his experiences making the film.
“We all have a responsibility to live our lives with tolerance and understanding for our fellow man,” Rodger said of his life lessons. “I also learned that hostility is manufactured by power-seeking humans and has nothing to do with God. The world is way more united than divided, even though most of us are conditioned to believe otherwise. You only have to look into children’s eyes to see the spark of this ‘thing’ that is common to all of us. It is the glue that binds us all together.”
Rodger grew up looking through a camera lens. As a teenager, the British director honed his skills by assisting his father, George Rodger, a renowned photojournalist and co-founder of Magnum Photos. “My dad taught me not to shoot, but to see,” he recalled. After completing his education at England’s Maidstone College of Art, his skill with the lens made him a sought-after talent in the European and American advertising industry, shooting numerous car, clothing and cosmetics companies’ print and commercial campaigns in over 40 different countries. His directorial credits include Natural Resources Defense Council’s “The Earth’s Best Defense,” University of Houston’s “Dr. Paul Chu” and “Dr. Bowen Loftin,” and Mark McGwire Foundation for Children’s “Help.” Rodger’s previous production house roosts over the years have included Limelight UK, Fletcher Sanderson, Redback Films, and Cucoloris.
“Peter’s world-class photography and ability to canvass the globe are more arrows in our quiver,” said Bandito Brothers exec producer Jeff Rohrer. “Quite frankly, we are tired of shooting ‘in the zone’ and are designing teams that can deliver production in any location in the world for the same cost. Peter is one of the few directors who can do just that.”
Rodger said several factors drew him to Bandito Brothers, including the association forged between the company and recently launched VFX house Cantina Creative. “Much of my work involves visual effects, and it’s great to have this resource so close at hand,” related Rodger.
Rodger rounds out a Bandito Brothers roster comprised of partners/directors Mouse McCoy and Scott Waugh, directors Stewart Hendler and Sinuhe Xavier, directing duos Gentlemen and The Polish Brothers, and director/cinematographers Shane Hurlbut, Mitchell Amundsen, Matt Goodman, and Vic Huber.
Television Academy Unveils Newly Elected Governors; Board To Become The Most Inclusive In Organization’s History
The Television Academy has announced the newly elected members to the Board of Governors who will serve two-year terms from Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2026. More than 40% of the 31 elected governors are new to the Academy’s boardroom and represent a wealth of experienced professionals across the industry.
After years of outreach and engagement with the diverse television community, the 2025 Television Academy Board of Governors is the most inclusive in the Academy’s history. For the second consecutive year, the Board of Governors reflects gender parity. In addition, 47% of its members are from historically marginalized groups (based on racial and cultural identity, sexual orientation, et al.), the highest in its history, surpassing last year’s record of 45%.
The 13 newly elected governors who will serve a first-ever two-year term are: Kevin Blank (Special Visual Effects); John Boyd (Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts); Allison Dorenbosch (Children’s Programming); Megan Galizia (Television Executives); Trayce Gigi Field (Costume Design & Supervision); Phil Gurin (Producers); Shana Hagan, ASC (Cinematographers); Siddhartha Khosla (Music); Vicki Lemar (Sound); Joseph Litzinger (Reality Programming); Angela Moos (Makeup Artist/Hairstylists); Sean Presant (Writers) and Megan Sleeper (Casting Directors).
Fifteen governors were reelected to serve a second two-year term: Wendy Aylsworth (Science & Technology); Eva Basler (Daytime Programming); Bobbi Banks (Sound Editors); Mary Lou Belli (Directors); Hillary Bibicoff (Professional Representatives); Megan Chao (Documentary Programming); Yvette Cobarrubias (Commercials); David Hartle (Production Executives); Christina Lee (Public Relations); Kate Linder (Performers); Robert M. Malachowski... Read More