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    Directing Duo Ben & Katja Finds Pulse

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    LOS ANGELES --

    Pulse Films has signed the directorial duo Ben & Katja–Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld–for worldwide representation. Brooklyn-based Sinclair and Blichfeld have formed a successful writer/director and production partnership as reflected in their original web series High Maintenance. Ben & Katja recently announced a financing deal with Vimeo that will see High Maintenance become Vimeo on Demand’s first directly funded original programming series.

    Best known for her work on NBC’s acclaimed series 30 Rock and the CW’s The Carrie Diaries, Blichfeld is an Emmy-winning casting director, while Sinclair, who also stars in High Maintenance, is an actor and editor.

    Thomas Benski, CEO of Pulse, said of Ben & Katja, “It’s rare to find such fresh and original voices able to produce such a refined type of comedy. When we came across High Maintenance, we were all blown away – it’s modern, playful yet so poignant. They are able to tap into themes and characters that are so relevant in today’s landscape yet do it without a heavy hand or pushing through overtly simplified stereotypes. Ben & Katja’s natural ability to reflect society through a simple premise, attentive casting and superb comedic writing leaves me with no doubt that the future for them is extremely bright.”

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    Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.

    The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.

    The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.

    The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.

    Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?

    DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.

    Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?

    DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."

    That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More

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