Register

    Director Ayse Altinok, Former W+K Creative, Joins Biscuit Filmworks

    By SHOOTUpdated:No Comments2688 Views
    Ayse Altinok
    LOS ANGELES --

    Biscuit Filmworks has added Ayse Altinok to its directorial roster. She comes over from Wieden + Kennedy, Portland, Ore., where she worked as an art director and directed projects for Nike.

    A Turkish-born director, Altinok has to her credit short films and commercials that have been recognized with honors from the Cannes Film Festival, Clio Awards and the AICP Show. Her style is informed by her art school background, 10 years of experience with Wieden + Kennedy both in Amsterdam and Portland, and short film, commercial and music video projects. Her first short film, Hortum, was an official selection at The Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner in 2009, and screened at over seven other film festivals around the world.

    Altinok’s second short film, The Particulars, was also screened at Cannes the next year, and won Best Drama and Best Actor at the Oregon Independent Film Festival. The emotional narrative and visually rich overtones in her work are reflected in recent projects, A Day At the Mall Reminds Me of America, a short film created for MotionPoems, and “Katie,” a music video for rap artist Beedy. Altinok got her start in advertising as a senior creative at Nike and later as an art director on projects for clients that included Coca-Cola, Levi’s, Escada, EA, and Procter & Gamble.

    Founded by director Noam Murro and managing director Sean Lacy in 2000, Biscuit Filmworks maintains a directing roster which includes Murro, Altinok, Aaron Ruell, Aaron Stoller, Andreas Nilsson, Bruce St. Clair, Christopher Riggert, Clay Weiner, Freise Brothers, Gary Freedman (The Glue Society), Matt Devine (The Glue Society), Jeff Low, Matt Dilmore, Ruairi Robinson and Steve Rogers.

    Category:News
    Tags:Ayse AltinokBiscuit Filmworks



    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

    MySHOOT Profiles


    Add A Comment