Talent management and production company Minted Content has added commercial and film director Carl Erik Rinsch to its exclusive roster.
Over the course of his decades-long career, Rinsch has turned out work spanning feature films, commercials and branded content. His 2010 sci-fi short film The Gift garnered widespread acclaim. He went on to make a successful transition into feature films as reflected in the visually stunning and critically lauded 2013 release 47 Ronin starring Keanu Reeves and Hiroyuki Sanada.
In the commercial space, Rinsch has collaborated with brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Heineken, and Samsung. Rinsch’s achievements include a Cannes Gold Lion and recognition for his work at the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase.
Rinsch’s work is often characterized by the use of cutting-edge techniques in CGI and VFX, showcasing his commitment to innovation and visual artistry. He is among the first adopters of artificial intelligence technology in filmmaking, recognizing its potential to revolutionize the industry and redefine the roles of artists and storytellers. He firmly believes that embracing AI will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of filmmakers.
Lance O’Connor, founder and CEO of Minted Content, said of Rinsch, “His unparalleled creativity and vision, as well as his proven track record in both the feature film and commercial worlds, make him a perfect addition to our roster. We look forward to working with Carl on groundbreaking projects that will continue to push the boundaries of storytelling and harness the power of emerging technologies like AI.”
Rinsch, an international director with a strong presence in both Europe and the United States, has worked with production companies such as RSA Films and MJZ. In recent years, Rinsch has focused on his feature film career, dedicating three years to an ambitious, soon-to-be-released science fiction project. While specific details about this project remain under wraps due to a non-disclosure agreement, it is known to have involved shooting in 11 countries with an international cast and crew.
“I am thrilled to join the talented team at Minted Content and look forward to collaborating on innovative projects that will challenge and inspire both myself and audiences around the world,” said Rinsch who will collaborate with O’Connor and Minted exec producer Edina Sallay.
Rom-Com Mainstay Hugh Grant Shifts To The Dark Side and He’s Never Been Happier
After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead.
"Sorry about that," he apologizes. "Tech hell." Grant is no lover of technology. Smart phones, for example, he calls the "devil's tinderbox."
"I think they're killing us. I hate them," he says. "I go on long holidays from them, three or four days at at time. Marvelous."
Hell, and our proximity to it, is a not unrelated topic to Grant's new film, "Heretic." In it, two young Mormon missionaries (Chloe East, Sophie Thatcher) come knocking on a door they'll soon regret visiting. They're welcomed in by Mr. Reed (Grant), an initially charming man who tests their faith in theological debate, and then, in much worse things.
After decades in romantic comedies, Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career. But in "Heretic," a horror thriller from A24, Grant's turn to the dark side reaches a new extreme. The actor who once charmingly stammered in "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and who danced to the Pointer Sisters in "Love Actually" is now doing heinous things to young people in a basement.
"It was a challenge," Grant says. "I think human beings need challenges. It makes your beer taste better in the evening if you've climbed a mountain. He was just so wonderfully (expletive)-up."
"Heretic," which opens in theaters Friday, is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, co-writers of "A Quiet Place." In Grant's hands, Mr. Reed is a divinely good baddie — a scholarly creep whose wry monologues pull from a wide range of references, including, fittingly, Radiohead's "Creep."
In an interview, Grant spoke about these and other facets of his character, his journey... Read More