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    Director Christopher Sims Joins RSA For Spots, Black Dog For Music Videos

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    LOS ANGELES --

    RSA has signed director Christopher Sims for U.S. representation in commercials and branded entertainment. RSA sister shop Black Dog will handle Sims for music videos. 

    Sims’ commercial work in which music and advertising collide include Usher and Pepsi for the MTV Video Music Awards; Miller Brewing Company’s spot featuring a live concert version of Sebastian Ingrosso’s Reload; Launch, the campaign for sports fitness company Hyperice featuring the Misfits’ Spinal Remains; and Beats By Dr. Dre’s spot featuring Serena Williams.  Sims also has to his credit jobs for global brands including Asahi, Hyundai, Gucci, Best Buy, Berkshire Hathaway, Sea Shepherd, and Samsung.

    Sims’ diverse work as a filmmaker also includes directing a dozen long-form documentaries and over 50 music videos for platinum artists including Usher, Ludacris, Avril Lavigne, Stone Temple Pilots, Keane, and NeYo. In 2012, he received the MVPA award for best R&B video of the year for Cassie’s King of Hearts video.

    Prior to joining RSA and Black Dog, Sims was handled by DNA for spots and music videos.

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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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