Director David Gray has joined bicoastal production company Supply&Demand for commercial representation in the U.S. Gray combines exceptional attention to casting, performance, and dialogue to create a distinct sense of humor and emotion. His creative work has been recognized by The One Show, Cannes, The Andy Awards, ADC, the Clios, and the British Design and Art Direction Awards, as well as earning him a nomination in 2007 for the DGA Award in commercials. The DGA nod–garnered on the strength of two Tribeca Film Festival promos out of Ogilvy & Mather, NY, a Fulltiltpoker spot for WongDoody, L.A., and an eBay ad via London agency Delaney Lund Knox Warren– came two years after Gray earned inclusion in SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase.
Gray’s expertise across film, television, and commercials is a natural fit for Supply&Demand. He’s already wrapped his first project with the company–an integrated campaign for BJ’s Wholesale Club. Prior to connecting with Supply & Demand, Gray was repped by Skunk in the U.S.
Tim Case, Supply&Demand co-founder, said, "It’s so great for us to have an A-level comedy guy in the U.S. where we see such great scripts in this genre. We are very excited to partner with David in building that part of the company. I’ve admired his work for a long time.”
Gray related, “I’ve known Tim for years and have always been a big fan of Supply&Demand. I’ve I’m really excited to bring my sensibilities and approach to S&D and the resources they provide. Tim is very supportive in helping me find ways to bring great work to life and make it even better.”
Gray recently finished shooting a pilot for Canal+ in Paris for Le Coeur (The Heart) which is set to release in October.
Gray joins a directorial lineup at Supply&Demand that includes Joseph Kahn, Samuel Bayer, Gabriela Coperthwaite and Mac Premo.
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More