Eleanor has added director Femi Ladi to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos.
Among his many notable credits is “My Family” which won distinction as the UKMVA Best Hip Hop Video in 2021. The critically acclaimed music video tells Pa Salieu and BackRoad Gee’s celebration of found family with an innovative, technical tour de force use of motion control.
Ladi also garnered plaudits for his vivid Afro futuristic short film, Oba, which relates a story of identity and heritage, submerging audiences in a richly bold, gorgeously surreal visual world. “I had this story within me,” said Ladi. “I hadn’t written it yet but I always knew I wanted to make this story.”
Prior to joining Eleanor, Ladi had most recently been represented in the U.S. by Somesuch.
Eleanor president Sophie Gold said, “How Femi looks at the world is incredible. He crafts dazzling new realms that bring you in. There are layers to each of his narratives. The deeper you look, the more you see.”
Ladi added, “It’s great to join a company that has a proper vision and grow with them in the U.S.”
Biscuit Filmworks Adds Director Matthew Dillon Cohen To Its U.S. & U.K. Rosters
Filmmaker and photographer Matthew Dillon Cohen has signed with Biscuit Filmworks for commercial representation in the U.S. and U.K. Cohen is best known for his visual storytelling, with vivid colors and cinematic realness. Prior to connecting with Biscuit Filmworks, he was most recently repped by Anonymous Content. Cohen’s latest film for Zach Bryan builds upon his previous collaborations with the artist, including the acclaimed “Nine Ball,” starring Matthew McConaughey. For the just-released “Oak Island,” the production moved east to Schenectady, New York to breathe life into the story starring Casey Affleck and Jack Martin. Cohen continues to hone his distinctive eye through projects with other artists like Gus Dapperton, Joji, and Olivia Rodrigo, as well as international brands including Converse, Facebook, Citi, Prada, Nike x Foot Locker, Vogue, New Balance, and Ralph Lauren. Cohen is a New Jersey-born, New York-based self-taught director and photographer who began his career in music journalism while still a teenager, moving on to become a music video producer while in college. His varied background and close collaboration with artists have served to provide him with a vast network of young emerging talent, many of whom he’s gone on to direct first-time films and visual content for over the past decade. “Matt has a fascinating backstory and remarkable trajectory coming up in the industry,” said Shawn Lacy, co-founder and managing director, Biscuit Filmworks. “His connection to the talent he works with, paired with his keen sensibility, offers him an edge. We’re thrilled to be joining forces for this next phase of his career.” “I love the problem-solving that comes with production, finding the most original and interesting... Read More