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    Director Matt Shaffar Lands First North American Representation, Joins SixTwentySix

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    LOS ANGELES --

    Creative studio SixTwentySix has added director Matt Shaffar for North American representation, marking his first official signing to a production company roster.

    Hailing from Irvine, Calif., Shaffar had his passion for filmmaking ignite at Northwood High School, where he was part of the FilmEd Academy of the Arts program. He further refined his craft at Loyola Marymount University, earning a degree in film and TV production. It was at LMU where Shaffar formed a pivotal partnership with Cole Sanchez, now staff producer at SixTwentySix, who has been instrumental in the director’s career journey.

    “Years ago, SixTwentySix co-founders Jake Krask and Austin Barbera plucked me out from a haystack and have since been guiding and nurturing me into the director I am today. I have absolute certainty in the future success of SixTwentySix; it’s rooted in the unwavering support Jake and Austin offer to every creative involved,” said Shaffar. “Their leadership ignites a fire within us, propelling us to face any obstacle head-on, and emerge triumphant.”

    In a joint statement, Krask and Barbera shared, “Matt’s unique vision and ability to connect with modern audiences make him an invaluable addition to our team. His creative energy and dedication are unmatched, and we are excited to further propel him and champion the incredible work he will produce with us.”

    Shaffar has already directed projects for agencies such as Ogilvy, VML, and Loomis, and brands including The Lego Group, Hollister & Co, PATH Water, and Gore-Tex. He has collaborated with artists like Bebe Rexha, Two Friends, and Nicky Youre, with his projects amassing tens of millions of views and premiering in iconic locations such as Times Square.

    Late last year, Shaffar directed the first brand spot for PATH Water, a significant project that involved building the creative and brand identity from the ground up with SixTwentySix acting as both the brand’s creative agency and production company. Recently, he directed commercial campaigns for Wahl and Fitness Connection, and is currently working on a back-to-school campaign with Brands&People in Mexico City.

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    Jacob Elordi Is On A Roll With Roles For Directors Sofia Coppola, Guillermo del Toro and Paul Schrader

    Thursday, December 19, 2024

    Jacob Elordi is suddenly everywhere in Hollywood — so much so that he thinks he must be dreaming.

    Amid a remarkable streak of high-profile projects with respected filmmakers — Sofia Coppola's "Priscilla," Guillermo del Toro's upcoming adaptation of "Frankenstein" and, in theaters now, Paul Schrader's "Oh, Canada" — the 27-year-old isn't taking his success for granted.

    "I don't want to be so arrogant as to say like, you know, 'I choose what is befitting of me,'" he said in an exclusive interview. "I'm very grateful because to say you choose these things sort of seems too conscious or something. I kind of am in a constant state of like, 'Wake me up from this.'"

    "Oh, Canada" tells the story of Leonard Fife (Richard Gere), an acclaimed documentarian on his deathbed who, in what becomes a final act of confession, agrees to have the cameras turned toward him for a documentary about his own life.

    Elordi plays a young Fife in the film, based on Russell Banks' 2021 novel, "Foregone." Despite their physical differences, Elordi's performance as a younger Gere is believable, thanks in part to the amount of effort he put into studying Gere's mannerisms.

    "Richard has such a rich career of films and a really diverse range of films so there was a lot to watch and just kind of copy him, you know? Like Simon Says or something," Elordi said. "The best one for physicality was 'American Gigolo,' because I think he was 29 or something when he made that film. So, it's, you know, not far from where I am now."

    Schrader is not known for making big-budget blockbusters. And while the filmmaker has reaped critical praise throughout his prolific career, he's made his share of panned flops.

    But that hasn't stopped the 78-year-old from... Read More

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