Production company Rattling Stick has signed director Teddy Cherim for his first commercial representation in the U.S. Based in the Netherlands, with former globe-trotting abodes in Kenya and London, Cherim leverages absurdist and affably self-deprecating humor for clients including Snoop Dogg, Paypal, and KFC, and in film and documentary projects including an episode of the recently released series Human Playground on Netflix. After collegiate education at the London Metropolitan Film School, Cherim wrote and directed the Dutch feature film Sterke Verhalen in 2010, making him the youngest Dutch director to have a full countrywide cinematic release of a film.
Cherim shared, “I feel my brand of comedy really fits in with Rattling Stick. I am in awe of the other directors on the roster–the whole team is amazing, focused and crazy-talented. I can’t wait to start shooting projects for my first foray into the U.S. market.”
Rattling Stick EP Jeff Shupe added, “Whether it’s a French Bulldog’s G-Star be-denimed derriere or a bucket of Colonel Sanders’ classic recipe, Teddy brings a unique and innovative perspective to his films. To say we’re excited to partner with him here in the U.S. market is an understatement.”
Always a storyteller by nature–though he describes himself as funnier in scripts than real life–Cherim had a fortuitous filmmaking assignment in high school that hooked him to what he deems the ultimate narrative device. After his education at the Met, Cherim moved to Nairobi, Kenya, in 2014 to become creative director at MIATV, an East African media company developing local high impact television programs and documentaries. Now working and living in Amsterdam, Cherim has since helmed an episode of the successful series Joardy Season–as well as Het Geldspel for VICELAND. In 2018 Cherim was nominated at the Dutch Film Festival for a Golden Calf in the “Best Interactive” category for the VR documentary Meet The Soldier.
“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