Rock Paper Scissors (RPS) has added editor Peter Brandt to its roster for representation in the U.S.
Brandt, who had previously been handled by Work, is best known for his anthemic collaborations with A-list Scandinavian directors that include Martin de Thurah, Andreas Nilsson and Adam Hashemi. For his most recent commercial project in the U.S., Brandt reunited with de Thurah on the highly awarded and much celebrated “An Open Mind is the Best Look” for Nordstrom and Droga5 New York. Brandt was also the editor behind Nilsson’s multi-award-winning “Epic Split feat. Jean-Claude Van Damme” for Volvo that swept Cannes with six Grand Prix honors for Forsman & Bodenfors.
“Peter’s range as an editor makes him a perfect addition to the RPS family,” said Angus Wall, founding partner and editor at Rock Paper Scissors. “His exceptional work speaks volumes and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for someone with his level of talent.”
Eve Kornblum, RPS managing director, described Brandt as “an editor’s editor in every facet of his work. His knack for building narrative and creating emotion is really incredible.”
On joining RPS, Brandt said: “I’ve always been particularly driven by the variation that commercial and feature projects allow me to work on. Rock Paper Scissors is unique in having that outlet built into their structure with MakeMake Entertainment and all of their sister companies. So much of the work I admire comes from the U.S. market, so I’m really eager to expand my relationships with RPS’ amazing partners.”
Having started out editing commercials and music videos in Denmark, Brandt gained acceptance into The National Danish Film School in 2003 which opened up a series of narrative feature opportunities. His first collaboration with director Christoffer Boe on psychological thriller Reconstruction was rewarded with the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Best Editor at The Robert Awards and The Young Cinema Award at Venice Film Festival. Brandt continues to work across Scandinavia out of his own Copenhagen-based company, Little Machine.
“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