Multidisciplinary studio Golden has added European directing duo Wolfberg for commercials and branded content in the U.S. The visionary Prague-based team–consisting of Jan Kalvoda and Premek Ponahly–was previously handled by Savage Films in the American ad market. Wolfberg continues to be repped in Europe by Armada.
Together Ponahly, a former art director, and Kalvoda, an award-winning director and copywriter, have worked with international agencies such as Leo Burnett, Euro RCSG and Y&R, Wolfberg has proven to be a dynamic force in the global ad scene, sought after by brands like Google, McDonald’s and Nescafé.
Wolfberg’s stroke of genius often combines different filmmaking mediums and methods, such as in-camera effects and stop motion animation, into one mesmerizing mix of visual artistry. Recently they brought their intricate blend of CG-design and live action to tap into the viewer’s instinct to “Never Stop Hunting” for Jägermeister’s “Let The Ink Flow” campaign, while their earlier pairing of live action and stop-motion for the Budweiser/Budvar spot “Dark” led to the pair garnering a Golden Drum.
Matthew Marquis, Golden co-founder and executive producer, said of Wolfberg, “I love that they are totally committed to the idea and to finding the best possible creative solution to serve the story, whether it’s in-camera, CG, or stop-motion. Their sense of invention combined with a unique tone and aesthetic makes their work truly stand out. Wolfberg is an amazing complement to Golden’s creative sensibility and to our ability to ideate and finish in-house.”
Golden was founded by Marquis and director/creative director Jake Banks.
“Overnight Success” Has Been More Than A Decade In The Making For Meghann Fahy and Eve Hewson
Meghann Fahy and Eve Hewson, two of the stars of Netflix's whodunit "The Perfect Couple," have news for you if you want to call them breakouts: They've been working in this business for more than a decade.
Fahy made her TV debut in 2009 in an episode of "Gossip Girl." Hewson's first big film role was in 2011's "This Must Be the Place." They do concede, however, that it's recent TV roles — "The White Lotus" for Fahy and "Bad Sisters" for Hewson — that have led to new frontiers of opportunity.
Susanne Bier, who directed "The Perfect Couple," says both Fahy and Hewson are "going to be big stars."
"They certainly have proper, profound star quality, Both of them in very different ways," Bier says. "Both are incredibly creative, incredibly smart, and also have a impressive insight as to who they are. You can be a great actor or actress and not necessarily really know who you are yourself. And they do."
Hewson, 33, whose dad is U2 front man Bono, may have grown up in a famous family but she's now in demand in her own right. She will next be seen in a second season of "Bad Sisters, " out in November. She's in Noah Baumbach's next film, alongside Adam Sandler, George Clooney and Riley Keough. She's also been cast in Steven Spielberg's next production and is set to star opposite Murray Bartlett in a racing series for Hulu.
Fahy, 34, is in production on a limited series with Julianne Moore and Milly Alcock called "Sirens," written by Molly Smith Metzler ("Maid") for Netflix. She also has two films in the can with Josh O'Connor ("The Crown," "Challengers") and Brandon Sklenar ("It Ends With Us").
The two actors spoke candidly about this phase of their careers. This interview has been condensed for clarity and... Read More