Great Guns has signed Danish director, writer, and VFX supervisor Morten Vinther to its roster for global representation.
Previously a creative director at The Mill in Los Angeles, Vinther is known for pushing the boundaries of technology in the gaming realm. Notable pieces in his portfolio include CG-driven commercials for Sony PlayStation’s “The Last of Us Part II,” Morefun Studios “Arena Breakout,” and EA/Koei Tecmo’s “Wild Hearts,” as well as the opening cinematic for Respawn’s “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.” His meticulous approach to his craft has earned him acclaim at award shows across the globe, including Ciclope, Clio and AICP.
Whether working with real or synthetic characters, Vinther is a master at capturing palpable emotion on screen, taking care to understand each one’s motivations and desires in context. For his gritty and eerie “Arena Breakout: Winner Takes All” project, Vinther cast a number of former marine corps members and brought a Navy Seal specialist on set to consult on weapon handling and choreography, striving to curate the most authentic experience for gamers.
Next up in Vinther’s pipeline is an interactive project in which the audience gets to choose their own adventure.
Vinther commented, “I’m very excited and honored to be joining the amazing team at Great Guns. I’ve been a huge fan of their work for the longest time. Working with Michel [managing EP Waxman] is a dream come true and I can’t wait to get stuck in and create some beautiful stories together!”
Waxman said, “It was Morten’s technical expertise that first got me excited but it’s the emotional depth and detail he brings to his world building and character development (both real life actors or otherwise) that got me excited to champion his storytelling.”
