Exec Producer|Owner
Mutt Film
What advice do you have for new directors?
Include whatever you feel will be helpful…
I think the most important thing for a new director is to have a distinct point of view and that’s a very difficult thing to have really though it sounds simple. It’s about knowing what you want to say or show and knowing how best to do that so it helps define who you are and what you want to achieve. Right. Not easy. We see so much work that lacks this element and so when we see someone who has thought about the direction they want to go in, they really stand out. We always say don’t follow trends because by the time you notice them, they are already gone.
The best thing to remember is that yes, every story has been told, probably a million times in a million ways, but not by you.
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana O’Herlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More