Director Sebastian Reed has joined Little Minx for representation in the U.S. and U.K. Reed has directed over 150 commercials for clients that include IKEA, Reebok, Snickers, Nike, Pepsi, Puma, Volkswagen, Volvo, Mercedes and Mitsubishi.
Reed became partner of Stockholm-based Camp David Film back in 2002, the same year that saw the Swedish native nominated for four spots at The Young Directors Award competition at Cannes. Two years later he was honored as a “Future Gold Young Creative” at the Clio Awards.
Other wins for Reed include two Golden Egg Awards (Guldägget) in 2008 in Stockholm, one for best film “The Stick” for sports betting client Oddset through Stockholm-based Waters Widgren/TBWA.
“I was immediately drawn to Sebastian’s ability to achieve a cinematic look and feel, even in the confines of a commercial.,” said Little Minx president Rhea Scott. “Given his excellent body of work including beautiful car spots, rich storytelling, and tasteful humor he was a must-sign.”
Reed will continue his longstanding relationship with Camp David Films while pursuing music video and commercial work in the U.S. and U.K. under the Little Minx banner.
Review: Director Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked”
It's the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. In the annals of pop culture, few characters have undergone an image makeover quite like the Wicked Witch of the West.
Oh, she may have been vengeful and scary in "The Wizard of Oz." But something changed — like, REALLY changed — on the way from the yellow brick road to the Great White Way. Since 2003, crowds have packed nightly into "Wicked" at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre to cheer as the green-skinned, misunderstood Elphaba rises up on her broomstick to belt "Defying Gravity," that enduring girl-power anthem.
How many people have seen "Wicked"? Rudimentary math suggests more than 15 million on Broadway alone. And now we have "Wicked" the movie, director Jon M. Chu's lavish, faithful, impeccably crafted (and nearly three-hour) ode to this origin story of Elphaba and her (eventual) bestie — Glinda, the very good and very blonde. Welcome to Hollywood, ladies.
Before we get to what this movie does well (Those big numbers! Those costumes!), just a couple thornier issues to ponder. Will this "Wicked," powered by a soulful Cynthia Erivo (owner of one of the best singing voices on the planet) and a sprightly, comedic, hair-tossing Ariana Grande, turn even musical theater haters into lovers?
Tricky question. Some people just don't buy into the musical thing, and they should be allowed to live freely amongst us. But if people breaking into song delights rather than flummoxes you, if elaborate dance numbers in village squares and fantastical nightclubs and emerald-hued cities make perfect sense to you, and especially if you already love "Wicked," well then, you will likely love this film. If it feels like they made the best "Wicked" movie money could buy — well, it's... Read More