Pathology, a thriller which premiered last week (4/18) at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, marks the feature filmmaking debut of director Marc Schölermann who helms spots via Hollywood-based Über Content. The director’s credits include commercials for such clients as BMW, Lexus, Nissan and Fiat.
Released through Lion’s Gate, Pathology is a dark medical thriller that centers on a group of pathologists who devise a game wherein one player kills someone and the others have to figure out how that victim died.
Milo Ventimiglia (of the NBC hit series Heroes) stars as a medical student who is taken under the wings of these doctors and quickly finds himself being drawn into their dangerous and sinister game.
“It seems like a clever move casting the star of Heroes,” mused Schölermann, “but the fact is that when I cast Milo I didn’t know who he was.” The network phenomenon was not on air in the director’s native Germany. “Milo was so interesting to us, we were convinced he would bring an incredible amount to the role.”
The William Morris Agency first brought the script to Schölermann’s attention via Lakeshore Entertainment. The writing team of Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor penned the screenplay.
Schölermann brought in cinematographer Ekkehart Pollack to lens the film. The pair had previously collaborated on more than 50 commercials in Europe.
In preparation for the film, the director also took a trip to the morgue: “Realism in film is so important to me,” noted Schölermann, who had the chief coroner of Los Angeles County on board as a medical adviser to the production. “Did you know that the L.A. morgue sells souvenir coffee cups, beach towels, and hats? It’s mind-blowing,” observed the director.
Schölermann is on a directorial roster at Über Content that consists of Jordan Brady, Todd Field, Jeffrey Fleisig, Gentlemen, Stewart Hendler, Jason Kohn and Dave Laden.
Britt Wilen Joins David&Goliath As Group Creative Director
As David&Goliath (D&G) celebrates 25 years, the agency is bringing on new creative leadership to help shape its future. Britt Wilen joins as group creative director, bringing her knack for big ideas, executional craft and a track record of work that resonates. In her new role, Wilen will partner closely with clients, diving deep into their challenges to develop work that’s bold, transformative, with high-impact solutions and cultural relevance.
David Angelo, D&G founder and creative chairman, said of Wilen, “She’s a true creative force--a Swiss Army knife of innovation--with an energy that’s as contagious as it is inspiring. We are looking forward to her creative leadership for one of our longest-standing clients, California Lottery, as well as the impact she’ll bring to our ‘Brave’ culture.”
Wilen stated, “Creativity is at its best when it surprises people, makes them feel something, or gives them a new way to see the world. That’s what I love about this industry, and that’s what drew me to D&G. They have a fearless approach to ideas and a culture that thrives on collaboration, and I’m so excited to be part of it.”
Wilen’s most recent staff position prior to joining D&G was serving as a global creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi where she led major campaigns for Toyota’s Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship, Expedia and Lexus. Before that, she held senior creative roles at BBDO Worldwide and Leo Burnett, helping shape iconic work for brands like Doritos, Ikea, Mars, and more.
Her work has been recognized with top industry honors, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio Awards, and Effies. In addition to her impressive professional career, Wilen boasts a rich and... Read More