Matilde Ramos Pinto has joined RSA Films US as an executive producer based in Los Angeles. The hire, which coincides with an influx of new talent and accompanying business growth, also marks a reunion for the company and Ramos Pinto, who for five years worked as a directors representative for RSA and Black Dog Films London.
“Matilde brings a global perspective to the team at RSA US,” said Luke Ricci, president, RSA Films US. “She is a fantastic resource to both directors and clients, with a built-in knowledge of the company culture and proven ability to work both strategically and creatively with talent. She’s passionate about cultivating exciting new opportunities and seeing them through to deliver exceptional work across commercials, content, music videos and other disciplines.”
“This is a fantastic new chapter for RSA US,” Ramos Pinto said. “I’m looking forward to working with Luke Ricci and our team. During my time in London, I have enjoyed forging special relationships with the RSA directors and I’m excited about growing new relationships with the inspiring talents based here in the U.S.”
“We have so much respect for the work Matilde has done already with RSA, Black Dog and Ridley Scott Creative Group,” said Jake Scott, partner, Ridley Scott Creative Group. “We’ve had the opportunity to watch her grow in her role managing talent and being a trusted partner to our clients. We know her great taste and huge work ethic will be incredibly valuable to our directors and clients in the U.S.”
“It takes a lot of grit and vision to be a director,” Ramos Pinto added. “In my new role, I’ll facilitate and help execute fresh and beautiful work for our talent, and the brands, agencies and labels we work with. I will also focus on signing exceptional, thought provoking, innovative directors to join our L.A. roster. My goal is to make incredible work, I think that speaks the loudest.”
Prior to working on staff at RSA London, Ramos Pinto worked in feature film production and for one of the U.K.’s leading casting directors, Jeremy Zimmerman.
Beyoncé’s Halftime Show Highlighted Netflix’s NFL Debut On Xmas Day
Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day.
Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday.
She surprised fans by bringing along Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin" and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The action on the field didn't live up to expectations as the NFL showcased four of the AFC's top five teams.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce exposed a glitch in Pittsburgh's defense during Kansas City's 29-10 rout in the first game.
The broadcast itself went off just fine, quickly becoming the second-most popular live title on Netflix to date, according to NFL Media.
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens led C.J. Stroud and the Texans to 17-2 at halftime before Beyoncé stole the show.
Mariah Carey opened Wednesday's doubleheader with a taped performance of "All I Want for Christmas is You" and then the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs trounced the Steelers to clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
There were no signs of any major streaming issues during the game after Netflix experienced minor blunders at the start of the pregame show. The broadcast opened with roughly 10 seconds of silence because it appeared studio host Kay Adams' microphone wasn't turned on.
Beyoncé's live performance at NRG Stadium was supposed to be the biggest test for the streaming giant and it seemed to go off without a hitch.
Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and Kelce had eight catches for 84 yards and one score as the Chiefs (15-1) earned a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. The... Read More