Production company Recommended announced the signing of Michael Haldane as its managing director. A Cannes Gold Lion winner, Haldane brings over 25 years of experience as a film director and executive producer to his new job, and is eager to further Recommended’s reputation for finding, developing and promoting directorial talent.
Haldane’s new role at Recommended will be his first in the U.S. His previous experience has all been acquired north of the border, where his positions included head of production at Treehouse North Productions; executive producer at Toronto’s Steam Films and Radke Film Group; and founder and managing partner at Vancouver’s filmgroup.tv.
Already fully immersed in his new role, Haldane led the efforts to overhaul and rebrand Recommended Media to Recommended, starting with a new website, logo and the launch of Third Party in April 2014.
Third Party is Recommended’s roster of directors whose careers extend beyond advertising. Several high-profile directors on this list include Tosh.0 helmer Scott Zabielski, Mad Men and Breaking Bad director Phil Abraham, and Grandma’s Boy director Nicholaus Goossen.