Killer Films, a New York-headquartered independent film company (Boys Don’t Cry, Far From Heaven, Velvet Goldmine, One Hour Photo) headed by producers Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler, has partnered with global commercial/branded content/long-form media production house Moxie Pictures, under the aegis of CEO Robert Fernandez and director/president Dan Levinson, to form KillerMoxie Management, a Los Angeles-based talent management firm with offices in N.Y. and London. Tabbed to head the new venture is manager/producer Brian Young, recently of Untitled Entertainment, LA.
Young departs Untitled Entertainment after 11 years, bringing to KillerMoxie his entire client roster including writer/directors Todd Haynes, Floria Sigismondi, Gregg Araki, James Foley, Alison Maclean, Sam Jones, Nicholas Jarecki and two of this year’s Best First Screenplay nominees at the Independent Spirit Awards–director/writers Nicholas Fackler and Dana Adam Shapiro–and actors Joy Bryant, Brady Corbet and Asia Argento, as well as rockers Sean Lennon, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes and Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
Young recently executive produced Sigismondi’s feature debut The Runaways starring Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning and Michael Shannon.
KillerMoxie will shepherd the careers of filmmakers, actors and recording artists, drawing upon Moxie’s media production expertise and Killer’s filmmaking resume to foster an array of entertainment and branded opportunities across all media.
“The talent relationships we’ve built over the years among filmmakers, actors and musicians make KillerMoxie a logical next step. The filmmaking world is changing, and we’re changing with it,” stated Killer founder Vachon.
Moxie’s Levinson added, “All aspects of media are converging. We are not just about finding opportunities for clients, but creating them.”
Moxie Pictures is known for its representation of filmmakers in both the feature and commercial arena. Moxie’s directorial roster includes Wes Anderson, Jim Sherdian, Jared Hess, Kevin Smith, Cameron Crowe, Frank Todaro, Martin Granger, Errol Morris and Todd Phillips. Killer Films has established itself at the forefront of American independent film and has been instrumental in the careers of such artists as Hillary Swank, Julianne Moore and Todd Haynes.
“A Complete Unknown,” “The Brutalist,” “Gladiator II,” “Wicked” Among ADG Excellence in Production Design Award Nominees
The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has unveiled the nominees for its 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards. The ceremony, hosted by actress and comedian Rachael Harris, will take place on Feb. 15, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
Among the motion picture nominees are the production designers on A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist, Gladiator II, Nosferatu and Saturday Night in the Period Feature Film category; and Alien: Romulus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Dune: Part Two, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Wicked in the Fantasy Feature Film category.
Television nominations span the likes of Bridgerton, Fallout, House of the Dragon, The Lord of the Rings: Pachinko, Rings of Power, Ripley and Shogun.
The ADG Awards celebrate excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films. The 2025 Cinematic Imagery Award will be presented to Academy Award®-nominated director and filmmaker Jason Reitman, whose body of work includes Juno, Up in the Air and Saturday Night.
“This year’s nominees showcase the incredible artistry and vision that define our craft and our industry. We’re thrilled to bring the Guild together to celebrate the achievements of these incredible production designers and their art departments,” shared award show producers Michael Allen Glover, ADG, and Megan Elizabeth Bell, ADG, in a joint statement.
In addition, the ADG will honor Lisa Frazza, Barbara Mesney, Dan Sweetman, and J. Dennis Washington with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Legendary production designer Carl Jules Weyl will be inducted into the ADG Hall of Fame as part of the... Read More