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Sound designer/composer Jeff Kinder has been named director of the newly formed audio department at production/editorial/design/CG studio services house Magick Lantern, Atlanta. He comes over from his own studio, KinderWorks, Atlanta, where he scored projects for Larry King Live, performed sound design for TNT, mixed documentaries and TV shows for Turner Classic Movies and NFL Films, and worked weekly on a NASCAR reality TV series. His endeavors also encompassed such ad clients as L’eggs Sheer Energy. Most recently, he completed audio work for Coca-Cola’s Project Greenlight: Refreshing Filmmakers Award, creating a 5.1 surround mix for theatrical release to more than 23,000 U.S. cinemas….Crescendo! Studios, San Francisco, has been active on the spot front. The shop’s senior engineer Dave Baker wrapped TV mixes for the Saturn ION, VUE and Relay vehicles. Michael Damiani produced the commercials for Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco–Baker also worked with GSD&M, Austin, and producer Steve Shaw to mix TV commercials for SBC–Ogilvy & Mather, New York, selected Crescendo! senior mixer/technical director Craig Heimholz to record and mix TV spots for Hershey’s Peanut Butter Kisses. Alicia Zuluaga produced for Ogilvy with Carl’s Fine Films, San Francisco, producing the animation….Young & Rubicam, Chicago, enlisted bicoastal Elias Arts to help choose and license music for Sears’ fall campaign. The assignment also entailed some original sound design by Elias’ Jay Nierenberg. Among the tracks selected were Stephen Malkmus’ “Phantasies,” Pernice Brothers’ “There Goes The Sun,” The Spinto Band’s “Oh Mandy,” Mosquitoes’ “Boombox,” and Komeda’s “Check It Out.” The TV spots were directed by Matthew Badger of bicoastal Epoch Films. Audio post mixer was Shawn Ballman of Sound Slave, Chicago….Minneapolis music/sound design house BWN has wrapped a four-spot package for Citibank via Fallon, Minneapolis. The campaign features a singing hand that croons about the advantages of the Citi mtvU credit card designed specifically for college students. Composer/performer was BWN’s Ken Brahmstedt. Carl White served as audio post mixer for BWN. The commercials are running on mtvU, a network that airs at U.S. colleges and universities…..Category:News
Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”
When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.
The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.
The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.
The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?
DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.
Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?
DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."
That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More
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