Director Iain Mackenzie has joined the roster of Native Content for global representation. He was previously handled worldwide by The Sweet Shop.
The prolific Mackenzie is known for his stunning visuals both as a cinematographer and director, with clients including Coors Light, The Home Depot, Lexus, Visa, Campbell’s, Mercedes, McDonald’s, PNC Bank, Dow and Subaru. His work ranges from dramatic to humorous and linear to surreal, always anchored by a firm sense of story and atmosphere.
Born and raised in the U.K., Mackenzie earned a degree in photographic arts and film from Polytechnic of Central London (PCL) and cut his teeth as a cinematographer before entering into directing. A passion for craft and a talent for multitasking led Mackenzie to establish himself as both a DP and director, lensing his own projects. Building a successful career across Europe, Australia (where he is a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society), and the U.S., Mackenzie has earned assorted awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, and London International Advertising Awards.
“Iain knows the craft of filmmaking inside and out, and his skills as a cinematographer and director are unparalleled,” said Native founder Tomer DeVito. “He has the ability to tell a complete story within every single frame. I’ve known Iain for fourteen years, and have admired his work for even longer.”
Mackenzie joins a Native Content talent roster which includes Ben Jacks, Iain Mackenzie, Rich Lee, Russ Lamoureux, The Cronenweths, The Work, and Tom Dey.
Rom-Com Mainstay Hugh Grant Shifts To The Dark Side and He’s Never Been Happier
After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead.
"Sorry about that," he apologizes. "Tech hell." Grant is no lover of technology. Smart phones, for example, he calls the "devil's tinderbox."
"I think they're killing us. I hate them," he says. "I go on long holidays from them, three or four days at at time. Marvelous."
Hell, and our proximity to it, is a not unrelated topic to Grant's new film, "Heretic." In it, two young Mormon missionaries (Chloe East, Sophie Thatcher) come knocking on a door they'll soon regret visiting. They're welcomed in by Mr. Reed (Grant), an initially charming man who tests their faith in theological debate, and then, in much worse things.
After decades in romantic comedies, Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career. But in "Heretic," a horror thriller from A24, Grant's turn to the dark side reaches a new extreme. The actor who once charmingly stammered in "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and who danced to the Pointer Sisters in "Love Actually" is now doing heinous things to young people in a basement.
"It was a challenge," Grant says. "I think human beings need challenges. It makes your beer taste better in the evening if you've climbed a mountain. He was just so wonderfully (expletive)-up."
"Heretic," which opens in theaters Friday, is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, co-writers of "A Quiet Place." In Grant's hands, Mr. Reed is a divinely good baddie — a scholarly creep whose wry monologues pull from a wide range of references, including, fittingly, Radiohead's "Creep."
In an interview, Grant spoke about these and other facets of his character, his journey... Read More