Documentary filmmaker Peyton Wilson has joined O Positive for commercial representation. Her credits in the ad arena span such brands as Nokia, Navy, Mattel and TIAA-CREF. Among Wilson’s documentary endeavors is the acclaimed fighter pilot feature Speed and Angels, which will screen later this month at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
Wilson first established herself in commercials via Food Chain Films, Portland, Ore, and then made her feature documentary debut, Speed and Angels, before joining Nonfiction Unlimited, her most recent spotmaking roost prior to her coming aboard O Positive.
“We want to keep O Positive small, but it’s worth getting a bit bigger to have Peyton join us,” said director Jim Jenkins, a partner in O Positive. “So much work in this genre keeps the viewer at arm’s length, but Peyton’s talent really stands out. You feel something when you watch her work, not only because it’s beautifully shot and she tells stories so well, but because her subjects obviously trust her, and that trust shows in how they open up.”
Wilson has collaborated with agencies such as Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, Digitas New York and JWT New York. Her mantra is “to always make the audience feel. I try to do that by capturing the truth of people’s stories, which, of course, includes the visual truth as well.” To that end, her work for Mattel, the “When I Grow Up” spots and short film produced by Nonfiction Unlimited for agency Firedrill Productions, was praised by TBWAChiatDay L.A. chief creative officer Rob Schwartz in his Metal Potential blog. Schwartz wrote, “Here’s a very moving and insightful film about the power of play and imagination. Beautifully shot, cast and edited. (I emailed my 14-year-old daughter immediately after seeing it.)”
The “When I Grow Up” campaign centered on women in diverse professions who dreamed big when they were little girls.
“I love telling real people stories, whether I’m directing a :30 TV spot or a feature-length film,” Wilson said. “On projects where I have anywhere from two to 10 minutes to really dig in and get to know people is huge. The W+K Nokia campaign was a blast, and the perfect example of the benefits of longer formats. We went around the world filming stories about TED Fellows, we then cut short docs, anywhere from two to four minutes. It was quite rewarding for all involved to have the time to create a real sense of each Fellow’s journey.”
A California native, Wilson has always focused on writing and documentary filmmaking, and spent the last four years at Nonfiction. In addition to her commercial projects, she currently has longer form documentary projects in development: one is about female Muay Thai kick boxers (e.g., a classical violinist who’s also a fighter); another about a female DJ who disguises herself as a male DJ in order to get access to clubs that won’t hire females.
Wilson is excited to tap into O Positive’s pipeline of award-winning filmmakers to develop the best ideas for jobs. “My plan is to be selective, in order to work with the very best creatives,” she said. “It’s been working for me so far, and I think that coming to O Positive will take me to the next level.”
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement After 8 Years
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two.
Jolie and Pitt signed off on a default declaration filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, saying they have entered into a written agreement on their marital and property rights. The settlement was first reported by People magazine.
"More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt," Jolie's attorney, James Simon, said in a statement. "She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family. This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over."
The filing says they give up the right to any future spousal financial support, but gives no other details. A judge will need to sign off on the agreement. An email late Monday night to Pitt's attorney seeking comment was not immediately answered.
Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, were among Hollywood's most prominent pairings for 12 years, two of them as a married couple. The Oscar winners have six children together.
Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, after a private jet flight from Europe during which she said Pitt physically abused her and their children. The FBI and child services officials investigated Pitt's actions on the flight. Two months later, the FBI released a statement saying it would not investigate further, and the U.S. attorney did not bring charges.
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