Oliver Fuselier has been brought on as managing director and partner to lead L.A.-based production company Keeper (formerly known as Eskimo).
Since joining Keeper several months ago, Fuselier has been an integral force in furthering Keeper to become an archetype for the next wave of production companies. Since his arrival, the company has revamped its name, brand and talent roster. Fuselier will continue to oversee business development, foster and curate talent and fuel an innovative operational strategy across its pipeline. He will work alongside Kristofer Barton, executive producer, and David Martinez, head of production, to guide Keeper’s vision and artistic culture.
Joining Keeper after a nine-year tenure as managing director and then managing partner at Tool of North America, Fuselier will usher in new capabilities that position Keeper to handle projects of all scopes. He joined Tool in 2010 and rose to a position of managing partner, overseeing a stream of live action and innovation projects for global brands and agencies, and leading the company to its first ever Cannes Lions Palme d’Or in 2016. His work has been celebrated at the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, London International Awards (LIA), SXSW, AICP Show, ADDY, Cannes Lions and the Clios. He has also served on the juries of major awards shows including the AICP Show, Ciclope, LIA and Cannes Lions. For the latter, he served on the Film Craft Lions jury in 2018.
Fuselier, who has two decades of extensive brand marketing and integrated production experience, said of his new roost, ““When I first met the founder, Terry (Rayment), and partners David and Kris, I knew it was the perfect foundation for the next chapter in my career and in the industry. I was immediately drawn to the team’s commitment to creating honest, artistic work and building a community culture where youthful voices are heard. Together with my experience, knowledge and relationships, we are poised to pioneer a next generation production company. Keeper is an intergenerational mashup, and I am committed to lead with the same excitement and passion for creative integrity that I’ve embraced throughout my career.”
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More