Partizan has added filmmaker Martin Holzman to its roster for representation in the U.S., U.K., France and Canada. This marks Holzman’s first time being repped in the U.S. market.
In his young career, Holzman has come to be defined by visionary storytelling and a commitment to captivating audiences. His passion for getting laughs and crafting narratives that resonate deeply with viewers earned him three Lions at Cannes in 2023 for his Quilmes Beer “Coincidences” spot (co-directed with Augusto Giménez Zapiola via production company ARGENTINACINE) out of AB InBev agency Draftline in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Additional critical acclaim was garnered for Axe’s “Oops, I Forgot This at Your Place Collection” where guys who misquote Socrates and talk about crypto use the George Constanza-inspired move of leaving their scent behind on “forgotten” clothing items.
Partizan founder Georges Bermann said, “Martin brings a unique and captivating point of view to Partizan’s roster. His sense of humor is a clever match for the cinematic tone of his films, and his vision aligns with our commitment to storytelling excellence.”
“Collaborating with Partizan is an exhilarating step forward in my artistic journey,” remarked Holzman. “Their commitment to pushing the envelope aligns perfectly with my own creative ethos, and I am excited to explore new horizons and bring fresh narratives to life.”
Born in Buenos Aires, Holzman went on to begin film school at the age of 5 when he would beg his mother to take him to Blockbuster Video to escape the heat. Proper cinematic studies would be completed later at Universidad del Cine, in Buenos Aires.
Holzman is a globetrotter who can be found in various time zones, always with fast internet and good coffee. Recent clients include BBDO, MullenLowe, AXE, Cazadores Tequila, and Quilmes Beer. He is represented by Partizan across all offices.
Director Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck” Wins People’s Choice Award At The Toronto Film Fest
The Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award went to “The Life of Chuck,” handing director-writer Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King adaptation one of the most-watched prizes of the fall film festival circuit.
The award for “The Life of Chuck” was announced Sunday (9/15) as North American’s largest film festival drew to a close. “The Life of Chuck,” based on King’s 2020 novella of the same name, stars Tom Hiddleston as Charles “Chuck” Krantz, an ordinary man living through apocalyptic cataclysms. Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Jacob Tremblay co-star.
TIFF’s People’s Choice Award is regarded as a reliable Oscar harbinger. Since 2012, every winner of the festival’s top prize has gone on to be nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards. Last year, Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” won, and went on to be a major awards contender.
But “The Life of Chuck” could test that track record. The film is up for sale and doesn’t yet have distribution. It could be acquired and quickly readied for release this fall, or it might end up a 2025 release. “The Life of Chuck” drew mixed — though mostly positive reviews — out of Toronto, though audiences were clearly charmed by the uplifting drama.
Runners-up for the People’s Choice Award, which is voted on by festival attendees, were both films that first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The first was Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez.” The second runner-up was Sean Baker’s “Anora,” the Palme d’Or winner at Cannes.
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