Rep firm Robin Frank Management has rebranded as This is Frank
Rep firm Robin Frank Management has rebranded as This is Frank, taking the approach of representing individual directors from various production company rosters. At the helm is president Robin Frank, who first gained prominence in the music video world before expanding her business to include commercials and varied content in 2005. Nancy Kagan, formerly of Runaway International Productions, has joined Frank's sales force, bringing a background in domestic and international production and sales….Ambitious Entertainment has taken on representation of writer/director/producer David Leaf for worldwide TV and film assignments. Perhaps best known for his feature-length documentaries (John Lennon, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Bee Gees), Leaf has been a key creative figure in hundreds of hours of music-variety, live event specials/series and pop culture retrospectives on such iconic figures as Billy Joel, Elton John, Norman Lear, Dean Martin, the Marx Brothers and the Beatles….
Park Pictures Signs Director Rachel Morrison
Park Pictures now represents director Rachel Morrison for commercial filmmaking. Morrison first came into prominence as a cinematographer, working on indie features, television, and blockbuster hits, which put her on the path toward her directing career. Her feature film directorial debut, “The Fire Inside,” is set for wide theatrical release by MGM on Christmas Day 2024.
Morrison has a background in photojournalism and a master’s degree from the American Film Institute. She made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work on “Mudbound,” directed by Dee Rees. Morrison was also the first woman to lens a Marvel film, “Black Panther.” She also served as cinematographer for hit movies like “Dope,” “Fruitvale Station,” and the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary “What Happened Miss Simone?”
As a director, Morrison has helmed many campaigns for brands like IKEA, Netflix, Gap, Michelob Ultra, Ford, a spot for Nissan starring Brie Larson, and a Coach ad starring Michael B. Jordan. She also directed many episodes of television for shows like “The Mandalorian,” “The Morning Show,” “American Crime Story: Impeachment,” “Hightown,” and “American Crime.”
“I believe in humanity above all else,” remarked Morrison. “Park Pictures similarly puts emotional and relatable storytelling first. Everyone I’ve met there is driven to push the envelope forward and create memorable and visual films. I’m excited to sign with Park and look forward to furthering my commercial career with them.”
Jackie Kelman Bisbee, founding partner of Park Pictures, added, “Her work is at once grounded and elegant. She deeply understands everyone’s process both behind the... Read More