Chyron has named André Fischer as its director of sales for Central Europe/Nordics. Fischer joins Chyron with decades of experience across the broadcast industry. In this new role, he will drive business development and growth initiatives, working with the Europe- and U.S.-based teams to increase reach and awareness of Chyron products (broadcast titling and graphic systems, software portfolio for live production professionals), solutions and services. Prior to joining Chyron, Fischer led sales teams for companies including Dimetis, HPE, Grass Valley, and DAVID Systems. He entered the media technology industry after studying economics and computer science, and over the past 30 years, he has helped broadcasters and other organizations to leverage advanced technologies to move their business forward. Fischer is based in Munich and reports directly to Olivier Cohen, SVP of EMEA sales. Chyron is a brand of ChyronHego, headquartered in New York with operations in 11 countries….
Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”
When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.
The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.
The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.
The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?
DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.
Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?
DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."
That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More