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    Rep Report for February 23, 2024

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    Juliet Tierney
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    Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios, which comprise Streamland Media’s visual effects division, have promoted Juliet Tierney to executive VP of global partnerships. Tierney will be based out of the Los Angeles studio and oversee business development on a global scale, reporting to David Lebensfeld, president of Ghost VFX and Ingenuity Studios.  With decades of experience across animation, visual effects, and large-budget live-action productions, Tierney has worked with many leading directors, artists, and executives, as well as the British Royal Family. Her experience includes serving as producer for Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles starring Billie Eilish for Disney+ and as a visual effects producer on the films Mother and I,Tonya, as well as for the series The Orville. Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Los Angeles, Tierney is a member of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), the Visual Effects Society (VES), and The Recording Academy. She was nominated for a Grammy for Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles. Tierney has won assorted major advertising industry awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD and AICP Awards. Tierney holds a degree in Film from the University of Liverpool, U.K., and Rhode Island, U.S….

     

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    Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    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

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