Cinematographer Erik Henriksson is now available for commercials and music videos in Los Angeles via ICM Production Arts. He’s been nominated for two Swedish Roy Awards for Best Commercial on the basis of an Ikea ad directed by Maceo Frost and “RFSU,” a condom PSA directed by Joanna Nordahl. Henriksson recently shot a content film, Give Me Love, and Beyonce’s music video “Spirit”….
Broadcast industry vet Kyle Luther has been named the new VP of sales in North America for TVU Networks, the market and technology company specializing in IP-based live video solutions. Luther will spearhead TVU’s continued efforts and further strengthen its presence in the North American region. Luther was most recently at Grass Valley/Belden in the role of VP of sales, North America. Prior to that, Luther also served as VP of sales, U.S., at Ross Video. Next week (10/16-17), Luther and members of the TVU sales and solutions staff will be on hand to demonstrate TVU products at NAB Show NY at the Javits Convention Center in New York. The TVU Networks family of IP transmission and live production solutions gives broadcasters and organizations a reliable workflow to distribute live video content to broadcast, online and mobile platforms. TVU has become a critical part of the operations of many major media companies. The TVU Networks suite of solutions has been used to acquire, transmit, produce, manage and distribute professional-quality live IP HD footage as an integral part of news, sports and major global events…..
“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