Territory Studio, a creative design studio specializing in motion graphics, visual effects and digital experiences, has appointed Ryan Hall as chief growth officer (CGO). Territory is headquartered in London with another studio in San Francisco. As CGO, Hall has been tasked with developing a global growth and integrated marketing strategy, helping along an expansion into new sectors. In particular, Hall will focus on developing Territory Studio’s value proposition around future UI and UX concepts, leaning on his deep experience of digital transformation-led growth for large enterprise brands. Hall brings with him over 18 years in creative and consultancies and the development of content-rich digital experiences. He started his career at digital transformation agency TH_NK before leaving to co-found mobile-first digital agency, Nice. With Hall as managing director, Nice was guided through significant growth, working with the likes of Channel 4 in the U.K., Deutsche Bank and First Direct. Hall was subsequently appointed as managing director of advertising agency Karmarama’s creative products division, where he played an integral role in its growth ahead of its landmark acquisition by Accenture Interactive. Since leaving Karmarama in 2018, Hall has worked for a number of digital-first brands to develop and drive ambitious go-to market strategies. Territory projects have included Watchmen, Ex-Machina and Blade Runner 2049, as well as commercial work with the likes of adidas, Bet365 and McKinsey….
“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 yearโs 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 Zemeckisโ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwoodโs 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.
โAt the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,โ said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. โWe look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.โ
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 Larraรญn, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the worldโs most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More