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    Sponsored Profile: Tröll Pictures

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    As part of our Directors Issue mix, here is a sponsored profile in which Tröll Pictures’ Peter Steinzeig discusses recent projects from the company’s directors, and the challenges facing him and his shop in an ever evolving marketplace.
     

    Peter Steinzeig
    Executive Producer
    http://trollpictures.tv

    Q#1) What project or accomplishment has been most significant for your company this year and why? Please include some info on the directors from your company on the project.

    The Snorri Bros. (yes, the originals) just wrapped a shoot for LEGO out of Isobar Boston.  It was an opportunity to team up with Brickyard VFX whose owners are also involved with Tröll.  While Tröll has the freedom to work with any VFX company, the streamlined, efficient manner of working with Brickyard is great.

    Also, something we are very excited and proud of is bringing on Natalie Johns, Director.  Her work has a purpose, not something we can always say.  Currently, in addition to commercial projects, Johns is in development on a documentary with John Legend’s #FREEAMERICA initiative.  I encourage everyone to get to know her. 

    Johns is an award-winning, Emmy nominated filmmaker whose compelling and socially conscious work spans live entertainment, documentary, and branded content.  She is a fresh face in the commercial world, and is a diverse talent with strengths across so many categories.

    Q#2) What are the biggest challenges facing the production/post industry today and how has your company evolved to meet those challenges?

    One big issue or challenge for me is finding uniqueness and diversity.  How can a company differentiate itself during the most competitive time in the history of this business?  There can be 300 reel submissions for one project. 

    So it’s not just about bringing in directorial talent but bringing in talent that is unique and diverse.  People will hopefully say that Tröll has a viewpoint that Brands and Clients can appreciate.

    And the elephant in the room….We all know budgets are tight.  So, our plan is to keep the Tröll roster small and really be able to focus on the directors’ careers and the jobs that we are producing. I think this approach will always allow us to exceed Client expectations.  Tröll is set up to respond to what the Agencies need, have perceptible solutions and a turn key, under one roof option.

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    The End of The “Rust” Criminal Case Against Alec Baldwin May Unlock A Civil Lawsuit

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for plaintiffs in the civil suit said Tuesday.

    At a news conference in Los Angeles, victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred said that the parents and younger sister of deceased cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were disappointed that prosecutors won't appeal the dismissal of an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin. The criminal charge against Baldwin was dismissed halfway through trial in July on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.

    Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie "Rust" in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

    Baldwin, the lead actor and coproducer, was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.

    Allred said Hutchins' relatives are determined to pursue damages and compensation from Baldwin and "Rust" producers in New Mexico civil court, and want Baldwin to answer questions under oath in the proceedings. Hutchins' widower and son previously reached a separate legal settlement.

    "With the withdrawal that was made public yesterday, we are now able to proceed with our civil case," Allred said. "Clearly, the rights of Alec Baldwin were protected, but the due process rights of the victims — Halyna Hutchins and her parents and her sister — were violated."

    Allred said she's ready to prove that Hutchins had a close relationship... Read More

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