Stink Films has expanded its representation of director Matilda Finn to now include the U.S. for commercials and music videos. She continues to be handled by Stink in the U.K.
Finn has received wide acclaim for her music videos, beginning with her win for Best New Director at the UK MVAs in 2017, leading to her nomination for best director in 2019.
Finn’s video for Berlin producer Apparat’s “Heroist” distills the spectrum of human feeling, from fear to ecstasy, into a sci-fi dream sequence constructed from hundreds of photos (954, to be exact). Taking inspiration from a favorite George Orwell quote about “going to the dogs,” the film probes the ironic duality at the heart of enlightenment: the relief that can come from surviving hardship.
In addition to her music videos, Finn also brings her unique sensibility to a variety of ad and branded projects. Finn’s “Journey to Independence” for the U.K. disability charity Leonard Cheshire takes us to a job interview, hearkening back to the prospective employee’s arduous journey to recovery after surviving a life-changing accident. Finn directed the thought-provoking and empowering public service piece for London agency Don’t Panic. It earned inclusion into SHOOT’s The Best Work You May Never See gallery last year.
Most recently Finn brought her vision to We Don’t Care for Medicins du Monde, highlighting the humanity of people in need of care using stark, meticulously constructed black-and-white imagery.
Prior to extending her relationship with Stink to cover the American market, Finn had been repped in the U.S. by Pomp & Clout.
“Matilda’s imagination is undeniably electrifying,” said Daniel Bergmann, founder and president of Stink Films. “We’re thrilled to bring her unique talent into the U.S. market in this important next stage of her creative career.”
Finn shared, “I’ve had a great year with Stink in the U.K. and now I’m really happy to branch out into working in the U.S. I’m looking forward to collaborating on film projects with agencies and brands as well as exploring the other content possibilities Stink offers, like photography and experiential. This is why I have loved working with Stink as they look after my capabilities and have a broad mind about creativity.”
“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