Independent global production network Stink Rising has signed director Netti Hurley for commercials, branded content and music promos worldwide. This marks her first representation in the U.S. and for that matter outside the U.K. Hurley’s work spans such brands as Stella McCartney, Nike, Puma and Tommy Jeans. She earned a Kinsale Shark nomination for “Black Rose” with Ghetts and further accolades for music videos with some of the U.K.’s hottest young performers.
Hurley’s explorations result in beautifully intimate portraits that are deeply human in their vulnerability. Her singular approach uses the camera to reveal elements of her subject to themselves and the audience, seemingly in real time. In 2018, her debut film, Coping, premiered on Dazed where Hurley was recognized as one of the Dazed 100.
Hurley said, “I’m looking forward to being part of such an exciting team and to have the right support to tell the stories that inspire me and push the world forward.”
Hurley was one of a small collective of female directors and activists invited to put their spin on ethical fashion design house Stella McCartney’s “FUTUREPLAYGROUND” spring/summer ‘21 campaign. Casting Calm and Violet, a queer art/activist couple, Hurley was able to capture their joy of love and passion for equality through art with a distinctive participatory documentary style. Mental health and BIPOC community advocate, Georgia Moot, also was featured celebrating how movement helps her retain balance and wellbeing.
Speaking about the campaign and collection, fashion designer McCartney said: “Young people today are so full of creative ideas and have an incredible energy, and so I think it’s really important to give them opportunities to share their work and vision–but also, we can all learn so much from them. The directors and cast from across the globe who brought this conscious campaign to life are incredibly diverse in both their backgrounds and their beliefs. I love seeing how each individual is working to protect the planet or their community in their own way, and how they’ve each captured the collection in settings that celebrate their environment–serving as another reminder as to why it’s so important we strive to protect it.”
Hannah Bellil, global head, Stink Rising & Music Video, said, “I’m blown away by Netti’s energy and vision and can’t wait to create not only meaningful work but film that reflects the generational shift that’s occurring currently across the globe.”
Stink Rising was formed in 2018 by Stink Films to nurture an international roster of up-and-coming directors and photographers.
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal To Receive Life Achievement Honors At Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 12th Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706). McIntosh is an Emmy®-winning make-up artist known for his work on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Tothpal is an award-winning hair stylist known for his work on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.” The awards will be bestowed at the gala event on Sunday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
The MUAHS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor a make-up artist and a hair stylist who have an extraordinary spectrum of acclaimed work, exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, and outstanding service to their union or their craft.
McIntosh, a multi-Emmy-winning Canadian make-up artist known for his transformative make-up designs, has worked on numerous critically acclaimed projects. He has won two Primetime Emmys and has 12 nominations. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, McIntosh has become a highly sought-after make-up artist, known for his attention to detail and ability to bring characters to life through his artistry.
Additional credits include “Masters of the Universe,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Griselda,” “Legion,” “The Kids are Alright,” “Venom,” “Dark Shadows,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “City Slickers (I & II),” “The Brady Bunch Movie,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” “Look Who’s Talking (1 & 2),” “The Clan of the Cave Bear,” and dozens of others.
Tothpal, an award-winning journeyman hair stylist, has had a spectacular and varied career encompassing every facet of filmmaking. From the largest high-profile... Read More