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    Word at press time was that director Charles Wittenmeier is set to join bicoastal/international Propaganda Films…Bicoastal Holiday Productions has signed director Mike Lipscombe, formerly of RSA USA, for commercials and music videos. Holiday has also secured director Nick Brandt for music clips representation. (Brandt continues to be repped in the spot arena by Palomar Pictures, Los Angeles.)….Editor Gigi Cone, formerly of Dallas-based charlieuniformtango, has resurfaced in London where shes now working at The Film Editors; among Cones upcoming jobs is a music video to be directed by Jim Threapleton (husband of actress Kate Winslet)….Bob Coleman has joined Sony Electronics as VP of production and postproduction systems….The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the acquisition of Montreal-headquartered Discreet Logic by San Rafael, Calif.-based Autodesk, effectively clearing both companies to proceed with finalizing the transaction. Plans call for shareholder meetings to be held March 10 to vote on the transaction. It is expected that the deal will be approved and closed on or around March 15…. Animation industry producer and director Phil Roman is leaving his post as chairman of Film Roman, North Hollywood….Matt and Melissa Grayson, both of bicoastal Mad River Posts Santa Monica office, announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Jo, on Feb. 6. She weighed 9 lbs., 11 ounces….Also on Feb. 6, Ashley Quinn and Clark Postlewaite were married at Union Station, Los Angeles. Quinn is exec. producer of Renegade Animation, Burbank; groom is a non-pro…

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    Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.

    The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.

    The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.

    The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.

    Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?

    DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.

    Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?

    DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."

    That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More

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