The directorial duo Peter Martin–consisting of Peter Livolsi and Martin Dix–has joined Imperial Woodpecker. The helming team had been with The Sweet Shop and gained initial recognition back in 2006 with inclusion in SHOOT's New Directors Showcase when they were with harvest….While its feature producing debut–director Errol Morris' critically acclaimed documentary Tabloid–is slated to open in theaters on July 15, Moxie Pictures has broadened its theatrical film scope with its first narrative feature, Austenland, which began filming on location in the U.K. today (7/8). A romantic comedy, Austenland is the big screen adaptation of author Shannon Hale's novel about Jane Austen-obsessed contemporary heroine Jane, played by Golden Globe award-winner Keri Russell. The film marks the directorial debut of Jerusha Hess who co-scripted the indie hit Napoleon Dynamite with her husband and writing/producing partner, director Jared Hess. Austenland is produced by Stephenie Meyer (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, Breaking Dawn Part 2, The Host) through Fickle Fish Films, the production company of Meyer and Meghan Hibbett, and Moxie Pictures' Gina Mingacci. Executive producers are Robert Fernandez and Dan Levinson of Moxie Pictures and co-producer is Jane Hooks (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Bronson). Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Gentleman Broncos), Meghan Hibbett, and author Hale are associate producers. Creative talent on board includes cinematographer Larry Smith, BSC (Eyes Wide Shut, Bronson) and Emmy Award winner and BAFTA-nominated production designer James Merifield (Little Dorrit, Brighton Rock)….Definition 6, a unified marketing agency, has hired Bob English to run its motion design group in New York. He will be responsible for branding, design and creative direction for clients in the postproduction and motion design departments at Definition 6, reporting directly to managing partner Rob Ortiz. English most recently served as a design consultant for clients in media and entertainment via a company he founded in 2001 called Thebritpack. Before founding Thebritpack, he acted as executive creative director of the media and entertainment/brand identity group at Razorfish after its merger with Lee Hunt Associates in December 1999. English joined the New York office of Lee Hunt Associates in '97. Back in '85, he co-founded English+Pockett (UK) with broadcast designer Darrell Pockett, building it up to a renowned branding and design agency. Earlier English was head of design at Channel 4 (UK). He began his career in the BBC graphic design department….Design/live action/motion graphics studio Favorite Color has added creative director Steve Weinzierl and art director Brian Finney. This is Weinzierl's second tour of duty with the company; he was an original member of the shop's creative team back in '07. Finney is new to Favorite Color….
Director/DP Timothy Hogan Joins French Butter
French Butter, the food and beverage production company based in Chicago and Los Angeles, has added director/DP Timothy Hogan to its roster. A veteran director, Hogan got his start in still photography and brings extensive experience shooting liquids, fashion and jewelry, among other product categories, to the company.
Hogan brings more than just a DP’s eye to the French Butter talent offering. An experienced teacher, writer and lecturer, he’s done everything from building studios to teaching courses at his alma mater, Syracuse University, to being published in some of the industry’s leading creative and design publications. A self-professed tinkerer who got his start in film after filling just about every role when it came to lighting, rigging and styling his many still shoots, he shares insights into everything from how to approach client relations to keeping your creative spark on his social media channels.
With a reel that includes work for a wide range of brands, Hogan adds an extra dimension to the French Butter roster, which includes founding director/DP Brett Froomer as well as director/DP Jennifer Davick. Hogan’s film work includes such brands as Absolut Vodka, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Sam Adams, Courvoisier, David Yurman, Miller Coors, Johnnie Walker, Gucci and Chanel. Prior to joining French Butter, Hogan had most recently been directing independently.
“Tim has that special eye for detail, lighting and composition that you often find when photographers move into film direction,” said Froomer. “And he’s a true magician when it comes to shooting liquids. I’m looking forward to working with him as we integrate him and his workflow into the French Butter family.”
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