Anonymous Content has added CG specialist Trevor Cawood to its directorial roster. Cawood, whose work runs the gamut from TV to advertising to feature films will specialize in the ad and integrated spaces for Anonymous, building upon notable work for brands such as Citroen, GMC and Verizon. Outside of advertising, his film directorial debut, Terminus, premiered and won an award at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival and earned first place at Fantastic Fest, HollyShorts, Sonoma International Film Festival, and the Montréal Just For Laughs festival. Cawood's feature film work includes technical director credits on The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. In addition to his duties with Anonymous, Cawood is a partner at his own visual effects studio, The Embassy, whose artists worked on the Oscar-nominated visual effects for District 9, Cawood is represented in Canada and some regions in Europe for directing work through Spy Films. Prior to joining Anonymous, Cawood helmed via Biscuit Filmworks…..Darren O'Kelly, formerly head of production, has been appointed managing director of The Mill London. O'Kelly joined the company in 2002 and has worked on some of its highest profile ad projects including Sony's “Balls,” Guinness' “Tipping Point” and Cadbury's “Eyebrows”…
Director Lu Villaca Joins MADRE
Production company MADRE has added Brazilian director Lu Villaça to its talent roster. With degrees in cinema and performance and a master’s in screenwriting, Villaça brings a multifaceted approach to filmmaking. Villaça’s tastes have been shaped by her childhood training in ballet, studying Greek theatre texts, her passion for music, and her contemplative nature. She honed her cinematic skills early on as an AD and creative assistant before becoming a director. Intent on capturing the drama of everyday life as it plays out, Villaça is tuned in to how the bodies in her frame move through their environments and what elements of the story can be extrapolated from these compositions. Her sharp attention to detail in every aspect, from lighting to the final edit, is designed to connect emotionally with her audience. Villaça has been awarded three Cannes Lions for her film “Next Minute Law,” which promoted awareness of a law in Brazil designed to address the rampant epidemic of sexual violence. “Next Minute Law” also garnered Best Direction at El Ojo and the Ciclope Latino Festival, where Villaça also won Best New Talent. Additionally, she has directed assorted commercial campaigns for brands like Johnnie Walker, Huggies Wipes, Nestlé, Amazon, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, and a spot for Medley featuring Brazilian Olympic gymnast Rebeca Andrade. Prior to joining MADRE, Villaca had been repped by production house LOBO. Recognized in Brazil as a top music video director, Villaca won Best Female Direction for her work on “Nu” by Assucena and “Lovezinho” by Rachel Reis, which also won Best National Music Video at the MVF Awards. Villaça additionally co-directed the documentary Pagliacci, an homage to circus artist Domingos Montagner... Read More