Brooklyn-based production company tinygiant has added Raphaël Ouellet and Andrew Schneider to its directorial roster for commercial representation in the U.S. Raised in Rimouski, Quebec and now living in Montreal, Ouellet has a body of work that spans short films and commercials, earning more than 50 awards from institutions including CLIO, PDN, and the Communication of Arts and American Photography. His clients include Air Canada, Parks Canada, and Penningtons. Schneider has made his mark with automotive work. Schneider studied film and cinematography at USC. His recent Can-Am campaign reflects his interest in human stories alongside the ever-evolving innovations of the car industry. He has also worked with such brands as Acura, Toyota, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, and BMW. The Can-Am job for Anomaly marked Schneider’s first job at tinygiant, which recently secured Anna Rotholz Management for representation on the East Coast……
Angelina Jolie To Receive Gothams Performer Tribute For “Marie”
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film Maria, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor Jolie’s rendition of legendary opera singer Callas.
“Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’ complexity as an artist and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in the final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy.”
Maria follows Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. Written by Steven Knight, with cinematography by Ed Lachman and costumes by Massimo Cantini Parrini, Maria has Jolie joined by a star-studded cast including Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts, Happy As Lazzaro), Pierfrancesco Favino (Padrenostro, Adagio), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog, Dolemite Is My Name), and Valeria Golino (For Your Love, The Beautiful Game). Marie premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and Jolie’s performance continues to stun audiences at the New York Film Festival, London Film Festival and the AFI Fest. Maria will be in... Read More