Director Harry Cauty–whose body of work spans commercials, music videos and films–has signed with production company Rattling Stick and its Rattling Stuff arm for U.K. representation. Rattling Stuff is geared towards more competitive budgets, innovating within those parameters. Cauty’s films for brands including BBC, Guinness, Adidas and EA Sports are fun and contemporary with stand-out casting, surreal VFX and dry-comedy performances, featuring many music and sports personalities including Ian Wright, Anthony Joshua, Leah Williamson and Bakar. Before commercials Cauty cut his teeth in short films and music videos for U.K. artists including Big Zuu and Lady Leshurr….
London-based production studio KODE Media has added directorial duo Miles and AJ to its roster for U.K. representation spanning commercials, music promos and long-form content. After a chance encounter, editor Miles and creative script writer AJ quickly discovered a shared passion for filmmaking, reconnecting a year later to form their directorial partnership. The pair seamlessly blend Miles’ visual mindset, Unreal Engine and editorial talents alongside AJ’s wordsmithery and strategic mind in their offering. In their two years since entering the commercial space, Miles and AJ have turned out work for brands including Turo, Samsung, and most recently, Coca-Cola. The duo’s commercial success came as a result of their work for global musicians including the promo for Doja Cat’s otherworldly “Need to Know,” which saw the singer reach cosmic dimensions as virtual reality meets outer-space futurism. To top it off, the directors also crafted work for 21 piløts and megastar Billie Eilish. Miles’ passion for Unreal Engine and CG technology is evident in the duo’s extensive work for clients including Toyota and Alfa Romeo. Miles and AJ continue to be repped in the U.S. by SixTwentySix….
Director Brent Foster has joined Toronto-based Partners Film for representation in Canada. He continues to be repped in the U.S. market by Voyager. Prior to coming aboard the Partners’ roster, Foster was repped in Canada by Scouts Honour. His most recent projects include CAMH’s ambitious brand spot “No One Left Behind,” as well as work for clients as varied as SickKids, Canada Life, KIA Canada, and Huawei. His non-commercial projects include the documentary Enough, about a woman fighting back against violence in one of Nairobi’s most notorious slums. Foster’s work has already received kudos, including a young director award at Cannes, as well as recognition from the Clios, ADCC, and Marketing Awards. His career has taken him as far afield as Los Angeles, where he was a photojournalist for the Los Angeles Times; and India, where he worked as a freelancer for media outlets including The New York Times….
L.A.-based production studio Lord Danger has brought Anthony Ficalora on board as executive producer. He formerly served as EP at Picrow and prior to that, Gifted Youth. Ficalora has worked with such clients as Skittles, Snickers, Little Caesars and Honda, among others. He also brings expertise across genres and industries from comedy and automotive to lifestyle and documentary. At Lord Danger, Ficalora will work with a directorial roster that includes Mike Diva, Lawrence Lamont, Parker Seaman, MP Curtet, Amr Singh, and Steven Taylor….
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More