Director Jack Weatherley has signed with Believe Media for commercial representation in the U.K. and Europe. In most of his spot work, Weatherley captures cinematic performances from high-profile athletes such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, Mo Farah and Paula Radcliffe. Being an ex-rugby player with Premiership team Exeter Chiefs, Weatherley understands the training, commitment and dedication it takes to be at the top of your sporting game. In his work for UEFA’s multi award-winning equality campaign, Weatherley captures local grassroots heroes as well as the world’s greatest players; he focuses on the unknown players equally to the stars–emphasizing that out on the pitch, we’re all footballers and we all deserve the same respect. The work won the Grand Prix at the Sportel sports marketing awards. In his most recent work for Facebook, Weatherley explores the physical preparation currently underway all over the world in the countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The hero film “Anthem” is fast paced, energetic and transports the viewer into the training process of Olympians….
“Emilia Pérez” Tops Oscar Tally With 13 Nominations, Setting Record For A Non-English Language Film
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about trans identity "Emilia Pérez" in Oscar nominations Thursday. Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez," a Spanish language, French-made film, dominated the nominations with a leading 13 nominations, including best picture and best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, making her the first openly trans actor ever nominated for an Oscar. The film also landed nominations for directing, original screenplay, two of its songs and for Zoe Saldaña. Netflix, despite its starring role in Hollywood, has never won best picture. Many of its top contenders have previously racked up large numbers of nominations (including "Mank," "The Irishman" and "Roma") but gone home with only a handful of trophies. "Emilia Pérez," though, may be its best chance yet. It became the most nominated non-English language film ever, surpassing Netflix's own "Roma," which scored 10 nominations. Only three films — "All About Eve," "Titanic" and "La La Land" — have scored more nominations in Academy Awards history. Another musical — "Wicked," the smash Broadway adaptation — came away with nearly as many nominations. Jon M. Chu's lavish "Wizard of Oz" riff scored 10 nominations, including best picture and acting nods for its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. "The Brutalist," Brady Corbet's postwar epic filmed in VistaVision, also came away with a commanding 10 nominations, including best picture, best director and nominations for actor Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce and Felicity Jones. The A24 release The nominees for best picture are: "Anora"; "The Brutalist"; "A Complete Unknown"; "Conclave"; "Dune: Part Two"; "Emilia... Read More