Sweetshop has signed director Tom Gould for global representation focused on commercials and branded content.
His work has been screened and exhibited globally in MoMA, the Institute of Contemporary Arts and the British Film Institute, while shooting campaigns for brands such as NBA, Ralph Lauren, Reebok and MTV. Gould is also a co-creator of the Viceland TV show F*ck, That’s Delicious with Action Bronson.
Greg Schultz, managing director and executive producer of Sweetshop USA, said, “I was immediately taken by Tom’s blend of highly considered camera perspective, disguised as friend amongst friends married to the authenticity of his characters and stories.”
Fascinated by subcultures and the environment around him, Gould–who worked independently prior to joining Sweetshop–has tapped into a world that exists at a local level, but one which resonates globally.
Gould said, “Since being a young filmmaker, I have watched the success of Sweetshop over the years–so I am now honored to join the team and excited to partner with a truly global company.”
“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