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    Tiffani Manabat, Harshit Desai join Imaginary Forces

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    LOS ANGELES --

    Imaginary Forces (IF) has brought Tiffani Manabat on board as general manager and executive producer, and Harshit Desai as creative director.

    Manabat’s background in everything from live action production to the emergence of episodics as VP of commercials at Digital Domain has prepared her to lead IF’s team of analog, digital, and innovative thinkers. “What I suspected about IF is that it’s greater than the sum of its parts, galvanizing everyone in its orbit. This studio deeply understands our success is contingent on the success of our clients and I am genuinely delighted to be here,” said Manabat who added that IF “consistently brings creative fearlessness to the table, with just a touch of healthy naïveté.”

    Desai, who moved from Mumbai, India, in 2010, heralds from InSync Plus and Digital Kitchen, where he art directed the Emmy-nominated title for Netflix’s Narcos. His work which is inspired by a strong sense of nostalgia and a true respect for the craft will add another unique layer to the creative leadership at IF.

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    Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.

    The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.

    The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.

    The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.

    Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?

    DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.

    Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?

    DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."

    That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More

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