Director Scotty Bergstein has signed with TWC Films, Los Angeles, for exclusive representation in the U.S. The move reunites him with TWC managing director/executive producer Mark Thomas. The pair first worked together at Area 51 Films. Bergstein was last repped by production house Mechaniks.
Bergstein landed his first break as Ridley Scott's assistant on the movie Thelma and Louise. Having the incredible opportunity to watch and learn from directors like Tony and Ridley Scott, and David Fincher, Bergstein considers his time with them to be comparable to the best directing school in the country. "It was directing 101," he said, "I was able to watch the whole movie process from early script development all the way through postproduction." Upon finishing his spec reel in 1997, Bergstein soon thereafter saw ESPN pick up the spot that launched his directing career, "Cable Boy."
Bergstein's credits span such brands as Adidas, McDonalds, AT&T, Verizon, Heineken, Bud Light, Foot Locker, Exxon, Goodyear, NBA, KSwiss, Reese's, TaylorMade and Toyota.
TWC is represented by Lori Benson on the East Coast, Jen Giles in the Midwest, and Toni Saarinen and Brandon Pico on the West Coast.
India’s Official Oscar Entry, Which Failed To Make The Cut, Tops Bollywood Awards Show With 10 Wins
The film that was submitted as India's official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the country's film industry.
Director Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed "Laapataa Ladies" — renamed "Lost Ladies" for its Oscar campaign — emerged as the biggest winner at the 2025 IIFA Awards, bagging 10 wins, including best picture and best direction.
The 2023 comedy is about two veiled brides who are accidentally swapped during a train ride, and tackles issues of patriarchy and gender roles, a shift from decades of male-centered mainstream Indian movies.
"It's a rare privilege to win an award for a film like 'Laapataa Ladies.' It's been a wonderful night. It's a rare privilege to make a film like this," Rao said in her acceptance speech.
Rao's film — a rare departure from most Bollywood films, which typically feature song-and-dance routines, violence and melodrama — also won in categories for best story, best screenplay and best actress in a leading role.
The annual ceremony of IIFA began in the western city of Jaipur on Saturday and concluded Sunday.
Indian cinema's most recognizable names took part in the glitzy event and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Shahid Kapoor were among those who performed at the ceremony. The event was hosted by veteran director and producer Karan Johar and actor Kartik Aaryan.
The awards show also presents an opportunity for Indian celebrities to showcase their fashion, and this year was no exception. Notable figures such as Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor Khan displayed their fashion choices on the green carpet.
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