The Zellner Brothers have joined the directorial roster of production company Blink for commercial representation in the U.K. The directorial duo continues to be handled by m ss ng p eces in the U.S. market. Brothers and longtime creative collaborators, David and Nathan Zellner are the directing team behind the nature-survival comedy-drama Sasquatch Sunset, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough and executive produced by Ari Aster. The Zellner Brothers have been making movies, short films, and music videos together since they were kids growing up in Colorado and Texas, spanning multiple roles including directing, writing, producing, and acting. They’ve screened their work around the world, from the Berlinale to SXSW, premiering five shorts and five features at the Sundance Film Festival, including the Spirit Award-nominated Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter (2014), and Damsel (2018) staring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska. The Zellner Brothers also recently directed several episodes of Showtime’s The Curse starring Emma Stone and created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie….\
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Vellas Joins Anonymous Content Brazil To Develop Content and Advertising Slate
Brazilian director Vellas has joined Anonymous Content Brazil, Anonymous Content’s joint venture with an investment from Creative Artists Agency (CAA). In his new role, Vellas will work closely with the Anonymous Content Brazil team to develop advertising and content projects to bolster their growing content slate.
Vellas continues to be repped by various production companies in different territories, including PRETTYBIRD in the U.S. and U.K. markets.
Barbara Teixeira, CEO and executive producer at Anonymous Content Brazil, said, “Vellas’ arrival reinforces Anonymous’ proposition and the significant movement that the Brazilian operation is making. His creative vision and talent as a director are not limited to advertising, as he has also worked on various content projects. This move is a practical example of our business vision, where great ideas should be executed in their best format, whether it’s a 30-second commercial or a streaming series.”
Renata Dumont, Anonymous Content Brazil’s executive producer, added, “The value proposition of Anonymous Content Brazil is unique because it offers brands and agencies storytelling in any format, whether in advertising or entertainment. It is in the company’s DNA to operate in a structured and complementary way in both scenarios, and its work and awards reinforce this. We see in Vellas exactly the profile of a director with a portfolio and potential for work that shines in both advertising festivals and TV and film awards.”
Vellas said, “I have found at Anonymous not only a place where I will have the freedom to work on projects I truly believe in and identify with, whether in advertising or entertainment, but also the entire structure, international support, and some of... Read More