Noted visual storytelling director Fernando Garcia has joined MUGSY for exclusive U.S. representation. Fernando is a highly regarded visual director who specializes in projects that call for high design elements. His spots are often created using a multitude of disciplines, including live action, motion graphics, and state-of-the-art post production techniques.nnAlso known for his exceptional work with animals, numerous dogs and cats have passed Fernando‘s lens, and have never looked better. Fernando‘s passion for visual design and patience on set have created beautifully crafted, conceptually driven pet commercials for Pedigree, Whiskas, Sheba, Gourmet and other beloved brands.nn
nn”We are very excited to have Fernando join the MUGSY family,” says executive producer Sean Reilly. “I have admired his work since first being introduced to it and believe his visual style and sensibility is truly unique. His pet commercials are some of the most stunning I have ever seen. I hope producers and creatives take a look at his entire body or work since it has a wonderful diversity.”nnFernando recently completed a stunning PSA for War Child International, a humanitarian organization that helps children and young people affected by armed conflict throughout the world. Other recent work includes commercials for Orbit, Pedigree and Whiskas.nn”I am looking forward to doing more work for the U.S. market,” says Garcia. “The work I am drawn to is a combination of clever storytelling and visually interesting framing that is brought together with dynamic editing.”nnGarcia began his career as an in-house director at record companies, shooting hundreds of music videos and commercials for a wide variety of artists. He attributes his patience with animals to that experience.nnWHISKAS “Wake Up” CreditsnAdvertising Agency: BBDO MoscownProduction Company: Park ProductionsnDirector: Fernando GarcianEditor: Kevin WhelannMusic: Carla Bruni / le plus beau du quartiernnAbout MUGSYnIn addition to commercials, MUGSY specializes in long-form and digital content production, web design and creation, and brand entertainment development. MUGSY is represented by Ilene Silberman.nnMUGSY is U.S. division of interational production company Filmservice Productions, and maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles, Prague, Buenos Aires, and Moscow. For more information, please visit www.mugsy.tv.
Sean Reilly Executive Producer MUGSY 212.608.4500 Contact Sean via email
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Asian World Film Festival Reveals Asian Vision Program Lineup, Snow Leopard and Bruce Lee Honorees, and Jury Members
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is proud to announce the lineup for its inaugural Asian Vision program, which was conceived to showcase new and exceptional Asian features that have participated in major A-list film festivals and/or garnered international acclaim. The program of eight motion pictures (see list below) will be held November 17-19, 2024, with the top film receiving the Asian Vision Best Film Award. The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival takes place November 13 - 21, 2024, at the Culver Theatre in Culver City, CA. This year’s Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Festival’s highest honor, will be presented to acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Sergei Bodrov in celebration of his remarkable 50-year career. Bodrov established his reputation as a visionary filmmaker with “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” (2007), nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Prisoner of the Mountains” (1996), also an Oscar® nominee as well as a Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize-winner. The Snow Leopard Outstanding Cinematic Achievement Award will be presented to director, producer, and screenwriter Peter Ho-Sun Chan, one of Hong Kong’s most critically acclaimed and accomplished filmmakers. Known for his versatility and the scope of his work, Chan’s landmark films, including “Comrades: Almost a Love Story” (1996) and “The Warlords” (2007), have earned him a remarkable 233 awards from more than 400 nominations. As previously announced, AWFF will screen “Comrades: Almost a Love Story,” followed by a Q&A with Chan. Multi-award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo will receive the Snow Leopard... Read More