Commercial production and design company, KING AND COUNTRY, has hired independent rep Doug Stephen, of Chicago, IL based Speakeasy Reps, to handle their Midwest commercial representation. Doug, formerly the creative research guru at SourceEcreative, founded Speakeasy Reps as a way to bring fresh and exciting talent to the Midwest market.
“One of my agency friends in Chicago recommended I team up with KING AND COUNTRY. Upon looking at their work, I was instantly impressed” says Stephen.
KING AND COUNTRY is a commercial production and design studio specializing in Motion Graphics, 3D Animation, and Live Action Direction. Our international directors seamlessly blend these artistic disciplines for a varied clientele for television commercials, broadcast design and short films.
For inquires contact Doug Stephen at: 773-610-6881. For more information visit KING AND COUNTRY at, www.kingandcountry.tv.
Contact:Doug Stephen Speakeasy Reps 773-610-6881
Contact:Jerry Torgerson Executive Producer KING AND COUNTRY 310-586-0100
Asian World Film Festival Announces Dates, Opening and Closing Films, Special Programs, and Gala Awards Ceremony
The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), Los Angeles' annual celebration of Asian filmmakers, announced the dates and highlights of its highly anticipated 10th anniversary edition. Taking place November 13-21, 2024, the festival will showcase a diverse range of new movies and special programs and celebrate Asian cinema’s legacy. Opening night will feature the critically acclaimed Korean drama, “A Normal Family,” while the Filipino romantic drama “Hello, Love, Again” is the closing film. Screenings will be presented at the Culver Theater, Culver City, November 13-20. A star-studded Closing Night Gala and Award Ceremony will be celebrated at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) complex November 21. Georges N. Chamchoum, AWFF Executive Director, said “We have chosen ‘heritage’ as this year’s theme to honor our first decade. This focus underscores AWFF's commitment to Asian cinema’s rich past as well as its ongoing efforts to champion contemporary and emerging Asian film.” OPENING AND CLOSING FILMS Directed by award-winning filmmaker Hur Jin-ho ("The Last Princess," "Happiness"), "A Normal Family" is a searing family drama that stars Sul Kyung-gu and Jong Dong-gun. Multi-layered yet accessible, the film was meticulously crafted in widescreen and premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim. The heartwarming sequel to Philippine box office phenomenon "Hello, Love, Goodbye," "Hello, Love, Again" reunites director Cathy Garcia-Sampana ("The Hows of Us," "One More Chance") with stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. The filmmaker, actors, and other cast members will attend the screening at the film’s festival debut. MAIN PROGRAM - IN COMPETITION AWFF's main... Read More