Director Jim Sonzero of Sonzero Films, Los Angeles, acclaimed for his work in games, feature films and advertising, directed spectacular 3D cinematic sequences for “Killzone 3,” the latest installment in the first-person shooter franchise from Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) for PlayStation® 3. Developed by Guerilla Games, “Killzone 3” is the first in the series to be presented in 3D.nnThe Killzone cinematics have the high voltage intensity and visual punch of a blockbuster action film and feature renowned actors Malcolm McDowell and Ray Winstone as Helghast leaders Stahl and Orlock. McDowell and Winstone voiced the characters and also supplied their body movements and facial gestures through the use of sophisticated motion capture techniques. nnOne of few Hollywood directors to work successfully in games, feature films and advertising, Sonzero is a prime example of the growing trend toward media convergence. He directed cinematics for “Resident Evil 5,” released by Capcom last year, and is also director of the cult horror film “Pulse.” He has an international reputation as a commercial director whose credits include such brands as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Garnier, Pantene, Neutrogena, Coca-Cola, GM, Levi’s, Verizon, Lexus and Mercedes.nn”The blending of advertising and games is exciting and full of possibilities,” Sonzero said. “It won’t be long before game heroes will be used to endorse brands in cross promotions. I see tremendous opportunities for brands to reach the growing gaming audience.”nn
nnSonzero is currently in pre-production for a marketing campaign for an Italian pharma brand that will include a virtual commercial designed to emulate a first-person shooter game. The director is also in talks with a car manufacturer about an ad campaign that will combine live action with a Japanese anime character. The latter is part of a multi-tiered cross-promotion strategy that will also include a virtual concert. nnThrough his newly launched company, Sonzero Films, Sonzero is also developing original content and intellectual properties for film, television and games. Two trans-media properties and a reality show are currently in early development stages.nnSonzero Films is represented by Jared Shapiro of Moustache TV on the East Coast, Yvette Lubinsky of Yvette Reps on the West Coast, Laura Gregory of Great Guns in the UK, Lipstick for beauty work in the UK / Paris and Music Video Management by Randi Wilens of RW Media. nnShow reels and contact information can be found at www.sonzerofilms.com. For more information, call 213.631.0552.Ava Sydney Sonzero Films 213.631.0552 Contact Ava via email
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Goldcrest Post Speeds Delivery of “Severance” Season Two
The New York Times recently wrote that the just-released Season Two of Severance will “blow your mind”—and we couldn’t agree more. Created by Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ drama is smart, spellbinding, distinctly original and packed with surprises. For those who aren’t already devoted fans, the show centers on Mark Scout (Adam Scott), leader of a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a “severance” procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. Goldcrest Post provided post services for both seasons of the show, including picture editorial support, sound editorial, ADR and sound mixing. Editorial for Season One began in 2020. Due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, Goldcrest supplied both onsite production offices and edit suites, and remote editing systems for individual editors, with everything linked to a central server. "Mixing at Goldcrest with our team has been a great experience,” says Stiller. “Bob and Jacob are in sync with our creative process and so good at what they do that the experience is always one where it's about how we can enhance the creative vision, with a baseline of knowing everyone is totally committed to making something as good as it can be." Diana Dekajlo, the show’s co-producer, says that the arrangement worked so well, they chose to continue the hybrid approach for Season Two. “We’re a remote friendly show,” she explains. “Whether we’re at Goldcrest, our studio in the Bronx or at home, our workflow is seamless. I conduct remote daily meetings with my immediate staff, and weekly meetings with editorial and VFX, and we talk to each other as if we were just down the hall. It makes for great staff... Read More