THE CONTINENTAL – NOW STREAMING
THE CONTINENTAL: From The World of John Wick is the first spin-off of the action-packed John Wick franchise, created by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons.
Set in the 1970s and following younger versions of the characters portrayed by Ian McShane and the late Lance Reddick, the series takes place within the halls of The Continentals. The chain of hotels serves as neutral ground for members of the criminal underworld, and the story charts Winston and Charon’s rise to their roles as the proprietor and concierge known and feared.
Director of Photography Andreas Johanessen, FNF captured the action sequences for episode one in this high-octane show.
The new series drops September 22nd on Peacock.
TIFF 2023 AWARD WINNERS

The 48th Toronto International Film Festival has wrapped its showcase with yet another year of fantastic cinema.
A few were lucky enough to receive plaudits from the jury, including the top prize of People’s Choice.
Those awarded films are…
WINNER, PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
AMERICAN FICTION – directed by Cord Jefferson
Production Designer – Jonathan Guggenheim
WINNER, FIPRESCI PRIZE
SEAGRASS – directed by Meredith Hama-Brown
Director of Photography – Norm Li, CSC
WINNER, IMDbPro SHORT CUTS BEST CANADIAN FILM
MOTHERLAND – directed by Jasmin Mozaffari
Director of Photography – Farhad Ghaderi
CASSANDRO – IN THEATERS

CASSANDRO is the first scripted film from Academy Award-winning director Roger Ross Williams for Amazon Studios.
Based on the real-life story of Saúl Armendáriz, CASSANDRO follows an amateur wrestler from El Paso, Texas as he rises to international stardom when he creates the character of “Cassandro”, becoming the ‘Liberace of Lucha Libre’. In the process he upends not only the macho wrestling world, but his own life.
Director of Photography Matías Penachino shot the film, which premiered at Sundance 2023.
Gael García Bernal leads a cast that includes Raúl Castillo, and Bad Bunny – in theaters September 15th, and streaming September 21st, 2023 on Prime Video.
TIFF 2023 – FILM FESTIVAL

The Toronto International Film Festival returns!
The 48th edition will showcase the incredible work done by a number of our clients.
Catch these films and more screening September 7th to 17th, 2023.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
AMERICAN FICTION – directed by Cord Jefferson
Production Designer – Jonathan Guggenheim
KNOX GOES AWAY – directed by Michael Keaton
Costume Designer – Michele Michel
MOTHER COUCH – directed by Niclas Larsson
Production Designer – Mikael Varheyli
THE BURIAL – directed by Maggie Betts
Editor – Jay Cassidy, ACE
MEMORY – directed by Michel Franco
Production Designer – Claudio Ramírez Castelli
CENTERPIECE
NATIONAL ANTHEM – directed by Luke Gifford
Costume Designer – Emily Batson
PERFECT DAYS – directed by Wim Wenders
Director of Photography – Franz Lustig
CENTERPIECE SPECIAL SCREENINGS
QUIZ LADY – directed by Jessica Yu
Production designer – Jeff Mann
DISCOVERY
SEAGRASS – directed by Meredith Hama-Brown
Director of Photography – Norm Li, CSC
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
BOY KILLS WORLD – directed by Mortiz Mohr
Director of Photography – Peter Matjasko
SHORT CUTS PROGRAMME 6
MOTHERLAND – directed by Jasmin Mozaffari
Director of Photography – Farhad Ghaderi
FREMONT – IN THEATERS
FREMONT is in select theaters now!
In director Babak Jalali’s new film, a former translator for the US military in Afghanistan struggles to rebuild her life while working at a Chinese fortune cookie factory in Fremont, California.
In a moment of sudden revelation, she decides to send out a special message in one of the cookies.
The film stars Anaita Wali Zada, leading a cast that includes Gregg Turkington, Boots Riley, and Jeremy Allen White.
Don’t miss this independent gem, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, shot by Director of Photography Laura Valladao!
VENICE 2023 – FILM FESTIVAL
Congratulazioni ai nostri clienti! The 80th Venice International Film Festival kicks off the fall festival season August 30th to September 9th 2023.
Our clients’ work is being highlighted on several of the official selections, including the opening film!
Bravo, and see you on the Lido!
OPENING FILM
COMANDANTE – directed by Edoardo De Angelis
Costume Designer – Massimo Cantini Parrini
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
MEMORY – directed by Michel Franco
Production Designer – Claudio Ramírez Castelli
IO CAPITANO – directed by Matteo Garrone
Production Designer – Dimitri Capuani
FERRARI – directed by Michael Mann
Costume Designer – Massimo Cantini Parrini
Additional Editor – Cindy Mollo, ACE
FELICITÀ – directed by Micaela Ramazzotti
Director of Photography – Luca Bigazzi
BOTTOMS – IN THEATERS
BOTTOMS, from director Emma Seligman (SHIVA BABY) and Orion Pictures starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri was edited by Hanna Park!
The raunchy new comedy opens in select theaters August 25th!
PJ (Sennott) and Josie (Edebiri) start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities, but when the most popular girls in school start beating each other up in the name of self-defense, the pair find themselves in over their heads and in need of a way out before their plan is exposed.
Additional screens will be added September 1st.
‘Winning Time’ Director on Building to the Rivalry Between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird in Season 2 – The Hollywood Reporter
Cinematographer Todd Banhazl was given the opportunity to direct the pivotal 3rd episode where the foundation is laid for the long-standing feud and rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.
The Hollywood Reporter interviewed Todd about his directing experience and contributions to the second season of the rise of the LA Lakers set against the glitzy 80’s.
Tune into HBO and stream on MAX to watch Todd direct “The Second Coming”
2023 MTV VMAs – Nominations Announced

Congratulations to all our clients who worked on the amazing projects that have been nominated for the 2023 MTV VMAs!
Tune in to MTV on September 12th to watch the live award show.
Video of the Year:
Doja Cat “Attention” // Dir. Tanu Muino //DP Nikita Kuzmenko // PD Spencer Graves // Art Director Wesley Goodrich
Olivia Rodrigo “Vampire” // Dir. Petra Collins // DP Russ Fraser
Song of the Year:
Olivia Rodrigo “Vampire” // Dir. Petra Collins // DP Russ Fraser
Best Pop:
Olivia Rodrigo “Vampire” // Dir. Petra Collins // DP Russ Fraser
Best Hip-Hop:
Lil Wayne ft. Swizz Beatz & DMX “Kant Nobody” // Dir. Taj Stansberry // Editor Andre Jones
Best Alternative:
Boygenius “The Film” // DP Sean Price Williams
Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste “Candy Necklace” // DP Chris Probst
Best Rock:
Metallica “Lux Æterna” // Dir. Tim Saccenti // DP Joshua Zucker-Pluda
Best Latin:
Karol G & Shakira “TQG” // Dir. Pedro Artola // DP Pepe Gay De Liébana
Best Direction:
Doja Cat “Attention” // Dir. Tanu Muino //DP Nikita Kuzmenko // PD Spencer Graves // Art Director Wesley Goodrich
Best Cinematography:
Olivia Rodrigo “Vampire” // DP Russ Fraser
Best Visual Effects:
Melanie Martinez “Void” // PD Wesley Goodrich
Best Art Direction:
Doja Cat “Attention” //DP Nikita Kuzmenko // PD Spencer Graves // Art Director Wesley Goodrich
Boygenius “The Film” // DP Sean Price Williams
Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste “Candy Necklace” // DP Chris Probst
Best Editing:
Olivia Rodrigo “Vampire” // DP Russ Fraser
2023 BERLIN COMMERCIAL AWARDS – OFFICIAL SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED

Huge shoutout to all our clients who made the Official Selection list for the 2023 Berlin Commercial Awards! Amazing work everyone!
Shortlist to be announced on August 14th. Winners will be announced on August 25th.
COMMERCIALS
Commercials and Branded Content – Short
Cupra x Rosalía “Abcdefg” // Dir. Manson // DP Matías Penachino
Expedia “Nothing” // Dir. Lope Serrano // DP Tim Lorentzén
Expedia “Plates” // Dir. Lope Serrano // DP Tim Lorentzén
Nascar “Always Forward” // Dir. Mark Jenkinson // DP MacGregor
Kathmandu “Summer Never Sleeps” // Dir. Daniel Warwick // DP Jan Gunther
Commercials and Branded Content – Long
Nike x Skate Like A Girl “Transenders” // Dir. Diane Russo Cheng // DP Madeline Kate Kann
Novo Nordisk “Life Made Possible” // Dir. Ian Isak // DP Jacob Møller
Intersport “Einmal Sport” // Dir. Salomon Ligthelm // DP Tim Lorentzén
Craft: Cinematography
Expedia “Plates” // DP Tim Lorentzén
BETR “Sport is Everything” // DP Charlie Owens
Novo Nordisk “Life Made Possible” // DP Jacob Møller
MUSIC VIDEOS
Best Music Video
“Xena” Skrillex // Dir. Amara Abbas // DP Nicolas Loir
“Vampiros” Rosalia x Rauw Alejandro // Dir. STILLZ // DP Uri Barcelona
“Blackbirds” Ghostly Kisses // Dir. Fred Gervais // DP Kristof Brandl
“Dancing is Healing” Rudimental, Charlotte Plank, Vibe Chemisty // Dir. Eugen Merher // DP Diego Rosenblatt
“Heaven” Niall Horan // Dir. Dylan Knight // PD Wesley Goodrich
“Say Something” Lil Yachty // Dir. Crowns & Owls // PD Brittany Porter
Craft: Cinematography
“Save Me” Empress Of // DP Lluís Martí
“Dancing is Healing” Rudimental, Charlotte Plank, Vibe Chemisty // DP Diego Rosenblatt
Craft: Production Design
“Say Something” Lil Yachty // PD Brittany Porter
PERSONAL WORK
Craft: Direction
Circle // Director/DP Phillip Kaminiak
The Exchange // Director/DP Susan Stitt
Craft: Cinematography
Circle // Director/DP Phillip Kaminiak
The Exchange // Director/DP Susan Stitt