MAY DECEMBER – NOW IN THEATERS

Director Todd Haynes returns to cinemas with his new film MAY DECEMBER, shot by Cinematographer Christopher Blauvelt.

The story takes place twenty years after a notorious tabloid romance, as the now-married couple buckle under pressure when a Hollywood actress meets them to do research for a film about their past. Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman star alongside Charles Melton in this discomforting, enthralling watch.

MAY DECEMBER had its premiere at the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or and acquired by Netflix. The film also played as the Opening Night Film at the 61st New York Film Festival.

Catch it in select theaters across the U.S and streaming on Netflix December 1st.

MANODROME – NOW ON DEMAND

 

From director John Trengove and Lionsgate, MANODROME stars Jessie Eisenberg, Adrian Brody, and Odessa Young in a topical story about identity, masculinity, and pow

Eisenberg stars as ‘Ralphie’, who begins to lose himself after discovering his girlfriend ‘Sal’ (Young) is pregnant. In his vulnerability, Ralphie is pulled into a mysterious family of men called “the guys”, led by the enigmatic ‘Dad Dan’ (Brody). With a newfound identity and a new, dangerous tribe, the pressures build from within and without into a violent downward spiral

Director of Photography, Wyatt Garfield shot the film which had its official premiere in February at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival.

MANODROME is now in theaters, and will be on-demand November 17th, 2023.

Christopher Blauvelt on “MAY DECEMBER” – ARRI

Cinematographer Christopher Blauvelt sat down with ARRI at Cannes 2023 to discuss how he utilized their camera and lighting technology to capture his newest feature film directed by Todd Haynes, MAY DECEMBER, which just screened at the Camerimage Festival in Toruń, Poland November 12th.

You can watch the full interview HERE

The film will be available to stream on Netflix from December 1st. 

2023 CICLOPE FESTIVAL WINNERS

 

We want to congratulate all of our clients who won at the 2023 Ciclope Festival!

 

 

 

Grand Prix

Kathmandu “Summer Never Sleeps” // Dir. Daniel Warwick // DP Jan David Gunther

 

Production: Cinematography

Gold: BETR “Sport is Everything” // Dir. Leigh Powis // DP Charlie Owens

 

Production: Production Design

Gold: Hornbach AG “Square Meter” // Dir. Steve Rogers // PD Steven Jones-Evans

 

Production: Direction (60 Sec and Under)

Gold: Kathmandu “Summer Never Sleeps” // Dir. Daniel Warwick // DP Jan David Gunther

Silver: Hornbach AG “Square Meter” // Dir. Steve Rogers // PD Steven Jones-Evans

 

Production: Direction (61 to 120 Seconds)

Gold: Telstra “This is Footy Country” // Dir. Mark Molloy // PD Steven Jones-Evans

 

Music Videos: Cinematography

Silver: Doja Cat “Attention” // Dir. Tanu Muino // DP Nikita Kuzmenko // PD Spencer Graves // Art Director Wesley Goodrich

Silver: The Blaze “Madly” // Dir. The Blaze // DP Nicolas Loir

Bronze: Skrillex “XENA” // Dir. Amara Abbas // DP Nicolas Loir

 

Music Videos: Direction

Bronze: The Blaze “Madly” // Dir. The Blaze // DP Nicolas Loir

 

Ideas: Film (60 Secs or Under)

Silver: Hornbach AG “Square Meter” // Dir. Steve Rogers // PD Steven Jones-Evans

 

Ideas: Film (61 to 120 Seconds)

Silver: Apple “The Greatest” // Dir. Kim Gehrig // DP Chris Blauvelt

 

Special Section

Silver: Closing Dynasty // Dir. Lloyd Lee Choi // DP Chris Lew

LAWMEN: BASS REEVES – NOW STREAMING

From executive producers Taylor Sheridan and David Oyelowo comes the little known story of the first black U.S. Marshal in LAWMEN: BASS REEVES.

Created by Chad Feehan and starring Oyelowo as the legendary lawman, the series tracks one of the greatest and oft-ignored heroes of American history as he attempts to distribute justice across the turbulent frontier of 1880s America.

The new series also stars Dennis Quaid, Lauren E. Banks, and Forrest Goodluck, with Garrett Hedlund, Donald Sutherland, and Shea Whigham in supporting roles.

Costume Designer Isis Mussenden crafted the period-perfect wardrobe for the series, which is now streaming on Paramount+

QUIZ LADY – NOW STREAMING

From Gloria Sanchez Productions and 20th Century Studios, QUIZ LADY is the next feature film from director Jessica Yu.

Awkwafina plays Anne, an uptight game show obsessed woman who must come together with her sister Jenny (Sandra Oh) to cover their mother’s hidden gambling debts. When their mother’s loan sharks kidnap Anne’s beloved dog, they set off on a cross-country journey in order to get the money they need – by tapping into Anne’s skill set – turning her into the game show champion she was always meant to be.

QUIZ LADY premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews. The film also stars Tony Hale, Jason Schwartzman, Will Ferrell, and features one of the last performances by the late Paul Reubens in a cameo role.

Jeff Mann was Production Designer for this the outrageous new comedy, streaming on Hulu November 3rd. Don’t miss it!

2023 CICLOPE FESTIVAL – SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

 

We’re so excited to share that a number of our clients’ work has been selected for the 2023 CICLOPE Festival! Fantastic job everyone!

 

Winners will be announced Thursday, November 9th.

 

Production: Cinematography

BETR “Sport is Everything” // Dir. Leigh Powis // DP Charlie Owens

Under Armor “Protect This House” // Dir. Wes Walker // DP Farhad Ghaderi

IKEA “The Troll” // Dir. Nick Ball // DP Daniel Voldheim

Apple “The Greatest” // Dir. Kim Gehrig // DP Chris Blauvelt

Tinder “Going All the Way” // Dir. Los Perez // DP Daniel Fernández Abelló

 

Production: Production Design

Hornbach AG “Square Meter” // Dir. Steve Rogers // PD Steven Jones-Evans

 

Production: Direction (60 Sec and Under)

Kathmandu “Summer Never Sleeps” // Dir. Daniel Warwick // DP Jan David Gunther

Hornbach AG “Square Meter” // Dir. Steve Rogers // PD Steven Jones-Evans

 

Production: Direction (61 to 120 Seconds)

Apple “The Greatest” // Dir. Kim Gehrig // DP Chris Blauvelt

Telstra “This is Footy Country” // Dir. Mark Molloy // PD Steven Jones-Evans

 

Production: Direction (Over 120 Seconds)

IKEA “The Troll” // Dir. Nick Ball // DP Daniel Voldheim

 

Music Videos: Cinematography

Travis Scott “Sirens” // Dir. Canada // DP Tim Lorentzén

The Blaze “Madly” // Dir. The Blaze // DP Nicolas Loir

Skrillex “XENA” // Dir. Amara Abbas // DP Nicolas Loir

Doja Cat “Attention” // Dir. Tanu Muino // DP Nikita Kuzmenko // PD Spencer Graves // Art Director Wesley Goodrich

 

Music Videos: Direction

Jung Kook ft. Latto “Seven” // Dir. Bradley & Pablo // DP Pablo Berron

The Blaze “Madly” // Dir. The Blaze // DP Nicolas Loir

Thom Draft “Tense” // Dir. Albert Albert // DP Carlos Ritter

 

Special Section: Short Film

Closing Dynasty // Dir. Lloyd Lee Choi // DP Chris Lew

DEEP RISING – IN THEATERS

In DEEP RISING, director Matthieu Rytz takes viewers down to the ocean’s darkest descents to uncover a hidden truth…

The fate of the deep ocean floor is intertwined with our survival.

Don’t miss this eye-opening tale of science, geopolitics and corporate intrigue which premiered at Sundance 2023 – now in select theaters.

Elisa Bonora, ACE edited alongside her team at Red Wolf Films.

You can find out more about the film and its cause as well as see showtimes and purchase tickets via the official website.

TIM LORENTZÉN NAMED BEST COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER – ROYGALA 2023

 

We are thrilled to share that for the second year in a row Director of Photography Tim Lorentzén won Best Commercial Photographer at Roygala 2023! This year for his work on Expedia “Lemons”, “Plates”, and “Nothing”. Congratulations, Tim!

Check out what the jury said about his incredible work below.

 

The jury’s justification: This year’s best advertising film photographer has shown an exceptional ability to create striking image compositions that evoke emotions in the viewer. With a world-class eye for detail, a sensibility for lighting and with the courage to break the norm for how images should be composed in commercials, he has succeeded in creating visual art of plates, silence and lemons. Without even moving the camera.