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
2023 UK MVAS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to our clients who won at the 2023 UK MVAs! Amazing job everyone!
Best Director of Photography:
Nikita Kuzmenko
Best Cinematography in a Video:
The Blaze “Madly” // Dir. The Blaze // DP Nicolas Loir
Best R&B/Soul Video – International:
Lil Yachty “Say Something” // Dir. Crowns & Owls // PD Brittany Porter
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.