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.
SHOTS AWARDS EMEA 2023 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The Shortlist for the Shots Awards EMEA 2023 has been announced! Check out all the amazing work, from our equally amazing clients, that has been selected!
Winners will be announced on November 22nd.
Cinematography Above Two Minutes:
AXA “What Is Health To You?” // Dir. Stefan Pflug // DP Tim Lorentzén
Cinematography Up to and Including Two Minutes:
Expedia “Lemons” // Dir. Canada // DP Tim Lorentzén
Production and Styling:
Hornbach AG “Isqm” // Dir. Steve Rogers // PD Steven Jones-Evans
Amazon “The Woman Who Lived In A Shoe” // Dir. Nick Gordon // PD Koja
Direction 61-Seconds to Three-Minutes:
Apple “The Great Escape” // Dir. Sinan Sevinç // PD Agustin Moreaux
Volvo “Family Bond” // Dir. Gustav Johansson // DP Niklas Johansson
Direction Up to and Including 60-Seconds:
Hornbach AG “Isqm” // Dir. Steve Rogers // PD Steven Jones-Evans
Expedia “Sand” // Dir. Canada // DP Tim Lorentzén
Amazon “Separation” // Dir. Michael Spiccia // DP Chris Blauvelt
Music Video of the Year:
Travis Scott “Sirens” // Dir. Canada // DP Tim Lorentzén
The Blaze “Madly” // Dir. The Blaze // DP Nicolas Loir
Rosalia, Rauw Alejandro “Vampiros” // Dir. STILLZ // DP Uri Barcelona
Skrillex “XENA” // Dir. Amara Abbas // DP Nicolas Loir
DGC AWARDS – BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
The Director’s Guild of Canada announced the winners of their 22nd Annual DGC Awards on October 21st.
Peter Cosco was awarded Best Production Design – Feature Film for his work on the Academy Award-winning film WOMEN TALKING, directed by Sarah Polley.
WOMEN TALKING lead the nominations in the feature film category and won for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Feature Film, Editing – Feature Film, and Sound Editing – Feature Film.
This is Cosco’s third DGC nomination for Production Design, and his first win! Congratulations!
CAMERIMAGE 2023 – Music Videos Competition
Congratulations to our clients who have been nominated in the Music Videos Competition at Camerimage this year!
Camerimage International Film Festival will take place from November 11th to November 18th 2023.
Best Music Video:
Harry Styles “Daylight” – directed by Tanu Muino
Director of Photography: Nikita Kuzmenko
Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste “Candy Necklace” – directed by Rich Lee
Director of Photography: Christopher Probst, ASC
Metallica “Screaming Suicide” – directed by Tim Saccenti
Director of Photography: Joshua Zucker-Pluda
LONDON INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Steven Jones-Evans has been recognized for his designs on a spot for German DIY store brand Hornbach – directed by Steve Rogers for TPF, Berlin and Revolver, Sydney – at the 2023 London International Awards.
“Square Meter” took home the Gold in Production & Post-Production, Production Design .
Congratulations Steven, for this celebration of your inspired work!
IndieWire’s Oscar Cinematography Survey
IndieWire recently featured an article on the cinematography of 32 films that have made an impact this award season. Three of our clients were featured:
Christopher Blauvelt shot Todd Hayne’s new film MAY DECEMBER which premieres on Netflix November 17th, 2023.
Franz Lustig shot the critically acclaimed PERFECT DAYS, by the legendary director Wim Wenders, submitted by Japan as their selection for the best international feature film category of the 96th Academy Awards.
Matías Pennachino shot CASSANDRO for Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams, currently available on Prime.
You can read the full article HERE.
THE BURIAL – COMING TO THEATERS
From director Maggie Betts, THE BURIAL is a legal drama, based on true events.
Willie E. Gary (Jaime Foxx) is a smooth-talking, unconventional litigator who gets results. When a corporate giant tries to take over a family run funeral home, its patriarch Jeremiah O’Keefe (Tommy Lee Jones) engages Gary’s services in a story about race, power, and injustice.
Jay Cassidy, ACE edited the film.
Catch it in select theaters October 6th, or streaming via Prime Video on October 13, 2023.
2023 UK MVAS – NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
Big shoutout to all our clients who worked on the fantastic projects that have been nominated for the 2023 UK MVAs!
Winners will be announced on Thursday, October 26th.
Best Director of Photography:
Nikita Kuzmenko
Best Cinematography in a Video:
The Blaze “Madly” // Dir. The Blaze // DP Nicolas Loir
Best Pop Video – UK:
Sam Smith “I’m Not Here To Make Friends” // Dir. Tanu Muiño // DP Nikita Kuzmenko
Best Pop Video – International:
Jung Kook ft. Latto “Seven” // Dir. Bradley & Pablo // DP Pablo Berron
Best R&B/Soul Video – International:
Lil Yachty “Say Something” // Dir. Crowns & Owls // PD Brittany Porter
Best Dance/Electronic Video – UK:
Rudimental, Charlotte Plank, and Vibe Chemistry “Dancing is Healing” // Dir. Eugen Merher // DP Diego Rosenblatt
Best Dance/Electronic Video – International:
Thom Draft “Tense” // Dir. Albert Albert // DP Carlos Ritter
The Blaze “Madly” // Dir. The Blaze // DP Nicolas Loir
Best Rock Video – International:
Stolen Nova “Glue” // Dir. Nadia Lee Cohen // DP Chris Blauvelt
Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Video – International:
Doja Cat “Attention” // Dir. Tanu Muiño // DP Nikita Kuzmenko // PD Spencer Graves // Art Director Wesley Goodrich
Travis Scott “Sirens” // Dir. Canada // DP Tim Lorentzén
NYFF 2023 – FILM FESTIVAL
Congratulations to our clients whose work will be featured at this year’s 61st New York Film Festival!
MAY DECEMBER, shot by Christopher Blauvelt, opens the festival while FERRARI, with costume design by Massimo Cantini Parrini and additional editing by Cindy Mollo, ACE will close.
The lights go down in Lincoln Center this September 29th through October 15th 2023.
OPENING FILM
MAY DECEMBER – directed by Todd Haynes
Director of Photography – Christopher Blauvelt
CLOSING FILM
FERRARI – directed by Michael Mann
Costume Designer – Massimo Cantini Parrini
Additional Editor – Cindy Mollo, ACE
MAIN SLATE
JANET PLANET – directed by Annie Baker
Production Designer – Teresa Mastropierro
PERFECT DAYS – directed by Wim Wenders
Director of Photography – Franz Lustig
CURRENTS
THE SWEET EAST – directed by Sean Price Williams
Director of Photography – Sean Price Williams
