Director Angelo Cerisara has joined Biscuit Filmworks for representation in both the U.S. and U.K. spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. Born in Italy and based in London, Cerisara is a notable up-and-coming director who was shortlisted for the British Arrows Emerging Talent award.
Cerisara now lands his first U.S. representation. Prior to joining Biscuit, he had been handled in the U.K. by production company UNIT9.
“Angelo has a wonderful perspective on life which comes through in all of his work; he manages to elevate the world to a place that I wish more of us did. He’s an incredibly exciting young talent and we can’t wait to get started,” said Rupert Reynolds-MacLean, managing director at Biscuit U.K.
Immersed in the world of parkour as a teenager, Cerisara learned the craft by filming his peers on the fly and editing to maximize the excitement. He later studied at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in London. Cerisara’s background informs his dynamic visual style today, with work for brands including Nike, Uber, and Hardee’s, the music video “Hold On” for Not Waving which was shortlisted at the U.K. Music Video Awards, and the documentary short Frehiwot which was awarded at the Nespresso Talents competition. His “Missed You Stranger” campaign for Belgian radio station StuBru captures mesmerizing illustrations of human connection, and received a Vimeo Staff Pick.
Cerisara comes aboard a Biscuit directorial roster which includes Aaron Stoller, Andreas Nilsson, Ben Strebel, Bine Bach, Christopher Riggert, Clay Weiner, Dan DiFelice, Daniel Warwick, Errol Morris, Isaiah Seret, Jeff Low, Jocelyn & Dawn, Justin Kurzel, Lalou & Joaquin, Los Pérez, María Sosa Betancor, Matilda Finn, Matt Devine, Molly Manners, Nathan Miller, Noam Murro, Rachel McDonald, Steve Rogers, and The Glue Society.
Apple, WWF, CeraVe, Sydney Opera House Among Those Having A Grand Time At CICLOPE
An awards ceremony last night (10/10) capped three days of CICLOPE in Berlin, marked by talks by notable speakers, collaborative Craft Sessions, and attendees making global connections.
Drawing nearly 1,700 entries, culled down to 370 finalists across 18 different countries, the competition saw judges award seven Grand Prix winners, 45 Gold, 51 Silver and 61 Bronze trophies.
Grand Prix winners were:
--Apple’s “Flock” directed by Ivan Zacharias of SMUGGLER for TBWAMedia Arts Lab, Los Angeles.
--WWF’s “Up In Smoke” directed by Yannis Konstantinidi via production company NOMINT.
--A$AP Rocky’s “Tailor Swif” from directors Vania & Muggia of production company Iconoclast.
--Spotify’s “Spreadbeats” directed by Maldita via production house The Youth for FCB NY.
--CeraVe’s “Michael CeraVe” from directorial duo Tim & Eric via production company PRETTYBIRD for WPP Onefluence team, led by Ogilvy PR North America.
--Sydney Opera House’s “Playit Safe” directed by Kim Gehrig via Revolver x Somesuch for agency The Monkeys.
--Gucci’s “Who is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story” directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman via Moxie Pictures.
Special Awards--Year’s Best
CICLOPE Special Awards went to:
Production Company of the Year: SMUGGLER
Director of the Year: Ivan Zacharias
Editing Company of the Year: Work Editorial
VFX Company of the Year: Electric Theatre Collective
Animation Company of the Year: Untold Studios
Sound Company of the Year: Barking Owl
Music Company of the Year: String & Tins
Agency of the Year: TBWAMedia Arts Lab
Brand of the Year:... Read More