Fashion/lifestyle director and photographer Kathryn Boyd Brolin has signed with L.A. and Austin-based Synthetic Pictures, marking her first career production company representation for commercials and branded content.
Boyd Brolin is a celebrated multi-hyphenate–a sought after still photographer who serves not only as a brand ambassador for Leica Camera, but also as a live action director, a model and actress with a meaningful social following, and as a fashion designer who launched her own clothing line.
Born and raised in Atlanta and now based in Santa Barbara, Calif., with her husband, actor Josh Brolin, and their two young children, Boyd Brolin has a confidence and distinctive style that seamlessly navigates between the grit and patina of the Americana lifestyle and the upscale elegance of the celebrity and fashion worlds. It is that ability to thrive in creative spaces that initially attracted Synthetic Pictures executive producer Allison R. Smith to Boyd Brolin’s work. The two met at a trunk show for Boyd Brolin’s fashion brand, Midheaven Denim, and the relationship took off from there.
“I already followed Kathryn’s instagram and saw much of her stunning editorial and commercial photography there. When she then turned me on to her directing work, I knew I wanted her on our team,” said Smith who heads Synthetic Pictures with founding director Justin Corsbie. “Her work is both beautiful and grounded, cinematic yet totally natural. It reflects her personality and vice versa–authenticity through and through.”
Boyd Brolin kicks off her Synthetic tenure with a couple of fashion campaigns, including an “L.A. Collection” series for Mediterranean resort wear designer, Adriana Iglesias, and a “Weekend Plans” campaign for the natural gem and jewelry designer, Jacquie Aiche.
Representing a director and photographer in the commercial space is an elevated answer to so many brands seeking artists with combo skill sets–a director who can also shoot stills, or a photographer who also directs motion. Synthetic is handling Boyd Brolin’s live action offerings, and is partnering with L.A.-based Stern Reps to round out her still photography representation.
Additional recent work from Boyd Brolin includes a video series as part of her brand ambassadorship for Leica Camera, a commission for Barbra Streisand’s newest album cover, and shooting the Billboard Magazine cover and editorial spread featuring Josh Brolin interviewing country music star Chris Stapleton in Nashville. Boyd Brolin wrote, directed and starred in the acclaimed short film, Mother’s Day, that debuted at Hollyshorts and made its way through the festival circuit, including an official selection of the Santa Barbara Film Festival. It has received several accolades including Best Narrative Short, Best Actress (for Boyd Brolin), and Best Editing from the L.A. Film Awards. She’s currently in development on her first feature film.
