Pulse Films has added director Tom Emmerson to its talent roster for global representation spanning music videos and commercials.
This marks the first production company representation for Emmerson, an English and French director from North London. His most recent music video is for AntsLive’s single, “Number One Candidate.” The cinematic video features panoramic views, and quick-fire frantic edits of the Italian Dolomites. The video has been met with acclaim from critics and stirred a social media frenzy.
Emmerson’s directorial credits additionally include videos for Mimi Web, Col3trane and A$AP Nast. Also a skilled photographer, Emmerson started shooting stills as young as 14 and, by 18, had photographed global campaigns for the likes of Helmut Lang, Burberry, and Fila.
Enthused over joining Pulse, Emmerson said of his new colleagues at the company, “They continually produce some of the best work in the industry–I can’t wait to join forces. I’m confident we’re going to do some incredible work.”
Nnena Nwakodo, Pulse Films’ executive producer, said, “Tom’s ‘Number One Candidate’ video for AntsLive is what got my attention, a bold, playful and outrageous idea with an exceptionally tasteful execution. Can’t wait to see what we do together.”
James Sorton, Pulse’s managing director of commercials in the U.K., added, “I’ve already run out of superlatives to describe Tom. He’s a multi-hyphenate talent, with exceptional taste, a unique sensibility and point of view. His brilliant video for AntsLive is just a taster of what is to come.”
Director Malin Ingrid Johansson Brings “Deck 5B” To The Toronto International Film Festival
In her young career, director Malin Ingrid Johansson continues to gain recognition on the festival circuit while looking to extend her reach into the American advertising market. On the latter score, she’s joining the roster of Little Minx, the production company under the aegis of Rhea Scott who’s known for nurturing the careers of filmmakers and helping to successfully establish them in the U.S. across commercials, music videos and other varied projects.
As for Johansson’s film festival pedigree, she first saw her short film Madden, a coming-of-age story inspired by her teenage years on a farm, debut internationally at the Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) 2023. Madden was also awarded best Swedish Short at last year’s Gothenburg International Film Festival. Furthermore, Johansson is currently in development on a feature-length film based on Madden.
Now another Johansson short film is making a major splash. Her Deck 5B premiered this week at the Toronto International Film Festival during its Short Cuts program. Among the production houses behind Deck 5B--and earlier Madden--was Pine, a Stockholm-based shop which reps Johansson for commercials internationally.
In the interest of avoiding a spoiler alert, SHOOT in this piece provides a deliberately sparse description of the storyline for Deck 5B. Suffice it to say that the short stars Alma Pöysti as Mia, a mother torn between the needs of her young son and her own desires for romance and fulfillment. Johansson said that she was deeply moved by Pöysti’s portrayal of the recently divorced Mia and considers getting the chance to work with the actress as a major career highlight. Earlier this year,... Read More