Director Elizabeth Orne has signed with Serial Pictures for commercial and branded entertainment representation in the U.S. and U.K. The L.A.-based filmmaker’s work spans global brands including Amazon, Hulu, LinkedIn, Meta, PayPal, DreamWorks, Disney, Comcast, Dove, Coors, Cricket and Volkswagen.
“Elizabeth’s wicked wit, dry humor and knack for crafting poetry from the most mundane situations has enraptured us. Her boundless creative energy and warmth allows her to direct effortless performances from real people to actors alike, with absolute brilliance,” said Serial Pictures founder Violaine Etienne. “She brings a visual sophistication to the language of comedy that is deeply aligned with Serial Picture’ artistic sensibility, and we could not be more excited to welcome her at a time when laughter and cinematic grace is needed more than ever.”
As a 13th generation American, Orne brings a creative sensibility that has been shaped by generations of family lore, tall tales and absurdist yarns passed down to her as an inheritance, giving her an innate sense of humor and an eye for magic. “My family has a way of telling stories that flips reality on its head, and asks ‘What is truer than true?” It’s an intriguing way to frame up a story,” said Orne who will work with Etienne and executive producer Sara Greco. “I’m excited to join Serial because their work is exquisitely crafted and the voices are fresh. I’m also delighted to be collaborating with Violaine and Sara.”
Orne developed her artistic voice studying art history as an undergrad and working in major contemporary art galleries in London, New York and Los Angeles. She made her directing breakthrough with her NYU graduate school thesis film Crazy Glue, which was named an official selection at the Telluride Film Festival and earned her a slot in SHOOT’s 2011 New Directors Showcase. She went on to be named one of Free the Bid’s first featured “Unsigned” directors and was subsequently chosen to direct an ad for Archer Roose wine starring Elizabeth Banks.
Prior to joining Serial Pictures, Orne was most recently repped in the U.S. market by Caviar.
