Toronto-based boutique production company Someplace Nice has added director Scott Pickett to its roster for representation in Canada. (In the U.S. he recently joined production house Bunker). Born in Australia, Pickett is well versed in multiple genres. Recent years have seen him craft a short supernatural thriller in the U.S., a fashion film in France, and a 360 degree VR action comedy in Australia. Throughout his career, Pickett has moved between TV series and commercials, shooting campaigns in 17 different countries and picking up various advertising awards including the Gold Clio and a Bronze Cannes Lion. His work spans international brands such as Apple, Google, IKEA, Coke, Nestle, McDonald’s, Ford, Toyota, and VW. Pickett has also continued his long form work, with funding support from Screen Australia for short films and feature development. He’s directed drama for Channel 7 Australia, and has worked on TV comedies The Elegant Gentleman’s Guide to Knife Fighting (screened on Netflix, Hulu, and ABC Australia) and The Moody’s (ABC Australia, Hulu, Sky TV). Scott’s 2017 short film, The Doppel Chain, was also screened at Sydney International Film Festival and picked up by streaming channel Alter....
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