Comedy director Daniel Lundh has joined the roster of production house Spindle for representation in the U.K. Since kicking off his career directing a mockumentary for Adidas at the design collective SNASK, followed by representation at ACNE, Swedish director Lundh has gone on to hone award-winning character comedy and drama. His comedic and people storytelling prowess are reflected in the widely recognized short film People in Cars, a 16-minute masterclass on truthful dialogue as folks talk about varied personal subjects. His body of work spans such brands as IKEA, Microsoft, Samsung, Coca-Cola and Google.....

CNN Films has acquired North American broadcast rights to Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President. The documentary was created by director Mary Wharton, producer Chris Farrell, and writer Bill Flanagan. Originally set to open the 19th annual Tribeca Film Festival in April, the feature is now the closing film for AFI DOCS film festival on June 21. Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President chronicles the role of popular music in propelling a relatively unknown candidate from Georgia to the White House, and the significant role that music has played in President Carter’s life and work. The film shows how Carter’s life-long passion for music gave him an unexpected edge as a presidential candidate, as he tapped into a force that transcended racial and generational divides, and often party lines. Carter’s appreciation for all genres of music and friendships with the likes of Bob Dylan, Gregg Allman, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and Willie Nelson, helped to define his administration. Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President combines intimate interviews with Carter and an eclectic cast of contributors including Willie Nelson, Bono, Bob Dylan, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Jimmy Buffett, Roseanne Cash, Chuck Leavell, Paul Simon, Andrew Young, and Madeleine Albright....