Commercial production company Cap Gun Collective is thrilled to announce the addition of 24 Director / Executive Producer Stephen Hopkins to its roster for US representation.
“There’s a simple reason that we’re such huge fans of Stephen’s narrative TV and film work,” says Cap Gun Executive Producer Matt Abramson. “He’s making shows and telling stories that are reference points and staples in our entertainment culture, and there couldn’t be a better time to bring his talent into the commercial world.”
“They're blackmailing me,” says Hopkins.
Born in Jamaica and raised there as well as in the states and in England, Hopkins began his career directing music videos for the likes of Mick Jagger, Meatloaf, and Joe Cocker. Using his rock-n-roll chops as a launching board, he then directed a number of successful features before diving head-first into television, where he was tapped to both produce and direct the seminal FOX smash 24 with Kiefer Sutherland.
After handling an initial 12 episodes of 24 and leaving an indelible mark on that franchise, Hopkins teamed with HBO to direct The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, which aired in 2004 and won multiple awards including an Emmy for Outstanding Direction, as well as a Palm D’Or nom for Best Film at Cannes and a Golden Globe for Best Television Film or Miniseries.
Equipped with the skills to helm a kaleidoscopic range of projects, Hopkins then jumped back into TV, this time showing a range spanning from comedy to drama. Producing and directing pilots and installments of award-winning shows including Californication, Shameless, and House of Lies, Hopkins continued to keep his sharp edge and his eye out for exciting new challenges.
In 2015, Hopkins directed the Focus Features film RACE, about the life of Olympic legend Jesse Owens starring Jason Sudeikis, Stephan James, and Jeremy Irons. Last year, FOX came back to Hopkins to executive produce and direct the reboot of 24, 24: Legacy, the first episode of which will air immediately following the Super Bowl. Already receiving rave reviews, 24: Legacy will premiere in 160 countries in one of the most coveted television slots of the year.
“I’m very passionate about short form storytelling,” Hopkins says. “I’ve known the Cap Gun team for a while. They make great work and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
On the US roster for Cap Gun Collective, Stephen joins Alex Fendrich, Matt Miller, Noah Paul and Spooner Bonde. For commercial and branded content assignments, the collective is represented on the East Coast by Bespoke 360, on the West Coast by Get Reehl/ Get Davis, and in the Midwest by Them Reps.
Matt Abramson
Cap Gun Collective
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312.604.2010
www.capguncollective.com
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American Cinema Editors (ACE) have announced the ceremony date, venue and full voting timeline for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 13 categories of film and television. To be eligible to compete in the television categories, projects must have aired between January 1 - November 1, 2024. To be eligible to compete in the film categories, projects must have been released in theaters between January 1 - December 31, 2024. The ACE Eddie Awards, presented by American Cinema Editors, will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles.
“We're thrilled to honor the year's finest editing and mark our 75th anniversary with the entire industry," said ACE Executive Director Jenni McCormick. “As the third oldest awards show in Hollywood history, right after the Oscars® and the Golden Globes®, we’ve been celebrating the best and brightest in our industry for 75 years. Our organization continues to grow and thrive, even while navigating challenges like the pandemic and strikes, because of the incredible community that our members have created. We’re looking forward to the future and the next 75.”
Three special honors will be handed out at the ACE Eddie Awards ceremony including two Career Achievement recipients, presented to film editors of outstanding merit, and the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor, presented to a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. Honorary award recipients will be announced later this year. The winner of the Anne V. Coates Student Editing Competition will also be announced that evening.
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