Filmgraphics reacquaints Aussies with its roster of international directors available for work
Filmgraphics represents some of the world’s most sought-after directors from around the globe and now that boarders are open, access to them is a whole lot easier. If you are looking for something different, unique, or exceptional for your next campaign, they are definitely worth a look.
Directors Lorcan Finnegan and Michael Lawrence have both filmed in the country and love Australia.
Brazilian based Vellas (above) was an art director at some of Sao Paulo’s top creative agencies before turning to direction. He shot to fame with his iconic black and white film titled ‘Soul’ for photography brand Leica, which won five Lions in Cannes. His work has continued to touch audiences with spectacular, powerful stories steeped in emotion with a visceral, cinematic edge. Vellas is a storyteller with soul.
View Vellas’ reel here.
LA based Michael Lawrence is a triple threat – he’s a director, cinemaphotographer and photographer. His background as a photojournalist motivated his quest for truth and a deeper understanding of the human perspective, which is evident in his film and stills work. Lawrence has an innate desire to seek out the light in the darkness and to give a voice to stories lesser known. Lawrence’s work is empirical, contemporary and authentic.
View Lawrence’s reel here.
Barcelona based Ernest Desumbila was crowned Best Young Director at Cannes in 2014. His commercial career jumped to the next level internationally thanks to his “There Will Be Haters” campaign for Adidas, which turned into a truly viral phenomenon. His work for the likes of Adidas, Nike, Gatorade, Axe, T-Mobile and songstress Sia, always impresses with his mind-blowing visual effects and epic scale. He is a wizard.
View Desumbila’s reel here.
Lorcan Finnegan studied graphic design in Dublin before moving into animation and live action filmmaking. VIVARIUM, his second feature film premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2019. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg (Social Network and Batman v Superman), and Imogen Poots, described by the Hollywood Reporter: “Vivarium remains a nerve-jangling, finely crafted thriller.” Finnegan’s films may be dark but his commercials couldn’t be funnier.
View Finnegan’s reel here.
Anna Fawcett has curated a roster of the most unique Directors from around the globe and Filmgraphics are delighted to be able to offer their talents to the Australian market.
For any inquiries please contacted Anna Fawcett or Edwina Gilbert.
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Impressive Directors
That Leica spot has long been a favourite.
top talent there. nice one.