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MAX SHERMAN JOINS SOMESUCH.
4 December 2022

Director Max Sherman has joined Somesuch for representation in the UK and the Netherlands. The Canadian has more Vimeo Staff Picks than you can shake a stick at, with the latest awarded to 'Chloe Cherry Likes Her Men Like Her Tea'.

Cherry, best known as Faye in Euphoria, delivers a suggestive spin on Goldilocks and the Three Bears as she tries to nail the right temperature—much to the annoyance of uptight diners and waitresses. Her taste test is both droll and foul-mouthed, as she burns her mouth on several occasions and yearns for "a happy, drinkable, dateable person".


Before that, 'Nowadays' explored how technology affects our relationships in the modern world. From a cringey example of why Instagram and real life don't mix to a Tinder-obsessed bloke hopping into what is very much not his Uber, each vignette clicks with a generation of smartphone users.

There's no lecturing about the evils of technology though, as the surprising conclusion to a father-son lunch interrupted by Snapchat demonstrates. With smartphones a bigger part of our lives than ever at present, Sherman offers a witty, relatable look at the hyper-connected world we inhabit.


Chuck in a bevy of memorable commercials for brands like Subway and Tide and you can understand why Somesuch were keen to bring Sherman on board. Expect to see more of Sherman's "painfully honest comedy and trademark wry humour that never leaves beauty behind" in due course.

You can watch more of Max Sherman's output here. To talk business, call Rose Brownlow on 020 3487 1270 or email rose@somesuch.co.

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In 2022, Will Wightman joined Blinkink as a director's assistant. One year later, he's got his own spot on the roster.


THE STAGE IS SET FOR DANIEL LUNDH AT HAMLET.

Comedy director Daniel Lundh has joined HAMLET for representation in France, Belgium, China, and the Netherlands.


D-FRAN ARRIVES AT WHITEHOUSE POST.

Self-taught editor D-Fran (or Michele Difrancesco, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing) has joined Whitehouse Post London.


EMILIE BADENHORST TOUCHES DOWN AT AGILE FILMS.

South African director Emilie Badenhorst is ready to crack the UK market with Agile Films.


FRIEND SWOOP FOR INDIA HARRIS.

FRIEND London have completed the signing of India Harris for commercials and music videos.


IT'S KEVIN THOMAS AT MOXIE PICTURES.

Moxie Pictures now represent Kevin Thomas in both the UK and the United States.


BITE COLLECTIVE WELCOME MIKE MATTHEWS.

Mike Matthews, trusted purveyor of food and drink commercials, has joined Bite Collective for UK and European representation.


STEVE COPE SIGNS WITH DARK ENERGY.

Dark Energy have added Steve Cope to their already capable talent roster.


NADAV KANDER LANDS IN THE UK WITH CHELSEA PICTURES.

Director and photographer Nadav Kander is now represented on both sides of the Atlantic by Chelsea Pictures.


MARTIN SMATANA AND CHARLIE TOQUÉ JOIN JELLY LONDON.

Slovakian stop-motion animator Martin Smatana and French illustrator/director Charlie Toqué have signed for Jelly.


BISCUIT FILMWORKS SIGN ROSIE MAY BIRD SMITH.

Up-and-coming director Rosie May Bird Smith has become the latest addition to the gang at Biscuit Filmworks.


1STAVEMUSICVIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR.

What do you get when you combine 1stAveMachine and music videos? 1stAveMusic Videos, of course.


SNK AND RED APPLE BECOME FOREVER AUDIO

The audio post-production house SNK Studios and the specialist audio agency Red Apple Creative have been rebranded as Forever Audio,


EPOCH FILMS SWOOP FOR ELLE BROOKS-TAO.

Director Elle Brooks-Tao (née Ginter) has joined Epoch Films for UK representation.


JACOBINE VAN HELLEMOND JOINS CURATE FILMS.

Curate Films reckon new signing Jacobine van Hellemond is "one of the most exciting directors on the circuit".


ALEX DICKINSON SIGNS FOR CURLY.

After eight productive years at ITV, Alex Dickinson is back on the commercial circuit with Curly.


MAGNUS HÄRDNER LANDS AT MAD COW.

Sweden's Magnus Härdner has joined Mad Cow for commercial representation.


TORONTO'S RADIOAKTIVE MATERIAL.

Radioaktive's world tour continues as they open a new office in Toronto, Canada.


AN UNCANNY TURN OF EVENTS AT PULSE.

Director duo Elliot Elder and George Muncey (aka UNCANNY) have joined Pulse Films for representation.


OUTSIDER WELCOME JASON LOWE.

Director, photographer, and cafe owner Jason Lowe is the latest addition to Outsider's formidable roster.


REVOLVER OFFER FIONA MCGEE A SHOT AT GLORY.

In-form commercial director Fiona McGee has joined Revolver for representation in Australia.


PHIL HIGNETT'S BACK FOR MORE AT MARSHALL STREET EDITORS.

Phil Hignett's back for more commercials at Marshall Street Editors.


SOUL TO SOUL WITH
HANNA MARIA HEIDRICH.

Director Hanna Maria Heidrich is constantly busy, but as DAVID found when we spoke to her, she can't resist taking on new opportunities.


FILM KLAXON: CREATURE.

Asif Kapadia, director of 'Senna', 'Amy', and 'Diego Maradona', changes tack with 'Creature', a film based on the English National Ballet production of the same name.


JINX GODFREY'S BACK AT MARSHALL STREET EDITORS.

Jinx Godfrey, whose credits include 'Chernobyl', 'The Princess', and 'The Theory of Everything', is available for commercials again at Marshall Street Editors.


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