"Annie" 2013

We are 3/4's of the way through shooting a new version of the musical "Annie".  Am working with the wonderful designer Renee Ehrlich Kalfus and having a great time juggling gritty and luxe looks while updating this beloved musical.  It has been terrific to have NYC as a back drop and the talent attached to this film have been extraordinary.

Cameron Diaz started her portion of the filming a week ago and the Paparazzi have set up embankments watching her every move.  This is the first film I've worked on where I've seen video takes posted online (by folks not associated with the movie).

Here's a little fun press link on Cameron's "Ms. Hannigan" look and first week on the job.  FYI: those "local youngsters" are the girls playing Annie's foster sisters in the movie:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2507708/Cameron-Diaz-does-double-dutch-skipping-high-heels-Miss-Hannigan.html

Not all the actors on "Admission" were human, so a little herding was in order.  Lots of fun to mix it up with a variety of species...

Not all our Bovine friends felt quite ready for their close ups, so it took a little doing...

Another day at the office!

Just completed principal photography on "Admission", working with Aude Bronson Howard.  Paul Weitz directed, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd and Lily Tomlin starred with a great assortment of wonderful actors.  Here's the IMDB link:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1814621/combined

It's a real treat to work on a well-written project with so many smart and funny people.  Also delightful to finish photography before what may be the hottest days of summer.  Am awaiting the release of "The Wedding", which we shot last summer, sometimes shopping in 100 degree heat.  Hooray for air conditioning and a little summer vacation!

"I Don't Know How She Does It" coming out soon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn_OrhwIidA

Commercials for "IDK" are now hitting TV screens near you and the movie will hit the big screen on Sept. 16th!

Aude Bronson Howard's costume design work for the Martin Scorsese directed Bleu de Chanel spot we did last year was honored with a Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in Commercial Costume Design! A big thrill to do the job and to get the recognition from our peers...

http://www.costumedesignersguild.com/cdg-awards/

Friends With Benefits will be out in July...

Last summer, I worked w/Renee Ehrlich Kalfus on the NY end of "Friends With Benefits". The cast and crew were great, a fun experience all around. Here's the trailer with some highlights- have a look!

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2190056729/

As long as they're posting it on YouTube...

The internet and poster campaign for Bleu de Chanel has begun in earnest, so here's a link to the version that Chanel has released. The brilliantly talented Aude Bronson Howard was the stylist with whom I worked, Martin Scorsese directed....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG-nnDlnWrA