Exclusive: Deadline has the first pair of exclusive tracks from Thomas Newman’s score for Operation Mincemeat, which is set for digital release via Lakeshore Records tomorrow, as Warner Bros. releases the film in the UK and Ireland.
Operation Mincemeat tells the extraordinary story of two intelligence officers that changed the course of World War II, saving tens of thousands of lives and breaking Hitler’s deadly grip on Europe by recruiting the skills of the most unlikely of secret agents: a dead man.
For the drama, Newman looked to craft a striking orchestral score, which evoked intensely dramatic action, while befitting more nuanced moments. The film was directed by John Madden, with whom Newman had previously collaborated on titles including The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Debt. “John Madden is the perfect collaborator. Whip-smart, full of humor and a savvy listener,” says the composer.
Operation Mincemeat tells the extraordinary story of two intelligence officers that changed the course of World War II, saving tens of thousands of lives and breaking Hitler’s deadly grip on Europe by recruiting the skills of the most unlikely of secret agents: a dead man.
For the drama, Newman looked to craft a striking orchestral score, which evoked intensely dramatic action, while befitting more nuanced moments. The film was directed by John Madden, with whom Newman had previously collaborated on titles including The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Debt. “John Madden is the perfect collaborator. Whip-smart, full of humor and a savvy listener,” says the composer.
- 4/14/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Sex Education’ creator Laurie Nunn and ‘Babyteeth’ director Shannon Murphy are also mentors.
Anne Mensah, the vice president of original series at Netflix, and See-Saw’s head of development, film and limited series, Katherine Bridle are among the senior executives taking part in the 2021 BFI Network x Bafta Crew mentoring programme.
This is the third edition of the mentoring scheme, which aims to provide support to 20 filmmakers from across the UK who are from regions and communities underrepresented in the screen industries and are currently working towards debut projects in film and television.
As well as being paired a mentor,...
Anne Mensah, the vice president of original series at Netflix, and See-Saw’s head of development, film and limited series, Katherine Bridle are among the senior executives taking part in the 2021 BFI Network x Bafta Crew mentoring programme.
This is the third edition of the mentoring scheme, which aims to provide support to 20 filmmakers from across the UK who are from regions and communities underrepresented in the screen industries and are currently working towards debut projects in film and television.
As well as being paired a mentor,...
- 11/25/2021
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Philippa Goslett is the screenwriter of “Mary Magdalene,” the movie that looks at the life of Jesus from the perspective of his most famous contemporary female follower. The film stars Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tahar Rahim and is being released by IFC Films in the U.S. on Friday. Goslett’s previous work includes “Little Ashes,” with Robert Pattinson as Salvador Dali, and Neil Gaiman adaptation “How to Talk to Girls at Parties.” With severalnfilm and TV projects in the works, Goslett tells Variety about world-building and finding the viewpoint of the outsider.
How did the “Mary Magdalene” film come about?
The project originated with Katherine Bridle, head of development at See Saw, who very much wanted to tell stories about characters in history who have been marginalized or forgotten or, in Mary’s case, massively misrepresented over the years. There was a very beautiful script by...
How did the “Mary Magdalene” film come about?
The project originated with Katherine Bridle, head of development at See Saw, who very much wanted to tell stories about characters in history who have been marginalized or forgotten or, in Mary’s case, massively misrepresented over the years. There was a very beautiful script by...
- 4/12/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Simon Gillis.
See-Saw Films has promoted Simon Gillis to the newly created position of chief operating officer of the company’s film division.
Based in London, Gillis will continue to report directly to joint managing directors Emile Sherman and Iain Canning. Having most recently served as See-Saw’s head of commercial affairs, Gillis will now oversee the film division’s day-to-day operations across its London, Sydney and La offices, including production finance and strategy, business development, legal and business affairs.
He will work with heads of production Nicky Earnshaw (UK), Libby Sharpe (Australia), and head of development, Katherine Bridle. See-Saw’s TV division will continue to be co-run by its COO, Hakan Kousetta and head of TV, Jamie Laurenson.
Gillis will be responsible for sourcing and structuring the financing, sales and distribution for See-Saw’s feature film slate, as well as exploring new lines of business. He will also...
See-Saw Films has promoted Simon Gillis to the newly created position of chief operating officer of the company’s film division.
Based in London, Gillis will continue to report directly to joint managing directors Emile Sherman and Iain Canning. Having most recently served as See-Saw’s head of commercial affairs, Gillis will now oversee the film division’s day-to-day operations across its London, Sydney and La offices, including production finance and strategy, business development, legal and business affairs.
He will work with heads of production Nicky Earnshaw (UK), Libby Sharpe (Australia), and head of development, Katherine Bridle. See-Saw’s TV division will continue to be co-run by its COO, Hakan Kousetta and head of TV, Jamie Laurenson.
Gillis will be responsible for sourcing and structuring the financing, sales and distribution for See-Saw’s feature film slate, as well as exploring new lines of business. He will also...
- 1/23/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
See-Saw Films’ Head of Commercial Affairs Simon Gillis has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer of the company’s film division, effective immediately.
Based in London, Gillis will continue to report directly to joint MDs Emile Sherman and Iain Canning and will oversee the film division’s day-to-day operations across its London, Sydney and La offices, including production finance and strategy, business development, legal and business affairs.
Gillis will continue to work closely with the film division’s Heads of Production, Nicky Earnshaw (UK), Libby Sharpe (Australia), and Head of Development, Katherine Bridle. See-Saw’s TV division will continue to be co-run by its COO, Hakan Kousetta and Head of TV, Jamie Laurenson.
See-Saw’s upcoming slate includes Francis Lee’s Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, which will start shooting in March. Gillis recently brokered pre-sales on Ammonite on behalf of See-Saw’s in-house sales arm,...
Based in London, Gillis will continue to report directly to joint MDs Emile Sherman and Iain Canning and will oversee the film division’s day-to-day operations across its London, Sydney and La offices, including production finance and strategy, business development, legal and business affairs.
Gillis will continue to work closely with the film division’s Heads of Production, Nicky Earnshaw (UK), Libby Sharpe (Australia), and Head of Development, Katherine Bridle. See-Saw’s TV division will continue to be co-run by its COO, Hakan Kousetta and Head of TV, Jamie Laurenson.
See-Saw’s upcoming slate includes Francis Lee’s Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, which will start shooting in March. Gillis recently brokered pre-sales on Ammonite on behalf of See-Saw’s in-house sales arm,...
- 1/23/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
King’s Speech producer ups former Universal exec.
UK, Australian and Us production powerhouse See-Saw Films has promoted Simon Gillis to chief operating officer of the company’s film division, effectively immediately.
Gillis joined the Widows and The King’s Speech producer in 2016 as head of commercial affairs. He previously held roles at Universal Pictures, Disney and BBC Films.
In his new role, he will oversee the film division’s day-to-day operations across its London, Sydney and Los Angeles offices, including production finance and strategy, business development, legal and business affairs.
He will work closely with the film division’s heads of production,...
UK, Australian and Us production powerhouse See-Saw Films has promoted Simon Gillis to chief operating officer of the company’s film division, effectively immediately.
Gillis joined the Widows and The King’s Speech producer in 2016 as head of commercial affairs. He previously held roles at Universal Pictures, Disney and BBC Films.
In his new role, he will oversee the film division’s day-to-day operations across its London, Sydney and Los Angeles offices, including production finance and strategy, business development, legal and business affairs.
He will work closely with the film division’s heads of production,...
- 1/23/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
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