Washington Square Films Signs Director Erik Curtis
Jun 17, 2022
We’re happy to share that director/DP/photographer Erik Curtis has signed with Washington Square Films for his first commercial representation.
Erik brings a distinct ability to elicit authentic performances in his work, from both actors and real people. His talent for creating comfortable environments that allow actors to interact with the camera as an additional character has also traversed into the digital realm, navigating COVID-spurred production challenges by filming with skeleton crews and virtual personnel on imperative projects. His ads span top brands like Universal Orlando, Spectrum, Publix, Visit Florida, and Hertz, among numerous others. Having previously worked in a freelance capacity with Washington Square Films for a number of years, he officially joins the company’s directorial roster with a number of projects already in production.
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