As the worlds of global sport and entertainment collide this summer, Washington Square Films is proud to lead production on campaigns spotlighting some of the biggest names in soccer (or fútbol), Formula 1, tennis, and other major sporting milestones. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the horizon and the Formula 1 season underway, our athlete-driven campaigns place authenticity, fandom, and human connection at the center of storytelling.
Most recently, we once again produced Lay’s latest “No Lay’s, No Game” activation alongside Slap Global and hungryman Productions, bringing together Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Alexia Putellas, and Steve Carell for “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS_05OLVkxU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Epic Watch Party</a>.” The campaign, which launched ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, has already generated widespread coverage across outlets such as <a href="https://adage.com/creativity/work/aa-lays-epic-watch-party/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ad Age</a>, <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91535830/the-unique-marketing-strategy-behind-lays-fifa-world-cup-2026-campaigns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fast Company</a>, and <a href="https://www.marketingdive.com/news/lays-world-cup-marketing-focuses-on-scaled-intimacy-with-fans/819306/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marketing Dive</a> for its fan-first approach and star-studded cast. The work reflects a growing shift toward immersive, culturally driven sports storytelling as brands build excitement for the upcoming tournament.
Beyond football, WSF also recently produced campaigns centered around two of the world’s most recognizable athletes: Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams. San Pellegrino’s “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoyvKfzfIak" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinner Dialogues</a>” features Hamilton in an intimate, unscripted conversation with lifelong friends, offering a more personal look at the Formula 1 icon as the racing season accelerates worldwide. The campaign earned coverage from <a href="https://www.adweek.com/creativity/ads-of-the-week-12-campaigns-that-caught-our-eye-from-adidas-to-canva/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adweek</a>, <a href="https://shots.net/news/view/lewis-hamilton-engages-in-dinner-dialogues-for-s-pellegrino" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shots</a>, <a href="https://lbbonline.com/news/Lewis-Hamilton-San-Pellegrino-Dinner-Dialogues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LBB</a>, and <a href="https://hypebeast.com/2026/5/san-pellegrino-dinner-dialogues-lewis-hamilton-campaign" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hypebeast</a> for its documentary-style approach and emotionally grounded storytelling. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXZeAzHjDK_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heineken 0.0&#8217;s new social campaign starring Serena Williams</a> celebrates the fast-growing sport of padel, with the tennis legend surprising players in Miami as part of the brand’s global ambassador launch. The campaign drew attention across sports, marketing, and culture outlets, including <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyfrye/2026/04/21/ultimate-double-serena-williams-surprises-padel-players-in-miami/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>, <a href="https://www.adweek.com/creativity/ads-of-the-week-12-campaigns-that-caught-our-eye-from-marc-jacobs-to-ikea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adweek</a>, <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/tennis/serena-williams-talks-tennis-and-padel-over-heineken-0-0/ar-AA21pl49?apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MSN</a>, and <a href="https://www.complex.com/sports/a/steve-slocombe/serena-williams-interview-padel-heineken-00" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Complex</a>.

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WSF spotlights global sports icons including Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Lewis Hamilton, and Serena Williams through campaigns for Lay’s, San Pellegrino, and Heineken 0.0 ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Formula 1 season.

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Joshua Z Weinstein&#8217;s latest feature HERE I&#8217;M ALIVE has been selected to World Premiere as part of the Tribeca Film Festival in the U.S. Narrative Competition, running from June 3-14!
The feature was helmed by Weinstein, written by Weinstein and Brian Perkins, and produced by Joshua Z Weinstein and Daniel Finkelman. Executive producers include Han West, Josh Blum, and Brian Perkins. The film stars Cheyenne Gallagher, Eddie Torrenegra, Caleb Zuzga, Krystaly Figueroa, and Emira D’Spain. The film follows migrants, sex workers, and dreamers as they navigate the city’s digital underbelly, propelled by a sonic backdrop of underground rap and spiritual jazz. Unflinching and immersive,  HERE I&#8217;M ALIVE delivers a portrait of modern city life that is both intimate and electrifying.
As a lauded filmmaker, Weinstein&#8217;s feature film <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/joshua-z-weinstein/a24-menashe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MENASHE</a> was released by A24, and nominated for a Gotham Award for “Breakthrough Director” as well as an Indie Spirit Award for “Best First Feature.” His previous film projects have shown at Sundance, Berlin, and Camerimage, and he has helmed documentaries including DRIVERS WANTED, FLYING ON ENGINE, and I BEAT MIKE TYSON.
Screening and ticket details <a href="https://tribecafilm.com/films/here-i-m-alive-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HE</a><a href="https://tribecafilm.com/films/here-i-m-alive-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RE</a>. Tickets on sale April 28th.
Read more below!
<a href="https://deadline.com/2026/04/aubrey-plaza-paul-rudd-quentin-tarantino-tribeca-festival-2026-1236862991/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deadline.com</a>
<a href="https://www.shootonline.com/spw/joshua-z-weinsteins-here-im-alive-selected-for-world-premiere-in-u-s-narrative-competition-at-the-tribeca-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SHOOTonline.com</a>
<a href="https://lbbonline.com/news/Joshua-Z-Weinsteins-Here-Im-Alive-Selected-for-World-Premiere-in-US-Narrative-Competition-at-Tribeca-Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LBB.com</a>
<a href="https://roastbrief.us/joshua-weinsteinss-here-im-alive-selected-for-world-premiere-in-u-s-narrative-competition-at-the-tribeca-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roastbrief.com</a>

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Washington Square Films - News > WSF Director Joshua Z Weinstein's “Here I'm Alive” World Premiere at Tribeca 2026

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The Harder They Come has opened at The Royal Stratford East Theater in London!
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, and Olivier award-winning director Matthew Xia, bring to life a new musical adaptation of the 1972 movie, The Harder They Come.
The breakthrough film, produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone, follows Ivanhoe Martin, a rural dreamer who arrives in Kingston to become a star. He falls in love and cuts a record, but his rise is blocked by corrupt gatekeepers and a rigged system. Refusing to back down, Ivan fights to assert agency over his own existence, transforming into both outlaw and folk hero. His song becomes an island-wide anthem of resistance and hope.
Featuring Grammy Award-winner Jimmy Cliff’s hits, such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” “Many Rivers to Cross” and “The Harder They Come.”
&#8220;Electrifying&#8230;sweet and sandy and catchy as hell&#8221; — so says <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/sep/24/the-harder-they-come-review-reggae-musical" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a> in one of the many 5-star reviews accorded to The Harder They Come.
The Guardian goes on to praise director Matthew Xia&#8217;s production as a &#8220;galvanising spirit of protest, justice and power-to-the-people kinship,&#8221; blending comedy and tragedy in a narrative that spans playful, catchy quips and heartfelt drama. &#8220;There are only Aces in this deck.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Review-THE-HARDER-THEY-COME-Theatre-Royal-Stratford-East-20250923" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Broadway World</a> called the musical a &#8220;late summer smash,&#8221; breathing new life into the cult-classic 1972 film story with gorgeous set pieces and characters, and musical numbers churning &#8220;hit after hit&#8221; via live band. They go on: &#8220;The show moves effortlessly between exultation, longing, defiance, heartbreak. The musical numbers are integral to everything we see: they lift the mood, deepen the impact of the plot points and give interior life to Ivan’s hopes and disillusionment.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-harder-they-come-at-stratford-east-review_1695800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What&#8217;sOnStage</a> calls Suzan-Lori Parks&#8217; adaptation compelling, remarking on the focus on Ivan&#8217;s emotional journey as the musical&#8217;s core tenet. &#8220;This tonal shift transforms what was once a gritty crime drama into something altogether more uplifting.&#8221; They add: &#8220;Matthew Xia’s direction crackles with visceral energy, whilst Shelley Maxwell’s choreography gives everything a natural rhythm that permeates the entire production like a collective heartbeat.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.allthatdazzles.co.uk/post/review-the-harder-they-come-stratford-east" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AllThatDazzles</a> agreed with this sentiment, adding in its own 5-star review: &#8220;By their official opening, the team had crafted something so vivid, so extraordinary, and so alive with kinetic energy and clarity of vision, that it was as if I was seeing every scene, hearing every song, for the first time all over again.&#8221; Not to be outdone, <a href="https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/harder-they-come-stratford-east-review-still-packs-punch-half-century" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Arts Desk</a> likened the ensemble to &#8220;West End performances&#8221;, praising the cast and Xia&#8217;s direction as reaching heights that were &#8220;operatic in its scale and power. For once, the adjective spine-tingling is not a reviewer’s metaphorical flourish, but a literal description. I can think of no better a recommendation than that.&#8221;
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See The Harder They Come now extended through November 1, 2025, presented by Stratford East in association with Washington Square Films. WSF’s Joshua Blum &amp; Bruce Miller serve as Producers.
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Washington Square Films has signed director Jihye for commercial representation. With a successful background as a producer and director, Jihye&#8217;s directorial work is guided by fun and effective collaboration. She has directed spots for top brands including Ford, Jordan, Bud Light, Toyota, HBO, Equinox and McDonald&#8217;s among numerous others. Most recently, she was tapped to direct a piece (“Art from the Start”) for Instagram featuring photographer and digital artist, Natalia Seth, out of creative agency, DEPT.
Click <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/jihye/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> to view her reel.
Notes Washington Square Films EVP of Production, Han West, &#8220;Jihye is everything we hope for in a director: she has a breakout voice and visual sensibility that is potent, effective, and no doubt informed by her unique journey. And yet she’s approachable, compassionate, and relentlessly dedicated to her craft. We’re beyond excited to be working with her.&#8221;
Jihye&#8217;s journey into the film industry is a distinctive one. She spent the first seven years of her life on a farm in the boondocks of South Korea before making her way onto the streets of New York City. Fluent in both Korean and English, she has an innate ability to connect with diverse people and their stories, a skill she attributes to her unique and adaptive upbringing.
In middle school, Jihye broke her mom&#8217;s brain by announcing that she wouldn&#8217;t be pursuing any of the five careers that had been presumed for her: doctor, lawyer, teacher, pastor, or pastor&#8217;s wife. &#8220;Instead, I told the both of us that I was going to become a director. Neither of us knew how to actually get there.&#8221;
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When she started as a production assistant, she supplemented her income with voice-over work and became the Korean voice for legacy landmarks like the Empire State Building and the Van Gogh exhibit in Amsterdam. Jihye then cut her teeth as a commercial and interactive producer working with the likes of Lady Gaga and Bud Light while directing her own self-funded stories. This parallel approach combined her proficiency in effectively leading projects and teams with her creative sensibilities and directorial voice.
Jihye brings an intimate human-centered approach to her directing. She has a fierce yet compassionate talent for distilling complex creative to intimate, approachable and emotional films. The intention that she brings to her process is rare in the industry. She adds, &#8220;I&#8217;m thrilled to make good stories with good people like Han and the team at Washington Square Films. With them, I’m confident we will level up interesting ways to tell stories, both classic and new.&#8221;

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Washington Square Films - News > Washington Square Films Signs Director Jihye for Commercial Representation

Washington Square Films Signs Director Jihye for Commercial Representation

The New York Times spotlights their favorite films since 2000, and we&#8217;re excited to see 13 Washington Square Films productions featured among incredible company!
WSF productions include: <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/the-room-next-door/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Room Next Door</a> (Pedro Almodóvar, 2024), Tommaso (Abel Ferrara, 2019), <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/golden-exits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Exits</a> (Alex Ross Perry, 2017),<a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/queen-of-earth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Queen Of Earth</a> (Alex Ross Perry, 2015), <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/a-most-violent-year/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Most Violent Year</a> (J.C. Chandor, 2014),<a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/listen-up-philip/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Listen Up Philip</a> (Alex Ross Perry, 2014), <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/all-is-lost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All is Lost</a> (J.C. Chandor), <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/bluebird/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bluebird</a> (Lance Edmands, 2013), <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/francine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Francine</a> (Melanie Shatzky, Brian M. Cassidy, 2012), <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/margin-call/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Margin Call</a> (J.C. Chandor), <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/and-everything-is-going-fine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">And Everything Is Going Fine</a> (Steven Soderbergh, 2010), <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/wendy-and-lucy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wendy and Lucy</a> (Kelly Reichardt, 2008), and <a href="https://wsfilms.com/film-and-tv/old-joy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Old Joy</a> (Kelly Reichardt, 2006).
Check out the full New York Times list of films <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/movies/best-movies-since-2000.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJOb_1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHf0HSucAave0llCP9M9NUPHrdRbWDLEEhuPwNZfEHpus4SeJLFZFiSJe2Q_aem_REMwmhWqbWaMJ8UhcrUXqQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>!

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Washington Square Films - News > NYT Highlights the Best Films Since 2000—13 WSF Productions Make the List

NYT Highlights the Best Films Since 2000—13 WSF Productions Make the List

Washington Square Films has signed award-winning director <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/julio-palacio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julio Palacio</a> for commercial representation. His work has earned accolades at prestigious festivals such as Tribeca, Cleveland, Slamdance, and Atlanta. His client list includes Google, 3M, Daimler Mercedes, MasterCard, and Stanley Black &amp; Decker, among others.
His latest short documentary, Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World, was recently acquired by Netflix for distribution on December 11, 2024, and shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards in the Documentary Short Film category. The film also earned Best Documentary Short at the Tribeca Film Festival and other honors at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, Slamdance, Cleveland, Cordillera, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta Film Festival; as well as nominations for the Critics Documentary Choice Awards, and Cinema Eye Honors.
Han West, EVP of Production at Washington Square Films, said of Palacio, “He has an outstanding ability to weave emotion, truth, and cinematic beauty into every frame of his work. It’s rare to find a storyteller with such a natural gift for creating powerful, raw connections with an audience.”
Palacio added, “I am honored to join the Washington Square Films family, where our visions for storytelling align on both film and commercial work. I create stories that evoke deep emotion and empathy, and I’m excited to bring that to our projects. Together, I believe we can craft cinematic work that resonates and leaves a lasting impact.”
In his work, Palacio strives to find authenticity in both visuals and performances, a principle he honed through his acting and documentary background. He believes that capturing what’s real at the moment is essential, even in fiction and commercials. Whether it’s the choice of actor, camera movement, or lighting, any element can contribute to a shoot feeling genuine. For Palacio, discovering those real, authentic moments is a hallmark of his directorial approach and makes the creative journey truly special.

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Washington Square Films - News > Washington Square Films Signs Director Julio Palacio for Commercial Representation

Washington Square Films Signs Director Julio Palacio for Commercial Representation

Pedro Almodóvar&#8217;s The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, wins the Golden Lion for Best Film at the 81st Venice International Film Festival!
This is Almodóvar’s first US production and first English-language feature film and WSF&#8217;s Joshua Blum &amp; Han West served as Executive Producers in New York. Washington Square Films served as the NY production company.
The Room Next Door follows the story of a very imperfect mother and a spiteful daughter separated by a serious misunderstanding. Between them, another woman, Ingrid (Julianne Moore), the mother’s friend, is the keeper of their pain and bitterness. Martha, the mother (played by Tilda Swinton), is a war reporter and Ingrid an auto-fictional novelist. The film addresses the endless cruelty of war, the very different ways in which the two female authors approach and write about reality, death, friendship, and sexual pleasure as the best allies in the fight against horror.
The film is scheduled to open theatrically in New York City and Los Angeles on December 20, 2024, followed by a limited release in select US cities on Christmas Day, and a January 2025 wide US release.
Read more <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/movies/venice-film-festival-winner-room-next-door.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>!

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Washington Square Films - News > Pedro Almodóvar's "The Room Next Door" Wins Golden Lion at Venice

Pedro Almodóvar&#8217;s &#8220;The Room Next Door&#8221; Wins Golden Lion at Venice

WSF director <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/lana-wilson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lana Wilson&#8217;s</a> documentary Look Into My Eyes is now playing in theaters nationwide (with its theatrical release on Sept. 6,2024) following its world premiere at <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/a24-psychic-readings-doc-sundance-premiere-1235881685/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sundance! </a> Hailed a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/movies/look-into-my-eyes-review.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times &#8220;Critic&#8217;s Pick&#8221;</a>, Look Into My Eyes is about a group of New York City psychics conducting deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness &amp; connection, joy &amp; eccentricity, and pain &amp; healing. Check out the trailer to Look Into My Eyes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBM7lIMxTe8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>!
Read more about the film&#8217;s reception:
<a href="https://time.com/7017168/documentary-look-into-my-eyes-psychics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TIME</a>
<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/look-into-my-eyes-review-documentary-1234947457/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IndieWire</a>

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Washington Square Films - News > Lana Wilson's "Look Into My Eyes" Now in Theaters

Lana Wilson&#8217;s &#8220;Look Into My Eyes&#8221; Now in Theaters

Washington Square Films is thrilled to announce that The Room Next Door, directed by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, is set to premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival!
We are proud to have been involved in Almodóvar’s first US production and first English-language feature film over the past year and a half, with Joshua Blum and Han West serving as Executive Producers here in New York, and we are truly grateful to our friends and colleagues at El Deseo for the opportunity to support and work with them on this incredible film.
The Room Next Door follows the story of a very imperfect mother and a spiteful daughter separated by a serious misunderstanding. Between them, another woman, Ingrid (Julianne Moore), the mother’s friend, is the keeper of their pain and bitterness. Martha, the mother (played by Tilda Swinton), is a war reporter and Ingrid an auto-fictional novelist. The film addresses the endless cruelty of war, the very different ways in which the two female authors approach and write about reality, death, friendship, and sexual pleasure as the best allies in the fight against horror.
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Read more on <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/the-room-next-door-pedro-almodovar-new-movie-first-look-1235028746/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IndieWire</a> and <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/07/venice-film-festival-lineup-2024-full-list-1236018399/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deadline.</a>

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Washington Square Films - News > Pedro Almodóvar's "The Room Next Door" Set to Premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival

Pedro Almodóvar&#8217;s &#8220;The Room Next Door&#8221; Set to Premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival

WSF director <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Lane</a>&#8216;s “Chip Cam” spot for Lay&#8217;s from Slap Global (and produced by WSF) takes home several wins at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! &#8220;Chip Cam&#8221; was awarded 3 Silver Lions, 2 Bronze Lions, and was shortlisted for 18 categories total.
Featuring David Beckham, Thierry Henry, and a live stunt in front of a packed San Siro Stadium with 75,000 fans, this spot was part of PepsiCo&#8217;s “No Lay&#8217;s, No Game” campaign.
This follows Lane&#8217;s 3 Cannes Lions wins for his <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/states-united-to-prevent-gun-violence-guns-with-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“States United to Prevent Gun Violence”</a> spot, several Lions for his <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/diesel-go-with-the-flaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diesel “Go With the Fake”</a> spot, and last year’s <a href="https://wsfilms.com/news/andrew-lanes-thierry-visits-spot-for-lays-by-slap-global-wins-cannes-bronze-lion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bronze Lions</a> for <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/lays-thierry-visits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Thierry Visits”.</a>
We are beyond proud of this one. Congrats to all our partners and of course, Andrew!
Watch the full spot <a href="https://youtu.be/LLJ38OdS_q8?feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>!

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Washington Square Films - News > Director Andrew Lane's "Chip Cam" Takes Home Several Cannes Lions

Director Andrew Lane&#8217;s &#8220;Chip Cam&#8221; Takes Home Several Cannes Lions

Directed by WSF director <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Lane</a> and produced by Washington Square Films and Girl&amp;Bear, soccer stars David Beckham and Thierry Henry team up once again in Lane&#8217;s latest spot for PepsiCo&#8217;s &#8220;No Walkers, No Game&#8221; campaign out of VCCP. Beckham and Henry surprise some lucky fans at their front door in search of Walkers to snack on while watching the game. Watch the full spot <a href="https://youtu.be/QYn1MnvmKD4?feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>!
Read more on:
<a href="https://www.adforum.com/creative-work/ad/player/34697175/no-walkers-no-game/walkers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AdForum</a>
<a href="https://www.moreaboutadvertising.com/2024/05/no-walkers-no-game-beckham-and-thierry-henry-team-up-for-vccp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MoreAboutAdvertising</a>
<a href="https://www.decisionmarketing.co.uk/reviews/no-walkers-no-game-the-star-and-the-water-carrier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DecisionMarketing</a>
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Washington Square Films - News > WSF Director Andrew Lane's "No Walkers, No Game" Spot Airs in the UK

WSF Director Andrew Lane&#8217;s &#8220;No Walkers, No Game&#8221; Spot Airs in the UK

In his directorial debut, Nnamdi Asomugha’s The Knife tells the story of Chris (Nnamdi Asomugha), who’s sole want is to carve a promising future for his beloved wife Alex (Aja Naomi King) and their two girls; a young family chasing the American Dream. One fateful night, Chris’ entire world is shaken to its core as a stranger mysteriously shows up in their humble abode. Distressed by the events of the night and the revelations seemingly at every turn, the family must also contend with the steadfast Detective Carlsen (Melissa Leo) who’s eager to solve the mystery of their intrusion. Asomugha also produced and starred in WSF’s Crown Heights (2017). The film will have its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Read more and purchase tickets <a href="https://tribecafilm.com/films/knife-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
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Director/Writer Nathan Silver’s Between the Temples tells the story of Ben (Jason Schwartzman), a young widower reeling from the sudden death of his wife, living at home with his meddling mothers who not-so-subtly push him to start dipping a toe back into the dating scene. As a cantor at the local synagogue, suddenly a sense of purpose and unexpected connection shows up in the form of Carla (Carol Kane), his septuagenarian elementary school music teacher who yearns to become a bat mitzvah. While he initially balks at the idea, Carla’s off-kilter yet refreshing takes on the world prove to be the shake-up he needs to start participating in his own life. Their work studying Torah morphs into a friendship that begins to bleed into the personal as they find surprising solace in each other’s presence. This will be the film’s New York premiere following <a href="https://wsfilms.com/news/nathan-silvers-between-the-temples-celebrated-at-sundance-and-heads-to-berlin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Berlin</a> and <a href="https://wsfilms.com/news/between-the-temples-and-look-into-my-eyes-premiere-at-2024-sundance-film-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sundance</a>. WSF founder Joshua Blum served as Executive Producer. To read more and purchase tickets, click <a href="https://tribecafilm.com/films/between-the-temples-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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Washington Square Films - News > “The Knife” World Premiere and “Between the Temples” New York Premiere at Tribeca 2024

“The Knife” World Premiere and “Between the Temples” New York Premiere at Tribeca 2024

Represented by Washington Square Films, award-winning actor, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Kerry Washington, along with award-winning producer, bestselling author, and former US Ambassador Nicole Avant, will take the stage at Tribeca to discuss the power of storytelling in preserving legacies and impacting communities. Their conversation will cover the highly anticipated return of Unprisoned, documentaries such as Daughters and The Black Godfather, and their respective debut memoirs, &#8220;Thicker Than Water&#8221; and &#8220;Think You’ll Be Happy.&#8221; They will also discuss the upcoming Tyler Perry film Six Triple Eight in which Avant serves as producer and Washington stars and executive produces.
Read more and purchase tickets <a href="https://tribecafilm.com/films/kerry-washington-and-nicole-avant-legacy-and-impact-in-storytelling-2024?utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--r4fisFcK7ynHUkJreS4TQBd7xqAS1BAoglUK0oKZiWW1KuW1DDvuu_T7t9eba7V_jeF-O3_iw_HlqGBCuNjssyvOfJg&amp;_hsmi=306550111&amp;utm_content=306550111&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;hsCtaTracking=29852b67-84d7-45f9-9cf4-2460044cb86f%7C845c205d-782d-45fc-af48-772aaf2291ad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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Washington Square Films - News > Kerry Washington in Conversation with Nicole Avant at Tribeca 2024

Kerry Washington in Conversation with Nicole Avant at Tribeca 2024

Football legends David Beckham and Thierry Henry made one fan&#8217;s day – and a major Lay&#8217;s moment – in just five minutes in a spot produced by Washington Square Films and directed by <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Lane</a>, out of agency Slap Global.
Watch the full spot: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLJ38OdS_q8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lay&#8217;s Chip Cam with David Beckham &amp; Thierry Henry</a>
Following the Cannes Lion-winning <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/lays-thierry-visits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thierry Visits</a>, also directed by Lane, this year&#8217;s installment of the same campaign features Beckham and Henry urging a crowd of 75,000 football fans during a live match at San Siro Stadium to showcase Lay&#8217;s bags to the &#8220;Chip Cam&#8221; for a chance to watch the match with them.
The spot will air throughout the UEFA Champions League tournament season.

Read more on:
<a href="https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/lays-david-beckham-thierry-henry-commercial-was-filmed-5-minutes/2541811?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=linkedin&amp;utm_term=ad+age&amp;utm_content=f2c81f0e-1a5a-4ad6-a624-a2cffab1c7ad">Ad Age</a> 
<a href="https://www.pepsico.com/our-stories/press-release/lays-partners-with-soccer-icons-david-beckham-and-thierry-henry-to-surprise-750002222024">PepsiCo</a>

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WSF director Andrew Lane directs "Chip Cam" spot for Lay's featuring soccer legends David Beckham and Thierry Henry.

Washington Square Films - News > Andrew Lane Directs "Chip Cam" Spot for Lay's with David Beckham & Thierry Henry

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Andrew Lane Directs &#8220;Chip Cam&#8221; Spot for Lay&#8217;s with David Beckham &#038; Thierry Henry

&#8220;Between The Temples&#8221;, directed by Nathan Silver and Executive Produced by Joshua Blum, has been purchased by Sony Pictures Classics for worldwide distribution! As &#8220;one of the favorites out of Sundance&#8221; according to IndieWire, the film follows Jason Schwartzman&#8217;s character experiencing a crisis of faith when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student. Read more <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/02/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-world-nathan-silver-between-the-temples-1235820502/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://deadline.com/2024/02/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-world-nathan-silver-between-the-temples-1235820502/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708109704413000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19Wzhi8e87-VYgVOD4K4qC">HERE</a>.

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Nathan Silver's "Between the Temples" starring Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane has been purchased by Sony Pictures Classics for worldwide distribution.

Washington Square Films - News > Nathan Silver's "Between the Temples" Purchased by Sony Pictures Classics

Nathan Silver&#8217;s &#8220;Between the Temples&#8221; Purchased by Sony Pictures Classics

Following a <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/between-the-temples-review-jason-schwartzman-carol-kane-1235794467/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/between-the-temples-review-jason-schwartzman-carol-kane-1235794467/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1706738201685000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33UyFrMVi4c_r4NZBJyJQs">lauded premiere</a> of &#8220;Between the Temples&#8221; at the Sundance Film Festival, we are excited to congratulate director/writer Nathan Silver on the film&#8217;s strong critical reception as well as its acceptance at the International Berlin Film Festival! The film was Produced by Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Nate Kamiya, Adam Kersh, and Taylor Hess and stars Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Dolly de Leon, Caroline Aaron, Robert Smigel, and Madeline Weinstein. WSF&#8217;s Joshua Blum served as an Executive Producer.  

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<div>Synopsis: A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student. Read more <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/between-the-temples-review-jason-schwartzman-carol-kane-1235794467/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/between-the-temples-review-jason-schwartzman-carol-kane-1235794467/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1706738201685000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33UyFrMVi4c_r4NZBJyJQs">HERE</a>.</div>

Celebrated at Sundance, Nathan Silver's "Between the Temples" earns spot at the International Berlin Film Festival.

Washington Square Films - News > Nathan Silver’s “Between the Temples” Celebrated at Sundance and Heads to Berlin

Nathan Silver’s “Between the Temples” Celebrated at Sundance and Heads to Berlin

Congratulations to <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/lana-wilson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lana Wilson</a> for another <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/a24-psychic-readings-doc-sundance-premiere-1235881685/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/a24-psychic-readings-doc-sundance-premiere-1235881685/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1706735174767000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TaHcw9hooRzguoAU9ki3Q">powerful premiere</a> at Sundance Film Festival of her A24-produced true crime documentary &#8220;Look Into My Eyes&#8221; at the Egyptian Theater in Park City. The film, spotlighting NYC-based psychics in session with their clients with a neutral lens, &#8220;[left] Sundance viewers crying, laughing, and in disbelief at the premiere,&#8221; notes Variety. Wilson returns following Sundance premieres for her documentaries &#8220;Miss Americana&#8221; and &#8220;Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields.&#8221;
Read the full review <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/a24-psychic-readings-doc-sundance-premiere-1235881685/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/a24-psychic-readings-doc-sundance-premiere-1235881685/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1706735174767000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TaHcw9hooRzguoAU9ki3Q">HERE</a>.

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WSF director Lana Wilson’s true crime documentary “Look Into My Eyes” premiere triumphs at Sundance Film Festival.

Washington Square Films - News > WSF Director Lana Wilson’s “Look Into My Eyes” Premiere Triumphs at Sundance

WSF Director Lana Wilson’s “Look Into My Eyes” Premiere Triumphs at Sundance

Sundance announcements are here!
Congratulations to Writer/Director Nathan Silver, Producer Adam Kersh, and Executive Producer Joshua Blum of WSF for Between the Temples, making its premiere in competition. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Dolly de Leon, Caroline Aaron, Robert Smigel, and Madeline Weinstein, the film delves into the story of a cantor (Jason Schwartzman) undergoing a crisis of faith. His journey takes a turn when his new adult bat mitzvah student is his grade school music teacher (Carol Kane).
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An additional congratulations to WSF commercial Director <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/lana-wilson/">Lana Wilson</a> and Producers Kyle Martin &amp; Katie Stern on their documentary film Look Into My Eyes, screening in the Premieres section. Look Into My Eyes explores the lives of a group of New York City psychics conducting intimate readings for clients.
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"Between the Temples" directed by Nathan Silver and "Look Into My Eyes" directed by WSF's Lana Wilson premiere at 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

Washington Square Films - News > “Between the Temples” and “Look Into My Eyes” Premiere at 2024 Sundance Film Festival

“Between the Temples” and “Look Into My Eyes” Premiere at 2024 Sundance Film Festival

“No Lay’s, No Game” spot with Thierry Henry, directed by WSF’s <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Lane</a> won at Adweek’s 2023 Experiential Awards winning both “Best Experiential Activation by a Packaged Goods Brand” and “Best Sports-Related Experiential Activation”!
Read more <a href="https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/adweeks-2023-experiential-awards-standout-activations/#" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here!</a>

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Andrew Lane's “No Lay’s, No Game” wins “Best Experiential Activation by a Packaged Goods Brand” and “Best Sports-Related Experiential Activation” at Adweek's 2023 Experimental Awards.

Washington Square Films - News > Andrew Lane’s “No Lay’s, No Game” Spot Wins at Adweek’s 2023 Experimental Awards

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Andrew Lane’s “No Lay’s, No Game” Spot Wins at Adweek’s 2023 Experimental Awards

Congratulations to the company of &#8220;The Harder They Come&#8221; for their 10 Audelco Award nominations!
Best Musical (The Harder They Come)
Costume Design (Emilio Sosa)
Director of a Musical (Tony Taccone &amp; Sergio Trujillo)
Choreography  (Edgar Godineaux)
Musical Director (John Bronston)
Lead Actor in a Musical (Natey Jones)
Lead Actress in a Musical (Meecah)
Featured Actor in a Musical (J. Bernard Calloway)
Featured Actor in a Musical (Jacob Ming-Trent)
Featured Actress in a Musical (Jeannette Bayardelle)
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<a href="https://www.audelco.org/vivian-robinsonaudelco-recognition-awards/2023-2/2023-nominees/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the news on Audelco.</a>

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"The Harder They Come" Nominated for 10 Audelco Awards.

Washington Square Films - News > "The Harder They Come" Nominated for 10 Audelco Awards

&#8220;The Harder They Come&#8221; Nominated for 10 Audelco Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Washington Square Films director <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/andrew-lane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Lane’s</a> “Thierry Visits” spot for Lay’s by Slap Global has been honored with a Bronze Lion for Brand Experience and Activation at the Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity. The spot was a part of PepsiCo’s “No Lays, No Game” campaign, honoring their incredible, nearly decade-long partnership with the UEFA Champions League.
More about the spot <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31792585/reference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.

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Thierry Visits wins Bronze Lion

WSF director Andrew Lane's 'Thierry Visits' spot wins a Bronze Lion at Cannes for Brand Experience, as part of PepsiCo's 'No Lays, No Game' UEFA campaign.

Washington Square Films - News > Andrew Lane's "Thierry Visits" Spot for Lay's by Slap Global wins Cannes Bronze Lion

Andrew Lane&#8217;s &#8220;Thierry Visits&#8221; Spot for Lay&#8217;s by Slap Global wins Cannes Bronze Lion

Following its twice-extended run at The Public Theater, The Harder They Come has been honored with the award for &#8220;Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical&#8221; from the Outer Critics Circle.  The award ceremony will take place at Lincoln Center on May 25.
The Harder They Come was also nominated for two Drama Desk Awards and four Lucille Lortel Awards, making it the most nominated Off-Broadway Musical of the season.
<a href="https://playbill.com/article/some-like-it-hot-dominates-2023-outer-critics-circle-awards-see-the-full-list-of-winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the news on PlayBill.</a>

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‘The Harder They Come’ wins "Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical" from Outer Critics Circle, with multiple nominations for other prestigious awards.

Washington Square Films - News > "The Harder They Come" Wins Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards

&#8220;The Harder They Come&#8221; Wins Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards

We&#8217;re delighted to share that the Off-Broadway musical, The Harder They Come, has been nominated for nine awards – four Outer Critics Circle Awards, three Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Drama Desk Awards.

<a style="color: #333399;" href="https://playbill.com/article/new-york-new-york-some-like-it-hot-lead-2023-outer-critics-circle-award-nominations">Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations:</a> 
Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical 
Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Natey Jones) 
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Suzan-Lori Parks) 
Outstanding Choreography (Edgar Godineaux)
<a style="color: #333399;" href="https://lortelaward.com/2023-nominees/">Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations:</a> 
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (Natey Jones) 
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (Jacob Ming-Trent) 
Outstanding Choreographer (Edgar Godineaux)
<a href="https://www.theatermania.com/news/shucked-some-like-it-hot-lead-2023-drama-desk-award-nominations_1700167/">Drama Desk Awards Nominations:</a> 
Outstanding Choreography (Edgar Godineaux) 
Outstanding Orchestrations (Kenny Seymour)

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Off-Broadway musical 'The Harder They Come' receives nine award nominations, including Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel, and Drama Desk recognitions.

Washington Square Films - News > "The Harder They Come" Nominated for 9 Awards

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&#8220;The Harder They Come&#8221; Nominated for 9 Awards

Everyone at Washington Square Films extends heartfelt congratulations to Suzan-Lori Parks for her astounding achievement, selected as one of <a href="https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2023/6269454/suzan-lori-parks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Time Magazine&#8217;s 100 Most Influential People of 2023</a>. SLP penned the musical adaptation of the 1972 film The Harder They Come that debuted this February, executive produced by our own Joshua Blum and Bruce Miller, and recent additions Carmelo Anthony and Asani Swan. The playwright phenom won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her 2001 smash hit Topdog/Underdog, making her the first African-American woman to achieve the honor. She is currently performing in her pandemic-era piece Plays for the Plague Year.

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Suzan-Lori Parks, writer of 'The Harder They Come' musical, named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2023.

Washington Square Films - News > Suzan-Lori Parks Is on the 2023 TIME 100 List

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Suzan-Lori Parks Is on the 2023 TIME 100 List

<a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/lana-wilson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lana Wilson&#8216;s</a> two-part documentary, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24141700/reference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields</a>, is now streaming on Hulu. The release follows a critically-acclaimed world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival this January, where it received a standing ovation from a spellbound audience. The series follows Brooke Shield&#8217;s self-acceptance journey and newfound ability to confront a Hollywood structure that objectifies and sexualizes young girls.

<h4><a href="https://www.hulu.com/series/pretty-baby-brooke-shields-057789b3-86e3-47a1-93f3-c66ccab44a9c">Watch Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields on Hulu</a></h4>

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WSF director Lana Wilson's documentary series 'Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields' on Hulu explores Shields' self-acceptance and challenges Hollywood's objectification of young girls.

Washington Square Films - News > "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields" Now Streaming on Hulu

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&#8220;Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields&#8221; Now Streaming on Hulu

We&#8217;re happy to share that director/DP/photographer <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/erik-curtis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erik Curtis</a> 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.
 
See related press coverage: 
<a href="https://www.adweek.com/agencyspy/revolving-door-roster-updates-even-odd-starcom-viant-more/177302/">Adweek</a> 
<a href="https://www.lbbonline.com/news/washington-square-films-signs-director-erik-curtis">Little Black Book</a> 
<a href="https://www.shootonline.com/node/92801">Shoot Online</a> 
<a href="https://shots.net/news/view/washington-square-films-signs-director-erik-curtis">Shots</a>

Director Erik Curtis, recognized for ‘Spring Breakers’ and collaborations with Disney, Universal, CITGO, and Spectrum, joins WSF for commercial representation.

Washington Square Films - News > Washington Square Films Signs Director Erik Curtis

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Washington Square Films Signs Director Erik Curtis

We want to extend a huge congratulations to Ben Snyder and Ari Issler for the acceptance of their film Allswell to the Tribeca Film Festival in the U.S. Narrative Competition. Directed by Ben and produced by Ari and Ben, among others, the film spotlights three Nuyorican sisters as they rise to life&#8217;s challenges balancing career and family, all while the strength of their sisterhood proves a balm for their chaotic worlds.

The film was additionally produced by Gia Walsh, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Vince Jolivette, Paul Jarrett and Kara Baker, in association with Washington Square Films, with Liza Colon-Zayas, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Felix Solis, Max Cassella, Michael Rispoli, Shirley Rodriguez, MacKenzie Lansing, and J. Cameron Barnett. Joshua Blum serves as Executive Producer.

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Ben Snyder and Ari Issler's film 'Allswell' selected for Tribeca Film Festival, starring Elizabeth Rodriguez, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Daphne Rubin-Vega.

Washington Square Films - News > "Allswell" to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

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&#8220;Allswell&#8221; to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Congratulations to our friend and client Kerry Washington for being featured on the cover of TIME Magazine’s ‘Women of the Year’ issue.

Kerry is recognized for her work both on and off-screen as an actor, producer, director, and activist.  She is, of course, well known for playing the iconic Olivia Pope on Scandal, as well as for producing and starring in Little Fires Everywhere and the Broadway and Netflix productions of American Son under her Simpson Street production company. Washington has been involved with many social and political causes, including her service on President Obama’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. In 2013, Washington was honored with the NAACP President’s Award, recognizing her special achievements in furthering the cause of civil rights and public service. In 2014, Time magazine included Washington on its annual Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World. She received the GLAAD Media Vanguard Award in 2015 and the ACLU Bill of Rights Award in 2016. She was a co-chair of Mrs. Obama&#8217;s When We All Vote campaign and is the Founder of Influence Change, a strategic initiative that partners with high impact, non profit organizations to increase voter turnout. She is also a co-chair of the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund, an organization dedicated to funding and amplifying the voices of Black leaders who are helping build a more equitable America. In 2021, Washington partnered with the Movement Voter Project to launch a Cohort of 10 grassroots organizations to provide them with resources and storytelling support to scale their impact as they advocate for an equitable democracy.
See the full interview <a href="https://time.com/collection/women-of-the-year/6150547/kerry-washington/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://time.com/collection/women-of-the-year/6150547/kerry-washington/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646751034896000&amp;usg=AOvVaw363nYPIevKhA5UudF8GnK2">here</a> in TIME Magazine.

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Kerry Washington, managed by WSF's Katherine Atkinson, was featured in 2023 TIME's 'Women of the Year' for her acting, activism, and social contributions.

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Kerry Washington Featured on TIME&#8217;s Women of the Year

Directors Jane Samborski and Dash Shaw’s latest full-length animated feature film Cryptozoo has been nominated for the Independent Spirit Award. It was produced by Washington Square Films.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMk2K_x956M">HERE</a> to view the trailer.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/12/film-independent-spirit-awards-nominations-2022-a-chiara-cmon-cmon-the-lost-daughter-the-novice-zola-round-out-best-feature-1234890775/">HERE</a> to view the awards announcement.</h3>
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Already nominated for the Sundance NEXT Innovator Award, the fantasy feature follows a group of Cryptozookeepers who try to capture a Baku (a dream-eating hybrid creature of legend.) They begin to wonder if they should display these rare beasts in the confines of a cryptozoo, or if these mythical creatures should remain hidden and unknown. 
&#8220;Dash Shaw is a unique talent, and Cryptozoo is a special film,” says Washington Square Films Founder/Executive Producer Joshua Blum. “We are very proud to be associated with Dash, Kyle Martin and the entire team of filmmakers as their film Cryptozoo continues to win accolades, including this week’s Spirit Awards nomination.&#8221; 
The Spirit Awards ceremony will be on March 6, 2022.
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<h5>A Film By Jane Samborski &amp; Dash Shaw — Written &amp; Directed By Dash Shaw — Producers | Kyle Martin, Jane Samborski, Bill Way, Tyler Davidson — Cast | Lake Bell, Michael Cera, <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/spielbergs">Alex Karpovsky</a>, Zoe Kazan, Louisa Krause — Editor | Lance Edmands — Lead Animation | Emily Wolver — Original Music | John Carroll Kirby — Production Company Credits | Fit Via Vi Films Presents / An Electric Chinoland Production / Low Spark Films / In association with Washington Square Films / With Support from Cinereach</h5>

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Jane Samborski and Dash Shaw's animated film 'Cryptozoo' nominated for Independent Spirit Award, featuring Michael Cera and Zoe Kazan.

Washington Square Films - News > "Cryptozoo" Receives Independent Spirit Award Nomination

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&#8220;Cryptozoo&#8221; Receives Independent Spirit Award Nomination

Animated action thriller Cryptozoo, co-produced by Washington Square Films and Low Spark Films and directed by Dash Shaw and Jane Samborski, will be available in theaters and on TVOD starting this Saturday, August 21.

The 95 minute fantasy film, which features the voices of Michael Cera, <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/spielbergs">Alex Karpovsky</a> and Grace Zabriskie, follows a group of Cryptozookeepers trying to capture a dream-eating hybrid creature of legend named Baku. They begin to wonder if they should display these rare beats or keep them hidden and unknown. 
Cryptozoo was presented at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and won the Sundance NEXT Innovator Award presented by Adobe before being sold to Magnolia Pictures for distribution.
See a full review of the film <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/cryptozoo-film-review-sundance-2021-4127681/">here</a> on The Hollywood Reporter.

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Dash Shaw and Jane Samborski's animated thriller 'Cryptozoo' to release in theaters and TVOD on August 21, featuring Michael Cera and Zoe Kazan.

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&#8220;Cryptozoo&#8221; Opens in Theaters and on TVOD

We are proud to announce the signing of Emmy-winning director <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/lana-wilson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lana Wilson</a> for commercial representation.

<div>Transformative quests for meaning and humanity, driven by unfettered hope against all odds, connect her diverse body of work across documentaries, short films, and episodic. Wilson’s most recent film, the Taylor Swift documentary Miss Americana, peers beyond the sold-out stadiums and millions of devoted fans to uncover the journey of a woman embracing the full power of her voice. The film opened the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and is now streaming globally on Netflix.</div>
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<div>In addition to her feature film work, she has also helmed a wide range of episodic and short-form projects including the web series “A Cure for Fear”, which was nominated for the 2019 IDA Documentary Award for Best Short-Form Series.</div>

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WSF signs Emmy-winning and two-time Spirit Award-nominated director Lana Wilson, known for the documentaries ‘Miss Americana’ and ‘Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields’.

Washington Square Films - News > WSF Signs Director Lana Wilson

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WSF Signs Director Lana Wilson

Cryptozoo took flight at the virtual 2021 Sundance Film Festival, held Thursday, January 28 through Wednesday, February 3.
Military brat Lauren spent her childhood nights in a nightmarish state, until a mythical baku came to eat her dreams, releasing her from nocturnal torment. Lauren decides to dedicate her life to rescuing and sheltering cryptids from those who seek to exploit them, so she becomes a cryptozookeeper. But when Lauren’s and Amber’s paths cross, Lauren begins to wonder if displaying these rare beasts in confinement is better than enabling these mythical creatures to remain hidden and unknown
Co-produced by Washington Square Films and Low Spark Films, the film was written and directed by filmmaker/animator, Dash Shaw, who also helmed the festival darling My Entire High School School Sinking Into The Sea (2016). Shaw won the NEXT Innovator Prize presented by Adobe for the film, rapidly sold to Magnolia Pictures for distribution.
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Dash Shaw’s fantasy film 'Cryptozoo,' featuring Michael Cera and Zoe Kazan, premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Magnolia Pictures.

Washington Square Films - News > Cryptozoo Premieres at Sundance 2021, Sells to Magnolia Pictures

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Cryptozoo Premieres at Sundance 2021, Sells to Magnolia Pictures

Congratulations to our own roster director <a href="https://wsfilms.com/directors/braden-king" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Braden King</a>&#8211;Strand Releasing has acquired North American rights to his Sundance 2020 selection The Evening Hour. We&#8217;re excited for audiences to get to experience this poignant crime drama with a tentative Spring release. Based on the novel by Carter Sickels and screen written by Elizabeth Palmore, the Kentucky-based film authentically spotlights the isolated culture of Appalachia and its strong-willed people, alongside their struggles under the yoke of the coal-mining industry and the threat of drug addiction.

<div>The Evening Hour is produced by Lucas Joaquin of Secret Engine, Derrick Tseng, and King and stars Philip Ettinger, Cosmo Jarvis, Stacy Martin, Tess Harper, and Lili Taylor.</div>

Philip Ettinger and Cosmo Jarvis appear in The Evening Hour by Braden King, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

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