Magna Studios Signs ‘20,000 Days On Earth’ Makers Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard
Magna Studios has signed filmmakers and artists Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard for commercial and brand representation, with plans to collaborate on longer-form projects in future. The move adds the London-based duo to Magna’s creative roster and reflects the company’s effort to expand its profile across film, advertising and culture.
Forsyth and Pollard are known for the Nick Cave documentary 20,000 Days on Earth and the Marianne Faithfull film Broken English, as well as television work including BBC’s Murder. Magna, launched last year by Davud Karbassioun and Marissa Clifford, also represents directors including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Asif Kapadia and Brady Corbet, and produced the Oasis documentary Don’t Look Back in Anger.
- Magna Studios signs filmmakers Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard.
- The duo will receive commercial and brand representation.
- Longer-form projects are planned for the future.
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Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard are a London-based filmmaking and art duo whose work often combines documentary, drama and music. They are best known for 20,000 Days on Earth, a film featuring musician Nick Cave, and have also made work with singer Marianne Faithfull and for television.
Magna Studios is a production company representing directors and other creative talent for advertising and branded work. It was founded by Davud Karbassioun and Marissa Clifford and works across film, television, commercial projects and culture.
Commercial representation means Magna will help connect the duo with brands and advertising opportunities. The arrangement may also lead to longer film or television projects, reflecting the growing overlap between creative agencies, production companies and filmmakers.
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