Filmgraphics is set to turn the comedy world
green with envy after announcing the arrival of Irish directors John
O'Hagan (left) and Lorcan Finnegan (right).
Joining the ranks
of one of Sydney's most established production company, both directors have
roots in comedy, hail from Dublin, and have been behind award winning
work for global clients including the likes of Mercedes, Coca-Cola,
Microsoft, Budweiser, Heineken, Renault and Lucozade.
After completing a BA in graphic design in Dublin, Finnegan moved to
London to work for Charlie Brooker's comedy production company Zeppotron
as a motion designer, editor and later as a director. In 2004, he moved
back to Dublin to set up his own studio under the name Lovely
Productions.
Since then, Finnegan has written and directed
several short films, TV commercials and music videos and his latest
short film for the Irish Film Board,
Foxes, premiered at the SXSW and
won an IFTA for Best Short Film as well as screening at Tribeca and many
international festivals. He has finished post on
Without Name his first
feature film and is currently collaborating with writer Garret Shanley
on sci-fi feature
Vivarium with Film4 and the IFB.
O'Hagan was
also raised in Dublin before attending Brown University and New York
University. His first short film,
Five Spot Jewel, won several best
short film festivals and his first feature-length documentary,
Wonderland, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and went on to win
several Best Documentary awards. He began directing commercials through
Hungry Man New York. His debut, 'Arctic Ground Squirrel' for
Dial-A-Mattress, earned him a Cannes Gold Lion and a Gold CLIO. A
visual-comedy director, he is well known for his award-winning Super
Bowl commercial 'Cat Herders' for EDS. His work is well known for both
humour and strong visual storytelling.
Says Anna Fawcett, executive producer, Filmgraphics: "We are truly delighted to bolster our
ranks with the likes of these talented directors whose repertoire of
international achievements is sure to impress. May the road rise to meet
all who welcome them to Australian shores."
Please
click here to
view John O'Hagan's reel and
here for Lorcan Finnegan's reel. For more
information, contact Anna Fawcett on: +61 404 866 065 or via
fawcett@filmgraphics.com.