RadicalMedia signs Wally Pfister for commercial representation
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Known for his long-standing collaboration with Christopher Nolan, Pfister served as DoP on Memento, The Prestige, and The Dark Knight trilogy, earning four Academy Award nominations and winning Best Cinematography for Inception.
RadicalMedia announces the addition of Academy Award–winning cinematographer and director Wally Pfister to its roster of filmmaking talent.
Widely regarded as one of the industry’s foremost visual storytellers, He continues his signature cinematic sensibility in creative collaborations with such brands as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Nike, Under Armour, Michelob, Taco Bell, Ford, Lincoln, Nissan, and Capital One.
Known for his long-standing collaboration with Christopher Nolan, Pfister served as director of photography on Memento, The Prestige, and The Dark Knight trilogy, earning four Academy Award nominations and winning Best Cinematography for Inception. A pioneer in large-format filmmaking, he was the first cinematographer to employ 65mm IMAX cameras on a theatrical feature with The Dark Knight. His additional credits include The Italian Job, Laurel Canyon, and Moneyball.
Following his acclaimed cinematography career, Pfister expanded into directing, making his feature debut with Transcendence, starring Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman. He went on to direct the pilot and multiple episodes of Netflix’s Flaked and Amazon’s The Tick. In the commercial space, Pfister merges narrative artistry with technical innovation to create emotionally resonant campaigns that live at the intersection of cinema and advertising.
“I’ve always admired the work coming out of Radical,” says Pfister. “Their commercial output is world-class and very much aligned with my own sensibilities as a director. The level of creative support they offer is unmatched, they truly champion unique voices and curate a diverse, dynamic roster. I’m honored to join their ranks.”
RadicalMedia President Frank Scherma adds, “Wally is a singular auteur whose visual language has shaped modern cinema. He’s responsible for some of the most indelible imagery in film history, and we’re thrilled to see him bring that vision to brand storytelling. An extraordinary director and collaborator—we’re lucky to have him.”
