Moxie Pictures signs Sean Durkin
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Moxie Pictures signs the The Iron Claw director Sean Durkin for global representation.
The acclaimed writer, producer and director Sean Durkin is known for his exceptional storytelling and unique cinematic style.
His directorial debut, Martha Marcy May Marlene, which he wrote and directed, made waves at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, where he took home the prestigious Best Director Award. The film later graced the screens of the Cannes Film Festival and secured distribution by Fox Searchlight.
In 2013 Durkin showcased his talent with the four-part miniseries Southcliffe for Channel 4 earning him four BAFTA nominations.
His second feature film, The Nest, premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was distributed by IFC films. The film garnered six nominations at the 2021 British Independent Film Awards.
Durkin's directorial prowess extended to the pilot episode of Annapurna Pictures and Amazon Studios' limited series Dead Ringers, starring Rachel Weisz in 2022. He also directed episode 102 of the series and co-directed the finale. The show premiered on Amazon Prime in April 2023, earning critical acclaim and nominations, including: an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Anthology Series, a Golden Globe nomination for Rachel Weisz and a Peabody Award.
Most recently Durkin wrote, directed and produced his latest feature The Iron Claw for House Productions and A24 films. The film was released theatrically in the US on December 22, 2023 to rave reviews.
On joining the Moxie roster, Durkin says “I am thrilled to be joining such a prestigious company with exceptional directors. I can't wait to dive into the world of commercials and take on some exciting projects."
On welcoming Durkin to the roster, Robert Fernandez, CEO and co-owner of Moxie Pictures says “Anytime you can work with a director of Sean’s ability, you jump at it. He is a tremendous addition to our roster, and I look forward to what he can bring to the commercial genre.”
