Saville Signs Megaton for Commercial Work

Saville Signs Olivier Megaton for Commercial Work

 

Saville's latest addition to its commercial roster director Olivier Megaton.

Saville has signed director Olivier Megaton for commercial representation within the North American territory. Olivier is best known for directing major Hollywood action films including "Transporter 3 starring" Jason Statham, the Zoe Saldana assassin movie "Colombiana," and the Liam Neeson-fronted sequel, "Taken 2."
 
French-born Megaton chose his last name Megaton as an artistic homage to the anniversary of the Hiroshima Atomic bomb on August 6^th, which is the same date as his birthday. Megaton's cinematic imagery arises from his background as a trained painter and graffiti artist where his artistry flourished on city walls, and then transitioned from the landscapes of the streets to the walls of art galleries. Subsequently, the renowned French photographer and director Jean-Baptiste Mondino encouraged him to explore the film and directorial route.

Megaton's filmography also includes "Exit," his first feature film, followed by the adaptation of Maurice Dantec's novel "The Red Siren." He also directed the Second Unit of "Hitman" with Timothy Olyphant. Megaton is set to helm the upcoming $60 million action-thriller "Taking Gotham," a film based on real events and centers on a series of brutal robberies in New York City.

Published 15, March 2013