Park Pictures Signs Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer Rachel Morrison for Directorial Representation

Sep. 24, 2024

Park Pictures now represents director Rachel Morrison for commercial filmmaking. Morrison first came into prominence as a cinematographer, working on indie features, prestige television, and gigantic Blockbuster hits, which put her on the path toward her noteworthy directing career. Her feature film directorial debut, “The Fire Inside,” is set for wide theatrical release by MGM on Christmas Day 2024.

Morrison has a background in photojournalism and a master’s degree from the American Film Institute. Her blend of talent, skill, and innate curiosity lends itself to stories exploring the delicate balance between the real and the imagined. Toeing the lines of hope and despair, her extensive body of work channels each story’s core emotion into arresting imagery colored by the characters’ inner world. Morrison brings her directorially honest subjectivity to every frame.

She made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work on “Mudbound,” directed by Dee Rees. Morrison was also the first woman to lens a Marvel film with “Black Panther.” She also served as cinematographer for hit movies like “Dope,” “Fruitvale Station,” and the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary “What Happened Miss Simone?”

As a director, Morrison has helmed many campaigns for top brands like IKEA, Netflix, Gap, Michelob Ultra, Ford, a spot for Nissan starring Brie Larson, and a Coach ad starring Michael B. Jordan. She also directed many episodes of television for shows like “The Mandalorian,” “The Morning Show,” “American Crime Story: Impeachment,” “Hightown,” and “American Crime.”

Morrison remarked:

“I believe in humanity above all else. Park Pictures similarly puts emotional and relatable storytelling first. Everyone I’ve met there is driven to push the envelope forward and create memorable and visual films. I’m excited to sign with Park and look forward to furthering my commercial career with them.”

 

Jackie Kelman Bisbee, founding partner of Park Pictures, added: 

“Her work is at once grounded and elegant. She deeply understands everyone’s process both behind the camera and in front of it. She’s able to get these extremely truthful, captivating performances out of her actors, and of course, it’s all shot beautifully. Rachel is an unbelievably talented filmmaker, and we’re honored to have her on board at Park Pictures.