Thomas Krygier

A native of Germany, Thomas Krygier started as a self-taught photographer working for style magazines such as GQ and the FACE. In 1992 he walked into Tony Kaye Films with a one-minute film he has shot and based on the strength of the film and his stills portfolio, Krygier was signed to Tony Kaye's roster. Krygier joined to Arden Sutherland-Dodd in 1994 and later co-founded London production house Krygier Hirschkorn in 1999 with longtime producing partner Nick Hirschkorn. Krygier joined A Band Apart for US representation in 2004. Krygier's commercial credits include spots for inter net auction house Firedup.com featuring Bruce Willis; the launch for Eurostar in collaboration with Oscar-winning cinematographer Freddie Francis and a mini effects extravaganza for Cadbury Miniatures. Other credits include work for the British Army, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Sainsbury's, Mars, Citroen and the European. In 2001 Krygier directed a Zurich Financial spot, which promotes Zurich's sponsorship of the 2001 Lion's Rugby Union tour. The spot, "You Can", starring Peter O' Toole and lensed by Oscar-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, aims to educate the public about the energy and fitness demanded by professional Rugby Union players. O'Toole gives a stirring performance as a wizard who inspires a young boy who doubts his rugby-playing abilities. In 1996, Krygier was selected to participate in the prestigious "Saatchi and Saatchi New Directors Showcase" screened at the Cannes Advertising Festival and ranked by Campaign magazine as one of "Europe's Hottest New Directors".