Samsung Electronics today announced its partnership with Oscar-winning writer and director Charlie Kaufman, showing how everyone can make and share spectacular movies, thanks to Galaxy’s superb camera experience.

Best known for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York, Kaufman took advantage of the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s filming capabilities to create a short visual art film in beautiful, crystal-clear detail. His new film, titled Jackals and Fireflies, is based on a poem by Eva H.D. who plays the role of poet, narrator, and lead actor in this uniquely Kaufmanesque love letter to New York City. Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Nightography allowed acclaimed Director of Photography Chayse Irvin to effectively capture New York’s famous night scenes, revealing the City to viewers as if they were witnessing it with their own eyes. Kaufman found shooting with Galaxy to be an “effective approach” for bringing the film to life and is very happy with the final result, adding that “…the finished product is beautiful.”

The partnership builds on the Filmed #withGalaxy campaign, which invites visionary directors to demonstrate that the Galaxy S Series is the ideal tool they need to share their epic stories with the world. In October 2021, world-renowned British director Joe Wright used the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s 13mm Ultra-Wide lens to shoot his short film Princess and Peppernose. In November 2021, up and coming Chinese director Sha Mo used the Galaxy S21 Ultra to capture the visually stunning Kids of Paradise.

Where to see Jackals and Fireflies

Jackals and Fireflies will be unveiled exclusively at the Galaxy Experience Space in San Francisco at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event on February 1^st. Kaufman will also present the film at a later date in New York City.

Samsung will continue to set epic standards for the smartphone experience at Galaxy Unpacked, with camera capabilities being at the forefront of the new premium Galaxy innovations.

Stay up to date with Samsung Canada’s Newsroom for all the upcoming teasers, trailers and news about Jackals and Fireflies as well as Galaxy Unpacked 2023.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced a new partnership with Etsy, the global marketplace for unique and creative goods, bringing 25 new works of nature-inspired art to The Frame, available exclusively on Samsung’s Art Store.

Now available worldwide, the collection of imaginative and family-friendly art features five popular Etsy artists: Jorey Hurley, Elly Mackay, Melanie Mikecz, David Scheirer and Mirlande Jean-Gilles, who work in a variety of mediums from collage to watercolour. The 25 selected works from the artists feature a mix of vivid illustrations, colourful collages, and whimsical imagery and graphics that come alive on The Frame’s QLED screen, awakening imagination in any room of the house.

Designed to be a TV when it’s on and art when it’s off, The Frame is an innovative digital canvas that reflects an individual’s personal style. With over 1,400 works of art available within its extensive Art Store catalogue, the new partnership with Etsy arrives at a time when consumers are reimagining the uses of their homes, and how spaces can be inspiring and restorative for the whole family.

“Since launching The Frame in 2017, Samsung has curated a diverse catalogue of art from across the world. However, this new collection developed in partnership with Etsy is something new for us and extremely special,” said Salek Brodsky, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development for Samsung Electronics. “The Frame’s extensive Art Store catalogue has always been about democratizing art and giving consumers the ability to discover pieces that move and inspire them. We are excited to give five of Etsy’s artists a global audience.”

“These talented artists and creators really showcase the creative spirit of our community and we are excited to be sharing their talents with the world in this way,” said Kelly Clausen, Senior Director, Communications and Strategic Partnerships at Etsy. “Our partnership with Samsung will provide an entirely new avenue for these artists to bring their creative inspiration directly into homes for people around the world.”

The Frame’s Art Store catalogue features art from museums and galleries worldwide in luminous 4K picture quality. Samsung’s unique partnerships have transformed the user experience with The Frame from a traditional TV into a discovery hub for the most iconic art pieces and collections.

For more information on The Frame, please visit samsung.com/ca.

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[1]The Art Store may not be available in some countries. *The art pieces are available as a single purchase for $26.99 or a monthly subscription for $7.99 or yearly subscription for $79.90 to the Art Store. Art pieces in the Art Store are subject to change without prior notice.