Gravy Films today announced the expansion of its US commercial roster with directorial duo Big Red Button and comedic director Laura Murphy. “Big Red Button, Johnny and Pier, are incredible directors that combine a visually rich production style with a quirky sensibility and will play really well in the US market,” said Brent Stoller, owner and EP, Gravy Films.
Big Red Button is made up of directorial duo Johnny Burns and Pier van Tijn. Their commercial and short film productions have been recognized with gold at the BTAAs, a Staff Pick from Vimeo, Best Film at Kinsale, Funniest Moment at the Portland Comedy Film Festival and Turkey of the Week from Campaign magazine.
The duo has directed commercials for brands that include Ribena, Fanta, Domino’s, Carlsberg, Snickers and more. Big Red Button recently signed with Feels Like Home for commercial representation in Canada.
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Laura Murphy
Laura Murphy has extensive experience working with seasoned improv actors and stand-up comedians.
Her career began at MTV writing and directing celebrity-packed campaigns and evolved into commercials for brands that include Geico, Truth and McDonald’s, and sketch and scripted comedy for series that include Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for HBO, The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show for Netflix, Now We’re Talking for the CW and an updated version of Weekend at Bernie’s for MGM.
“Laura Murphy is a huge up-and-coming talent who has been killing it in longer form sketch comedy, and we’re excited to work with her on commercial projects,” Stoller said.
Gravy Films is a Los Angeles-based commercial production company that represents a super talented roster of directors creating spots that range from funny, to heartwarming, to quirky, to irreverent, and everything in-between.
In addition to Big Red Button and Laura Murphy, Gravy’s commercial roster includes Cameron Harris, Trent Jaklitsch, Crobin Leo and Michael Sugrue.
SOURCE: Gravy Films
