London-based talent agency The Visionaries is officially planting its flag in the U.S. Founded by Corin West in 2015, the agency has built a reputation for handpicking top-tier freelance directors and connecting them directly with brands and creative partners across advertising, branded content, and entertainment. Now, it’s bringing that same streamlined matchmaking model to North America.
Now, it’s bringing that same streamlined matchmaking model to North America.
“This isn’t just a new market — it’s a new opportunity,” said West. “We’re here to empower U.S. brands with access to bold, global voices, without the bloat of traditional production models.”
The expansion comes after a steady stream of successful U.S. campaigns for Go RVing, Samsung, and Western Union, with shoots already spanning New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Leading stateside operations are Georgia Wilson and Molly Cavanagh, working in lockstep with the agency’s international team.
Amid industry shakeups — from shrinking ad budgets to widespread production layoffs — The Visionaries is offering a timely alternative: a fast, curated, and flexible approach to finding the right directing talent.
Clients send a brief. The Visionaries respond quickly with a tailored shortlist and showreels — no layers, no lag.
“We’re built for this moment,” said West. “Our job is to eliminate the friction between creative ambition and great execution.”
The Roster
The Visionaries represents a vibrant mix of emerging and veteran talent, including legendary American music video and commercial director Marc Klasfeld, BAFTA and Gold YDA winner Remy Cayuela, and acclaimed auteurs such as Chris Fowles, Camille Boyer, Indigo Bates, and Francesco Calabrese.
The roster spans every genre — lifestyle, comedy, doc, auto, tabletop — and features directors both U.S.-based and O-1 visa-ready.
But what truly sets The Visionaries apart is its commitment to diversity. The agency’s mission is built around championing a wide spectrum of voices and reimagining how stories get told — and who gets to tell them.
“Inclusivity isn’t a box to check — it’s our creative edge,” West added. “It’s how we ensure the stories we help bring to life are rich, resonant, and genuinely original.”
With its North American launch, The Visionaries aims to become the go-to resource for agencies and brands seeking to scale creativity, not headcount.
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