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AFX Creative has announced the appointment of Felix Urquiza as its new Executive Creative Director, effective February 1st. Urquiza, a seasoned VFX artist and director with nearly 20 years of
After 70 grueling minutes, the Super Bowl finally came to an end. While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers kept us on the edge of our seats, 59
That was a helluva game. Talk about a nail-biter. 60 minutes of actual playing time and over 4 hours of snacking, watching, and drinking. Yes, Super Bowl LVIII lived up
In a significant move within the industry, Naima Ramos-Chapman, the accomplished American director, writer, producer, and actor, has joined the roster of directors at global production and entertainment Merman. The
DoorDash has enlisted Wieden+Kennedy Portland to spearhead the launch of its latest brand platform, “Your Door To More.” The announcement signals DoorDash’s comeback to the Super Bowl, according to insights
RSA Films has announced the addition of comedic genius Eric Andre to their roster for commercial representation. Andre, widely recognized as the creator and host of the hilariously outrageous late-night
After 18 years, beauty brand Dove is making a triumphant return to the Big Game with a poignant :30-second TV commercial slated to premiere in the first quarter of football’s
Durable Goods has announced the addition of director Paul Santana to its commercial roster. Santana, known for his extensive experience and global filmmaking adventures, has crafted narratives in various countries,
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has unveiled the nominees for the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials, and Documentary categories for 2023. The winners will be announced at the
In a delayed ceremony due to Hollywood strikes, Apple’s acclaimed accessibility spot, “The Greatest,” secured the 2023 Emmy Award for outstanding commercial on Sunday night. The ceremony, postponed by four
Mother in New York has appointed Nedal Ahmed as its newest Executive Creative Director. Ahmed, who assumes her role in December, will join Karla Mileski and Gustavo Dorietto as ECDs
Acclaimed commercial and content production company, Cultivate.Media, has made substantial additions to its roster by welcoming director Ryan Johnson for exclusive US spot representation and appointing Stuart Wilson as Executive
Yacht Club has recently welcomed filmmaker Danielle Calodney to their team. Calodney has gained recognition for her distinctive, energetic, and humorous advertisements for brands such as Jack in the Box,
The Directors Bureau has announced the addition of Sing-Sing to its esteemed director roster. A dynamic creative duo consisting of spatial designer Adi Goodrich and film and animation director Sean
Swell Music + Sound, the Bay Area studio specializing in original music, sound design, sonic branding, and audio mixing and post-production, has made a significant addition to its team with
Last night, Reel 360 News reported that the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) were going to resume talks next week. It
Jim Gilchrist, a comedic storytelling wizard with a knack for visual flair, is making waves in the industry. Known for his distinctive work in commercials and branded entertainment, Gilchrist has
Streetwear brand Vans has partnered with production company Final Frontier to launch their latest addition, the Knu Stack silhouette. Adding a contemporary twist to their enduring ’90s skate shoes, Vans
Unveiling its presence in the heart of Los Angeles, WORKPRODUCT emerges as a multidisciplinary production studio poised to redefine creative boundaries. Encompassing a realm of services from brand strategy to
