Wolfberg and ALIEN studio Scare Off the Scammers
Directing duo Jan Kalvoda and Premysl Ponahly (aka Wolfberg) and Slovak 3D/VFX house ALIEN bring all your scammer fears rampaging to life in this monster-filled spot for Czech bank Komerční banka thru agency VCCP Prague. [Watch]
Modern Post Ups Mike DeFilipps to EP VFX & Finishing in NYC
From the release: Bi-coastal post-production studio Modern Post has promoted Mike DeFilipps to Executive Producer of VFX and Finishing in its New York office, expanding its leadership team alongside East Coast Executive Producer Christina Mansi and West Coast Executive Producer Andrew Illson. [Watch]
Zoic Taps Nicole Fina as Senior EP and Aladino Debert as ECD
From the release: Zoic Studios, the legendary visual effects studio, has announced Nicole Fina has joined the company as Senior Executive Producer of its Advertising arm. [Watch]
“The Monster who came to Tea” is Not a Bedtime Story
Tulips & Chimneys at Passion Pictures and Guy Manwaring at Merman Branded co-direct this hard-hitting spot for UK charity Women’s Aid which works to end domestic abuse against women and children. [Watch]
Salomon Ligthelm Conjures Drama & Darkness for Little Simz “Flood” Music Video
Visionary Prettybird director Salomon Ligthelm, whose breakout video for aYia you should watch here, teams with British DOP Rina Yang and NYC VFX/post house Blacksmith on this inky music video for English-Nigerian rapper Little Simz. [Watch]
Covert Continues US Expansion With 104 NICKELS Signing
From the release: Covert has signed CG storytelling duo 104 NICKELS for exclusive US representation. Founded by Anthony Nitkowski and Nicholas King, 104 NICKELS creates content that defies the boundaries of reality through human-VFX interactivity and photorealism. The director duo has created campaigns and viral social content for brands such as Oakley, Max, and Under […] [Watch]