Signing Bolsters th1ng Group U.S. Expansion
Award-winning director Tony Petrossian has joined th2ng (pronounced “thing two”), the live action production division of th1ng Group (“thing 1”), for commercial representation in the United States and the United Kingdom. This first signing in America for th2ng signals the continued U.S. expansion for th1ng Group, the international commercial and visual media production company with offices in New York, London, Dubai, and Stockholm.
Tony Petrossian is a visionary commercial and music video director who has worked with top talent and brands around the world. His mastery of visual illusions combined with a keen storytelling sense has garnered him clients ranging from Nike, McDonald’s and Sony Ericsson to a array of music artists from Rise Against to Ludacris. Petrossian’s groundbreaking work in the United States and across the globe has earned numerous nominations, awards, and accolades from entities including The New York Times, Forbes, ADWEEK , SHOOT, and the Grammy Awards®.
“Tony Petrossian’s innovative approach to storytelling and mastery of visual media really engages audiences and consumers in a unique way which makes him a fantastic addition to the th1ng Group roster in general and th2ng in particular,” said Dominic Buttimore, Executive Producer and CEO of th1ng Group.
“th2ng has been serving clients in America through our recently opened studio and production office in New York with the support of our great lineup of International directors,” stated Bill Hewes, th1ng Group’s U.S. Executive Producer and Managing Director. “Adding a U.S. based director to our roster with Tony’s talent and creative depth, puts th2ng into an even better position to deliver amazing creative to current and future clients here in America and across the globe.”
Visit www.th2ng.com to sample Tony Petrossian’s prior work.
About th1ng Group
th1ng Group is an international production company creating animation, live action and design for commercials and other visual content for a host of worldwide clients. th1ng Group is comprised of th1ng (animation), th2ng (live action), Film Club (art-based animation) and Flux (broadcast) operating independently or collectively to provide seamless integrated solutions to all moving visual needs. th1ng group has offices in London, New York, Stockholm and Dubai. www.th1ng.com
About th2ng
th2ng is an international live action production company creating commercials, content, music videos and other visual media. th2ng represents a deep roster of talented directors who shape outstanding pieces of work that exceed clients’ expectations while engaging and entertaining audiences. Part of th1ng Group, th2ng is also complimented and supported as needed by its sister units to create bespoke directing teams for clients, keeping all the creativity and communication under one roof. www.th2ng.com
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