Mutt Film has added director duo Mount Defiance to its roster for exclusive U.S. representation spanning commercials and brand opportunities. Mount Defiance had most recently been working freelance prior to connecting with Mutt Film.
Mount Defiance has written, directed, and collaborated on narrative and commercial projects worldwide and have worked in multiple capacities with major brands, studios and A-List talent. The duo has created content for Unity, Nike, MLS, Essentia, Puma, and recently worked with the Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Carrigan from HBO’s Barry on Hard Disk, a short film now being developed for series television.
The directors are at work on a number of scripts and larger projects including “The North American,” an expansive historical drama following the experience of photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis; “Heizer,” the true life story of pioneering land artist Michael Heizer; the volcano disaster thriller, “Lookout”; and “Decay,” a powerful story of urban houselessness in America.
The duo’s latest campaign for fintech giant Chime, titled “Whoa,” was recognized as a Webby Awards honoree for writing and directing. The national network spot has reached almost 4M views online and remains the brand’s most successful commercial campaign to date.
Beth George, EP at Mutt Film, said, “Mount Defiance is a perfect fit for Mutt because they embody literally everything we embrace as a company in their innovative and unique approach to creative solutions. Mutt by definition is a mixture of many things and we like to find creative solutions that are outside the norm.”
Shannon Lords-Houghton, EP at Mutt Film comments: “We feel Mount Defiance reflects our growth in that they are capable of taking a project from conception to delivery. We feel that’s a great option to offer both agencies and clients. So many projects require cost and time efficiencies, this is an exciting thing to offer our clients.”
Mount Defiance shared in a joint statement, “With this momentum it’s a great time to partner with Mutt Film. They understand that our dynamic approach to production and unique experience in commercial entertainment sets us up to make some really badass new work.”
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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