Object & Animal has added directors Keith McCarthy and Haya Waseem to its roster for representation in the U.S. and U.K. spanning commercials, branded content and music videos.
A visual storyteller with a distinctive style that combines stunning cinematography and a wry sense of humor, McCarthy was formerly repped in the US. and U.K. by production house Stink. His background as a copywriter back in the day, and a finely tuned sense of comedic timing can be seen across much of his work for brands such as Nike, Suburu, adidas and Coca-Cola. He most recently directed a celeb-starring Experian campaign.
Innovative work for the C4 Grand National has led to a number of high-octane, action-driven projects, making stunt work one of many standout features in his repertoire. McCarthy's work has been recognised by BAFTA, D&AD, British Arrows and Cannes Lions.
Haya Waseem
Waseem has already wrapped her first project at Object & Animal–an Ad Council public service assignment out of Droga5.
Waseem is a Pakistani-Canadian director, raised in Switzerland, and living in Brooklyn. Since completing her debut narrative feature, Quickening, which premiered to critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2021, Waseem continues to develop and direct across various mediums.
Object & Animal exec producer James Cunningham was drawn to Waseem, citing the eloquence with which she presents her vision and thought process.
Prior to joining Object & Animal, Waseem was repped in the U.S. by Epoch Films.
