180 Amsterdam has promoted its joint heads of account management, Eva Rausch and Barbara Bijlard, to joint managing directors.
The promotions reflect the agency’s desire to continue to offer its clients true end-to-end creativity both locally and globally. The agency has seen 30% growth across its Dutch and international business in the last two years and opened a series of units to cater for broader remits beyond advertising, including 180 Social, 180 LUXE and 180 Design.
Bijlard has been part of 180, and the former Kingsday agency which merged with 180, for 10 years. In that time she has overseen clients including BMW, BBH, Smint, Rabobank and most recently helped secure the Holland Casino account.
Rausch, who has been with the agency for three years, has overseen the agency’s largest global clients including Qatar Airways and HBO Max and recently led the agency’s pitch win for the global MSC Cruises account.
In their new joint roles, Bijlard will manage the ongoing Dutch client expansion, specifically growing the agency’s profile in offering services beyond traditional advertising, while Rausch will focus on optimizing the day-to-day operations of the agency plus leading its training program, 180 Academy.
Both will report into COO Stephen Corlett, who will continue to oversee the broadening of 180’s creative ecosystem and operating model, connecting the agency’s Amsterdam hub with the offerings in NY, LA, Paris, MENA and Asia.
Sander Volten, global CEO of 180, said of the promotions: “Both Eva and Barbara have played an enormous part in the agency’s recent growth. This is the next natural step for them both.”
American Society of Cinematographers To Honor Andrzej Bartkowiak With Life Achievement Award
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) is set to honor five of its members at the 39th Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Gala on February 23, 2025. Andrzej Bartkowiak, ASC, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Michael Goi, ASC, ISC, will be recognized with the Career Achievement in Television Award. John Simmons, ASC, will be awarded the Presidents Award, and Joan Churchill, ASC, will be celebrated with the Lifetime Documentary Award. Pete Romano, ASC will be honored with the Curtis Clark Technology Award. The ASC Awards Gala will take place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., and will be live streamed globally, allowing cinema fans and industry professionals alike to join in the celebration of excellence in cinematography.
Known for his evocative visual style. Bartkowiak’s breakthrough film was the gritty urban thriller “Prince of the City,” which marked his first collaboration with Sidney Lumet. Over the next 12 years, Bartkowiak shot 11 of Lumet’s films, including “Deathtrap,” “The Verdict,” “Daniel,” “Family Business” and “A Stranger Among Us.” His taut camera work of Jan de Bont’s blockbuster “Speed” further elevated his profile.
“Throughout Andrzej’s illustrious career, he has crafted unforgettable visual narratives that have resonated with audiences and inspired countless filmmakers,” said ASC president Shelly Johnson. “His remarkable body of work stands as a testament to the power of visual storytelling, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinematography.”
Bartkowiak’s wide-ranging, memorable films include James L. Brooks’ “Terms of Endearment,” John Huston’s “Prizzi’s Honor,” Ivan Reitman’s “Twins,” Stephen... Read More