Director and cinematographer Noah Fowler has signed with production company Panoptica for commercial representation. The New York-based Fowler is no stranger to Panoptica, having directed projects there independently before now formally joining the company. Fowler’s body of work spans clients such as Quaker, Huggies, Shopify, Macy’s, GetYourGuide and Dunkin’, collaborating with agencies which include Droga5, BBDO, Media.Monks and Mekanism.
“Panoptica has a knack for attracting clientele with really progressive creative ideas, from viral-leaning social campaigns to high impact Super Bowl commercials. I’m psyched to develop memorable films that blow away our audiences, and also enhance our client’s market presence,” said Fowler.
The partnership between Fowler and Panoptica has been a productive one, with Fowler praising the production company for its creative energy. “From our first exploratory call in 2020 all the way through multiple commercial projects across many exciting realms, the team at Panoptica are incredible creative and business partners. They are constantly pushing up the ceiling of what is possible. I love the energy and momentum they bring to the table,” he said.
Two of Fowler’s standout projects are: a Quaker Oats “Pregrain” commercial, which has aired during two consecutive Super Bowl Sundays, and his collaboration with late comedian Leslie Jordan for GetYourGuide’s NYC comedy bus tour, which has earned several accolades, including a Webby People’s Voice Award. Fowler’s work has also garnered him a Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting Grant and a D&AD Wood Pencil.
SMPTE elects board officers, regional governors
SMPTE®,the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, has revealed the board officers and regional governors who will serve terms beginning in January 2025.
Three new officers--Richard Welsh as SMPTE president, Eric Gsell as SMPTE executive VP, and Polly Hickling as SMPTE Education VP--have been elected for a two-year term from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2026. One SMPTE officer, Lisa Hobbs, will be continuing her service as SMPTE secretary and treasurer for another two-year term. Additionally, Raymond Yeung will be stepping into the role of standards VP on Jan. 1, 2025.
“SMPTE’s membership has spoken,” said SMPTE interim executive director Sally-Ann D’Amato. “These officers have been tasked with an important responsibility, one each of them is prepared to tackle head-on. These next two years are looking bright for SMPTE!”
In addition to the officers, 10 regional governors were elected by the Society to serve two-year 2025-2026 terms.
These include the following regional governors, re-elected to continue their service:
Asia-Pacific Region Governor
Tony Ngai, Society of Motion Imaging Ltd.
EMEA - Central & South America Region Governor
Fernando Bittencourt, FB Consultant
United Kingdom Region Governor
Chris Johns, Sky UK.
USA - Central Region Governor
William T. Hayes, Consultant
USA - Eastern Region Governor
Dover Jeanne Mundt, Riedel Communications
USA - Western Region Governor
Jeffrey F. Way, Open Drives
Also elected were four newcomers to the SMPTE Board:
Canada Region Governor
Jonathan Jobin, Grass Valley
USA - Hollywood Region Governor
Allan Schollnick, Voxx... Read More