French directorial and design collective Wizz has joined the roster of New York animation production company Blacklist for U.S. representation. Paris-based Wizz has already wrapped its first job in collaboration with Blacklist–Yahoo! Mail’s “Big Dig” for Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco.
Founded in 1999, Wizz was initially a postproduction and visual effects branch for its sister company Quad Productions. Wizz’s clientele has since expanded to incorporate other productions with ad agencies or directly with clients. Mixed media studio Wizz now consists of more than 30 full-time employees including two teams of production and post directors, as well as graphic artists, Flame artists and developers. Over the last three years, Wizz has represented and developed 15 directors. Apart from various advertising projects, Wizz has also produced shorts and films.
Among the key players at Wizz are chief creative officer/co-founder Francois Brun, executive producer Cyril Couve de Murville, and producers Amanda Stubbs, Matthieu Poirier and Olivier Domerc.
According to Blacklist exec producer Andrew Linsk, Wizz has a second round with Goodby on Yahoo! Mail, this time a four-spot package slated to break in early May. Blacklist and Wizz also teamed on a cinema project for Orville Redenbacher out of Venables Bell & Partners, San Francisco, and are currently in production on a global Energizer campaign via TBWA\Chiat\Day, Los Angeles.
Here’s Yahoo! Mail’s “Big Dig” directed by Wizz’s Deubal:
Brand New School Extends Reach Internationally Via Partnership With Animation Studio BRUT
Brand New School (BNS) has entered into a strategic partnership with BRUT, a Barcelona-based animation studio. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in BNSโs expansion strategy, with BRUT serving as its inaugural global outpost.
Under the leadership of executive creative director Martin Allais, who will now be represented by BNS for directorial ventures, BRUT joins BNS as part of its collective roster. This partnership combines BNSโs established reputation for innovative creative work with BRUTโs expertise in diverse artistic techniques, including 2D cel animation, stop-motion, 3D animation, and seamless integration of live action.
With Allais leading BNS Spain, Brand New School is expanding its reach to serve a growing network of global clients. This partnership incorporates BRUTโs fresh methodology of working and diverse pool of talent to create content that resonates across cultures. Located in the heart of the European market, the new BNS location will further support and enhance its work with international clients, broadening its ability to meet their unique needs. This partnership represents a thoughtful blend of creativity and expertise, designed to strengthen and grow Brand New Schoolโs global presence.
BRUT was founded by director Allais as an experimental incubator for innovative ideas and techniques. He is also a multidisciplinary artist of Latinx heritage who brings a wealth of creative experience to the partnership. His portfolio spans commercials for global brands like Oreo, Facebook, Samsung, and Dr. Pepper, earning accolades including Cannes Lions for his work on the Samsung Holiday campaign. Recently, Allaisโ animated VR experience capturing New York Cityโs punk scene in the โ70s, narrated by... Read More