Léa Esmaili has joined London-based Blinkink for representation in the U.K. Based in London and Paris, Esmaili is a mixed-media director, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist. She has created films for Puma, Yonex, Paris Basketball, and French artist Yvnnis. Esmaili brings a background in photography, fashion and installation art to Blinkink, a shop that in its 20 years has been best known for its animation and mixed-media filmmaking. In recent years the studio has been combining its craft-focused approach to animation with live-action production and performances to create work that straddles multiple mediums, techniques, and tones. The signing of Esmaili expands Blinkink’s live-action offering and continues its reputation for supporting young talent….
Quiet Storm adds comedy writer Will Hislop to its creative team
Quiet Storm, the independent, employee-owned creative agency and production company, has hired comedy writer and performer Will Hislop as a creative, with a brief to boost its creative output--especially drawing on his talent for humor. He reports to Seb Jamous, creative director, and Trevor Robinson OBE, founder.
Hislop has a dual career in advertising and as a comedian. His face will be familiar to many social media users thanks to his pandemic-era video “Your aunt at the NHS clap,” which has had over 7 million views.
Most recently, he has been part of the Lucky Generals creative team, working on campaigns for the Gym Group, the Labour Party and Ring Doorbell. He was also behind the viral hit “Pack yer bags” for Yorkshire Tea, which won Gold at the 2024 Creative Circle Awards and at the British Arrows, in the food & drink category.
As a writer, Hislop’s credits span TV, stage and radio, including The Now Show, Newsjack and Radio Fjord for Radio 4 and TV development work with production companies including Fulwell 73 and Babycow. As an actor, he has appeared in Netflix’s One Day, Baby Reindeer and BBC’s PRU, among other productions.
Robinson said, “Having admired his viral work during lockdown, it was no surprise to discover that Will’s ad portfolio is absolutely terrific. His blend of comedy and creativity, along with his sharp eye for recognising cultural trends, will be a huge asset to the Quiet Storm team and our clients.”
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