Director Jeff Blitz is available once again for commercials via Anonymous Content. Blitz, a regular director on The Office, shot one of the last episodes of the series—”Livin’ the Dream”—which aired May 2, and also just wrapped directing the full first season of Comedy Central’s new series Review (starring UCB’s Andy Daly) which he also executive produced. Blitz also directed the pilot of Playing House (starring Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham), picked up this month by USA Network. Blitz was honored with an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Directing for The Office‘s “Stress Relief” episode. His debut documentary, Spellbound, was nominated for an Oscar. Blitz has directed commercials for Yahoo!, John Hancock, Southern Comfort,
MasterCard and Monster.com, to name a few….Director David Betteridge–whose ad credits span such clients as Google, Nokia, Sony, Visa, British Airways and Mercedes-Benz, has come aboard the roster of Oil Factory. As for longer form fare, Betteridge has helmed branded content for Kenco, commissioned by Kraft Foods through JWT in London, which focuses on a family run coffee empire that utilizes every by-product of the coffee bean harvest to run a sustainable and clean plant. Another short documentary shot in the USA, France and Thailand explores how Prometheum’s smart board technology in the classroom is changing teaching….NY-based video, digital media, and film post facility DuArt has added Craig Gordon as sr. editor. Prior to joining DuArt, Gordon was HD specialist/editor for Brass Monkey Post (BMP), where he edited a wide range of projects including commercials, feature films, corporate videos, promo packages, music videos, documentaries, episodic television and museum exhibitions. Before BMP, Gordon was head of HD development and the HD project manager for Rhinopost in New York. Gordon’s credits include a number of high-profile projects, including the Academy Award-nominated and Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner film Trouble the Water, the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or Award-winner Fahrenheit 9/11 directed by Michael Moore, and the acclaimed documentary A League of Ordinary Gentlemen. Gordon’s extensive TV portfolio includes series for CBS, A&E, MTV, History Channel, PBS, and Discovery….
Director Sebastian Brune Joins Storyform For His 1st U.S. Commercial Representation
Production and development company Storyform has added filmmaker Sebastian Brune to its roster for his first U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content.
The Berlin-based photographer and director started his career as an art director for the German basketball brand KIX, creative director for DEF, and creative producer for car-sharing company ShareNow. He later became a freelancer, working with brands like Volkswagen and Nike. His ability to shoot street culture led him to work with Adidas, Puma, and Cupra. Brune’s talents as a photographer and filmmaker quickly made him a highly sought-after commercial collaborator, directing spots for brands including New Balance, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Prada, Red Bull, Harper’s Bazaar, and Under Armour, among many others. His short documentaries “Ocean Front Walk” and “Way Out” artfully depict streetball and skateboarding culture in Los Angeles and have been screened at museums worldwide.
Brune’s immersive storytelling sensibilities are drawn from the creativity and authenticity of urban culture. Influenced by rap music, graffiti, basketball, and the bold visuals of ‘90s commercials and films, Brune adds an elevated cinematic vocabulary to his daring and naturalistic visuals, capturing the rougher edges of reality. Brune sees films as critical to inspiring new perspectives and processing new, deeper ideas.
“Beyond Storyform’s proven success as a leading production company, what truly resonates with me is their creative vision and approach to storytelling,” said Brune. “From my first conversation, I felt understood and supported on a level beyond business. It was about shared passion and perspective. Their wealth of experience, remarkable talent, and invaluable guidance... Read More