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    Director Steven Murashige Returns To The Artists Company

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    Steven Murashige

    Best known for his work with Target (“Hello/Goodbye,” “Gift Card,” “Home Decor”), Budweiser, Olay, Old Navy, the NFL, and TV promos for Cougar Town and Sullivan & Son, director Steven Murashige has returned to The Artists Company for exclusive national representation.

    Murashige originally broke onto the national scene via The Artists Company after rising through the ranks of the music video discipline (with clips for such artists as Incubus, Sugar Ray and Jack’s Mannequin). Murashige enjoyed a long tenure at The Artists Company before moving over to production house DNA in 2012.

    “It feels great to be coming back home,” said the director. “Having been with The Artists Company for so many years previously, it feels so comfortable going to a place where I know everyone and trust that they are able to push my career forward into new territory. I feel my best work is ahead of me and that The Artists Company is uniquely capable of supporting me in my efforts.”

    Murashige’s talents lay in his graphic design background that helped him become a director who can design shots and visuals that are striking, while also capturing the human element in the process. Murashige is currently in postproduction for his dramatic short film (being released next year), adding to his dialogue/performance repertoire.

    Sally Antonacchio, owner/executive producer of The Artists Company, said she’s excited to be reunited with Murashige. “This is not the first time a director has come back to us. This is something I take a lot of pride in. The fact that some of my directors have tried other companies only to come back here, means that we are doing a lot of things better and giving more confidence to directors in knowing their careers are being guided in the right direction. It’s also no secret that having an ECD like director Øtis allows the directors to know that they have a peer looking out for their interests, with a creative vision for the company.”

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    Director Kacper Larski Joins RSA Films For Spot Representation

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    RSA Films has added director Kacper Larski to its roster for commercial representation in the U.S. Larski is known for his work in automotive and sport, and a style of filmmaking which features epic visuals and gripping montage, often combining the real and surreal. Among his most recent commercial films are Garmin’s “Fenix 8” (direct to brand), U.S. Army Reserve’s “Helper” (DDB Chicago) and Bushmills Whiskey’s “Follow No One” (Mekanism). He’s also directed campaigns for Hyundai, Jeep, GMC, Subaru, VW, Mazda and Chevrolet.

    Larski’s distinctive aesthetic emerged in one of his first projects, Land Rover’s “68 Years Later,” which won a Cannes Young Directors Award in 2016. Two years later, he directed the “Greatness is Rare” campaign for BBDO Toronto and the Canadian Paralympic Committee which won Cannes Lion Gold. Prior to joining RSA, Larski had most recently been repped in the U.S. market by production house Eleanor.

    “The camera and film for me have always been about the ability to live 1,000 lives,” Larski said. “Stylistically, I want to transport viewers in whatever stories I’m telling--a super athlete’s runner’s high, a skier’s dream powder, a giant’s tale, even driving in space.”

    “Kacper is one of the most exciting filmmakers I’ve seen over the last several years,” said Luke Ricci, president, RSA Films US. “Whether it’s a character, an emotion, an environment, car or other product, he has a special and distinctive way of capturing and articulating the world around him in all his work. He is a fantastic addition to our RSA family.”

    “Joining RSA is a dream come true,” Larski said. “The roster includes some of the best filmmakers in the world, with founder Ridley Scott... Read More

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