Production house and entertainment partner m ss ng p eces has added Garrett Bradley to its live-action directorial roster for commercials and branded content. This marks her first roost for representation in the ad arena.
In 2017, Bradley’s short documentary Alone for The New York Times’ OpDocs was shortlisted for an Academy Award, and won numerous honors including the Sundance Jury Prize. This year Bradley’s most recent film America premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, kicking off a national tour. A recipient of the Sundance Art of Nonfiction Fellowship, Bradley has been recognized by Creative Capital, Art Matters, The Ford Foundation, The MacArthur Foundation and The Warhol Foundation.
Bradley also directed an episode of OWN’s Queen Sugar under executive producer Ava DuVernay.
“Garrett has a strength and vulnerability to her work that is stunningly magnetic. She’s got a singular vision, and one that we all need in 2019,” said Kate Oppenheim, managing partner at m ss ng p eces.
Bradley’s short films and feature-length projects have exhibited internationally at museums, festivals and platforms including The Getty Museum, The Hammer Museum, The Sundance Film Festival, The Tribeca Film Festival, Festival du Nouveau Cinema Montreal, The Rotterdam Film Festival, DokuFest, Norwegian Film Festival, Nantucket Film Festival, Rooftop Films, The New Orleans Film Festival, The LA Film Festival, Hot Docs, SXSW, The US Embassy Tel Aviv, The New York Times OpDocs, and Field of Vision.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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