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    Honor Society Signs Director Julian Pugsley For Spots

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    Julian Pugsley

    Bicoastal production company Honor Society has signed director Julian Pugsley for U.S. commercial representation. His directorial aesthetic has been cultivated for over a decade with work for Kmart, Mercedes, Amazon, World of Tanks, Postbank, Migros, and many others.  He has also helmed award-winning work–reflecting a trifecta of creativity, cinema and comedy–with agencies worldwide including Adam & Eve DDB, BBH, BBDO, Droga5, Fallon, Fred & Farid, Grey, Jung von Matt, and McCann. 

    London-native Pugsley began his career as an agency creative working on top campaigns for global brands. His experience on both the agency and production sides of advertising has fostered deeper respect for the creative process and has allowed him to become involved in projects early on as a director. Pugsley has had stints at Skunk, Rabbit and Sweet Shop. Most recently prior to joining Honor Society, he was handled by Traveling Picture Show Company in the U.S. In his early days as a director, while at Sweet Shop, Pugsley and Honor Society EP Megan Kelly got to work together, and the two quickly connected and had a deep appreciation for each other’s drive and focus on creativity.

    Kelly assessed, “Julian’s eclectic standout humor and directing style synergize perfectly with our roster. After having worked together over the years, I couldn’t be more excited to bring Julian into the Honor Society family.” 

    Pugsley added, “Megan and I work really well together and I was drawn to the type of company she built. It’s great that things have come full circle and we have the opportunity to work together once again. Not only is Honor Society a women-led production company, but it’s also an incubator for diverse talent with a wide range of work.” 

    Pugsley grew up in the U.K., but has always been fascinated with different cultures. His adventurous spirit led him to live abroad for most of his life. He has called Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and now New York City his home. Pugsley continues to be active internationally, repped in the U.K. by Hello Love, in Germany by Big Fish, in France by Quad, in Italy by Think, and in Switzerland by Pumpkin.

    When he is not on set, Pugsley is working on developing a documentary about his autistic nephew who quit his office job to cycle around the world. 

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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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