Bicoastal creative agency Brand New School has signed director Daniel Uribe to its roster of in-house talent for representation in the U.S. Uribe brings his background in design and animation to his work behind the camera, where he crafts shorts, branded films, commercials, music videos, and social impact films.
Seamlessly blending live action with motion graphics and animation, Uribe is an expert storyteller who's worked with branded clients including Google, White Claw, Apple, Slack, and Meta, and he’s directed music videos for the artists Oh Wonder and Elsa Y Elmar. Prior to joining Brand New School, Uribe had most recently been repped by production house Curfew.
Uribe was born and raised amidst the art and culture of Mexico City before moving to the U.S. to enroll in the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he earned a BFA in motion media design. He went on to pursue animation and design internships at Digital Kitchen, Scholar, and Buck before discovering his true calling was on set. He helmed his first film in 2015 with a music video for Oh Wonder’s “Without You,” which has since racked up over 80 million views on YouTube and launched him onto the world stage as a director to watch.
Among his numerous awards and nominations, Uribe was shortlisted for the Young Directors Award in 2020 for his short film Influx, which also won the Shorts Spotlight Jury Award for Exceptional Filmmaking at the Savannah Film Festival and the Independent Shorts Award for Best Microfilm. In 2021, he was nominated for a UKMVA Award for Best Pop Newcomer Video.
“I had the benefit of working with Brand New School as a creative director before joining the roster as a director. I’ve been so impressed by the level of artistry, collaboration, and support that BNS has cultivated,” said Uribe. “They attract the world’s most daring and renowned brands, which pushes me creatively and strategically.”
“We built Brand New School as a place for artists to break new ground, innovate, and experiment, and those values complement Daniel’s directorial career,” said Devin Brook, BNS’s managing partner. “We’re thrilled to have Daniel on our roster, as he lends a cinematic eye to everything he directs. We look forward to nurturing his creative spirit under the aegis of Brand New School.”
“Challengers” Earns Actor-Producer Zendaya 2024 Gothams Spotlight Tribute
Emmy Award-winner Zendaya will receive the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Spotlight Tribute for her performance as Tashi Donaldson in the Luca Guadagnino-directed film Challengers, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place live and in person on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
The Spotlight Tribute was created by The Gotham in order to recognize phenomenal efforts by individuals in film and television who captivated global audiences with the biggest projects of the year. With the Spotlight Tribute, The Gotham will honor Zendaya’s remarkable work as leading-actress and producer on the Amazon MGM Studios box-office hit that broke into the cultural zeitgeist, and was celebrated by critics and audiences worldwide.
“Zendaya’s magnetic portrayal of Tashi Donaldson in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers exemplifies the creative excellence that The Gotham celebrates,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “Her performances in Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, and Euphoria have made her one of the most captivating actors of her generation. Her multi-layered performance at the heart of Challengers earned widespread acclaim, including a nomination for Best Feature at this year’s Gothams. We look forward to honoring her work with our Spotlight Tribute.”
From Academy Award nominated visionary filmmaker Guadagnino, Challengers stars two-time Emmy winner Zendaya as Tashi Duncan (who becomes Tashi Donaldson after marrying Art Donaldson), a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to Art Donaldson (BAFTA nominee Mike Faist), a champion on a losing streak,... Read More