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.”
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More