Production house m ss ng p eces has brought L.A.-based comedy directing team Nick & Charles aboard its roster. The duo had previously been repped in the ad arena by Gifted Youth, the commercial arm of Funny Or Die.
Ari Kuschnir, founder of m ss ng p eces, said, “Nick & Charles are funny dudes with funny ideas. They came out of Funny or Die and Adult Swim where they wrote and directed really funny stuff all the time. They make spots and they get Internet humor. I really like them and they expand our comedy offering which is super exciting.”
Nick & Charles’ combined writing, VFX, and directing skills drew the attention of Funny Or Die where under the mentorship of comedy Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, they honed their craft, successfully delivering dozens of hit videos and pieces of branded content. As former staff writer/directors at Funny or Die, Nick & Charles helmed many of the site’s most popular projects over the last few years including the notable sketch “Don Cheadle as Captain Planet” and the viral “HUVR Tech” hover-board prank, both of which garnered tens of millions of views.
Nick & Charles have worked with such actors as Jim Carrey, John Goodman, Marion Cotillard, Gerard Butler and Charlize Theron, just to name a few. Since leaving Funny Or Die, they’ve directed projects for Comedy Central, ABC, Adult Swim, and IFC. Nick & Charles’ recent Adult Swim special “Lords of Synth” made waves online and underscores their thinking-outside-the-box approach to storytelling.
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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