International production company B-Reel Films has signed director Bastian Glaessner for representation in both the U.K. and U.S. markets.
Previously at commercial production companies Blink and Furlined in addition to his 11-year award-winning run in the director trio known as Lynn Fox, Glaessner is a commercial filmmaking veteran. He has worked with brands such as Coca-Cola, Audi, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz and Axe, and has collaborated with singer-songwriter Björk. Glaessner’s “Crashes” spot for Axe earned Cannes Titanium while the director’s World Tour visuals for Bjork garnered D&AD Silver.
B-Reel EP Bryan Farhy said, “Glaessner is what we call a ‘complete filmmaker’. His deep understanding and style fits our culture perfectly, not being pigeonholed into any particular category and being more than capable to tackle any brief or any idea presented to him.”
Glaessner related, “I appreciate how B-Reel is a forward-thinking company, proactive in the way they embrace fundamental market changes especially as the playing-field has shifted since the financial crisis.”
B-Reel Films is active in feature films, television, commercials, branded entertainment and music videos across all platforms. The company maintains offices in New York, Venice, Calif., London, Barcelona, Berlina and Stockholm.
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