Skunk has signed director Ben Strebel for representation in the U.S. and U.K.
Strebel has picked up multiple awards and nominations for his shorts, music videos and commercials, including one Gold and four Bronze Lions at Cannes as well as five D&AD pencils for his film “A Trip To Sea” for Guy Cotton. His commercial reel spans such brands as Nike, Lexus, Apple, Adidas, BMW, LG and ALLSAINTS. He’s also made videos for Naughty Boy, Phoenix, Animal Kingdom, Clock Opera. In his most recent video for Parisi (featuring RZA), “No Refugee,” Strebel boldly explored the uncertain and painful lives of refugees. All proceeds from streaming went to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
Strebel–who prior to joining Skunk was repped in the U.S. and U.K. by Caviar–seeks to tell stories that move him by representing subjects that he feels are misrepresented in the mainstream media. By finding truth in unexpected places, he hopes to diversify the viewer’s perception of the world. Describing his style as cinematic realism with a surreal, metaphorical twist, Strebel commands a vivid filmic canvas with which to tell human stories.
Kate Taylor, Skunk’s managing director in London, said, “Ben is a rare and exciting director. He has a deft ability with storytelling, emotion and nuance that is incredibly engaging. We feel privileged to be able to build on what is already a striking collection of work and can’t wait to see what he’ll do next. His ability to transcend genres and styles means he’s capable of many things.”
