Production house Stept Studios has added Brazilian director Camila Cornelsen to its roster of talent. This marks her first commercial representation in the U.S.
Cornelsen grew up influenced by her photographer father and producer mother. Her eye for graphics-rich framing combines with her passion for music to form her distinctive visual voice. A self-proclaimed nerd, she relishes digging into challenging projects – those that present technical obstacles or layered storytelling. Cornelsen is constantly learning about new gear and gadgets in order to experiment with different possibilities in her filmmaking. Whether it is an emotional connection, a visual or technical challenge, an artist or brand she is eager to collaborate with, or a solid move for progressing her career, she chooses projects that will push her out of her comfort zone.
She lensed three feature films, an HBO series, various commercials, music videos, and short documentaries before making the leap to directing five years ago with a documentary short. Cornelsen has since directed campaigns for international brands such as Nike, Apple, Google, Instagram, Facebook, Puma, Vogue, and Netflix, and collaborated with agencies including JWT, Saatchi & Saatchi, Wieden+Kennedy, and AKQA. She was selected as an Instagram creator for Curated by Facebook and featured in Adobe’s 20 Creatives to Watch.
Cornelsen is also committed to uplifting women in the film industry. She was one of the leaders of the women’s organization within the camera department (including grips and electricians) in Brazil (DAFB), helping to grow the organization from a team of nine, five years ago, to more than 300 women and trans people to date.
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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