RSA has signed director Drake Doremus for commercials and branded content in the U.S. and U.K. Doremus is currently in postproduction on the Scott Free film, Equals, a futuristic love story set in a world where emotions have been eradicated. Executive produced by Ridley Scott, Equals stars Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart.
Doremus’ feature filmography enjoys a connection to Sundance. Most recently, he released Breathe In, starring Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones and Amy Ryan, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. In 2011, his feature Like Crazy starring Felicity Jones and Anton Yelchin, won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Picture at Sundance. It was released by Paramount the following October. And Doremus’ 2010 feature Douchebag also made its world premiere at Sundance and garnered critical acclaim.
In addition to feature films, Doremus helmed an episodic social film for Intel/Toshiba titled The Beauty Inside which received three Grand Prix awards–Film, Cyber, and Branded Content & Entertainment–at the 2013 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, as well as a 2013 Daytime Emmy Award. Doremus directed the lauded Toshiba project via B-Reel (his production company roost prior to moving over to RSA) for agency Pereira & O’Dell, San Francisco.
Doremus has also directed commercial projects for brands including Google, Samsung, Tylenol, and Facebook. The Google piece, “Fear Less,” was named a SHOOT Top Spot of the Week (9/12/13).
Doremus is a graduate of the American Film Institute.
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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