Bicoastal production company m ss ng p eces has added director Isaac Ravishankara to its talent roster for commercial representation in the U.S. Ravishankara is an Indian-American director of commercials, short films, and music videos, known for depicting emotion through movement in his work.
Ravishankara–who had previously been represented in the ad arena by division7–has directed national campaigns for brands including Adidas, Converse, Gatorade, Samsung, and Jockey. Millions have seen his acclaimed, Vimeo Staff Pick-honored music videos for artists like The Lumineers, Hozier, Kesha, NIKI, and Oscar/Grammy-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, among others. In addition to his professional work, Ravishankara is incredibly proud to be the co-founder of OMG Everywhere, a non-profit hosting free filmmaking workshops for underserved youth in Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, and London. As president, Isaac ran OMG for a decade before passing the torch to a new generation of leadership in 2021. He remains passionate about creating work that inspires and encourages positive change in our world.
Ravishankara said, “I feel a strong kinship in shared convictions with m ss ng p eces, and I couldn’t be more excited about joining with them as I begin this next chapter in my directing career. Creating highly visual and dynamic scenes in my filmmaking has always been such a joyous collaborative experience for me, and I’m looking forward to applying that same level of creative experimentation as we branch out into other avenues and explore new directions together.”
Founder and managing partner at m ss ng p eces, Ari Kuschnir, said, “I’ve known Isaac for over a decade and have always admired him as a lovely, humble and talented human being. His films are a reflection of who he is and I’m really happy we finally get to make them together.”
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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