Harvest has brought director Matthias Zentner aboard its roster for exclusive U.S. representation. Zentner’s body of work reflects his experience spanning live action, visual effects, design and photography. Among his notable credits are Mercedes-Benz’s “The Race” via Merkley+Partners, New York, LG’s “The Coolest Washer” out of Y&R New York, Visa’s “Aquarium” via TBWAChiatDay, Los Angeles, and Tostito’s “We Wait” for Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco.
Zentner was last handled stateside by foreignfilms. He continues to be repped by ACA Films for Hispanic ad assignments in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America. And the director still maintains his production house Velvet in Germany from which he does much of his post/design and European work.
His ad reach extends beyond traditional commercial formats as reflected in his evocative conceptual film An Italian Dream forged out of a unique partnership between Italian shoemaker Tods and the iconic La Scala Opera House. The site-specific, client-direct piece, produced through Filmmasters in Italy, is a celebration of craftsmanship, Italian heritage and visual rhythm that earned a standing ovation during its debut at Fashion Week 2010.
Zentner first gained notable international recognition when he was included in Saatchi & Saatchi’s New Directors Showcase at Cannes in 2002. He also made SHOOT‘s first annual New Directors Showcase on the strength of spots produced by ACA, Mexico City, and Velvet.
Brand New School Extends Reach Internationally Via Partnership With Animation Studio BRUT
Brand New School (BNS) has entered into a strategic partnership with BRUT, a Barcelona-based animation studio. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in BNS’s expansion strategy, with BRUT serving as its inaugural global outpost.
Under the leadership of executive creative director Martin Allais, who will now be represented by BNS for directorial ventures, BRUT joins BNS as part of its collective roster. This partnership combines BNS’s established reputation for innovative creative work with BRUT’s expertise in diverse artistic techniques, including 2D cel animation, stop-motion, 3D animation, and seamless integration of live action.
With Allais leading BNS Spain, Brand New School is expanding its reach to serve a growing network of global clients. This partnership incorporates BRUT’s fresh methodology of working and diverse pool of talent to create content that resonates across cultures. Located in the heart of the European market, the new BNS location will further support and enhance its work with international clients, broadening its ability to meet their unique needs. This partnership represents a thoughtful blend of creativity and expertise, designed to strengthen and grow Brand New School’s global presence.
BRUT was founded by director Allais as an experimental incubator for innovative ideas and techniques. He is also a multidisciplinary artist of Latinx heritage who brings a wealth of creative experience to the partnership. His portfolio spans commercials for global brands like Oreo, Facebook, Samsung, and Dr. Pepper, earning accolades including Cannes Lions for his work on the Samsung Holiday campaign. Recently, Allais’ animated VR experience capturing New York City’s punk scene in the ‘70s, narrated by... Read More