Director Wendy Morgan has come aboard the roster of Believe Media for spot representation in the U.S. and internationally except for Canada, France and Spain where she is handled, respectively, by production houses Untitled Films, Wanda and Propaganda. Believe additionally reps Morgan worldwide for music videos. Her former music video roost was Revolver Films.
Morgan’s notable work in the ad arena includes stylish, quick cut commercials for Toshiba, a humorous bedtime campaign for IKEA, and wry comedy spots for Richmond Optometry. The latter were shortlisted at Cannes, including “Buck” which earned inclusion into SHOOT‘s “The Best Work You May Never See” gallery (12/3/10). In “Buck,” an eye exam shows two distinctly different visions of the same scene. Through one lens, we see a hapless man gathering wood. Through another lens, we see a trophy buck. The problem is if you’re a hunter in the forest, which of the two are you seeing? An eye chart-style message appears, which reads, “Get Your Eyes Checked,” followed by the Richmond Optometry logo. Morgan directed the Richmond Optometry campaign via Untitled Films, Toronto, for agency Red Urban Canada.
Morgan began her career directing music videos in Vancouver where she captured seven MuchMusic Video Awards, including back-to-back wins as Best Director. Her Gnarls Barkley’s “Going On” video netted numerous honors, including a number-three slot on Spin Magazine‘s Best Videos of 2008, a listing on Time magazine’s 30 All-Time Best Music Videos, a Juno Award nomination, and selection by the SXSW Film Festival and the Chicago International Movies & Music Festivals.
Morgan’s “Tightrope” video for Grammy-nominated Janelle Monáe was named the number-one video of 2010 by UK music bible NME and received Best Choreography nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards and the Antville Music Video Awards.
Morgan joined MTV Canada as an in-house creative and director and played an integral role in branding the channel’s launch. She jumpstarted her commercial directing career at the network, creating, writing and directing several award-winning campaigns, which captured Promax North America and BDA North America honors.
Among her most notable MTV campaigns were “Eyeballs,” an edgy blend of live action and 3D animation, and a wickedly funny trilogy for the branded 10 Spot, MTV’s highly rated 10 pm weekday programming block.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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