Production and entertainment company Merman has added Emmy-nominated director and writer Dime Davis to its roster for global representation spanning branded content and advertising collaborations. The relationship developed during Merman and Davis’ work together on an upcoming campaign for Old Spice and Wieden+Kennedy,
“Dynamic. Forward-thinking. With an incredible slate of work. These have been important tenants in my choosing a creative home. Merman is that home, and I’m beyond excited to be joining the family,” explained Davis. “As I continue to move between long and short forms, comedy and drama, I’m eager to be partnering with a team who is truly and authentically invested in my goals as a visual storyteller. I genuinely cannot wait to see what magic we make together.”
In addition to commercial content helmed by an award-winning roster of directors, Merman is focused on bringing writers and creators from its TV and film family into scripting entertainment for brands in collaboration with agency partners. Davis’ experience in both areas make her a natural fit for Merman.
“I’m thrilled Dime has chosen Merman as her home for branded work. I’m a big fan and can’t wait to get to work with her,” said Merman co-founder Sharon Horgan.
Kira Carstensen, Merman’s global managing partner, who worked closely with Davis on Old Spice, added, “It’s so amazing when you admire someone as a person as much as their work. Dime has a rare quality that is hard to find. She brings people in. She engages her team creatively at every level. We feel so lucky to be her chosen partners for branded and can’t wait to do more great work together.”
In addition to directing branded projects for Nissan and Disney, Davis recently served as writer and consulting producer for The First Lady on Showtime, starring Viola Davis, Gillian Anderson, and Michelle Pfieffer. Davis also directed and co-executive produced HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, where she directed the entirety of season 1 and received two Emmy nominations for her work.
Davis served as the pilot and finale director for season 1 of Lena Waithe’s Boomerang. Davis’ work was so integral to the series, she was made showrunner and executive producer for season 2, writing and directing half of the season’s episodes. Dime’s additional television credits include Amazon’s Modern Love, The Chi, and ABC’s acclaimed and Emmy-winning Abbott Elementary starring Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Merman’s advertising and branded division has offices in Los Angeles, New York and London, Its noted advertising work include campaigns for Guinness, British Airways, Facebook, Dove, and Captain Morgan, as well as branded content series and collaborations for Homegoods, IBM, and Xfinity. Merman Television has won multiple accolades including three BAFTAs and multiple Emmy and RTS nominations.
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More