Director Jeff Labbé has joined Furlined for representation in the U.S. His work has over the years garnered honors at competitions including The Cannes Festival of Creativity, D&AD, The One Show and the Clios. Labbe’s recent effort for Boots No7 with Mother London and celebrated feminist author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, reframes the often times paradoxical relationship between femininity and feminism for women today.
“Being a Brit and working in the UK, I have revered Jeff for the last decade. Few in our industry have the ability to tell stories, and develop characters, in the most authentic of ways,” stated Ben Davies, EP/director of development at Furlined. “His passion for this industry, his understanding of the creative and strategic insight and his craft of the work have made him one of the U.K.’s top directors. Partnering on a diverse range of work, whilst always remaining true to his core, bringing craft, honesty and intelligence to the simplicity of a concept. The UK and Europe have been home to Jeff’s work in recent years, and now it’s the time to bring Jeff’s immense abilities to U.S. partners and brands. I am privileged and excited to take these next steps with a friend and creative partner.”
Labbe said, “I kind of feel like John Travolta being handed the script to Pulp Fiction. I’m steeped in excitement and can’t wait to jump into the U.S. market. Diane (Furlined founder/president McArter), Ben and the Furlined team are a first-class group loaded with experience of craft and artistry.”
Prior to joining Furlined, Labbé was repped by RESET. He continues to be handled in the U.K. by Academy Films.
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana O’Herlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More