Chris Cottam has joined the directorial roster of L.A.-based production company Slash Dynamic for representation in the U.S. spanning commercials and branded content. Cottam’s extensive body of work across film, TV, spots, music videos and documentaries exemplifies his multi-faceted skills. With an emphasis on humor-driven narrative, he frequently collaborates with celebrity talent, including Tom Hardy, Owen Wilson, Heidi Klum and Kate Moss.
Cottam had previously been repped by production house JOJX. In recent months he’s been focused on his long-form content and series launches.
Cottam’s latest series was just released on Quibi–Nikki Fresh starring Nicole Richie. The comedic, music-based series is one of the first to air on the newly launched mobile phone streaming service platform.
Cottam recently directed a comedic travel series for BBC, The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan. Ranganathan is a British stand-up comic and actor, and the series has taken them on epic adventures, to some of the most remote places in the world–such as camping in the Arctic and Mongolia.
Currently filming is Perfectly Legal, another travel documentary series starring former The Great British Baking Show host Sue Perkins, which is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.
Last week Cottam filmed a BBC promo for The Big Night In, benefiting Children in Need, which featured U.K. celebrities, all shot remotely over Zoom. It’s an excellent exercise to show how adaptable and creative the advertising business can be.
Tanya Cohen, Slash Dynamic founder and executive producer, said, “Chris has lived in numerous countries–U.S., U.K., Germany, India and Italy–and is constantly world traveling for projects. He truly has a global perspective and approach to filmmaking. His body of work covers so many different areas of entertainment & advertising and always manages to challenge, inspire and thoroughly amuse.”
Cottam has helmed commercial campaigns for Samsung, O2 T-Mobile, Baileys, Papyrus, Rimmel, Umbro, BBC and many others. Additionally, he has directed music videos for various award-winning artists, including Ellie Goulding, Robyn, Nelly Furtado, Logic, and Timberland. He also happens to be a music composer and has been known to create the music for some of his work.
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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