Directors Mary Boss and Hernan Otano have signed with Maysles Shorts for representation. The New York shop is the commercialmaking division of Maysles Films….Andy Lomas has been named head of CG at Framestore CFC, London. This marks his return engagement at the effects house, having earlier served in such capacities as senior animator and head of 3D animation. Most recently he was head of character effects at DreamWorks…. Richard Nelson, formerly of MPC, London, is set to join Absolute, London, as 3D FX supervisor, effective June 29. He has worked on such notable spots as director Dougal Wilson’s “Work & Play” for Vodafone, and Pleix’s “Letters” for Audi…..Farmington Hills, Mich.-based hdstudios has added senior editor/Flame artist Tom Fulks, who most recently spent 10 years at Crawford Communications, Atlanta, as a senior effects editor….Dex Deboree has joined bicoastal production house The Ebeling Group as executive producer. He will work closely with company owner/exec producer Mick Ebeling. Deboree formerly served as a producer at Los Angeles-based editorial house Rock Paper Scissors….New York-based graphic and post studio Creative Bubble has formally launched an interactive production sister shop, Creative Broadband. The new venture–launched in response to client demand for Web-based advertising and marketing solutions–has brought on design director Lisa Kwon to work closely with technology director Sanjiv Mody and senior producer Amy Beer….
Britt Wilen Joins David&Goliath As Group Creative Director
As David&Goliath (D&G) celebrates 25 years, the agency is bringing on new creative leadership to help shape its future. Britt Wilen joins as group creative director, bringing her knack for big ideas, executional craft and a track record of work that resonates. In her new role, Wilen will partner closely with clients, diving deep into their challenges to develop work thatโs bold, transformative, with high-impact solutions and cultural relevance.
David Angelo, D&G founder and creative chairman, said of Wilen, โSheโs a true creative force--a Swiss Army knife of innovation--with an energy thatโs as contagious as it is inspiring. We are looking forward to her creative leadership for one of our longest-standing clients, California Lottery, as well as the impact sheโll bring to our โBraveโ culture.โ
Wilen stated, โCreativity is at its best when it surprises people, makes them feel something, or gives them a new way to see the world. Thatโs what I love about this industry, and thatโs what drew me to D&G. They have a fearless approach to ideas and a culture that thrives on collaboration, and Iโm so excited to be part of it.โ
Wilenโs most recent staff position prior to joining D&G was serving as a global creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi where she led major campaigns for Toyotaโs Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship, Expedia and Lexus. Before that, she held senior creative roles at BBDO Worldwide and Leo Burnett, helping shape iconic work for brands like Doritos, Ikea, Mars, and more.
Her work has been recognized with top industry honors, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio Awards, and Effies. In addition to her impressive professional career, Wilen boasts a rich and... Read More