Production house m ss ng p eces has added directors Masa Kawamura and Celia Rowlson-Hall to its roster. Rowlson-Hall’s debut feature film, MA, which she wrote, directed and stars in, will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September. She has worked with such notable directors as Lena Dunham and Gaspar as a choreographer and has directed videos for fashion publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair. Kawamura co-founded PARTY after spending years as a creative director at global agencies such as Wieden+Kennedy, BBH and 180. His background in coding and film directing translates into a creative process which effectively weaves together storytelling and technology….
Creative agency Johannes Leonardo has hired Andrew Dawson to serve as chief strategy officer. Dawson will lead and continue to evolve the agency’s strategy offering, working across Johannes Leonardo’s roster of clients that include adidas Originals, Google, Mondelฤz International, TripAdvisor, Coca-Cola and The Bezos Family Foundation. He is also charged with helping to develop the agency’s brand, business and culture. Prior to joining Johannes Leonardo, Dawson was co-founder of luxury audio company, Master & Dynamic. Earlier in his career, Dawson spent time in planning roles at agencies including R/GA, McCann Erickson, and Draftfcb….
Helena Woodfine and Karen Kloppers have been elevated to South Africa’s Velocity Films executive team as EPs. Woodfine started her career at ad agency TBWAHuntLascaris, producing over a period of 10 years some of South Africa’s most notable commercials. In 2002 she joined Velocity Films to produce for director Greg Gray. Kloppers’ experience spans 20 years at Velocity. She produced for directors Keith Rose and Adrian De Sa Garces. Most recently, Kloppers has been responsible for the management and career mentorship of the shop’s younger directors and production teams….
