London-based director Mitch Stratten has joined Moxie Pictures for commercial representation in the US and UK. Originally hailing from South Africa, Stratten made a name for himself with his Time Sculpture film for Toshiba, which broke the Guinness World Record for most moving image cameras used in a single shot, and also drew acclaim from awards, critics, and consumers alike. His work has been recognized at D&AD, Cannes, Clios, and the APA Show to name but a few.,,,
Denver-based agency LRXD is expanding into the movie business. Its new video production department, LRXD Films, is designed to develop original assets to make cost-effective creative, quality web, mobile and broadcast content. Named LRXD’s director of New Media Productions is Jonas Mayabb, a commercial director who’s worked in Los Angeles for 16 years. He did production design for some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters and for eight years taught Advertising and Film at Art Center College of Design. His many industry accolades include Clios, Cannes Lions, Tellys, an Addy, an ADC award and an Emmy. He moved to Denver in June….
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