DUCK Studios, Los Angeles, has added Aatma Studio to its roster of directors. Aatma is a San Francisco based creative animation/visual production/VFX studio specializing in the production of imagery for broadcast and interactive media. Over the last three years, Aatma has built a portfolio of top-tier clients including Pepsi’s Brisk Ice Tea, Nike, Asics, Lucasfilm, Visa, Namco, Fastrack, and Roche. Most notable was Aatma’s collaboration with Brisk and Lucasfilm in 2012 on a series of Darth Maul animated shorts that promoted the 3D release of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. For these spots, Aatma expanded upon the famous stop motion animation style of the Brisk TV commercials and reimagined that style through computer graphics. This creates a fresh, modern sleekness to the iconic and familiar styles of previous Brisk commercials….
8th Street Productions has added to its directorial roster the Culprit Creative trio, consisting of directors/co-founders David Dinetz and Dylan Trussell, and cinematographer Colt Seman. The threesome specializes in high-speed filming using a repurposed robotic arm traditionally used to build automobiles. This allows for added motion to slow motion, which they claim creates a “never before seen imagery” as their trademark style. Culprit Creative’s credits span automotive, sports, lifestyle, beauty, liquids, and comedy for clients such as Tesla, K-Swiss, and upcoming work for Reese’s Puffs….
Boutique audio production studio Pivot Audio announced the opening of a Los Angeles office, which will be led by composer Guy Amitai. Founded by Amitai in Amsterdam in 2008, Pivot specializes in original composition, production, and sound design for creative clients worldwide. With an ever-growing body of U.S. work in recent years, including Coca-Cola’s 2015 Super Bowl spot “Make It Happy” via Wieden+Kennedy, the addition of a permanent home in Los Angeles will allow Pivot to streamline its services for U.S. clients moving forward. The L.A. facility will work in close collaboration with Pivot’s Amsterdam studio to provide clients with truly around-the-clock service. Pivot’s commercial work has been recognized with awards for both composition and sound design by D&AD, Cannes Lions, AICP Show, Clio, and Promax/BDA. Recent notable projects include Google’s “Night Walk” via 72andSunny, and Jack Daniels’ “Frank the Man” via Arnold….
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.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More