Nexus Studios has added director Alex Grigg to its commercial roster. He has worked with such clients as The New York Times, BBC, Cartoon Network, Coca-Cola and Mailchimp. Grigg has made a name for himself through his refined and painterly 2D aesthetic, knowing humor and ability to tap into key cultural moments. Grigg’s ability to tap into the positive cultural conversation guides him to projects with meaning–a prime example being his visualization of comedian Trevor Noah’s fascination with the weaponization of words, particularly in relation to safe spaces in his thought-provoking short for WeTransfer. Grigg directed two episodes of Headspace’s animated stress management series on Netflix, while his multi-award winning short film Phantom Limb was lauded for its poignant depiction of life and love after amputation, filled with metaphor and unspoken meaning. Grigg’s work has earned him Official Selections at Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and Pictoplasma, also picking up Best Animation Awards at Cannes Lions and Sydney Film Festival. Other accolades include Webby Awards, Hiroshima International Animation Festival Special Jury Prize and an Honorable Mention at Ottawa International Animation Festival. He was part of the animation collective, Late Night Work Club. Grigg joins a growing number of Australia-based directors on the Nexus roster, including Robertino Zambrano, Haein & Paul and Mighty Nice. Grigg has also established an educational program which reflects his commitment to enriching the industry by arming the next generation of animators with accessible skills….
New York-based director Anthony Pellino, who’s represented by ArtClass for commercials and branded content in the U.S. market, has joined the roster of electriclime° for exclusive representation in the APAC and Middle East regions. Pellino has helmed campaigns both domestically and internationally for brands including Guinness, Reebok, Peloton and Michelob Ultra. He has also worked on previous projects with electriclime°, including for the Singapore Tourism Board and Uber. Pellino is an alum of SHOOT’s 2019 New Directors Showcase. Production company electriclime° maintains bases of operation in Singapore, Dubai and Sydney….
