Director Corey Rich–known for his work in extreme sports, action, and documentary storytelling–has joined Seed Media Arts, which is headed by founder/EP Roy Skillicorn. His credits span such global brands as Nikon, Nike, Google, Adobe, Mazda, RedBull, Patagonia, The North Face, Discovery and the National Geographic Society. He comes aboard a Seed Media Arts lineup which includes directors Sandro, Rick Wayne, Nicholas Vedros, Hans Emanuel, Paul Thomas, Jason Lindsey, Larry Ziegelman, and Jack Newell. Seed Media Arts is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Los Angeles….
Industry veterans Peter Corbett and Ders Hallgren of Click 3X have partnered to create a new design collective, Stoked. The new venture’s debut work includes a series of digital videos for Absolut Spark, a limited edition, illuminated bottle from Absolut Vodka. The videos have already been a runaway success, collectively garnering almost 20 million views on Facebook. Stoked is also working on a project for Movado that will launch this quarter. Following a six-year tenure as creative director of Click 3X, Hallgren is relinquishing his position to solely focus on the new endeavor. He has additionally been a live-action director, designer and creative thinker for clients including Nike, PBS, Dell and CBS. His work has been recognized by PromaxBDA, Telly, Communication Arts, Stash and has received multiple Emmy nominations. Stoked is sharing space with Click 3X in the Flatiron district and has continued access and collaboration with the sister company’s resources including live action, editorial and digital….