Marina del Rey, Calif.-based production company Backyard has signed director David Tindale for U.S. commercial representation. He has extensive experience as in-house creative director on the agency and brand side, and then migrated into directing. After kicking off his career in marketing, he began working as an in-house creative director where he often took the responsibility of directing the concepts that he crafted. After the viral success of several of his original films, he quickly caught the attention of top snowboarding brands and began directing original content for Burton and Forum Snowboards, including helming Burton’s 2012 feature film Thirteen. After committing to directing full time, Tindale created commercial campaigns and online content for such brands as Audi, Volkswagen, JetBlue, YouTube, Target, Red Bull and ESPN….
Not To Scale, a film and animation content studio, has added director Kris Merc to its roster for representation worldwide. His credits include music videos for acts such as De La Soul, Spirit Animal, and Joey BadA$, and ads for brands including HTC, Ziploc, Reebok, Nintendo, Coke, IBM, MTV and the NBA. Merc’s work spans varied forms of animation as well as live action. Prior to Not to Scale, Merc directed at 1st Ave. Machine, Humble, and Chrlx….
Valiant Pictures, launched five years ago in New York by director/producer Vincent Lin and producer Matthew D’Amato, has expanded its roster with the addition of directors Masood Ahmed, Jess dela Merced, the helming team Good Content, Justin Meredith, Philippe Tremblay-Berberi and Troy Ward….
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