Jerk Store, the directing team consisting of Ben Weinberg and Pat Andrews, has joined the roster of Santa Monica-headquartered Tool. The duo had not been handled previously in the U.S. but continues to be repped in Canada by Steam Films. Jerk Store’s first project for Tool is a spot for Mattress Firm with agency Havas that launched earlier this month.
Weinberg and Andrews spent a combined 30 plus years as advertising creatives, honing their craft before making the switch to directing and teaming up as Jerk Store in 2016. Weinberg and Andrews have experience spanning several agencies in Canada, including Saatchi & Saatchi, DDB and Grip Limited. Their work as agency creatives earned a Cannes Silver Lion, recognition in The One Show, Marketing Gold, Bessie’s Gold and Best of Show, among other honors. As Jerk Store, they have directed commercials for clients such as Expedia, Orbitz, Pepsi, Frito Lay, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Royal Bank of Canada.
“Jerk Store has a remarkable portfolio of work for a range of different, high-profile brand clients, and we’re excited to add their advertising genius to Tool’s live action division,” said Oliver Fuselier, managing partner at Tool. “Their reputation for taking bold actions and using sharp, witty storytelling to bring brands to life will help our clients build deeper connections with consumers.”
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal To Receive Life Achievement Honors At Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 12th Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706). McIntosh is an Emmy®-winning make-up artist known for his work on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Tothpal is an award-winning hair stylist known for his work on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.” The awards will be bestowed at the gala event on Sunday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
The MUAHS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor a make-up artist and a hair stylist who have an extraordinary spectrum of acclaimed work, exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, and outstanding service to their union or their craft.
McIntosh, a multi-Emmy-winning Canadian make-up artist known for his transformative make-up designs, has worked on numerous critically acclaimed projects. He has won two Primetime Emmys and has 12 nominations. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, McIntosh has become a highly sought-after make-up artist, known for his attention to detail and ability to bring characters to life through his artistry.
Additional credits include “Masters of the Universe,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Griselda,” “Legion,” “The Kids are Alright,” “Venom,” “Dark Shadows,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “City Slickers (I & II),” “The Brady Bunch Movie,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” “Look Who’s Talking (1 & 2),” “The Clan of the Cave Bear,” and dozens of others.
Tothpal, an award-winning journeyman hair stylist, has had a spectacular and varied career encompassing every facet of filmmaking. From the largest high-profile... Read More