Deutsch LA has hired Trevor O’Brien as executive creative technology director. Joining Deutsch from McKinney in Durham, N.C., O’Brien will lead the Creative Technology group and, working across all accounts, ensure that the agency’s digital ideas and solutions are at the forefront of emerging technologies.
Originally from Ireland, O’Brien most recently served as VP/creative technology director at McKinney where he worked with brands like Lenovo, Travelocity, Virgin Atlantic, and Nationwide. Prior to McKinney, he spent four years as the technical director of John Ryan, a digital platforms company where he helped to launch the largest digital out-of-home networks for clients in Europe and the U.S.
O’Brien is the co-founder of two start-up companies, each in the tech space, and a lead developer on openhatch.co, a real-time, web-based idea collaboration platform.
Park Pictures Signs Director Rachel Morrison
Park Pictures now represents director Rachel Morrison for commercial filmmaking. Morrison first came into prominence as a cinematographer, working on indie features, television, and blockbuster hits, which put her on the path toward her directing career. Her feature film directorial debut, “The Fire Inside,” is set for wide theatrical release by MGM on Christmas Day 2024.
Morrison has a background in photojournalism and a master’s degree from the American Film Institute. She made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work on “Mudbound,” directed by Dee Rees. Morrison was also the first woman to lens a Marvel film, “Black Panther.” She also served as cinematographer for hit movies like “Dope,” “Fruitvale Station,” and the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary “What Happened Miss Simone?”
As a director, Morrison has helmed many campaigns for brands like IKEA, Netflix, Gap, Michelob Ultra, Ford, a spot for Nissan starring Brie Larson, and a Coach ad starring Michael B. Jordan. She also directed many episodes of television for shows like “The Mandalorian,” “The Morning Show,” “American Crime Story: Impeachment,” “Hightown,” and “American Crime.”
“I believe in humanity above all else,” remarked Morrison. “Park Pictures similarly puts emotional and relatable storytelling first. Everyone I’ve met there is driven to push the envelope forward and create memorable and visual films. I’m excited to sign with Park and look forward to furthering my commercial career with them.”
Jackie Kelman Bisbee, founding partner of Park Pictures, added, “Her work is at once grounded and elegant. She deeply understands everyone’s process both behind the... Read More