Mono-monikered director Otis has joined the spot roster of Los Angeles-based Trio Films. He comes over from The Artists Company where he earned inclusion into SHOOT‘s 2009 New Directors Showcase.
Otis is known for his distinct documentary style in commercials, PSAs and music videos that have featured celebrities as well as real people. His recent work includes: Neutrogena’s Skin ID campaign with Hayden Panattiere through N.Y. agency Roberts + Langer, a campaign he was invited back to direct two years in a row; Dove’s “Movement for Self-Esteem” advocacy campaign; and the “Made in New York” campaign for the NYC Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.
Currently Otis is prepping a series of short films for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to showcase how various underprivileged communities are fighting obesity and smoking. Out of Ogilvy in Washington, D.C., the campaign is being shot in various cities across the U.S.
A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Otis cut his teeth in the spot world with assistant editing and motion graphics work before landing at The Artists Company. Starting out with music videos, Otis eventually found his calling in commercials.
Trio is headed by founders/owner Taylor Ferguson and Erin Tauscher. Otis comes aboard a directorial roster than includes Todd Field, Ramaa Mosley, Jackie Oudney, Bob Rice, and James Weitz.
Britt Nolan Named CCO For McCann Worldgroup, North America
Britt Nolan has been hired as chief creative officer at McCann Worldgroup, North America. He will report to Javier Campopiano, global chief creative officer of McCann Worldgroup and McCann.
Nolan will work directly with the network’s creative leadership in the U.S. and Canada to lead the development of ideas that solve clients’ business challenges, guided by the creativity of the network’s founding philosophy of “Truth Well Told.” Key to this effort will be fostering collaboration across capabilities and agencies, leveraging the network’s talent and expertise in strategy, design, commerce, branding and production to bring its best-in-class offerings to bear for each client.
“Britt is without a doubt a leader and a point of reference for excellence in our industry,” said Campopiano. “He has led some of North America’s very best work in recent years with incredible range--creating eye-catching, smart, authentic, and funny ways of connecting brands with people. He has a rare track record of success across both creative and business, with a unique understanding of how they power each other. And most importantly, we share a common belief that brand-building is right now more important than it ever was, and the only way to do it is through radical creativity based on human truths. He embodies the very essence of our Truth Well Told philosophy.”
Most recently president and chief creative officer of Leo Burnett Chicago, Nolan comes to McCann Worldgroup with a track record of creative achievement and business impact, both for his clients and the agencies at which he’s worked. Over the years, his work has won Grand Prix or Best in Show at every major international award show, including over 50 Cannes Lions, as well as recognition... Read More