Barcelona-based director Erik Morales has signed with TWC Films for exclusive representation in the U.S. His work has been shortlisted many times at Cannes and last year his Nike “Shine” spot earned a Bronze Lion. He has also garnered recognition at such international festivals as FIAP.
Morales’ spot filmography spans assorted clients, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Coca-Cola, Diesel, Toyota and Sony. Three of his commercials–Nike’s “Magnificent 5,” VW Beetle’s “Balloon” and Audi’s “Projections”–were shown at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid.
Born in Spain, Morales majored in media studies at the university Facultad de Ciencias de la Comunicacion Blanquerna. While there, he wrapped numerous short films and won prizes in festivals around Spain. He successfully moved into commercials, firmly establishing himself in Spain as a leading filmmaker. “Spain has always produced an amazing amount of interesting directorial talent–Victor Garcia, Pep Bosch, Nacho Gayan, all spectacular in their own way,” said Mark Thomas, TWC’s managing director. “I believe Erik is next in that line of amazing filmmakers–directors who tell stories in a rich, compelling and clever manner.”
Morales joins a TWC directorial roster that also includes Suthon Petchsuwan, Arni Thor Jonsson, Ken Lambert, Steve Reeves, No Brain, Sven Super, Jeroen Mol, and Tim Brown.
Director Ayse Altinok Joins Good Times For U.S. Commercial Representation
Director and writer Ayse Altinok has joined commercial production company Good Times for U.S. representation. Altinok has directed campaigns for Nike, Horizon Milk, Larabar, Jose Cuervo, Unilever, Mavi Jeans, Boots, Lumene, and more.
A former art director at Wieden + Kennedy in Amsterdam and Portland, she approaches each project with careful consideration, analyzing the end goal as a first step and uncovering meaningful moments along the way. Her work features a cinematic, dreamlike quality and elevated aesthetic.
“Having the right chemistry and karma is very powerful and that’s what attracted me to Good Times, and also timing,” said Altinok. “It’s a place where I can continue to push myself as a filmmaker and try new things, whether it’s for a traditional commercial spot or a high concept art project and everything in between.”
“I’ve worked with Ayse for 20 years and she’s super talented. She’s great at finding gems in stories that would otherwise be overlooked, and her aesthetic is phenomenal,” noted Bernadette Spear, executive producer at Good Times. “She can also empathize with creatives, because she’s lived in that world and understands what our clients face and knows how to support their vision.”
Throughout her career, Altinok’s work has won many industry accolades, including awards from The One Show, Clio, Art Directors Club, AICP, and the ANDYs. In 2016, she was nominated for a D&AD Next Director Award for her short film A Day at the Mall Reminds Me of America, a motion poem. Her first short film, 2009’s Hortum was an official selection of 11 film festivals worldwide and won the Special Jury Prize for Best Drama at the Amsterdam Film Festival.
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