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 Cassandra Brooksbank Joins Monument Content For Spots and Branded Content
Monument Content has signed director Cassandra “Cassie” Brooksbank for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content. She brings to her directing and storytelling the experience and skills of a writer, conceptual artist, editor and visual effects artist.
Her body of work as a director includes Pepsi’s “Selfie” featuring Lionel Messi amid a flurry of fans, Barclays madcap women’s Soccer League spot where she collaborated closely with the agency to develop the creative, ultimately winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Sports Industry Awards, and a grass-roots campaign for Fellow Coffee. The latter just didn’t brew buzz; it helped raise $1.2 million on Kickstarter.
Prior to joining Monument Content, Brooksbank had been repped in the U.S. for commercials by production house Hey Wonderful.
On the long-form front, she is repped by CAA for film and television. And on the horizon is her debut feature, My Masterpiece, produced by Sylvester Stallone’s Balboa Productions and backed by Amazon.
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