The directing team of Chris Riess and Amy Hill, known as Riess|Hill, has joined Los Angeles-based Wondros. The duo–which formerly was repped by Paydirt Pictures–has amassed a body of storytelling work spanning pathos and comedy with actors and real people. Riess|Hill’s credits encompass such brands as Chase, Pepsi, Keybank, U.S. Marine Corps, Gillette, Quaker, Starbucks, March of Dimes, and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
Riess|Hill made history in 1999 when they became the first directorial team to receive a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award nomination for best commercial director of the year. The nom had them up for best spot director of 1998 based on their work for Saturn, Long John Silver, AmSouth, and Bronson Medical Center. Riess|Hill has since added to their awards mantle with Effies and Clios for their joint efforts.
“Amy and Chris have a vibrancy to their work, be it in the traditional commercial space, integrated and viral content or public service,” said Anne-Marie Mackay, chief creative officer of Wondros.
Riess and Hill–who met while students at Art Center College of Design–work in tandem while Riess in addition to directing takes on the active role of cinematographer on all projects.
