SPANDY, a creative representation agency, has added five directors to its roster. Arrad, Colin Tilley, Howard Greenhalgh, Kieran J Edwards, and Phillip Lopez come aboard for representation in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. Arrad, an Iranian-American filmmaker, has crafted visuals for artists including Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and Missy Elliott. With over 2 billion views to date, his work has earned VMA nominations and critical acclaim. Tilley is a Grammy-nominated director known for his work with Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and Nicki Minaj. Tilley’s track record includes multiple BET, MTV, and UKMVA awards. Greenhalgh, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, brings decades of experience in music videos, short films, and TV commercials. He has to his credit Cannes Gold-winning work and collaborations with top-tier brands and artists. Edwards has carved a name for himself in the commercial space, directing films for global brands, with seasoned celebrities across 10 different countries to date. Edwards’ expertise spans food, sports, and lifestyle brands. Lopez is a director and photographer, having made a name for himself in both commercial and artistic spaces….
Bicoastal editorial and finishing studio Northern Lights has brought editor Tina Mintus aboard for commercial and brand storytelling assignments. Mintus has shaped standout campaigns for Dove, L’Oréal, Garnier, Grubhub, Target, Subway, and Disney. Mintus’ career began at Vito DeSario Editing Services in NYC, quickly leading her to an editor and partner role at Version2. She later joined Cut+Run’s New York office, before launching KYLE nyc, where she specialized in high-end fashion and beauty work. Most recently, she spent several years at Carousel….
