Director Maureen Hufnagel has joined Eleanor’s U.K. roster. The move comes on the heels of Hufnagel’s lauded “Intimate Strangers” campaign for Coca-Cola, a cinematic, heartwarming ode to the uniting joy of football. The director’s work has been honored by the Cannes Lions, Clios, Ciclope, the Berlin Commercial Festival and the Diente Awards. Among Hufnagel’s credits are “Launch” and “Point of Departure.” The former submerges audiences in a running sea of fans, nodding to an array of Max’s distinct cinematic realms with a humorous twist. “Point of Departure” explores a train station that brings characters to their destinies, taking viewers on a profound cinematic adventure….
Toronto-based Someplace Nice has signed director Karim Zariffa to its roster for live action representation in Canada, excluding Montreal. Directing commercials since 2009, Montreal-based director Zariffa has a body of work which includes campaigns for YouTube, Meta, Heineken, Target, Toyota, Old Navy, Coca-Cola, DoorDash and Squarespace. Standouts include surreal choreography for Molbapa, adventures beyond the studio for Pennsylvania Tourism, and quick-witted comedy narratives for Google Fi….
Kim Christensen joins Cabin as managing director in L.A.
Cabin Editing Company has brought Kim Christensen on board as the new managing director of its Los Angeles office. She will work alongside founder Carr Schilling in L.A. and in tandem with the company’s executive leadership teams in New York and Europe to continue growing Cabin’s profile globally.
“We are inspired by Kim’s extensive professional background, her wealth of industry knowledge and relationships, and her down-to-earth, approachable leadership style,” shared Schilling. “She’ll be a great fit at Cabin.”
Christensen brings a diverse professional background across all areas of postproduction, including visual effects, design, and editorial. She joins Cabin following 12 years at a52, where as executive producer she helped lead the company to creative success, significant business growth, and newfound synergies across a52 and its sister companies Elastic, Rock Paper Scissors, and Primary. Previously, Christensen held a variety of leadership roles at companies including Bug Editorial, where she led the launch of the company’s L.A. office, Spot Welders, and Public VFX. She began her career on the agency side of the business, working at Amster Yard, a division of McCann Erickson in New York.
Throughout her career, Christensen has gained expertise in all areas of post production and earned a reputation for being hard working, resourceful, and an accessible and collaborative partner with artists and clients. She has worked with international brands including Nike, Apple, Ikea, Samsung, Xfinity and Microsoft, and her campaigns have been recognized with recognition from the Emmys, The One Show, and AICP.
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