Ace & Son Moving Picture Company, LLC – open for business!nnOperating out of a 1500 square foot studio space in Chelsea, the firm, under the direction of veteran animation producer Richard O’Connor will special in animation and motion graphics for all media with added capacity for documentary editorial.nnO’Connor will act as Executive Producer/Creative Director working with a staff which includes Producer Gail Levin, Associate Creative Director Liesje Kraai, and Animator/Designers DeAndria Mackey and Kelsey Stark.nnOut of the gate, the studio has produced a suite of reel opening signal films for the Ottawa International Animation Festival -North America’s largest film festival of its kind. Other recent projects include spots for Web.com through Fly Communications, effects and animation for a breast cancer awareness PSA directed by Alicia Arinella of On the Leesh Productions, Inc., an animated segment for PBS’ “Need to Know” and work for several other documentaries and films.nnnAce & Son Sample Reel Fall 2011nnRichard O’Connor has been producing and directing animation since the late 20th Century while working under R. O. Blechman at his legendary studio, The Ink Tank. In 2003, he co-founded Asterisk Animation, LLC where he was producer/director on animation for feature films including The Stepford Wives, White Countess and The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, documentaries Nursery University, Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On? and Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides as well as spots for Mercedes Benz, Infor and Maybelline. nnIn addition to film production, he is an adjunct at Parsons School of Design, a frequent blogger and at one time had a regular advice column in Jane Magazine.nnBlognFacebooknTwitter
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ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Embraces Dry January With Cheeky New Ad Campaign
Bacon & Eggs, the creative shop known for its witty, imaginative and disruptive advertising, has created an innovative campaign for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits that playfully tackles the Dry January's impact on its business head-on. Through the campaign, Florida's largest family-owned wine and spirits retailer proudly proclaims its support for Dry January even as it shares its extensive selection of wines, spirits, premixed cocktails and beers found within 127 stores across the state. In the campaign's signature spot, ABC Fine Wine and Spirits cheekily announces its enthusiastic support for Dry January, then proceeds to describe its tantalizing array of velvety cabernets, perfectly frosted IPAs, and smooth whiskeys — all while insisting, of course, that viewers "definitely shouldn't" indulge in these libations during the month. "Most alcohol retailers either push non-alcoholic alternatives or go quiet during Dry January," explains Kia Zomorrodi, founder and chief creative officer of Bacon & Eggs. "We wanted to flip the script and create something that would resonate with both those participating in Dry January and those who aren't. The campaign's reverse psychology approach lets ABC own the conversation while showcasing its impressive selection in an entertaining way." The campaign arrives as ABC Fine Wine and Spirits aims to maintain brand engagement during a traditionally quiet period for alcohol sales. "This campaign perfectly captures our brand personality while acknowledging the reality of Dry... Read More