The filmmakers from U.S. creative production company Shilo are very proud to announce the addition of Nando Costa to their roster in the position of creative director and director.
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, but currently living in Portland, Oregon, Nando is a globally acclaimed live-action director, creative director and graphic artist. He joins Shilo from consulting as creative director at digital creative agency Instrument, following posts with with Superfad, Modernista! and Digital Kitchen where he held the same position. Through those and his personal companies Nakd and Nervo, Nando has produced a prolific archive of visually stunning works across TV, print and interactive media for global brands including Absolut, Adobe, Apple, Budweiser, Cartoon Network, Coca-Cola, FOX, Hummer, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lexus, Microsoft, MTV, Napster, Nike, Nintendo, Samsung, Timex, Warner, and Zune.
"What I love about Nando and his work is that it has a really strong voice and artistry to it," said Jose Gomez, Shilo’s owner and director. "You don’t see that enough in commercial filmmaking, but in his work you get a sense that you really are watching a moving piece of art.
"That’s why he’s a perfect fit for Shilo," Gomez continued. "He shares our passion for creating work with a high level of artistry and meaning. Also, having him in our lineup strengthens our mission of bringing memorable and compelling work to our clients."
View the latest Nando Costa Reel on Vimeo here.
“Even for the biggest of clients, Nando always brings a very personal sensibility,” added Arthur Portnoy, Shilo’s executive producer. “He often creates innovative techniques specifically for new projects, and his work always feels very crafted and homemade… and also, very genuine and approachable.”
The curator behind the phenomenal design books "Brasil Inspired" and "Disorder in Progress" from Die-Gestalten Verlag, Nando has spoken at over two dozen design-related events and conferences in the U.S., Europe, Asia and South America, and his original artworks have appeared in scores of high-profile exhibitions worldwide. Over the years, he has also created indelible main titles and presentation graphics for many prestigious international design conferences.
"I have been a friend and fan of Shilo from the early days of its inception in 2001," Nando said. "I saw it grow and evolve, creating beautiful stories and always enhancing its output quality. It was important for me to have a strong alliance with a studio in the West Coast that was highly respected not only for its CG quality, but certainly for its creative. Another important aspect was the fact that they really valued heavy design infused projects, with strong graphic aesthetics, which is the type of work that really interests me."
Nando’s latest reel is available at www.shilo.tv.
About Shilo
Shilo is an Emmy Award-winning creative production company representing a group of filmmakers led by director Jose Gomez. Internationally known for creating original and commissioned work that is powerful, provocative and visually extraordinary, Shilo’s deeply held passions for design-infused storytelling and their innovative applications of live-action, design, and animation techniques deliver breakthrough experiences for screens large and small. From its studios in New York and California, where recent projects have spanned short films, commercials and music videos, Shilo has the capacity and experience to originate ideas and handle all aspects of production. Shilo published its first book, We Make It Good, in 2007, and also curates and produces content for the blog www.WeMakeItGood.com. For more information, or to request a reel, please contact Arthur Portnoy at +1.212.219.4700, or visit Shilo online at www.shilo.tv.
Roger Darnell DWA for Shilo Phone: 1.828.264.8898 Contact Roger via email
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The Chelsea Film Festival, running from October 16th through October 20th, 2024, at Regal Cinemas here in Union Square, is set to host the East Coast premiere of Ǝvolution, a thought-provoking experimental micro-short film that proves big ideas can come in small packages and in perfect circles.
In just 1 minute 16 seconds, this cinematic gem by Award-Winning Director Romina Schwedler, with original music by Argentine Composer Ignacio Montoya Carlotto, explores a cycle as old as time: life leads to progress, progress leads to destruction, and destruction, well, leads back to life. But is this vicious circle unbreakable? Ǝvolution suggests the answer is yes, unless we decide to open our eyes.
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