Artists in Advertising http://www.ragingartists.com/ Image broadcasting; Advertising news; commissioned TV, viral, Web, and new media commercials en Copyright 2010 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:02:16 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mark My Words - the new column from TWC Films' Mark Thomas: Managing Expectations in the Real World - and the Advertising World

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/mark_my_words_-_the_new_column.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/mark_my_words_-_the_new_column.html PRODUCTION COMPANIES Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:02:16 -0800 New Article on Moonrap.com: New Yorkers Jump Into Bed The Series with Chris Bradford and Tom Mooney

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/new_article_on_moonrapcom.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/new_article_on_moonrapcom.html PRODUCTION COMPANIES Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:47:16 -0800 TWC Films Evolves with Additional Directors and Key Staff TWC.logo234x362(300dpi).jpgSANTA MONICA, CA, March 11, 2010 - TWC Films has announced the addition of Mel Gragido as Executive Producer, and has added six new directors to the company roster. Directors Jonas Arnby, Hans Moland, and Johan Skog were previously repped by The Joneses, where Gragido served as EP. Arni Thor Jonsson, Ken Lambert, and Terry Rietta also join the fold. The new talent joins Brian Baderman, Trevor Cornish, David Jellison, Alex Ogus, Suthon Petchsuwan and Selby on the TWC Films roster. The company is presided over by Partner/Managing Director/EP Mark Thomas, Partner/Producer Ralph Winter, Partner/Director Phil Cooke, and Executive Producer Jeff Snyder.

"2007 was one of our best years ever, and of course, the succeeding two years brought many challenges for our industry," said Thomas, who co-founded the company in 2003 with Winter and Cooke. "We'd done some great work, and we've always had a vision of the work we wanted to do, the kind of company we strive to be, and the continual push on that front got my thinking intensified about the significance of the players - we needed to be pursuing players that were genuinely unique, regardless of genre, so we pursued a course of action that would take us there. I also knew that with what was going on industry wide, this kind of environment historically breeds opportunity, in that great directors would be looking for the right fit. It might seem like we've taken on a lot at once, and clearly that's true, but I strongly believe in the directors that are here. This roster is as significant as we've ever had, and we're poised to make great strides."

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/twc_films_evolves_with_additio.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/twc_films_evolves_with_additio.html PRODUCTION COMPANIES PressReleases Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:57:42 -0800 Commercial Production, Web Advertising, TV - and Matt LeBlanc? - Converge on Moonrap.com NEW YORK, March 8, 2010 - "My directors were always relevant, now they're topical," said commercial production veteran Tom Mooney, referring to the latest project of Moon Media director Paul Fuentes, a popular promo for Matt LeBlanc's new show, "Episodes," slated to debut in May on SHOWTIME and BBC2. "Building a successful media boutique today is not just about executing work. It's about doing great work that spans TV, Web, theatrical, mobile, every medium - we're still creating amazing content, but now the box has changed. The popularity of a promo like Paul's just drives that point home."  

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/tom_mooney_moonrapcom.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/tom_mooney_moonrapcom.html PRODUCTION COMPANIES PressReleases Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:24:00 -0800 Union's Nico Alba Unites Leonardo DiCaprio, Forest Whitaker, Jason Bateman, Emmy Rossum, and More for NRDC SANTA MONICA, CA, March 8, 2010 -  A PSA promoting the NRDC Action Fund's "This is Our Moment" campaign, cut by editor Nico Alba of bicoastal Union, with post production done by resolution la, brings together stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward Norton, Justin Long, Forest Whitaker, Chace Crawford, Jason Bateman, and Emmy Rossum, imploring Americans to ask the US Government to pass a clean energy bill.
 


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Since its launch on the Web in late January, the video has been viewed millions of times, with tens of thousands of people clicking through to the official ThisIsOurMoment.org site, and record-breaking numbers firing off letters to the US Senate.

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/union_nrdc.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/union_nrdc.html POST PRODUCTION, DESIGN, VFX PSA PressReleases Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:01:24 -0800 With Music by Mophonics, THINK! Biker Campaign Puts a Face on Safe Driving "Named Rider," a new spot for the UK's Department for Transport (DFT), features motorcyclists on the road with bold, stylized neon signs bearing their names and other information. The concept was inspired by research indicating drivers are more careful around bikers when they actually know one. Created via Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO as part of its THINK! campaign, the spot showcases an original track composed by Stephan Altman of Mophonics. The song, "If You Got To Know Me," has a bouncy, friendly feel that perfectly suits the spot, airing now in the UK and across the Web. The full-length version is currently available for download here.


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When: Thursday, March 4 at 7:00pm.

Start Time: 7:00pm
End Time: 10:00pm
Where: Screening Room at Therapy, 2010 S. Westgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA

RSVP to events@blushla.tv

Reception with Directors to Follow

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/chinas_unnatural_disaster_the.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/03/chinas_unnatural_disaster_the.html PRODUCTION COMPANIES Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:48:27 -0800 Eight VFX Teams with 'Zombieland' Director Ruben Fleischer on Sprint Theatrical Spot "Zombieland" director Ruben Fleischer, the team at Eight VFX recreated a wild west shootout, a WWII battle scene, and, of course, a zombie attack. "2010 Cinema," for Sprint, via Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, is in theaters now, spreading the "don't text and talk during the movie" message.

sprint-cinema.jpgView and Download HERE (right click and select save to target as... on Explorer)

In the spot, a woman finds herself interrupted by myriad movie scenes while talking on her phone - the idea is that movies don't interrupt our lives, so we should accord them the same respect.

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/eight_vfx_sprint.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/eight_vfx_sprint.html POST PRODUCTION, DESIGN, VFX Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:53:31 -0800 Director Stewart Hendler Gets Back in the Saddle at Bandito Brothers bandito brothersCULVER CITY, CA, February 25, 2010 - Director Stewart Hendler has joined the roster of Bandito Brothers. He returns to spotmaking on the heels of his second studio feature, Sorority Row, for Summit Entertainment. The darkly comedic horror film hit theaters in late 2009. He was previously represented for commercials by Über Content.

"Bandito Brothers brings a young, focused, and high-energy approach to the commercial world that is refreshing," said Hendler. "They're also on the cutting edge of digital technology, and are creative thinkers. There are no rules and no norms out there now; it's all an experiment, and these guys definitely get that and live it."

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/director_bandito_brothers_stew.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/director_bandito_brothers_stew.html Commercial Directors PRODUCTION COMPANIES PressReleases Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0800 Paul Fuentes Celebrity Direction Over the past six months (ok, several years), Moon Media director Paul Fuentes has worked with a number of celebrities from the worlds of Film, TV, Sports, and Music.

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/paul_fuentes_celebrity_directi.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/paul_fuentes_celebrity_directi.html BIOS Commercial Directors Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:49:26 -0800 Paul Fuentes Director/Writer, Moon Media

Paul Fuentes has directed hundreds of national commercials for major brands and broadcast networks. A former HBO Creative Director, Paul is recognized for his award-winning live action comedy commercials as well as concept driven film and television design. Paul has directed a wide range of spots for clients including VISA, SONY, AT&T, POST CEREALS, NIKON, CLOROX, KRAFT, MCDONALDS, SPRITE, and MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7.

Paul has written, designed and directed network promotions for HBO, ESPN, LIFETIME, NBC, and CBS as well as writing & directing new media pieces for SHOWTIME, LAWYERS.COM, and WOLTERS-KLUYWER. 

Paul's work has garnered CLIO Gold and silver recognition as well as awards from the Art Directors Club (NY and LA), Communication Arts awards, International Film and Television Awards, Belding Awards (Best Entertainment for HBO Boxing, a campaign he wrote and directed), and Best of Show and Gold awards from The Broadcast Designers Association and BPME.  A Nikon commercial Paul co-created and directed was voted "Top 5" Spot of the Year by Adweek. His now classic Cinemax "Movie Clichés" won Best of Show at the Broadcast Designers Association.

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/paul_fuentes_bio.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/paul_fuentes_bio.html BIOS Commercial Directors Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:48:59 -0800 Bandito Brothers & NASCAR "Everything Else is Just a Game" CULVER CITY, CA, February 23, 2010 - Produced by full-service media company Bandito Brothers and directed by "Mouse" McCoy, Scott Waugh, & Vic Huber, a new campaign for NASCAR captures the live, at-track NASCAR experience as the most exciting in sports. Developed by NASCAR agency Jump Company of Saint Louis, the season-long NASCAR Live effort provides for the unparalleled excitement and energy that makes the NASCAR at-track adventure so unique. Television, radio and print executions, along with on-line creative support, made their debut nationally last weekend, leading up to the DAYTONA 500.

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]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/nascar_challenges_expectations.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/nascar_challenges_expectations.html PRODUCTION COMPANIES PressReleases Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0800 Gentlemen Launch Lamar Odom into Space for PowerBar, and Helm the World's First Popumentary Gentlemen, the Bandito Brothers directing duo comprised of Brett Snider and Billy Federighi, recently tucked a pair of unique accomplishments under their gun belts: they sent Lamar Odom into space Power Bar, and helmed the first-ever "Popumentary" for Kellogg's.


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Download "Popumentary" HERE (right click and select "Save target as..." on Explorer)

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/powerbar_quirky_-_got.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/powerbar_quirky_-_got.html Commercial Directors DISPLAY PAGE Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:36 -0800 Stopp the Presses: Anatomy of Our Hero Interactive Campaign (the best viral in the world...probably) StoppHeroPoster.jpgLOS ANGELES/STOCKHOLM, February 22, 2010 - In the two short months since its debut, "The Hero - A movie about you or someone you know" - a collaboration among agency Draft FCB Stockholm, director Max Vitali of Callboy, and interactive production company Stopp - has become one of the fastest growing virals ever. It has been viewed in over 200 countries and reached over 20,000,000 unique visitors and more than 70,000,000 page views. Already honored by the Dope Awards and FWA, the campaign is also eligible for Cannes, CLIO, Webby, D&AD, and other consideration.


]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/stopp_the_presses_anatomy_of_o_1.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/stopp_the_presses_anatomy_of_o_1.html INTERACTIVE POST PRODUCTION, DESIGN, VFX PressReleases Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Hans Moland's 'A Somewhat Gentle Man' Premieres at the Berlin International Film Festival SANTA MONICA, CA, February 15, 2010 - "A Somewhat Gentle Man" ("En ganske snill mann"), the latest film from TWC Films director Hans Petter Moland (The Beautiful Country, Aberdeen, Gymnaslærer Pedersen), had its World Premiere today in the Berlin International Film Festival main competition (Berlinale).

Starring Stellan Skarsgård, Jannike Kruse Jåtog, and Jan Gunnar Røise, "A Somewhat Gentle Man" tells the story of Ulrik, who - after twelve years behind bars for murder - emerges from prison and finds himself in an emotional maelstrom of revenge, love, and longing.  

Moland embarked on his feature film career in tandem with his commercial directing career, having earned a host of various commercial honors in numerous festivals and contests including Cannes, Eurobest, Clio, Epica, I.B.F. and Mobius, along the way. This latest  feature film effort underscores the filmmaker's unique aptitude for provocative storytelling. Peter Cowie, international film historian, has called Moland "the Ridley Scott of Norway," which succinctly illustrates that he is an accomplished, talented master of both visual and narrative architecture.

]]> http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/en_ganske_snill_mann_a.html http://www.ragingartists.com/2010/02/en_ganske_snill_mann_a.html Commercial Directors PressReleases Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0800