Odd Socks

15/01/2026

A fantastic end to ’25 and an even better start to ’26, ringing in the New Year with the crew.

While was mixing beats in the VIP lounge, rolled out all the toys to capture the entire event in full anamorphic glory.

Stay tuned for the full video, dropping soon on the Highlife channels.

Shout-out to , , , .bouman, and a massive thanks to for letting us come out and play.

See you all at Sunsetter 🍹

09/01/2026

Seeing in the new year with at .estate 🎥 on the tools with our good friend .montgomery, and on the decks bringing the tunes 💃🏼 best way to welcome 2026 💖

📸 .bouman & .montgomery

17/12/2025

We act, we shoot, and we sell… but did you know the duo sing too?!

It’s a long way from the shower or the car to the airwaves of New Zealand, but for the first time ever, broke his already Greek-god-like mould and sang his way into your next Christmas nightmare with the Christmas radio ad.

, on the other hand, a trained pro in the art of vocal symphonic perfection, took it all in her stride. Even though her instrument was a little dusty thanks to a whooping cough incident back in November, she still stepped up and let rip.

Is there anything we can’t do? Some say “no.” Others say, “it’s just a matter of time.”

Remember to grab your Betta Sleep mouth tape, whether it’s to stop the snoring or silence the faux-Pavarotti in your family.

Big ups to and the Franklin Rd Music & Sound crew for putting up with our screeching 🎄🎶

12/12/2025

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back at it again, apparently we just can’t stop causing trouble.

Huge buzz for the team: we were featured on the Blackmagic Design website in August! 🎉
Our Sounds of the Ether series on the channel is all about sending New Zealand artists and landscapes out into the world, and Blackmagic cameras + DaVinci Resolve are the secret sauce making it all look ridiculously good.

Daryl’s been rocking BMCC since 2011, and honestly the Blackmagic ecosystem still slaps, insane colour science, buttery workflow, zero drama. Pair that with .official anamorphic glass, and suddenly we’re shooting cinema-level goodness at the speed of a caffeine-addicted editor ☕🎬

Our Redlining channel, spearheaded by , , and , has been growing fast, and 2026’s looking stacked as we spotlight more homegrown and international DJ talent. Big year vibes incoming 🎧🌏

Massive love to the crew who’ve donated their time, energy, and fancy toys to help turn this passion project into something global.

Producer:
Camera: Peter Simpson,
Editor:
Promoters:
Talent: , , ,

Special thanks: , , and everyone who backs the mission.

17/11/2025

At , we’ve always believed the best creative partnerships go way beyond briefs and checklists. We like to walk alongside our clients, learn what drives them, understand their ambitions, and treat our work as an investment in their growth as much as our own. When we’re in, we’re all in.

is the perfect example. Led by Anthony Baxter and Stuart Vaughan, the team brought us in and, over the last 18 months, turned “jobs” into trust. Regular gigs became open-ended opportunities, letting us experiment, push boundaries, and keep things packed with our trademark humour, style, and production values. Clients like that are rare.

Last week, that journey hit a huge milestone. We joined the Simply Nootropics crew at the , an evening celebrating innovation and excellence across the region. For once, we swapped the edit suite for a spotlight and watched the recognition this team has worked so hard for.

And what a night.

Simply Nootropics didn’t just take home “Best Emerging Business”, already a massive win, they also claimed the evening’s top honour: the “Supreme Business Excellence Award.” A clean sweep. A double triumph. Proof that this brand isn’t just growing fast, it’s growing right.

Each time their name was called, we were invited up to stand alongside Anthony and Stu as they accepted the awards. A small gesture that hit hard, true acknowledgement of the collaboration, trust, and shared ambition behind the scenes. It was humbling, energising, and one of those rare moments where you get to see the impact of the work beyond the screen.

To the entire Simply Nootropics team: thank you for the trust, the freedom, and the belief. If the last year and a half is anything to go by, the next chapter is already charging ahead and we’re stoked to be part of it.

Here’s to another year of growth, ambition, and pushing limits together.

22/10/2025

Green screens everywhere. Floating heads, random arms, and a whole lotta “trust the process” energy 😅

That’s how we built the Simply Nootropics ads, piece by piece, so we can move shots, change ratios, and reframe the magic later in post.

Yeah, it’s a bit more work… but when the end result hits every platform just right, it’s worth every pixel.

Mad science meets smart storytelling ⚡️

Client:
Production Agency:
Writer/Director:
Producer:
DOP: Peter Simpson
Camera Assist: Han Guo & Leo Shen
Talent: &

Editor:
VFX/Colourist:
Sound Design/Mix:

Shot on: ARRI
Post on: Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve

27/07/2025

— the small but mighty content-creating duo of and — marked their first trip around the sun with a celebration that was anything but ordinary. Hosted aboard the charter boat , moored in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the birthday bash was a floating tribute to 12 months of creative hustle, hilarity, and high-quality content.

Surrounded by clients, collaborators, and a few colourful characters who’ve championed them since day one, Yvie and Daryl served up their signature brand of gratitude — equal parts heartfelt and high-spirited — with lashings of bubbles, fine wines, rails of NMN supplements, and a dangerously delightful range of ’s gins and RTDs.

Canapés and culinary delights flowed from the galley thanks to the onboard crew led by . And because no proper birthday should be without a showstopper, dessert came in the form of a handcrafted Basque cheesecake courtesy of dessert magician of — sweet, rich, and impossible to ignore… much like Odd Socks themselves.

The guest list was as eclectic as a Friday night brainstorm session, featuring music promoter Ramesh Premaratna; DJs Chris EM and Rich Parker; Detective Inspector Scott Beard; author and advocate Gloria Masters; socialite Marlana Ritchie; Adam Brami, Director of ; Honorary Consul Brian Thorrington; co-founder of and stylist Jackie Houghton; and Tanya Walshe of Waiheke Distilling Co.

From viral campaigns to cinematic content, Odd Socks continues to prove that big ideas don’t need big agencies — just the right amount of heart, hustle, and humour.

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16/06/2025

From pig farmer to reality TV deity, little is known about the mythical early years of .

One thing is certain: in recent years, he has become one of the most unrecognisably recognised public figures the world has ever known.

As a director, he turns coal into diamonds, water into wine, and when he’s done, he’ll mix a wrap party cocktail that will take you to another dimension of lost integrity.

With a voice that sells fire to trees and a creative eye that would make Da Vinci blush, it’s no coincidence he was born under the Chinese zodiac sign of the GOAT.

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16/06/2025

Disarming, deliberate, and sensational, she’s the definition of “killing you with kindness.” But when she’s on the job, it’s all business.

As she reaches for the stars with her golden voice and fronting commercials with real talent, is also contributing to unforgettable content seen all over the world.

Motion pictures, documentaries, advertising, when Yvie gets her hands on your project, success is guaranteed.

And when she’s done with all that, she’ll take to the decks at the wrap party, keeping you dissolving into a cloud of audible delight.

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Ft. Our OS logo by the incredibly talented of .soul.creative

14/06/2025

They say, “Never mix business with pleasure,” and “It’s not a good idea to start a business with your lover.”
Well, we are living proof they are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!
But with strong supplements, cold plunges, regular workouts, and a ton of therapy (thanks, Phil), we stand here today—one year on from the beginning of —proud of what we’ve built.

Fantastic results, meaningful collaborations, and a growing list of clients who are willing to think outside the box.

By pushing our current skills—both behind and in front of the camera—we’ve created a solid, high-quality product that our clients, and most importantly, our audience, have responded to with great enthusiasm.

Today, we celebrate our first year! And what a year it’s been.

We will continue our growth and look forward to growing alongside our current and future clients.

So far, we’ve carved out a presence in automotive, travel and tourism, hospitality, wellness supplements—with a touch of charity work to cleanse the soul—and the list continues to grow.

A supermassive thank you to another dream team, and at , for our latest mugshots 📸

Here’s to the next 12 months 🥂

13/04/2025

Here’s our first collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Auckland!
Returning the E-Class to its rightful owner was a truly difficult day.

In a recent collaboration, Odd Socks partnered with Mercedes-Benz Auckland to present the new E-Class sedan. The E-Class features the latest MBUX multimedia ...