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09/19/2022

Hi there, I’m interrupting our regularly scheduled advertising post to bring to your attention a cause very near and dearto me…

As many of you have seen Puerto Rico was just hit with another hurricane leaving behind catastrophic damage. The Sato Project team and all their dogs are safe. They are planning a flight off of the island into Morristown NJ as soon as possible. They would love to have homes lined up for their adoptable pups. Please take a look at the pups they have up for adoption. If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application here- https://thesatoproject.org/how-to-adopt

They are also going to need foster homes so if you are not in a position to adopt but would be able to foster please fill out a foster application here -
https://thesatoproject.org/fostering-application If you have any questions or would like to help please reach out to me. Thanks so much! Sash ###

09/14/2022

Francois Lallier: A Few Of My Favourite Things | shots

Ruckus Films' quirky and stylish comedy director, Francois Lallier, shares a few of his favorite things with– including why his dog is always his best partner when approaching a new brief. Read on: https://shots.net/news/view/francois-lallier-a-few-of-my-favourite-things

Ruckus Films' French-Canadian director talks us through his daily essentials, including a best friend with a mighty collar and a some space treasure that might be worth a fortune!

09/09/2022

Under Armour’s new marketing aimed at young athletes features Tom Brady and Morgan Freeman

“This letter is for you—from what I hear, you’re supposed to be the next Tom Brady.”

“The Next Brady,” ’s new campaign directed by John X. Carey of features the iconic Morgan Freeman alongside Tom Brady as the legendary quarterback pens a letter to young athletes, encouraging them to be their own best selves– not the “next” anybody. https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/under-armour-marketing-aimed-young-athletes-features-tom-brady-and-morgan-freeman/2428266

Under Armour is showcasing a new letter for young athletes from Tom Brady narrated by Morgan Freeman.

08/26/2022

American Red Cross Reminds Horror Fans Blood Isn’t Just for Movies in Donation Drive PSA | LBBOnline

😱🩸 Cosmo Street Editorial's Tom Scherma edits horror movie legend Neve Campbell in American Red Cross’ “A Bloody Nightmare,” reminding us that blood isn’t just for movies, it saves lives. More about PSA campaign: https://www.lbbonline.com/news/american-red-cross-reminds-horror-fans-blood-isnt-just-for-movies-in-donation-drive-psa

Little Black Book, Actress Neve Campbell stars in the BBDO New York horror spoof encouraging more people to donate blood

08/25/2022

H&M Recruits Jane Fonda and JaQuel Knight to Move the World

“Move.” SUPERPRIME's Loren Denis directs the global H&M campaign with movement activist Jane Fonda and award-winning choreographer JaQuel Knight. https://www.adweek.com/commerce/hm-jane-fonda-jaquel-knight-move-activewear/

The fitness icon and celebrity choreographer team up for energetic new campaign.

08/23/2022

Mark Hamill Makes an Epic Comeback in Jack in the Box Campaign from TBWA\Chiat\Day LA | LBBOnline

Station Film director Brendan Gibbons brings back Jack in the Box’s most famous employee for a day in their new campaign “The Return of Mark Hamill.” https://www.lbbonline.com/news/mark-hamill-makes-an-epic-comeback-in-jack-in-the-box-campaign-from-tbwachiatday-la

Little Black Book, Station Film director Brendan Gibbons brings the legendary actor back for the launch of brand's Spicy Chicken Strips and French Toast Sticks

08/22/2022

Sprite’s clearly on a mission to save the planet | shots

For the first time in 60 years Sprite is rebranding their iconic green bottle. NBA stars Trae Young and Anthony Edwards are here to let us know it's still the same in “Same Sprite, New Bottle,” edited by Cosmo Street Editorial's Justin Trovato for Sprite and from Majority. https://www.shots.net/news/view/sprites-clearly-on-a-mission-to-save-the-planet

The sparkling beverage brand have banished their green bottles in favour of a more eco-friendly option.

08/19/2022

Amy Winehouse Biopic ‘Back To Black’ Moving Forward At Studiocanal With Sam Taylor-Johnson Directing

news! SUPERPRIME's Sam Taylor-Johnson is set to direct the Amy Winehouse biopic, “Back to Black.” The film will follow the life and music of the North London jazz singer turned Grammy-winning music superstar. Read more: https://deadline.com/2022/07/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-studiocanal-sam-taylor-johnson-1235061572/

EXCLUSIVE: Following years of Hollywood working on getting a biopic of Amy Winehouse off the ground, Sources tell Deadline Studiocanal is gearing up to make Back to Black, a new film about the life…

08/05/2022

Director Philippa Price joins Superprime for US representation | shots

So happy to help welcome the talented Philippa Price ’ director roster. Philippa is a force of nature — working with artists such as, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Camila Cabello, Grimes, as well as brands such as Stella McCartney, Puma, Balmain, Savage x Fenty, Pl***oy, Apple Music, and Absolut Vodka. Learn more about Philippa: https://shots.net/news/view/director-philippa-price-joins-superprime-for-us-representation

The LA-based multi-disciplinary creative and director is behind some of the most forward-thinking film, fashion, and live visual experiences of the last decade.

07/15/2022

Ally Bank Wants to Close Sports' Advertising Gender Gap

"When you watch me, you change the game"
Edited by ’s Marlo Caine, the new campaign from Ally addresses– and pledges to change– the disparity of ad spending in women’s and men’s sports. https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/ally-bank-pledges-equal-opportunity-ad-spend-for-mens-andwomens-sports/

The online-only bank seeks brand partners to correct a marketing imbalance.

07/13/2022

black midi Fuse Rock with Flamenco for Powerful Video 'Eat Men Eat' | LBBOnline

black midi's latest “Eat Men Eat,” edited by Trim Editing’s Vid Price out of Cosmo Street takes the classic western for a devilish spin. More about this powerful video: https://www.lbbonline.com/news/black-midi-fuse-rock-with-flamenco-for-powerful-video-eat-men-eat

Little Black Book, Caviar director Maxim Kelly takes the helm for the video

07/07/2022

'The Mandalaorian' Season 3: Writer & Director Rick Famuyiwa Levels Up to Executive Producer

“The galaxy far, far away is getting a new head honcho.” SUPERPRIME's Rick Famuyiwa now serves as an executive producer for the upcoming third season of “The Mandalorian,” which will premiere in February of 2023. The news was revealed during the Mando+ panel at Star Wars Celebration. https://collider.com/mandalorian-season-3-rick-famuyiwa-executive-producer/

Famuyiwa previously wrote and directed episodes of the series.

07/07/2022

Friends Electric Signs Stop Motion Director Chris Ullens | LBBOnline

Thoroughly excited to help welcome the crafty-ness of Chris Ullens to the Friends Electric roster! More about this multi-disciplined stop motion director:
https://www.lbbonline.com/news/friends-electric-signs-stop-motion-director-chris-ullens

Little Black Book, Chris has worked with artists including Rex Orange County, London Grammar and Fergie

06/24/2022

Progressive Gives Us a Peek Into Flo's Love Life

Nothing stands between Flo and her love of insurance - except maybe Jon Hamm??
Station Film Brendan Gibbons’ new Progressive spots give us a rare peek into our favorite spokeswoman’s “love life.” https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/progressive-gives-first-peek-into-flos-love-life-in-new-rom-com-ad-series/

Hollywood A-lister Jon Hamm guest stars as her smitten would-be suitor in work from Arnold Worldwide.

06/23/2022

Jon M. Chu reflects on his path to making films on his cultural identity

"Our job as artists is – we may not be able to change the world, but you can show more of who we are, it's not about talking or acting different for other people to accept you. It's about inviting them in to have them understand who you are, who your family is, your traditions."
SUPERPRIME's Jon Chu discusses the importance of Asian representation on screen with Good Morning America:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/jon-chu-reflects-journey-making-films-cultural-identity-84627375

Jon M. Chu discussed directing films that centered on his own experiences.

06/22/2022

No Ifs, Ands or Putts: How Ruckus Films Helped a Star-Studded Cast Perfect Their Swings for AT&T | LBBOnline

Ruckus Films' JJ Adler directs the star-studded AT&T Master’s campaign featuring Charles Barkley, Eva Longoria, Nick Jonas and more. In her interview with , JJ shares that the “most fun was seeing how Charles Barkley absolutely lit up around those kids. They just loved making fun of him on camera and feeding off his hilarious teasing energy between takes.” Edited by ’s Tessa Davis and Justin Trovato and from BBDO; more about “Push What’s Possible” campaign: https://www.lbbonline.com/news/no-ifs-ands-or-putts-how-ruckus-films-helped-a-star-studded-cast-perfect-their-swings-for-att

Little Black Book, Director and Ruckus Films founder JJ Adler talks LBB through AT&T’s ambitious and comedic Masters-themed campaign starring Eva Longoria, Nick Jonas, Charles Barkely and more

06/15/2022

Throwback to an amazing AICP week-– 🎊 congrats to our stellar clients:
-Slides 1 & 2: : Caroline Koning’s “New Girl” for Japan won in Storytelling at the Post Awards and .ohe’s “EV6” for kia won in Sound Design.
-Slide 3, 4 & 5: : Aaron Langley’s editing won best national campaign for , Stephen Dunne’s editing for Frontline 19’s “Hopeline 19” won best Cause, and Tom Lindsay’s () editing for Montefiore’s “Live and Let Live” won for best Cause
-Slide 6: : ’ “Longboard Family” for Meta won for best Advertising Excellence/Campaign. More details at link in bio!

06/02/2022

The new Yorgos Lanthimos movie is a Greek short with s*x, death and goats

SUPERPRIME Yorgos Lanthimos’ short film “Bleat” recently premiered at the Stavros Niarchos Hall at the Greek National Opera. Starring Emma Stone, the silent film played for three nights and was accompanied by the Greek National Orchestra. Learn more through the exclusive feature in i-D: https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/m7vz53/bleat-yorgos-lanthimos-movie-review

Starring Emma Stone, here’s what you need to know about his unsettling short film, ‘Bleat’.

06/01/2022

Behind Godiva's marketing strategy to take premium chocolate to the masses

A little help from the voice of America’s favorite superhero 🇺🇸✪, in Station Film director Lena Beug’s new campaign for Godiva. https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/chris-evans-voices-godiva-ads-bringing-premium-chocolate-mainstream/2416516

Chris Evans is deployed in a Godiva campaign that reminds consumers that chocolate is for eating, heading a strategic move to democratize the once-snooty premium treat brand.

06/01/2022

Jennifer Aniston leads wellness campaign for Vital Proteins

“What makes me vital?” Vital Proteins COO Jennifer Aniston shares real habits and daily rituals – like meaningful work, play, silent mode, friends – in “Every Moment is Vital,” directed by SUPERPRIME's Damien Chazelle. An Ad Age Creativity Editor’s Pick: https://adage.com/creativity/work/jennifer-aniston-leads-wellness-campaign-vital-proteins/2416506

Vital Proteins’ spot by 72andSunny Los Angeles gives health advice from the ‘Friends’ star

05/26/2022

CD Morrish signs to Knucklehead | shots

Another new signing— KNUCKLEHEAD signs CD Morrish to their director roster! 👊🏻 More about how Morrish’s background in Fine Art influences his filmmaking style: https://www.shots.net/news/view/cd-morrish-signs-to-knucklehead

Morrish is a Director with a background in Fine Art that influences every aspect of his film making process.

05/13/2022

Ed Helms Shares His Musical Talents for Progressive Insurance’s ‘Driver’s Ed’ Series | LBBOnline

Ed Helms proving that “insurance rocks.” Cosmo Street Editorial’s Aaron Langley edits “Insure You Do” for Progressive and from Arnold. https://www.lbbonline.com/news/ed-helms-shares-his-musical-talents-for-progressive-insurances-drivers-ed-series

Little Black Book, The Office star features in the Arnold Worldwide campaign reaching out to gen z about the importance of car insurance

05/11/2022

Hatch and Station Film combine for Granite State Children's Alliance PSA | shots

Station Film’s Brendan Gibbons directs "It's Always There," teaming with Hatch to create a powerful anti-child abuse PSA for Granite State Children's Alliance and drawing awareness to the powerful role of intervention. https://shots.net/news/view/hatch-and-station-film-combine-for-granite-state-childrens-alliance-psa

The It's Always There PSA directed by Station Film director Brendan Gibbons for the Know+Tell initiative draws awareness to the role intervention can play in the lives of those who suffered abuse as children.

05/10/2022

LBB Film Club: Masculinity | LBBOnline

In “Masculinity," Scheme Engine director Christian Padron asks: What does it mean to be a man? How should a man act? And what does masculinity look like? Check out Christian’s discussion with LBBonline - Little Black Book on how men are taught to act in American society: https://www.lbbonline.com/news/lbb-film-club-masculinity

Little Black Book, Scheme Engine director Christian Padron on creating symbolic relationships between past and present and the juxtaposition of youthful innocence against the trials of growing older, writes LBB’s Ben Conway and Josh Neufeldt

05/10/2022

How 9 Directors Are Transforming the Met’s Period Rooms for “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”

SUPERPRIME directors Martin Scorsese and Chloe Zhao join seven other directors in transforming 13 period rooms in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York's American Wing. “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” will display a history of American fashion from the late 18th century to the late 20th century for part two of the Costume Institute’s comprehensive survey of American fashion. https://www.vogue.com/article/9-directors-in-america-an-anthology-of-fashion-costume-institute

Part two of the Costume Institute’s landmark American fashion show pairs noted filmmakers with some of the museum’s most beautiful spaces—and pieces from the likes of Halston, Charles James, and Ann Lowe to match.

04/19/2022

Authenticity by design; parting the sea of sameness | shots

Jonathan Notaro, founder and CCO of Brand New School shares with shots.net why brands should strive to harness originality. Read more from Jonathan…spoiler alert: “the answer is always by being authentic.” https://shots.net/news/view/authenticity-by-design-parting-the-sea-of-sameness

Brand New School founder Jonathan Notaro on why brands should use the creative brain power at their disposal to dare to be original, and how authentic design can only happen if you challenge the status quo.

04/18/2022

JAK sign to Knucklehead US | shots

KNUCKLEHEAD welcomes JAK, aka Jo & Katie, to their roster! JAK masterfully blend humor, youth culture, and post-production wizardry in their own refreshing style. More about this creative directing duo: https://www.shots.net/news/view/jak-sign-to-knucklehead-us

JAK, aka Jo & Katie, both grew up in Northern Ireland 20 miles apart, but didn’t actually meet each other until they ended up working at The Mill in London.

04/13/2022

Director Mike Maguire Launches Production Company Halligan

Yeah! Excited to share that award-winning director and creative Mike Maguire has launched production house Halligan, busting out a path straight towards his own particular brand of creativity + humor. https://www.shootonline.com/news/director-mike-maguire-launches-production-company-halligan

Mike Maguire--whose industry pedigree spans 20 years as an award-winning director and creative--has launched production house Halligan.

04/01/2022

Taco Bell Bends Time in Latest Fake Movie Trailer for Nacho Fries

Where time-loop with infinite nacho fries is, dangers follows. SUPERPRIME's Sean Baker directs Taco Bell’s latest faux movie trailer “Fry Again,” re-introducing the top-selling nacho fries with a sci-fi thriller storyline crafted by fans. Featured in Muse by Clio: https://musebycl.io/film-tv/taco-bell-bends-time-latest-fake-movie-trailer-nacho-fries

Fans on social helped create the spot

03/31/2022

“I Want to Call Out and Support All the Female Directors” | LBBOnline

“I Want to Call Out and Support All the Female Directors”
Station Film’s Ramaa Mosley talks with LBBonline - Little Black Book about her inspiring breadth of work as director and advocate: https://www.lbbonline.com/news/i-want-to-call-out-and-support-all-the-female-directors

Little Black Book, LBB sits down with Ramaa Mosley to discuss her large range of work as a director

03/30/2022

Marc Sidelsky | Knucklehead

Another new roster signing–thrilled to welcome award-winning director Marc Sidelsky to KNUCKLEHEAD’s roster! Check out Marc’s work and his hilariously understated deadpan comedic style and keen eye for set design at link in bio. https://knucklehead.tv/director/marc-sidelsky

Based in London & LA, Knucklehead produce creatively driven content for top advertising agencies, brands, and clients worldwide.

03/29/2022

EDDY

Excited to help welcome the renowned Eddy to Friends Electric’s roster! Eddy is constantly pushing boundaries and techniques with their award winning work, known for developing emerging talents by producing shorts, music videos, game cinematics, commercials, and longer format products. https://friendselectric.tv/eddy

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03/14/2022

and both make 's 2022 Production Companies A-List! Congrats to both teams on this honor. See details via the link in bio.

03/09/2022

Our very own Sasha Stern is on the 2022 AICP Awards Committee and Host/Judge of the Best New Director category. Big thanks to this year's co-Chairs, Mal Ward & Yvette Cobarrubias, for the invite. Visit the link below to enter (deadline is March 28!) and to see how you can help the production community in Ukraine through AICP.

https://www.aicp.com/

02/15/2022

Google puts diversity (and Lizzo) at the heart of its Super Bowl ad

🏈 More Super Bowl deep cuts courtesy of Cosmo Street Editorial Hugo Jordan's work on “True Color” for Google Pixel, with the debut of Lizzo's new track, “If You Love Me.” https://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/google-pixel-6-super-bowl-commercial-stars-lizzo/2400286

Big Game spot promotes Pixel 6 phone's Real Tone tech designed to accurately capture diverse skin tones.

02/15/2022

NBC's Today Show Hosts Join the Ad Council for PSA Empowering Girls in STEM | LBBOnline

Super Bowl commercial love to share! 🏈 Travel back in time with Ruckus Films JJ Adler’s PSA for Ad Council showing how far STEM careers for girls, non-binary, and trans youth have come and featuring Today Show anchors. https://www.lbbonline.com/news/nbcs-today-show-hosts-join-the-ad-council-for-psa-empowering-girls-in-stem

Little Black Book, PSA features TODAY's anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly

02/11/2022

Visit California's dreaming | shots

' directs ’s Super Bowl campaign “Am I Dreaming?” The film follows a woman on a whimsical joyride through the Golden State, encountering some stars including , , and .
https://shots.net/news/view/visit-californias-dreaming

The tourist board's quick stop tour of the sunshine state is kicked off by its symbolic grizzly bear.

02/07/2022

Swarovski Jewelry Helps Julia Garner Get Her NYC dream On

and help get her NYC dream on in their lovely film directed by 's .

It’s time for all of us to lace up our dancing shoes and get out on the town.

01/27/2022

Bullitt Leon Bridges | KHRUANGBIN

Rockin’ the “B-Side” from + , and directed by ’s .

Bullitt is a filmmakers collective and creative studio situated at the nexus of entertainment and advertising. Founded by creators for creators, Bullitt has curated a roster of exceptional directors and writers expert in the creation of brand-integrated entertainment and advertising content.

01/27/2022

🔔 ’s animation work, ringing in the holiday spirit for .