CULVER CITY, CA, May 8, 2009 – Bandito Brothers has signed director David Neham for exclusive US spot representation. With notable spot projects such as Above the Influence "Fitting In" and "Shoulders" (McKinney Silver/NC), and SFR "Walking Letter" (Leg/Paris), Neham has built a reputation for bringing wit, intelligence and dazzle to his work. He holds an MFA in Film from Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design and has twice been a finalist in the shots/CFP-E New Director Showcase in Cannes.
"Bandito is excited to bring David into our film family," said Bandito Brothers Executive Producer Jeff Rohrer. "This is an extremely thoughtful and hard-working bunch at Bandito, and we feel that David will fit in well. We’re also a forward-thinking shop, with much of our work taking the job all the way through post in-house. David’s distinctive style is complemented by his ability to perceive and enhance what works well creatively in today’s market."
Of his directing style, Neham said, "Comedic whimsical work is what I strive for, but when the VFX things come along sometimes the work takes a new direction. I like work that skews reality a bit, but leaves a question mark as to whether we accomplished it practically or in post. I’d rather keep the mystery alive than be known for effects." He added that "the business of advertising, it seems these days, is more than ever the business of entertainment and storytelling. Working hard, along with others, to get the cool, funny, or odd exactly right, is something I love almost as much as pizza or Justine Bateman."
Following his graduation from Art Center, Neham shopped his reel around while he worked in pre-production, collaborating with directors at SMUGGLER, Believe, Backyard, Savant, and Biscuit. A Mini Cooper spec spot he directed, "Lobster," earned him his first inclusion on the shots showcase shortlist.
Neham partnered with one of his former classmates, Trevor McMahan; under the moniker Warren Julius, they helmed a SMUGGLER-produced video for the band Menomena’s "Rotten Hell." The clip was nominated for the PLUG Award in 2007; "Have Fun," a cut-down version the pair created as a spec for Tide, was included in the shots showcase. "The band gave us their blessing as long as it didn’t go to air," Neham said appreciatively. Represented through Rabbit, the pair directed a number of projects, including the ATI campaign and "Idle Hands," a music video for Sub-Pop artists The Gutter Twins. When Warren Julius disbanded in October 2008, Neham was open to finding a new home. Once he met with Bandito Brothers Executive Producer Jeff Rohrer, CEO/CD Mike "Mouse" McCoy, and Partner/Director Scott Waugh, he knew he’d found it.
"You walk into the place, and you get their authenticity and sense of purpose," said Neham. "Bandito is new, exciting, and clearly structured to tackle the present and future in ways others haven’t even begun to consider yet. Not only do they have their hands in the mix across the entire ad and film spectrum, they’ve been building a unique name and brand for themselves from the start. Plus, two words – director’s tent!"
In addition to Neham, McCoy, Waugh, the Bandito Brothers roster includes Jacob Rosenberg, and directing teams Gentlemen and Teton Gravity. Bandito Brothers is represented by Unique of Little Gypsy for special projects and on the West Coast. Kitty Monaghan and Kelly Halpine of Monaghan+Halpine rep the company in the Midwest. Lori Youmans of Lori & Company reps Bandito in the East.
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