Work from Bandito Brothers, Union, Shortlisted at LIA
London, October 11, 2011 – High-profile projects from Bandito Brothers and bicoastal Union Editorial was among the work shortlisted at the London International Awards (LIA).
Read More »Union’s Jim Haygood Hamsters It Up Again for Kia
Jim Haygood of Union is back in business with Kia’s famous hamsters (he cut the hugely popular “This or That” last year). The latest spot, for the Kia Soul, was created via David&Goliath and has the hamsters dancing to LMFAO’s “Share Some Soul”. The ad broke during the VMA’s on MTV, and has already racked up nearly 3 million views on YouTube.
Read More »Bandito Brothers Shifts Hot Wheels Into High Gear
CULVER CITY, CA, May 20, 2011 — Hot Wheels has just released a breathtaking 1:30 trailer for their expansive brand re-awareness campaign. That campaign culminates in the broadcast of a world-record breaking stunt at the Indy 500 on May 29. Featuring stunt driving with life-size Hot Wheels models and VFX worthy of a blockbuster action flick, the spot was created via Mistress and produced by Bandito Brothers. It builds on the Area-51 mythology the classic toy brand created for their “Hot Wheels For Real” campaign. Hot Wheels has secured airtime on ABC to showcase the high-adrenaline spot, and the brand’s Internet videos boast over 2 million views.
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Arsenal FX Operates for Dre on “I Need a Doctor”
SANTA MONICA, March 31, 2011 – When consummate rapper, producer and entrepreneur Dr. Dre was in need of stunning visual effects for his new single’s introspective music video, Santa Monica-based Arsenal FX was called in. “I Need a Doctor” reflects on Dre’s storied rise to fame and required a number of visual elements to do the Doctor’s career justice. Arsenal FX handled the massive 2-D and 3-D composites demanded by the project, as well as the restoration of the gritty archival footage of Dre’s humble beginnings for the flashback sequences. In total, the project required more than 105 FX shots.
Read More »LITTLE RED ROBOT: “A Girl Story” Update – FWA
The FWA (Favourite Website Awards) has published a thorough list of sites it honors, with A Girl Story (Site of the Day, July 29, 2010) listed as a winning example in the following category:
Small, yet simple, ideas with big impact (viral)
Click here to view the full list of Work We Award
LITTLE RED ROBOT helmed the site’s donation-based animated series, and is represented for directing assignments by Beef Films.
Read More »PRESS – Social Studios
Veteran Executive Producer Michele Maples has launched Social Studios, a full-service production company uniting talent and expertise in the development and creation of commercials for TV and the Web; music videos; and long-form projects.
- Shoot – Social Studios Opens Under Aegis of EP Maples 11.10
- Shots – Social Studios Launches 11.10
- Stash – Veteran EP Maples Launches Social Studios 11.10
MOO Studios: Shaun Sewter Delivers Biltmore Surprise via The Richards Group
MOO Studios director Shaun Sewter wastes no time getting viewers into the Christmas spirit with “Surprise,” a new spot via The Richards Group. In the spot, a horse-drawn carriage braves the cold weather and makes its way to the stunning and welcoming Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, nestled deep in a winter wonderland.
Read More »PRESS – MOO Studios – 2010
2010
- Screen – Bernard, Stevens rep MOO Studios in the Midwest 10.10
- Shoot – MOO Studios secured Tracy Bernard and Robin Stevens for Midwest representation 10.10
- SourceEcreative – L.A.-based MOO Studios has added director Molly Schiot to its roster 09.10
- Screen – MOO Studios Secures Mary Ford & Co. for East Coast Representation 09.10
- Ads of the World – Del Taco: Super Special Show Episode 6 – 08.10
- Best Ads on TV – Del Taco: Super Special Show Episode 6 – 08.10
Social Studios Launches with a Culture of Collaboration in Production, Design and VFX
Santa Monica, CA, November 15, 2010 – Veteran Executive Producer Michele Maples has launched Social Studios, a full-service production company uniting talent and expertise in the development and creation of commercials for TV and the Web; music videos; and long-form projects. A team of Directors, Designers, and Visual Effects Artists will collaborate under the Social Studios umbrella, drawing on the company’s live action production capabilities and the resources of its in-house visual effects arm. Initial work produced under the Social Studios banner includes projects for the FX Network (“Sons of Anarchy” Promos), Microsoft Kin, and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
Social Studios’ diverse international creative team includes Director/Designers Onesize, Kaktus, Emnet Mulugeta, and Visual Effects Designer and Flame Artist, Verdi Sevenhuysen. Maples previously presided over production company The Arsenal, which had a similar, if more modest, model; with the presence of Sevenhuysen, and accommodating the growing scope of its projects, Social Studios has a more expansive array of in-house resources, hence the rebranding effort.
Read More »eight vfx Has GMC Rolling Across Canada
There are interactive ad campaigns, and there are iPad-friendly ads – and then there are VFX-driven spots that reflect the changing way we experience life. Created via MacLaren McCann Toronto, GMC “Touchscreen” was produced by eight vfx and directed by Jean-Marc Demmer & Fred Hopp.
The commercial simulates a touch-screen interaction, as with a finger moving the imagery along as it reviews the new models.
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