The Queen directs new spot for Yeti

Directing duo The Queen recently directed a new piece for American company Yeti, who are makers of food coolers and drinkware. The new spot titled Demo(lition) features a head to head competition with their products against a basic brand. Put to the test against a variety of challenges including fire, arrows, dogs and being driven over, Yeti's products come out clean and working on the other side every time, whilst the competing products falter at every hurdle.

Watch the video below...

Click here to see more of The Queen's work.

Barry Kimber Joins The Visionaries

The Visionaries are delighted to announce that Barry Kimber is joining for representation. The freelance director has been working on commercials and short films for over fifteen years, creating spots for such companies as Suzuki, Innocent and Nivea. 

Check out his work here... http://thevisionaries.uk/talent/#/barry-kimber/

Bio:

Barry has been directing commercials, broadcast, branding content and short films for over 15 years. He began his career at the BBC in 1998 where he wrote and directed TV trails, promos and branding films across all BBC channels. He collected 14 Promax awards including seven Golds in the UK and Europe and a platinum award from the USA.

He has since shot commercials and idents for Suzuki, Innocent Super Smoothies, Nivea for Men, Paddy Power, Kronenbourg, SImba and others. 

He has also written and directed two short films. The first ‘More Afraid of You’ (adapted from a short story by Joshua Ferris) featured Anna Chancellor and Phyllida Lloyd and was selected as part of the Manhattan FIlm Festival, London Short Film Festival, Cologne Film Festival and Bath Film Festival. 

His second film, What’s Wrong? featured Jim Howick and Diane Morgan.

Johnny Han Joins The Visionaries

The Visionaries are delighted to announce that Johnny Han is joining for representation. Johnny has been working in the industry for over fifteen years. He has been involved in VFX on major blockbusters and TV shows including Pacific Rim and Heroes, where he won an Emmy. More recently, he has ventured into commercial directing, applying his VFX experience for a unique approach. He has created spots for such companies as Peroni, McDonald's and Land Rover.

Check out his work here... http://thevisionaries.uk/talent#/johnny-han/

Peroni 'Step Inside The House of Peroni' by Johnny Han

Bio:

Johnny Han is an Emmy award winning creative artist whose career contributions have spanned across major feature films, iconic tv series, and tv advertising.

Currently he is focussed on film and commercial directing where he applies 15 years of industry experience in on-set live action filmmaking, visual effects, and computer animation.

Although born and raised in NYC, Johnny has made a global presence having lived and worked in Sydney, Singapore, and now Los Angeles and London, spending his time between the two.

Miro 'Build Yours Now' by Johnny Han

SYE ALLEN DIRECTS NEW SPOT FOR AUNT BESSIE'S: 'US OR THEM' BY ST LUKE'S

Sye Allen extends his repertoire into comedy performance with these hilariously hammy spots for Aunt Bessie's new vegetable chips. 

Mabel and Margaret break the fourth wall in a rage in this amusing addition to the Aunt Bessie's ads featuring the geriatric pair.

The Visionaries represent Sye Allen for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

Credits

Executive creative director: Al Young

Creative: Marcus Smith, Tom Hopkins

Additional credits: Agency producer: Chloe London

Planner: Dan Hulse

Business lead: Eva Philipps

Account director: Joanne Hill

Media agency: Vizeum

Production company: Apostle

Director: Sye Allen

Editor: Sye Allen

Grade: Henri Pulla @ CCVFX

VFX producer: Ian Harland

VFX supervisor: James ‘Krispy’ Cornwall

Music track: Grieg – Morning (Peer Gynt)

Audio post production: Grand Central

Felipe teams with Ted for the Arrival of Summer!

With summer just around the corner, Felipe Torres Urso has teamed up with Ted Baker London to showcase the brand's British summer essentials! 

The quirky project has the characteristics of a short indie film, with its vibrant colours, soothing soundtrack, and crisp jump-cuts that flick our protagonist through a diverse selection of vintage gear. It’s also a film that showcases Felipe’s talent for storytelling and pays homage to an era of silent movies where engaging stories were told through larger-than-life characters.

Felipe delivers the droll and the dynamic, and all without a single line of dialogue!

The Visionaries represent Felipe for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

Click HERE to check out his reel. 

Flying High with Michael Baldwin

Michael Baldwin's recent spot for TUI captures the magic of flying. A young boy turns astronaut and adventurer in this light-hearted film that combines live-action with enchanting CGI!  

Click HERE for more of Michael's work. 

The Visionaries represent Michael Baldwin for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

The Queen create edgy urban spot for Acer!

The Queen's new spot for Acer is one for the creative souls. 

The cool, urban doco follows Exmag, a soulful electronic dance production group with a modern hip-hop edge, as they gear up and sample the sounds of London. Taking inspiration from the world around them (quite literally), they record kick-flipping skateboards slapping to the ground, police sirens wailing in the distance, motorway traffic, and even the odd bursting balloon. They bend the rules, defy genres, and do all that it takes to bring something different to their music. 

Meticulously edited scenes combine to create an edgy collage of urban London that's oozing with style. It's a campaign for the creatives. It's a campaign for the culture. 

Check out the rest of The Queen's work HERE. 

The Visionaries represent The Queen for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

Your guide to surviving the Phone Zombie Apocalypse!

Phone Zombies are taking over. In times like these you might have to ask yourself, are you a #PhoneZombie? 

If you have the symptoms - twitchy fingers, a sore neck and find yourself constantly bumping into people on the street, then all hope is lost. 

But if you’re here to combat the epidemic, then The Visionaries director Yannakis Jones has hooked you up with the perfect zombie slaying I.T. geek. His solution is simple - get yourself a phone zapper! 

With its one of a kind ability to zone in, and electric-shock the phone right from your hands, you'll have the confidence to walk the streets safely again.

The Visionaries represent Yann Jones for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

Ben Holman's The Good Fight premieres and wins at Tribeca!

Ben Holman takes us deep into Complexo do Alemão,  one of Rio’s most deprived favelas. The man behind the Abraco Campeao project, Alan Duarte, has experienced this way of life first hand, losing nine members of his family to violence associated with drug trafficking. The raw film, which won its category at Tribeca, brings us Alan’s inspirational story. 

Ben's relationship with Alan began 12 years ago when he moved to Rio as a filmmaker and a keen amateur boxer. He became involved with projects such as NGO 'Fight for Peace' - a project that combines martial arts with education for young adults affected by crime and violence - and found a home in the hearts of the people. He met Alan at the same boxing gym and was inspired by his story as he managed to find a different path to many of his peers. 

Still inspired by Alan, the art of boxing, and the people of Brazil, The Good Fight is born. Of the many powerful scenes of violence and poverty, one is truly heart-breaking. Alan’s older brother is killed. A victim of the gun violence that plagues Alemão. 

But even amidst such tragic scenes, the spirit of the people of Brazil shines through. With its classes and personal development sessions, Alan’s boxing club is helping the young people of Alemão uncover their worth. 

A symbol of hope and a pillar for the people, it’s a reminder that life is indeed a fight, but one that should be fought together!

Select stills from The Good Fight.

Powerful images. Powerful message. 

Alan's doing some incredible stuff, embracing champions who have yet to discover their worth. Find out more. 

Click HERE for Ben's reel. 

The Visionaries represent Ben Holman for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

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The Visionaries welcome Sam Washington!!!

We are delighted to announce that director and writer Sam Washington will join the Visionaries for UK representation! 

Sam has worked with a prestigious client list such as Apple, Adidas, Sky, and Chevrolet. His recent Optus Campaign for Netflix Australia with Ricky Gervais has received global recognition and labeled by Google as “the most successful piece of branded content we’ve ever seen." The Cannes Lion winning  campaign is a perfect example of how Sam can collaborate with A-list talent and capture unscripted moments of genius, and go on to restructure the foundation of what makes an engaging commercial. 

Comedy, lifestyle, or a performance piece - Sam delivers touching stories for audiences around the world. He is truly a master of cinematic storytelling.

Check out some of his work HERE. 

The Visionaries represent Sam for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies in the UK. 

Time to Change by Felipe Torres Urso

The latest installment of Mental Health charity's "Time to Change" campaign reaffirms the charity's goal to end mental discrimination. Directed by Felipe Torres Urso, "Be In Your Mate's Corner" shows that supporting your friend does not have to be uncomfortable.

Addressing the audience directly, our protagonist drives home the message that those watching have the power to help. The campaign makes us laugh, feel, and cherish moments of friendship. 

Click HERE for some more of Felipe's work. 

We represent Felipe for commericals and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

Cannon Ambassador Clive Booth joins The Visionaries

“As an image-maker, I am always asking myself the question. How can I better interpret the way I see and feel about the world around me and then communicate that to an audience?” 

Clive continues to push his creative mind - and his wide array of Canon Prime EF lenses - to the limit. His work takes us deep into an aesthetic world and has the uncanny ability to clarify the beauty around us, and at the same time deepen its mystery. 

His newly released Aston Martin By Hackett campaign blends together elegance and attitude. A piano plays in the background as we follow our sharply-dressed protagonist onto a luxurious balcony, into his DB11, and out for an autumn spin. It's a visually stunning piece of work that gives an intimate look at some of the finer things in life.

Click HERE for more of Clive's work.

The Visionaries represent Clive Booth for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

Michael Baldwin Joins The Visionaries!

Award-winning director Michael Baldwin joins The Visionaries for representation! 

Mike began his career editing music videos and has since gone on to direct an impressive number of comedy commercials. He's teamed up with prominent stars such as Olly Murs, Gary Go, Keith Lemon and The Dave Matthews Band to deliver big and bold campaigns that get audiences talking about brands!

Mike finds the perfect balance between directing celebrity performances and capturing their natural charisma! 

Click HERE for his work.

The Visionaries represent Mike for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies worldwide. 

Fords and Forests: 'Driving Experience' by Martin Bennett

Directed by Martin Bennett, Ford Kuga's  "Driving Experience" captures audiences with stunning visuals. 

Our protagonist trades in the comfort of her home in search of an off-road adventure. She experiences the best of both worlds: swerving and skidding through muddy terrains while sitting on lavish leather seats. The kitted out dashboard put her in full control and she ventures off into the sunset embracing technology and the outdoors as one. 

This cinematic experience is one for car and nature lovers alike!   

Click HERE to check out more of Martin's work. 

The Visionaries represent Martin Bennett for commercials and content to 'in house' and production companies in the UK.