Raised in Botswana, Africa, William began his directing career making short, personal projects that captured a sensitivity and emotive tone. His first ever ad was recognized at the Cannes Young Director Award and quickly opened the door to directing tv commercials full time.
Grounded in documentary, he has a natural ability for storytelling and crafting emotion with a visual eye. He has developed a body of work that includes major brands such as Samsung, Mercedes, and Adidas. William has worked between commercials, music videos and short films, with his most recent short Unspoken world premiering at Top 10 festival Tribeca in New York City 2021, and has gone on to official selection at over twenty festivals worldwide, winning numerous awards.
Harrison is a Director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine are Oscar®, Emmy® and Peabody® award-winning filmmakers whose raw, intimate storytelling style has been hailed by critics as “visually ravishing” and “enormously spirit-raising.” In 2021, the Fines transformed their production company Fine Films into the impact studio, Change Content, to scale the production of unforgettable true stories that upend the way viewers think and feel about critical issues.
Their most recent film, LFG, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and is currently streaming on HBO Max, and was instrumental in the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team achieving equal pay. The Fines’ previous films include: their Academy Award-winning short documentary, Inocente, a coming-of-age story about a 15-year-old Latina artist experiencing homelessness; Life According to Sam, their HBO documentary feature which was shortlisted for the Academy Awards for Best Documentary and was also honored with a Peabody and Emmy Award that same year; and their Academy Award nominated doc War/Dance, about three children living in Northern Uganda’s war zone competing in their country’s national music and dance festival.
They are currently in production on a limited doc series for HBO.
Award winning director, editor and photographer Mischa Meyer is driven by his deep love for cinema formed at an early age. His talent is fueled by curiosity and passion for exploring new territories. Raised in Germany, film served as siblings and father figures and a way to see the world in a different light. This has propelled him to develop challenging projects in both film and photography, using his passion for immersing himself in the unknown.
Mischa has earned multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze Clios for the film ‘Love Says’ for Grammy-nominated poet Sekou Andrews. In 2018, Mischa wrote, produced and directed his first short ‘Ant’ capturing the attention of multiple Academy Award qualifying film festivals – winning a few – including a Silver Cannes Young Director Award. His most recent directorial work includes films for Mercedes Benz G-Class and Academy Award winning actor Sean Penn’s non-profit organization CORE.
Diane Russo Cheng, an award-winning director and photographer, is a vibrant force in visual storytelling, blending her loud Italian American heritage and queer identity to evoke raw emotions in her narratives. Her career, originating in fashion photography, seamlessly transitioned to directing as she intertwined storytelling with fashion films, earning accolades for her work with British Vogue, Document Journal, and V Magazine. Diane's commercial endeavors with adidas, Glossier, and Nike showcase her unique aesthetic of connection and physicality.
Her dedication extends to personal projects that amplify women and LGBTQ+ stories, with films screening at prestigious festivals and recognitions like a Gold Seattle Addy and notable mentions at Berlin Commercial and Vimeo Staff Picks. Diane's commitment to socially conscious narratives and her ability to transcend traditional storytelling formats mark her as a distinguished voice in contemporary cinema.
Tim Sutton is a Brooklyn-based director whose major works are PAVILION, MEMPHIS, and DARK NIGHT. With a steady body of work evoking both the raw and the poetic, Tim is renown for bringing dark and complex survival stories to the big screen. His award-winning films are recognized for tight, authentic scripts and amazing visual storytelling.
A former Art Director at Getty Images, Tim holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin. At home in New York, the filmmaker still resides in Brooklyn with his wife and two young sons, where he is also an educator and founding director of Video Kid Brooklyn – a film school for NYC youth.
A graduate of film and advertising school, Jed Thunell has found early success in the commercial world. He picked up his first camera in high school and gained a following shooting skate films and music videos. Jed is driven by his passion for storytelling. He's fearless and thoughtful while following his instincts for film and television. His clients include Audi, Lysol, NordicTrack, TurboTax, Built Bar, Hallmark and more. His work has won awards at the Clio's, Emmy's, ADC and The One Show.
Marissa Velez is a Director and Creative Producer living in Brooklyn, NY. She was born in Miami, Florida to Puerto Rican parents whose love for movie-going and travel inspired her from a young age and remain her greatest influences in her work today. As a Director, Marissa’s work is infused with her passion for European and American cinema from the 60’s and 70’s, and her own life experiences. The texture of memories from her childhood and her Puerto Rican roots are always woven into her narrative approach and she seeks out stories that allow her to explore and build from themes of identity, community, and connection in her work.
The first chapter of Marissa’s career was spent as an in-house Creative Director, working for brands such as Diane von Furstenberg, kate spade, Oscar la Renta, and rag & bone New York. Throughout this time she brought her love of art and her passion for cinema into the world of fashion by advocating for moving image, which led her to producing and creative directing some of the first film-film brand campaigns. Marissa’s aesthetic has a proclivity for traditional celluloid filmmaking, whenever possible opting to shoot on 8mm, 16mm or 35mm film. Her commercial films have received Webby’s, Clio’s and One Show Awards.
A director and photographer based between NYC and London. Stella was born and raised in a small town in Northern Italy, close to the Alps. At the age of 14, a camera became her favourite excuse to skip Ancient Greek class as she captured her restless friends and their journeys into adulthood. A couple of years later, Stella held her first solo exhibition in Milan with a collection of these images. At 19, Stella packed up her camera, gave a big kiss to her mamma, and moved to London to attend photography at University of the Arts (with the help of Google Translate).
Photography served as Stella’s introduction to filmmaking, the medium granting her the opportunity to dive deeper into the themes and ideas she grew up cherishing. To this date, Stella has directed and shot for the likes of i-D, Dazed & Confused, Nowness, Vogue Italia, British Vogue and Vogue China, along with campaigns for Gucci, Prada, Burberry, Tiffany, Armani, Nike, Adidas, Clinique, Sony Music, Atlantic Records and Google. Representing raw humanity is what drives Stella’s work, in all its tumultuous and delicate aspects.
Opendox, founded by Petter Ringbom and Marquise Stillwell, is a New York-based film studio. With a focus on art and design, the duo leads a team dedicated to crafting compelling narratives through documentaries, shorts, and commercial content. They spotlight "creative underdogs" and emphasize filmmaking as a collaborative art, pushing for collective recognition over individual directorial fame. Their approach to storytelling is unique and inclusive, aiming to redefine narratives and make film production more accessible.
Pour Le Sport is a full-service music and sound production studio, founded by composer Peter M. Murray. Drawing from a wide range of disciplines including music, dance, photography, and visual arts, Pour Le Sport works with directors, agencies, brands and creative studios to synthesize creative concepts into emotionally impactful sound and music.
With an integrated understanding of filmmaking & campaign creation — from high level creative conversations, to execution and implementation — we work carefully to distill big picture ideas and creative goals into immersive sonic worlds.
In addition to bespoke projects, Pour Le Sport has built a robust music library featuring hundreds of songs ready for licensing. All tracks are composed with the same care as an original piece and are organized by genre/mood/instrument in a searchable library. Browse the library here: LINK
Harrison is a director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
Harrison is a director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
Harrison is a director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
Harrison is a director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
Harrison is a director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
Harrison is a director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
Harrison is a director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
Harrison is a director at the forefront of emerging talent. A visual storyteller whose work has been seen virally, commercially, and in series format by tens of millions of viewers—Harrison redefines cinematic, intimate and impactful stories. As a former BMX athlete who landed in the graphic design world, Harrison worked his way into directing by creating series and branded content hits.
As a Director, Harrison has gone on to concept and deliver high-profile projects for clients such as Gucci, Dries Van Noten, Gatorade, Madewell and Aimé Leon Dore. He works directly with some of the industry’s most sought-after editorial outlets such as Nowness, Visionaire and Dazed & Confused with access as a peer and collaborator to some of the next generation’s biggest and most important influencers, musicians and athletes.
