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.
At the turn of the century, struggling to break into directing, I found myself mailing VHS tapes of my short films and music videos to production companies—only to be met with rejection or silence. As the costs piled up, I taught myself to build a website to showcase my work, a novel approach in the pre-YouTube era. Alongside my videos, I shared photos and updates on my journey, unknowingly fostering a community of fellow aspiring filmmakers. Encouraged by this connection, I kept creating, and eventually, my satirical hip-hop video for DJ Format’s We Know Something You Don’t Know became an early viral hit. That success landed me representation in both the UK and the US, leading to music video and commercial gigs worldwide.
One opportunity led to another, including a documentary on the infamous Gumball Rally, which introduced me to Rob Dyrdek and led to the creation of Rob & Big, my first TV show. Balancing short-form work, reality TV, and short films—often collaborating with comedian Nick Thune—my career evolved until I was finally in the running to direct feature films. My big break came when Amy Pascal hired me for Zombieland, a film that not only marked my directorial debut but completely changed the course of my life and career. The rest, as they say, is history.
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.
Caitlin Cronenberg is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and dog lover known for her cinematic editorial and celebrity portraits featured in Vanity Fair, Vogue Italia, W Magazine, and more.
Her dynamic visual work spans poster art for major productions and album covers for artists like Drake. Film and TV clients include Netflix, Disney, and Amazon. A proud Torontonian, Cronenberg has been a fixture at TIFF for over a decade, shooting signature celebrity portraits.
Her books include POSER (2010) and the best-selling The Endings (2018), now in development as a TV series. Cronenberg also explores NFTs, notably creating The Death of David Cronenberg, a short film collaboration with her father. Her feature film debut, HUMANE, premiered in April 2024.
Pari Dukovic is an award-winning New York-based photographer known for his colorful, atmospheric images blending old master painting influences with rigorous technical training. His work spans portraiture, fashion, and reportage.
Dukovic’s editorial career includes major magazines like The New Yorker (where he was staff photographer from 2012 to 2018), Time (including all six covers of the Time 100 issue), GQ, Vanity Fair, and M le Magazine du Monde. His photography has also featured in campaigns for MAC Cosmetics, Nike, Tiffany, Chanel, and Netflix, among others. Notably, his work on FX’s Pose earned a 2018 Clio Entertainment Gold Award.
Born in Olten, Switzerland, Marco Grob began his photography career in Los Angeles before returning home to establish his first studio, where he spent two decades as a still life photographer. In 2003, he pivoted to portrait and people photography, later moving to New York City, where he captured some of the world's most iconic faces. His portfolio includes actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock, and Robert Downey Jr., musicians such as Sir Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Sting, as well as political figures including Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. His cinematic work spans major studios like Disney, Warner Brothers, and Netflix, contributing to films such as The Avengers series and TRON: Legacy.
Marco’s photography regularly graces the pages of TIME, GQ, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times Magazine. In 2011, he created BEYOND 9/11: Portraits of Resilience for TIME, a poignant series now part of the Smithsonian and National 9/11 Memorial collections. His advertising clients include Rolex, IWC, and Louis Vuitton, cementing his reputation as a master of visual storytelling. Beyond his commercial success, Marco is deeply committed to humanitarian work, collaborating with the United Nations Mine Action Service to raise awareness about the devastating global impact of landmines.
Lauren Loncar is a fashion and beauty photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. Coming from a small town in Ohio, she grew her interest in photography after looking through old negatives of her mother’s time as a model in NYC. Through her work Lauren hopes to challenge her audiences’ views on what beauty is and can be. Select clients include: Aerie, American Eagle, Derek Lam, Fila, Freepeople, Hudson Jeans, Levi's, Milk Makeup, Onia, Proenza Schouler, and Vans.
Sebastian concentrates on portraiture and landscape photography. In his portraits, there tends to be an element of abstraction: he likes to shift the image from a straight ‘likeness’ to something more expressive. Most of this is done with lighting and in-camera techniques. This abstraction extends to the sitter’s environment, too: emphasizing certain structures, lines, details to make the surroundings construct the mood of the shot. The effect can be almost like a stage set.
Sebastian has a strong interest in the history of landscape photography and so many references in his head when he is creating these shoots. He has been fortunate enough to work with some of the world’s best agencies and creatives on award-winning global campaigns.
Sebastian's clients include: Arthritis UK, Plan UK, Guardian Weekend, Telegraph Magazine, National Theatre, English National Opera, Channel 4, ITV, McLaren Magazine, Audi, Wired, Royal Ascot and Shortlist.
Chris is an award-winning photographer and director based in New York and Berlin, known for his impeccable command of light, composition, and mood. His fresh visual style and ability to capture authentic, epic portraits have earned him a reputation among top global brands like Adidas, Apple, BMW, Netflix, and Red Bull.
A full member of the AOP (UK) and BFF (Germany), Chris also mentors emerging talent through the BFF Scholarship Award. His work has won numerous accolades, including the London Director Awards and New York Movie Awards, and has been showcased at events like the European Month of Photography in Berlin and Rotterdam Photo Festival.
Grace Rivera is a Brooklyn-based Photographer and Director with a unique flair for creating dynamic, sincere, and colorful portraits. Over the past decade, she’s honed a playful yet inclusive style that radiates positivity and connection. At the core of Grace’s creative process lies an unwavering commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for her subjects to connect freely and openly. Through a humble and compassionate approach, she expertly captures her subjects in their natural, genuine state, producing intimate and authentic portraits.
Grace's portfolio features an impressive lineup of notable subjects, including the iconic Kim Kardashian, America's bittersweetheart Sydney Sweeney, esteemed journalist and news anchor Katie Couric, beloved actress and SAG-AFTRA's fearless leader Fran Drescher, cult favorite Jenna Ortega, and Latin music legends Romeo Santos and J Balvin. By seamlessly fusing vibrant portraiture, dynamic movement, and genuine emotion, Rivera has amassed a loyal client base of brands and editorial titles, including Verizon, Nike, Amazon, Sephora, Laneige, Meta, Lululemon, Google, Dick's Sporting Goods, Teen Vogue, Billboard, Allure, and The New York Times.
Chrisean Rose is a multi-dimensional West Indian director and photographer based in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Growing up on the shores of the Exumas—a small cluster of islands in the Bahamas—he began his creative journey as a painter before discovering his love for photography and film.
His foundation as a painter and culturally rich background merge to create a unique perspective rooted in his Bahamian heritage, which lies at the heart of his storytelling. This makes his artistry profoundly personal yet universally resonant to clients, including Coach, Good American, Dior, Vogue, Free People, Free Assembly, Nike, V Magazine, Rolling Stone, Sprite, Wall Street Journal, and Glamour.
Of all his accomplishments, Chrisean considers his greatest accolade to be fatherhood. A proud girl-dad, he shares his love for art with his daughter, who has been joining him on set since she was just a week old. Those who know him best say he is a dad first and an artist second.
Wolfgang Zac is a photographer, director, and creative force based between Los Angeles and Berlin. Known for his boundless energy and raw, high-voltage aesthetic, his work defies the ordinary, bringing an explosive mix of joy, rebellion, and originality to every project. On set, his infectious enthusiasm pulls everyone into the "Zac Pack," his tribe of collaborators and co-conspirators. Rejecting the flatness of conventional advertising, Wolfgang is on a relentless quest for authenticity, responsible creativity, and the magic of the unexpected. His fluid approach to image-making seamlessly blends still photography and film, moving effortlessly between roles as director, photographer, and DoP without missing a beat.
Born in Austria, Wolfgang honed his craft at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna before cutting his teeth as a photographer’s assistant in New York. Today, his client list reads like a who's who of global brands—Apple, Adidas, Jack Daniel’s, Porsche, and many more. His accolades include Cannes Lions, ADC Awards, and a spot among Lürzer’s Archive’s 200 Best Ad Photographers worldwide. Outside of work, he devours books on quantum physics (without understanding a word), collects tattoos to the sound of David Bowie, and road-trips with Claudia, his wife and creative partner in crime.
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.
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.
