Sherpas Cinema Takes Audi into Undiscovered Country with “Hokkaido Calling”
Branded film directed by Leo Hoorn features freerider skiers Sam Smoothy, Jérémie Heitz and Dane Tudor. Los Angeles— Hokkaido Calling, a new short film created by Sherpas Cinema (represented in the U.S.by Accomplice Media) for Audi, follows big mountain ski legends Sam Smoothy, Jérémie Heitz and Dane Tudor on an epic road trip in search of […]
Finback Document an Ancient Way of Life Under Threat in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The directing team’s new short film for Patagonia and the Alaska Wilderness League focuses on the Gwich’in people’s struggle against commercial exploitation of their ancestral lands. Los Angeles— The just released short film, The Refuge, focuses on the Gwich’in people of Alaska and Northern Canada and their more than three decade fight to protect the […]
British Comedy Director Ben Whitehouse Launches U.S. Career via Accomplice Media
Los Angeles—Continuing to broaden its roster of commercial filmmakers, Accomplice Media has signed comedy director Ben Whitehouse for exclusive representation in the United States. The British-born director launched his career in 2009 and since then has established himself as a master of character-driven comedy through work for Subway, Amazon, Enterprise, KFC, Specsavers, Phones 4U and […]
Automotive Director Lino Russell Joins Accomplice Media
Los Angeles— Accomplice Media has signed German director Lino Russell for exclusive representation in the United States. Russell, who was educated in the United States and England, is an automotive and visual specialist known for his technical skill, dynamic visuals, deft handling of talent and ability to craft vivid stories. His credits include Audi, Ferrari, BMW, […]
Director Stephen Pearson Brings Comedy Advertising Skills to Accomplice Media
Los Angeles— Accomplice Media has signed director Stephen Pearson for exclusive representation in the United States. A one-time advertising agency creative, Pearson has built a strong portfolio as a commercial director, primarily consisting of performance- and character-driven comedy. He has directed projects for agencies across the U.S. and in international markets for such brands as Burger […]
Accomplice Media’s Sherpas Cinema Captures the Spirit of Adventure in National Campaign Launching the 2015 Jeep Renegade
Los Angeles—Accomplice Media directing team Sherpas Cinema collaborated with The Richards Group and Jeep on a new campaign launching the 2015 Jeep Renegade across North America. For the campaign’s 60-second launch spot, Sherpas Cinemas’ Eric Crosland captured the epic adventure of a band traveling America in search of musical stardom. Featuring Brooklyn indie rockers X […]
Director David Semel Brings Phillip K. Dick’s The Man in the High Castle to Amazon
Semel, who directs commercials through Accomplice Media, has a history of directing pilots that become hit television series. Los Angeles—In his latest television outing, director David Semel engages in a frightening, but enthralling, game of “What if?” Produced for Amazon by Ridley Scott and based on the award-winning Phillip K. Dick novel, The Man in […]
Accomplice Media’s Eric Crosland of Sherpas Cinema Directs Free-Riding Campaign for Mitsubishi Motors North America
Integrated television and online campaign from 180LA includes never-seen-before mountain biking stunts. Los Angeles— Two of the world’s best free-ride mountain bikers flip for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in an exhilarating new television and online campaign directed by Eric Crosland of Sherpas Cinema and Accomplice Media for Los Angeles agency 180LA. Crosland captured spectacular […]
Director Eva Michon Joins Accomplice Media
LOS ANGELES— Accomplice Media has signed multi-talented filmmaker Eva Michon for exclusive representation in commercials. A skillful visual storyteller with a whimsical sense of humor, Michon has earned considerable praise for her work in music videos and fashion films, the latter including work for such designers as Calla, Pink Tartan, Ten Over Six and Rita Liefhebber. […]
Alberto Belli Goes to Cannes
Accomplice Media director selected for Saatchi & Saatchi’s New Director’s Showcase and Shot’s Young Directors Awards. LOS ANGELES—Last month, Accomplice Media director Alberto Belli made his first trip to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Belli was one of 18 directors worldwide chosen to take part in Saatchi & Saatchi’s New Directors Showcase. He […]
Accomplice Media’s Eric Will Celebrates Asia’s Love for Kite Flying in Campaign for Axiata and MC Saatchi
In “Kites,” the director uses a popular Asian pastime to create an emotional connection to the international telecom giant. Los Angeles—Eric Will has directed a new international campaign for telecom giant Axiata that uses kites as a symbol for the company’s work in connecting people across Southeast Asia. Will, who is represented in the U.S. […]
