Shion Hayasaka Elevated to Executive Producer Role at Anonymous Content UK

We are excited to announce the promotion of Shion Hayasaka from Head of Production to Executive Producer for our UK division. In her new role, Hayasaka will work alongside Anonymous Content UK’s managing director and executive producer Tor Fitzwilliams to represent some of the UK roster’s top talent, including award-winning directors Alex Hulsey, Autumn de…

Spotlight On: Women Commercial Directors

Happy International Women’s Day to all of the incrus Content, including our clients, Happy International Women’s Day to all of the incredible and inspiring women of Anonymous Content, including our clients, colleagues and friends! Today, we are proud to spotlight the women of our commercial directing roster and their changemaking work. Read on for more…

Director Marleen Valien Named Young Guns 21 Winner

Director Marleen Valien have been named one of the winners for The One Club’s Young Guns 21 Awards. Based in Berlin, Valien’s commercial, music video and short film work is marked by lush, sensual visuals and rich color palettes, combined with a playful approach that belies a deeper approach to storytelling.   Her commercial work includes…

Directors thirtytwo Win Best Web Film at AICP

Directing duo thirtytwo, comprised of Dylan Southern & Will Lovelace won Best Web Film at last night’s AICP Next Awards for their ITV “Breakthrough” spot. Created with agency Uncommon London to promote the broadcaster’s Britain Get Talking mental health campaign, the powerful new film showing the interaction between a parent and their child after a…

Pantera Directors Patricio Martinez & Francisco Canton Make Cannes Film Fest Debut

Filmmakers Patricio Martinez and Francisco Canton of directing collective Pantera will World Premiere their new short NADA DE TODO ESTO (NONE OF THAT) In Competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The 15-minute short, which Martinez and Canton also adapted from the short story by Samanta Schweblin, follows a mother as she drives with her daughter…

Olivia Wilde Directs First Spot in Amazon’s New Global Campaign

Working with Wieden+Kennedy London, Anonymous Content produced the launch spot, directed by filmmaker Olivia Wilde, of the global campaign for Amazon’s new brand platform ‘It’s on Prime.’. The campaign, which showcases all of the Prime benefits and offerings across fast delivery, savings, entertainment, health, and more, debuted at last night’s Academy Awards broadcast. The debut…

Anonymous Content Launches Sales, Finance Division AC Independent

  We are excited to announce the launch of our sales and finance division, AC Independent. Anonymous Content manager and producer Nick Shumaker, who joined last year from UTA, will lead the new division and oversee it from our New York office.

Garrett Kemble Joins Anonymous Content As EVP Development, AC Studios

  Universal Content Productions veteran Garrett Kemble has joined Anonymous Content as EVP of Development for AC Studios, where he will work across both film and television development.

David Davoli Joins Anonymous Content as President of International

  Former Bron executive David Davoli has joined Anonymous Content as President of International.

Anonymous Content To Launch Web3 Series and Game ‘Ghosts of The Deep’ in Partnership with Phil Gelatt

    Anonymous Content announced that it will be launching a Web3 series and game titled “Ghosts of The Deep” (GOTD) in partnership with Emmy award-winning director producer and writer Philip Gelatt.

Anonymous Content Promotes Four To Manager Across Media Rights & Talent Divisions

    Anonymous Content has promoted Joe Bello, Austin Hegedus, Julia Mok and Ali Lefkowitz—four assistants and coordinators working across its Media Rights and Talent divisions—to Manager.

Longtime Manager James Jolly Joins Anonymous Content’s Talent Division

  Veteran manager James Jolly has joined Anonymous Content’s Talent Division. Jolly has been working in representation for seven years.

Directing Duo thirtytwo Signs to Anonymous Content for Commercial & Music Video Representation in US & UK

  Directors thirtytwo have signed to production and management company Anonymous Content for commercial and music video representation in the US and UK.

Director Saam Farahmand Expands Anonymous Content Representation to US

Director Saam Farahmand has signed to production and management company Anonymous Content for US commercial and music video representation.

Endeavor Content & Anonymous Content Form Joint Venture To Produce Scripted TV Series

    Endeavor Content and Anonymous Content are teaming on a new joint venture focused on developing and producing premium scripted television series

Anonymous Content Elevates Five Lit & Talent Managers To Partner

  Anonymous Content is elevating five managers and producers — Alex Goldstone, Carolyn Govers, Kim Hodgert, Duncan Millership, and Heather Nunn — to Partner.

“Swan Song” Starring Mahershala Ali To Open In Theaters, Stream on AppleTV+ December 17

Our upcoming film SWAN SONG, written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Benjamin Cleary and starring Mahershala Ali, SWAN SONG explores how far we will go, and how much we’re willing to sacrifice, to make a happier life for the people we love.

Anonymous Content Signs Director Alex Hulsey For US & UK Representation

Anonymous Content has signed director Alex Hulsey for commercial and music video representation in the US and UK. The US-born, London-based filmmaker has brought his cinematic approach to documentary-style storytelling for commercial clients

Anonymous Content & CAA Launch TV Venture with RT Features

We are thrilled to announce that along with CAA, we have partnered with Ad Astra and Call Me By Your Name producer RT Features to launch RT Television.

Alfonso Cuaron and Olivia Wilde Named to Adweek’s Creative 100

Directors Alfonso Curaon and Olivia Wilde are two of Adweek’s Creative 100 for 2019. The annual list profiles the most inspiring leaders and influential people in marketing, media and culture.

Olivia Wilde Signs to Anonymous Content for Commercial Representation

We are thrilled to announce filmmaker Olivia Wilde has signed to us for worldwide commercial and music video representation. Named one of Variety’s 10 Directors to watch

Managers Brooke Ehrlich & Geoffrey Sanford Join Media Rights Division

We are excited to announce that managers Brooke Ehrlich and Geoffrey Sanford have joined our media rights division, formed by partners Howie Sanders and Kassie Evashevski last year.

Whitney Dibo Joins Anonymous Content as Director of Theatrical Acquisitions

We are pleased to announce that Whitney Dibo has joined us in the newly created position of Director of Theatrical Acquisitions.

Anonymous Content and Somesuch One Show Winners

As the 2018 One Club Creative Week wrapped, the One Club for Creativity announced the winners of its annual One Show competition, and Anonymous Content and Somesuch took home a combined 11 honors

21 AICP Nominations for Anonymous Content, Somesuch & ICONOCLAST

AICP has announced the shortlist for their 2018 AICP Show and Next Awards and Anonymous Content, Somesuch, and ICONOCLAST have collectively earned 21 nominations.

D&AD Awards Honor Anonymous Content, Somesuch & ICONOCLAST

  Anonymous, Somesuch and Iconoclast picked up a total of 20 pencils at 2018’s D&AD Awards. Among this year’s winners were Mark Romanek’s much lauded music video for JAY-Z’s “The Story of O.J.”

Director Marco Prestini Signs to Anonymous Content for Commercial Representation

We are excited to announce director Marco Prestini has joined us for commercial and music video representation in North America.

Dee Rees Named an Adweek Disrupter

Leading advertising trade magazine Adweek named writer and director Dee Rees to their second annual Disruptors list

Academy Award Nominee Dee Rees Directs Short for Walmart Oscar Ad

Walmart continued to celebrate the art of storytelling at the 90th Oscars last night with three of Hollywood’s brightest creators: Nancy Meyers, Melissa McCarthy and Dee Rees.

Ad Age Names Patty Jenkins and Kate & Laura Mulleavy to Creativity 50

In their annual survey of the year’s most influential creative figures, Ad Age has named directors Patty Jenkins and Kate and Laura Mulleavy to their Creativity 50 feature

“The Story of O.J.” Wins Four LIAs, Including a Grand Award

“The Story of O.J.,” directed by JAY-Z and Mark Romanek has won four London International Awards, including a Music Video Grand LIA.

Alejandro G. Inarritu’s “Carne y Arena” to Be Awarded Special Oscar

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Alejandro G. Inarritu’s virtual reality installation “Carne y Arena (Virtually Present, Physically Invisible)” with a special Oscar statuette this year

Alfonso Cuarón Launches Global Fundraising Effort, Mexico Rises

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes and powerful aftershocks that recently hit Mexico, Alfonso Cuarón, with support from Anonymous Content and Participant Media, launched a multi-platform initiative

Geisel Productions and Anonymous Content Win Best of Show for BMW Films’ “The Escape” at One Screen Film Festival

Geisel Productions and Anonymous Content’s branded short “BMW Films: The Escape” took home Best of Show at last night’s One Screen Film Festival

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Carne y Arena,” First VR to Play Cannes

Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s VR installation “Carne y Arena” has debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, making it the first VR project to ever be included as an official selection

Anonymous Content Partners with Nonprofit ADCAN for 2017 Awards

Anonymous Content has partnered with UK-based not-for-profit organization ADCAN for the creative organization’s fourth-annual competition for unsigned filmmakers

Mark Romanek’s “Snapshots” to open at Colette Paris January 9th

A series of musically & culturally important black & white photos taken by director/photographer Mark Romanek will be on display at Colette Paris.

BMW FILMS RETURNS FOR THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE ESCAPE

Fifteen years after releasing the original series, “The Hire,” we have once again partnered with BMW for another ride, “The Escape”, directed by Neill Blomkamp.

#VoteYourFuture Turns Voter Registration into a 1-on-1 Conversation

Nearly 100 of America’s most dynamic names come together in a direct appeal to their friends, fans and followers to register to vote.

Quarry, Our New 70’s Era Crime Drama, Now Airing On Cinemax

Quarry Creators Graham Gordy and Michael D. Fuller have built a compelling a story around Mac Conway and his unwelcome return home from Vietnam.

Beyonce’s Lemonade Wins Breakthrough Long Form MTV VMA

Beyonce’s visual album Lemonade, featuring video direction by Mark Romanek and Serial’s Jonas Akerlund, won the MTV VMA for Breakthrough Long Form Video.

Renowned Director Patrick Daughters Joins Anonymous Content

Award-winning commercial and music video director, Patrick Daughters, joins Anonymous Content for US representation.

MTV VMA Nominations include The Weeknd, Ariana Grande and Beyonce

This year’s MTV VMAs have been announced and Anonymous Content is thrilled to be included with nominations for The Weeknd, Ariana Grande and Beyoncé.

Mr Robot, The Knick and Lemonade Nominated for Emmys

Anonymous Content has a lot to look forward to at this year’s 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards with nominations for Mr. Robot, The Knick and Lemonade.

Six Gold Cannes Lion Wins including Direction for AT&T and Hennessy

Anonymous Content went big at this year’s Cannes Lion Festival, winning six gold Lion awards, and along with our partners, over thirty wins and shortlists honors.

Anonymous Content Welcomes Director Max Sherman

Award-winning director Max Sherman joins Anonymous Content, threading a wry, and distinctly original humor throughout his work.

One Show Awards Include Anonymous, Somesuch and Iconoclast Talent

The One Show Awards honored an incredible array of Anonymous, Somesuch and Iconoclast work including AT&T, Powerade, All State, Clash of Clans.

Armando Bo Unravels a Shanghai Mystery with Lifeline

With Lifeline, Director/Writer Armando Bo reached into the depths of Chinese culture, to create a thriller starring Olivia Munn and Wang Leehom.

Mark Romanek Directs Beyonce for Lemonade Video

To compliment the release of Beyonce’s latest album, Lemonade, HBO aired a visual album with videos accompanying each track including one by Mark Romanek.

17 AICP Nominations for Anonymous, Somesuch and Iconoclast

The AICP Show Awards shortlist was released and Anonymous Content and partners have been named for their achievement with multiple nominations.