Strike Anywhere is thrilled to welcome John Larigakis to our roster of talent! His conceptual and highly art-directed style focuses on comedic surrealism grounded in reality. By counterbalancing the outlandish and colorful setting with deadpan performances, the key to his commercials is the metaphorical twist on the core concept, ultimately yielding a compelling and funny film. His stylistic vision is often brought to life through custom props, 3D animation, physical comedy, and practical effects to craft imaginative environments and memorable characters. Read more in shots!
Director John Larigakis Joins Strike Anywhere
Frank’s RedHot Gets Spicy
A hot tip from the Dean of Tailgating: put that 🌶️ on everything!! Matt Sklar spices up new work for Frank’s RedHot with Colle McVoy. Read more about the saucy campaign in MediaPost.
Show-Me Organics Takes On Big Pharma With Vivid Cannabis
Real-life couple LeAnne and Jess Dickerson’s sudden twist of fate inspired them to open their own dispensary 🌿 Matt Sklar directs a bold and inspiring new campaign for Show-Me Organics and Vivid Cannabis from Bandits & Friends.. Read more about the campaign in Little Black Book!
Atlassian Work Life Series in Shots
Atlassian, the leading software company known for its innovative team collaboration tools, has launched its new “Work Life” campaign. A dynamic series of films that highlight teamwork lessons from unexpected sources. Produced by Strike Anywhere, these documentary-style films showcase real, non-tech teams in action, providing fresh insights into essential team skills.
Directed by Mike Malagon, the series features unique teams, from a heavy metal band to a youth cricket squad, revealing lessons in active listening, effective feedback, and more. Each film captures teams in their authentic moments, creating an engaging experience that goes beyond typical training videos.
Watch now and discover what you can learn from a heavy metal band about active listening! Read all about the groundbreaking campaign in shots.
Sizzler with Randy Johnson
Famed MLB pitcher Randy Johnson takes the Simi Valley River Dogs to Sizzler to celebrate a moral victory as reigning little league underdogs in this mini-mocumentary ⚾️
Mischief @ No Fixed Address and Strike Anywhere take the legend out of retirement and back in the dugout for this
AWESOME + modest “A Few of My Favorite Things” in shots
Step into the world of AWESOME + modest.
AWESOME + modest lead director, writer, and animator Sean Donnelly takes us on a tour of his gallery of the eclectic treasures that inspire his work. From sentimental artwork to rare collectibles, including a signed script from “The Simpsons” and a painting from Art ECF, Sean says when surrounded by so many different styles of art, it subconsciously reminds him of the infinite possibilities that any project can go in. Read more via shots.
Coors Light in Ad Age
Coors Light and NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes prove once again that true coolness is timeless. ❄️⌛️
We’ve produced a commercial so ahead of its time, we’re locking it away in a time capsule! This epic move ensures that Coors Light’s legendary chill is preserved for future generations. Made with Mischief @ No Fixed Address and is an Ad Age Editor’s Pick!
Who is Michael Jang? Directed by Michael Jacobs
“Who Is Michael Jang” premieres at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco on May 30th as part of SF Doc Fest’s opening night. 🎞️ SF Chronicle has the first look at the film.
Directed by Michael Jacobs of Strike Anywhere, “Who Is Michael Jang” is a captivating journey into the life and work of the enigmatic photographer Michael Jang. From capturing iconic moments in San Francisco’s history to exploring the complexities of identity and belonging, the film bears witness to Jang’s reacquaintance with his younger self through decades-old images that resonate with vital new meaning today. It’s an honor to show this documentary at such a legendary festival for its 23rd year. Learn more via SF docfest.
‘Who Is Michael Jang?’ reveals the life of a prolific San Francisco photographer
Strike Anywhere’s Company Profile in Little Black Book
At Strike Anywhere, collaboration is key and as the industry landscape shifts, we’re embracing experimentation and leveraging emerging technologies to elevate our craft.
Co-founder Ryan Simon highlights our mission: breaking the mold, experimenting with storytelling, and creating high-impact visuals. From early projects like Meta’s branded content to award-winning features, our DNA is built on innovation and meaningful partnerships. Looking ahead to the rest of 2024, we’re excited to reboot projects, explore new creative horizons, and continue pushing the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more via Little Black Book.
Celebrating Success at The Webby Awards!
“Love Language” for Duolingo and Peacock won a Webby in THREE categories: Best Video Campaign, Best Use of Earned Media, and Products & Services. “Interface Interruption” for Tubi swept up a Webby for Best Viral PR Campaign, and “Anytime Anytime” for Anytime Fitness was awarded a Webby in the Promotions & Contests category. Thank you to our clients and collaborators for entrusting us with their vision and to The Webby Awards for this tremendous honor!
2024 Clios!
The touch-down Tubi campaign “Interface Interruption,” has scooped up two Gold and two Bronze Clio’s! Check out the list below. Congratulations to everyone’s creative achievements at The Clios.
2 X Gold 🏅 Tubi – “Interface Interruption” Directed by Pete Marquis – Direct, Film and Media, Film
2 X Bronze 🥉 Tubi – “Interface Interruption” Directed by Pete Marquis – Public Relations, Single Market and Brand Development
Webby Nominations!
The 28th Annual Webby Awards have been announced and we’re beaming to see SIX works created by the Strike Anywhere team included in the nominations alongside an immense amount of talent. Check out the list below and visit The Webby Awards link to cast your votes by April 18!
Duolingo – “Love Language” directed by Pete Marquis is nominated for Best Video Campaign, Products & Services, and Best Use of Earned Media.
Atlassian – “Impossible Alone” directed by Andrew Batista is nominated in the Public Service & Activism category.
Lucky Lyft directed by Emily Anderson and produced by Strike Anywhere is an honoree in the new series category.
Tubi – “Interface Interruption” directed by Pete Marquis is nominated in Brand Strategy and Best Viral PR Campaign.
Anytime Fitness – “Train for your Life” directed by Pete Marquis is nominated in the Promotions & Contests category.
Orchard Valley Harvest – “No Nut November” directed by Pete Marquis is an honoree in the Social Category.
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Akil Gibbons talks filmmaking with Shots
“Filmmaking is a team sport. It takes cohesive action and folks playing different positions to achieve a shared goal. I love that direction requires you to build an understanding and respect for each person at each step of the filmmaking process.”
Akil Gibbons shares his insights on exceptional filmmaking and the industry’s dynamic landscape for Shots “Peer Review” series.
Reflecting on influential works, Akil highlights three films that exemplify great direction and the joy of creating shared experiences that inform, inspire, and emotionally connect with viewers globally. Learn more via Shots.
Opendoor Super Bowl campaign with Mischief
Opendoor Super Bowl campaign is underway. Pete Marquis is back with Mischief for another Super Bowl Muse has all the details. Sell a home during halftime? No problem.
As We Speak – Sundance Reviews, Trailer, and Pararmount+ Release Date
Paramount+ drops As We Speak trailer on the heels of glowing reviews at Sundance.
Early takes from Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Rolling Stone, plus a live Q&A with LA Times’ Matt Brennan prime audiences for the As We Speak premiere on Paramount+ February 27th.
“There probably isn’t a timelier Sundance premiere right now than As We Speak, an eye-opening documentary […] Powerful commentary is provided by L.A. criminal defense lawyer Alexandra Kazarian […] Harper lends an attentive ear to the various subjects Kemba interviews […] this revealing documentary shows how, when it comes to hip-hop, prosecutors across America have been conveniently refusing to distinguish one from the other.” – Hollywood Reporter
“The film editor of the Emmy-nominated series “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” has made a willfully creative work that mimics the ways rap can be intimately observational, seemingly confessional even, but is also a feat of artistic expression.” – Variety
Anytime Fitness and Mischief – Train for Your Life
Anytime Fitness returns post Super Bowl to encourage you to “Train for Your Life.” Developed with Mischief @ No Fixed Address and directed by Pete Marquis, the campaign emphasizes realistic fitness achievements over extreme goals. The spots reunite Mischief, Marquis, and spokesperson Arnell Powell. Read more about the campaign on Adweek.
Ad of the Year – Tubi “Interface Interruption”
Tubi “Interface Interruption” directed by Pete Marquis lands on Ad Age, Campaign Magazine, Adweek, and other notable creative and marketing lists for ad of the year.
Banner year for AWESOME + modest
Strike Anywhere repped animation studio AWESOME + modest created animated content for a number of high-profile documentary projects, including the feature film “Stamped from the Beginning for Netflix. Other notable projects include “The Stroll” for HBO, and Hulu, NY Times, and Showtime.
Generative AI with Google Cloud
Mike Malagon directed a series of films for Google’s Cloud AI Summit. The films for Forbes, Turning, and Snap highlight incredible AI applications for each business.
Koala for Steakmas
Pete Marquis directed Outback Steakhouse’s latest campaign Koala on the Walla developed by Mischief, that ties in with the Australian holiday “Steakmas.” The overly observant koala character judges people’s behavior to decide if they deserve steak for Christmas. Read more about the campaign with this feature from Muse by Clio.
Sundance in Competition
Strike Anywhere will debut its latest documentary feature film, As We Speak, in competition at Sundance.
Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades.
Directed by J.M. Harper, this sophisticated and immersive journey merges style and substance, boldly weaving through a web of issues, and ultimately shining a light on the First Amendment, provoking crucial questions about whom it protects.
No Nut November
Pete Marquis is back with Terri & Sandy directing the only campaign that wants young men to refrain from refraining this November, at least when it comes to snacking. Check out Tim Nudd’s deep dive on the work on AdAge.
Akil Gibbons directs powerful Udemy film
Building Opportunity is the latest campaign directed by Akil Gibbons for Udemy. This film takes place in the community of learner-turned-educator Vital and follows his story alongside instructor Chris as they open their co-founded school in Vital’s hometown of Magu, Rwanda. Read more about the film and ongoing series for Udemy in this Shots feature.
Tinder Message for Scammers
Tinder, Mischief, and Pete Marquis unpack World Romance Scam Prevention Day—with help from Jonathan Bennett, an expert in toxic behavior since starring as Aaron Samuels in 2004’s “Mean Girls.”
The spot features Bennett talking about online fraudsters posing as potential love interests.
Bennett has a pretty blunt message for these scammers at the end. Watch to hear the message and read more on this campaign on Ad Age.
Academy Awards turns Gold for Erica Eng
Erica Eng’s has been selected as the US recipient of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women! A prestige program for emerging female filmmakers, Erica will be the recipient of a grant and eight months of one-on-one mentorship as she develops her feature.
Sizzler & Rambler Summer
Andrew Batista makes Impossible Alone films for Atlassian
Andrew Batista directed two films for Atlassian’s Impossible Alone film series. See the powerful debut film about a life saved and the power of cloud collaboration featured on Shots.
Erica Eng Award & Premiere Announced
Erica Eng continues to make waves on the festival circuit. After debuting at Tribeca, Off Fairfax picked up the best episodic award at Bentonville Film Festival. Up next, Erica will debut her Disney Launchpad short film The Ghost at HollyShorts before the film streams on Disney+ and Hulu.
Six Cannes Lions!
Pete Marquis directed two Super Bowl campaigns for Mischief and both came back with Cannes Lions. Tubi -Interface Interruption won a gold, two silver, and two bronze lions. Anytime Fitness – Fitness Anytime won a bronze lion. Bravo to our partners at Mischief and the many amazing humans that helped from beginning to end on these award winning campaigns!
See the Tubi case study here.
Mahomes & Mischief with a Bear
A year after The Coors Light took the internet by storm, the team is back with Coors Light Bear. Pete Marquis directed the campaign that caused social media rumors to swirl about Travis Kelce being the bear. Read more about a day in the life with Mahomes and his bear friend in Ad Age, Sports Illustrated, and Forbes.
Coors Light – AICP Next Award
Pete Marquis directed The Coors Light with Patrick Mahomes scores AICP Next Award!
Akil Gibbons premieres Harlem is Nowhere
Harlem Is Nowhere — an experimental documentary essay inspired by the visions of Gordon Parks and Ralph Ellison is a reflection on the development and later gentrification of Black Harlem. Written and directed by Akil Gibbons. The film premiered at Harlem International Film Festival.
Orchard Valley has a new nut
Terri & Sandy tapped Pete Marquis to bring Orchard Valley’s mouthless mascot to life. Check out campaign highlights on Shots.
Andrew Batista joins Strike Anywhere
Shots shares all about director Andrew Batista who kicks off with campaigns for Square, US Army, and Atlassian upon joining with Strike Anywhere for US representation.
One Show Announces 8 Shortlist Nominations for Coors Light, Tubi, Miller, and Anytime Fitness
Pete Marquis directed campaigns with Mischief for Coors Light, Tubi, Milled and Anytime Fitness shortlisted for eight One Show awards.
Andrew Batista directs national Army campaign
Debuting during the NCAA finals the rousing campaign defines ‘Be All You Can Be’ for a new generation. Now running globally in theaters, broadcast, and social, the spots were brought to life by DDB and filmmaker Andrew Batista. Catch one of the powerful spots here.
Peacock’s Love Language Breakthrough
Duolingo got together with Peacock to get a lot of dating reality show junkies excited on April Fools.It was covered everywhere from People to Adweek. Here’s what Variety had to say.
Pete Marquis directed EOS campaign marks an evolution for men’s shaving
Pete Marquis and Mischief join forces for EOS and Muse had some very nice words for all involved.
Ilana Glazer Miller Lite campaign
Alma agency teamed up with Illana Glazer and Miller Lite to shed light on how things were and how things should be when it comes to the history of beer and advertising. From the trades, to entertainment, and culture, people were definitely talking about this one.
Why Spend $7M? Anytime Fitness Got a Super Lift Without a Big Game Ad
Mischief’s Anytime Fitness campaign played big ahead of and during the Super Bowl. Check out Muse by Clio’s piece about the creative work and winning results.
Erica Eng directs Short of the Week
There are many who believe rap legend Tupac Shakur lives on, a conspiracy that is explored, with humorous and dramatic effect, in Erica Eng’s six-minute short Off Fairfax. The film debuted as Short of the Week; kicked off at Tribeca Film Festival and continues to screen at festivals around the world.
Tubi Interrupts Super Bowl LVII
Director Pete Marquis is back in cahoots with Mischief to interrupt Super Bowl LVII with this years most talked about spot for Tubi.
From Snoop Dogg to worried moms, this instant big game classic became head turning gold as social media chatter and memes galore bounced from living rooms and bars to Twitter and TikTok.
Earned media impressions jumped by the millions overnight with pickups by Huffington Post, CNN, Hollywood Reporter, The Today Show, and just about every local news channel with a big game summary.
Ad Age breaks it down.
Best Ad of the Year
Topping 2022 The Coors Light is landing on Adweek’s top 30 ads of the year. Bravo to Coors and Mischief we had a lot of fun with this one!
Erica Eng rolls in South Africa with BBDO
Dogs, family, friends, at home and in the great outdoors! Director Erica Eng travelled to South Africa with BBDO to bring the love shared between owners and pets to life for a new broadcast campaign.
Ad of the Day – Murder a bloomin’ onion lately? Destroy the Evidence!
Destroy the Evidence for Outback Steakhouse is Ad of the Day. This playful spot riffs on Netflix’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery key themes, with a dark comedic twist.
A high-intensity murder takes place at an Outback Steakhouse – the victim, being, of course, well, you’ll have to watch to find out.
AWESOME + modest joins Strike Anywhere
We’re thrilled to welcome the talented and exceptional AWESOME + modest group to Strike Anywhere. Read all about their work, ethos, accolades, and our future together in shots.
Clio for a flashlight?
Diretor Pete Marquis and Mischief bring home a Clio for The Coors Light starring Patrick Mahomes.
Square(d) with Strike Anywhere filmmakers
Strike Anywhere directors Andrew Batista and Akil Gibbons helmed back to back projects for Square. Catch one of Square’s first broadcast spots from the campaign aimed at the Latin market in the United States here. Directed by Andrew Batista.
Patrick Mahomes Endorses Coors…Flashlights in Newest Pete Marquis Promo
Pete Marquis and Mischief team up yet again, this time to deliver a perfectly executed lightbulb moment. Marquis directs Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in the minute-long Coors campaign which cleverly sideskirts the NFL’s longstanding policy that players cannot endorse alcohol products. Instead, Mahomes wants to sell you a flashlight. A definitely-and-totally-not-a-beer flashlight. Great for cracking open during a camping trip with friends! AdWeek found the wordplay-workaround quite refreshing, making it their Ad of the Day.
r/findyourpeople: Pete Marquis Directs Reddit’s First U.S. Campaign for R/GA
Reddit has long considered themselves the ‘front page of the internet.’ And in their first-ever U.S. campaign directed by Pete Marquis, the platform showcases how it’s also the place to find your people. Picking up an AdAge Editor’s Pick for the R/GA collaboration, Pete reveals how Reddit is the place to find like-minded folk for whatever community, niche or quick you’re into, including but not limited to dress-up…..er, Cosplay.
Messaging for Meta
For Meta, Strike Anywhere was tapped to create a globe and metaverse-trotting film. Showcasing the power that messaging on Instagram, Messenger, and WhatApp provides to growing businesses and the people who love to share, shop, and smile with friends, family, and co-workers. The film headlined Meta’s Conversations conference, setting the tone and vision for Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote.
Mike Malagon imagines the future of cheese
Change Foods is on a mission to re(create) real dairy foods that delight the taste buds, nourish people and sustain the planet, by using the magic of microbes instead of animals. This revolutionary brand story is brought to life by director Mike Malagon.
Ad Age Honors Erica Eng’s Americanized for Creative Excellence
Ad Age first encountered the work of director Erica Eng a few years ago among the honored films featured in the Commercial Directors Diversity Program from the DGA and the AICP.
In the article, for Ad Age’s Celebration of Creative Excellence for AAPI Heritage Month, Eng shares her short film “Americanized,” which last year earned numerous accolades, from festivals including the Palm Springs International ShortFest, Geena Davis’s Bentonville Film Festival and Cinequest, the latter which gained the film entry into competition for the 2022 Oscars.
AICP Awards – Pete Marquis for Miller with Mischief
Pete Marquis’ Launching a Seltzer continues to pick up awards momentum. AICP Awards announced their shortlist for Humor spots. Bravo to everyone involved in getting Seltzer’s off this planet and making more room for beer!
Pete Marquis Mischief and Miller score a Clio
Award season kicks off with Launching a Seltzer directed by Pete Marquis winning a Clio. Miller shared their real feelings about the seltzer craze by launching one of their own – straight into space.
Erica Eng’s Off Fairfax set to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
Erica Eng is heading to Tribeca for the world premiere of Off Fairfax. Rell Battle wrote and stars in Off Fairfax alongside Michael Blaustein, Teddy Ray, and Ozioma Akagha. It was directed by Erica Eng and produced by Robert Love and Terrence Battle.
Level Playing Field Emmy Nomination
HBO’s Level Playing Field directed by Akil Gibbons with Mike Jacobs as showrunner is nominated for an Emmy! Akil’s episode explores the intersection of sports, race, and social policy through the story of “Midnight Basketball,” the youth program born out of President Clinton’s 1994 crime bill to help keep youth off the streets and away from drugs and crime. Additional Season One episodes include Misclassified, Down the Backstretch, and The Assist.
Erica Eng partners with Traina for Stater Bros.
Erica Eng weaves personal stories together to showcase the generational value Stater Bros. brings to its community and customers. This broadcast campaign is made in partnership with Traina and a group of amazing collaborators who joined together to take these spots from script to screen.
Mike Malagon film for Square
New film work for Square, directed by Mike Malagon. Shot on location in Ohio, this film explores Square’s support of providing better infrastructure to the healthcare industry.
Pete Marquis and Mischief get ‘a little outdoorsy’ for Article – Ad Age Editor’s Pick
Ad Age’s Agency of the Year, Mischief and director Pete Marquis get back in the saddle for furniture brand Article. The spots remind everyone that there is a better way to get outdoors than climbing a mountain or arguing with your friends about which way is north.
Pete & Mischief’s “Be a little outdoorsy” broadcast campaign was named Editor’s Pick by Ad Age.
Erica Eng and Formerly Known As team for McAfee
New spot work for McAfee directed by Erica Eng and made with agency Formerly Known As to highlight the value of online security in your home.
Erica Eng selected for Disney’s Launchpad Season 2
Erica Eng is one of six directors selected for Disney’s Launchpad Season 2. Her short is set to debut on Disney+ in 2023. Read all about Erica’s film and the program in Variety
Akil Gibbons wins Gold and Silver at Inaugural Anthem Awards
Akil Gibbons directed film campaigns for Mastercard and AT&T that won Gold and Silver respectively at this year’s Anthem Awards.
For more details and to see the award winning work check out the Anthem Awards for Mastercard One Billion and Beyond and AT&T Forces of Change
Erica Eng’s “Americanized” Continues Storming the Festival Circuit Towards Oscar Qualification
Erica Eng is getting used to the step and repeat life! Her short film Americanized continues to pick up steam on the festival circuit. Picking up awards Bentonville, Cinequest, and Palm Springs, Erica is now qualified to be nominated for Best Narrative Short at the upcoming Academy Awards. Until then, you can catch the film on the big screen during its New York premiere at UrbanWorld Festival this Friday, October 1 at the Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas in Chelsea.
Ad of the Day! Fast-Food Mascots Sue Over Accidental Veganism in Pete Marquis’ Hilarious Alpha Foods Spot
Vegan food so tasty it’s sending fast-food icons into an existential crisis! Light is finally being shed on accidental veganism in this smart and hilarious pro-plant spot directed by Pete Marquis for Alpha Foods. A cheesy (non-dairy) lawyer is the perfect foil for this bit, leading the Mischief-created spot to be named Ad of the Day by Adweek.
Akil Gibbons Directs Pilot Episode of HBO’s Level Playing Field, Executive Produced by Mike Jacobs
Akil Gibbons directs and produces the pilot episode of Level Playing Field, the new four-part sports docu-series from HBO Sports and Vox Media Studios. With Mike Jacobs as showrunner, the series explores sports stories through the lens of social equity. Kicking off the program and earning a highlight in Forbes, Akil explores the intersection of sports, race, and social policy through the story of “Midnight Basketball,” the youth program born out of President Clinton’s 1994 crime bill to help keep youth off the streets and away from drugs and crime.
Pete Marquis’ Rocket Stunt Launches Miller to AdAge’s List of Top 5 Creative Brand Ideas
Not one to ‘hop’ on the bandwagon, Miller shared their real feelings about the seltzer craze by launching one of their own – straight into space. The Pete Marquis-directed ad stunt sparked worthy praise from consumers and press alike, being called ‘perhaps the bravest brand idea of the week’ by AdAge, alongside nods from AdWeek, Muse by Clio, and many others.
Akil Gibbons directed films highlight Open Mindedness on LinkedIn
Akil Gibbons goes one-on-one with LinkedIn, gathering insight and morsels of wisdom from a range of real-life businesspeople.
Pete Marquis Leads Earthlings to Build an #OREOOffering
From a mysterious crop circle on a farm in Kansas, Pete Marquis leads OREO fans to build a peace offering for some extraterrestrial visitors. Muse by Clio featured the #OREOOffering saga (thankfully, the aliens accepted) Turns out they are are also fans of Earth’s number one cookie.
Erica Eng’s Short Film “Americanized” Screening at 2021 Palm Springs International Shortfest
Erica Eng’s Oscar-qualified short film “Americanized” will be playing Palm Springs International ShortFest this year, screening as part of the “Outsiders & Underdogs” program. See you there on Saturday, June 26th at 5:30pm PT in the Camelot Theaters! 🌴 #shortfest2021
Pete Marquis & Mischief Sending A Seltzer to Space
We’re helping Miller Genuine Draft launch a seltzer ‘into oblivion’! Check out the Adweek feature on director Pete Marquis’ latest project with Mischief!
Erica Eng Scratches a Winning Spot for the Virginia Lottery
Erica captures the thrill and joy of everyday wins in her latest spot for the Virginia Lottery, a fun collaboration with Richmond-based ad agency We Are Yebo.
Pete Marquis Crafts a Cheeseburger Love Story for Wendy’s
Bourbon and beef, baby. Pete conjures the romance between an always timeless pairing for Wendy’s via
VMLY&R.
Hey Netflix, Play Something – Pete Marquis Reveals the Streaming Giant’s Latest Feature
Pete Marquis, you’re making the rest of us look lazy! Recently the Strike Anywhere director (and workaholic) linked up with the world’s leading streaming entertainment service (and everyone’s favorite actor Will Arnett) to unveil Play Something: an intuitive new feature that finds the perfect thing to watch based on what you love.
Brian Baumgartner & Matt Sklar team up for National Chili Day
Director Matt Sklar and Edelman unveil Brian Baumgartner’s solution to the best national chili day for Bush’s Beans. The work and a discussion with Brian was featured on AdAge
Erica Eng Lunar New Year Film for Panda Express with The Many
Los Angeles agency The Many tapped director Erica Eng to create a film that celebrates the traditions of Lunar New Year with Panda Express through the experience of good food, family and togetherness, especially those who might be unfamiliar with the holiday. Read Ad Age Creativity Editor’s Pick about the project.
Marvel’s Behind the Mask directed by Michael Jacobs drops trailer & release date!
Set for release February 12th on Disney+ details emerge from Marvel about our exciting new film. Watch the trailer for Behind the Mask directed by Michael Jacobs.
Ryan Simon directs Dear Mr. President Short Film
Producer Clair McGirr launches Dear Mr. President to showcase a series of Motion Poems films. The showcase includes award-winning filmmaker and poet collaborations from all over the world.
Ryan Simon’s Everyday interprets Los Angeles poet laureate Robin Coste Lewis’ words to life in this moving film.
Akil Gibbons Forces of Change for AT&T
Akil Gibbons debuts new episodes for AT&T series Forces of Change about the Black Scientific Renaissance. This series examines how society can create systems that uplift historically marginalized groups and posits that doing so can lead to breakthroughs that have the power to change the world.
Pete Marquis rolls out SpaceJam2
Adweek features director Pete Marquis’ latest project SpaceJam2.com
We can’t tell you more, you must experience it for yourself!
Akil Gibbons joins Strike Anywhere
Shots showcases Akil Gibbons and we’re thrilled to continue working with him. “With a background in work for studios and networks, Gibbons’ powerfully affecting films educate and inspire while earning tens of millions of online views.”
Strike Anywhere, Tan France and Facebook give Small Business a Boost
Strike Anywhere worked with Tan France and Facebook to help businesses across the UK. Garnering millions of impressions across Facebook Watch, IGTV, and YouTube — Boost My Business highlights smart ways to grow and reach new customers.
Erica Eng rolls with Nina Dobrev for Activia
Nina Dobrev, Daybreaker, and Activia kicked off a virtual dance party. Erica directed spots to announce the event and global initiative.
Erica Eng on Shots
Shots highlight Erica Eng’s career highlights to date and her signing with Strike Anywhere. “Eng is known for crafting visually dramatic films that feel powerful, rhythmic and emotionally charged.”
Erica Eng directs The Measure of Greatness for P&G
#LeadwithLove campaign for Procter and Gamble directed by Erica Eng. The Measure of Greatness tells the stories of exceptional athletes who are leading their communities – not through their athletic performances, but through their compassion, humanity and love.
Truly Campaign with Goodby Silverstein & Partners
Truly summer broadcast campaign rolls out with Goodby Silverstein & Partners. Look out for all the spots directed by Malia James.
Vanity Fair, CNN, Forbes, and more all in for Blackballed
“Miss The Last Dance? Blackballed is one of a number of sports-focused documentaries available for fans in the wake of the Michael Jordan event series. It’s also the best.” – Vanity Fair
“As The Last Dance ends, Blackballed signals the NBA’s evolution as a cultural force.” – CNN
“New Blackballed Documentary Shows The Importance Of Athletes Speaking Up.” – Forbes
Brilliant Blackballed Review – Chicago Sun-Times
Blackballed premieres today on Quibi. Read Richard Roeper’s review in Chicago Sun-Times. “director Michael Jacobs does a brilliant job of revisiting the Sterling scandal in a rear view lens providing invaluable context.”
Michael Jacobs directs Blackballed for Quibi
Blackballed, an unscripted series for Quibi moves forward with director Michael Jacobs.
Banana Republic Wins at LAFF ’19
The Los Angeles Film Festival 2019 recently awarded Best Cinematography to the No Boundaries work for Banana Republic. Much deserved for Director Keenan Newman and DP Devin Whetstone. See the full listings here.
New Wrangler Work
We had a rock n’ roll good time shooting this with Mother NY at the Standard Hotel on the Highline.
Ryan Simon Shares for Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
This feel-good campaign focuses on friends and loved ones sharing a sip of CBTL while enjoying summer.
Matt Sklar Highlights Local Alerts for Facebook
Facebook’s Local Alerts feature helped residents get information during the floods in Northern California. This piece shot on location in Sonoma County tells their story.
Ryan Simon Brings It Home for Unison
Director Ryan Simon was tapped by agency Cutwater for their first work with Unison. A new type of FinTech company helping people buy homes.
Matt Sklar Celebrates First Responders for Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
A community celebrates those who keep it safe in this new work from Matt Sklar. Click through to watch.
Minecraft Coral Crafters Scores a Webby
Strike Anywhere’s Mike Jacobs directed the piece for 215 McCann in Cozumel, Mexico. The project to regrow coral in collaboration with Minecraft has been hugely successful and continues to grow today. It won the corporate responsibility category.
Kevin Batten’s Pop Arts Signs On
Kevin Batten and his team have signed on to represent Strike Anywhere in the West Coast. Kevin’s unique background in producing, VFX and sales make him the quintessential Director’s rep. He respects and understands the creative goals of projects, and is able to connect with both the creatives and producers integral in the sales cycle. We couldn’t be happier to be working with this team! Check out the full roster of Pop Arts here.
Toast 2 Featured on Shots
It’s National Toast Day friends. Let’s celebrate. And eat toast. Watch the film here.
Grand Clio Win with 215 McCann for Minecraft
215 McCann tapped Strike Anywhere and director Michael Jacobs for their Minecraft Coral Crafters project. Resulting in millions of earned views and a 2018 Clio Entertainment Grand award.
Tim Nudd included the film in Muse by Clio’s 18 Great Ads that weren’t ads at all.
“Increasingly, this is the mandate for marketers: To make engaging content that doesn’t look or feel like a sales pitch. To create a piece of music, or a game, or a movie. To give people what they want, even if they don’t know they want it—something so valuable, they choose it for themselves.
The 18 campaigns below did that. They might not look like advertising, and that’s the point. And they’re all the better for it.”