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08 - 2023
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Sizzler & Rambler directed by Pete Marquis
A true summer pairing. Sizzler is back with Jodie Sweeten, a campaign from Mischief, directed by Pete Marquis. Adweek, Muse, and People had something to say about this one. Rambler found the spot after many countless location scouts for the perfect tubing river. Check out the spot on Shots.
08 - 2023
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Erica Eng featured in Shots
Director Erica Eng talks to Shots about her directing career and approach.
08 - 2023
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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.
07 - 2023
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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.
06 - 2023
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Six Cannes Lions for director Pete Marquis
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...
06 - 2023
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Marquis, Mahomes, Mischief, and 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...
06 - 2023
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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.
05 - 2023
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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.
05 - 2023
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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.
04 - 2023
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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.
04 - 2023
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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.
04 - 2023
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Peacock’s Love Language Breakthrough
Pete Marquis and 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.
03 - 2023
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Pete Marquis directed EOS campaign marks an evolution for men’s shaving
Pete Marquis and Mischief join forces for EOS. Muse had some very nice words for all involved.
03 - 2023
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Ilana Glazer Miller Lite campaign directed by Pete Marquis
Alma agency teamed up with Illana Glazer and Pete Marquis 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.
02 - 2023
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Why Spend $7M? Anytime Fitness Got a Super Lift Without a Big Game Ad
Pete Marquis directed Mischief’s Anytime Fitness campaign that played big ahead of and during the Super Bowl. Check out Muse by Clio’s piece about the creative work and winning results.
02 - 2023
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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.
02 - 2023
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Tubi Interrupts Super Bowl LVII
Director Pete Marquis back in cahoots with Mischief interrupts 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...
12 - 2022
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Pete Marquis – Best Ad of the Year
Topping 2022 with director Pete Marquis’ The Coors Light landing on Adweek’s top 30 ads of the year. Bravo to Coors, Mischief, and Pete!
12 - 2022
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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.
12 - 2022
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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 directed by Pete Marquis 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...
10 - 2022
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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.
10 - 2022
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Clio for a flashlight?
Director Pete Marquis and Mischief bring home a Clio for The Coors Light starring Patrick Mahomes.
09 - 2022
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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.
08 - 2022
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EOS, Amazon, Seagram’s, Planters, Mountain Dew
All in a day’s, well, a few days, okay, quite a few days of work. Pete Marquis spent late summer and early fall on set more than he did in his own bed. Catch buzzy new spots for EOS, Amazon, Seagram’s, Planters, and Mountain Dew everywhere — you’re phone, laptop, flatscreen, and personal movie theatre.
07 - 2022
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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...
06 - 2022
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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...
06 - 2022
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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.
05 - 2022
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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...
05 - 2022
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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!
04 - 2022
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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.
04 - 2022
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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.
04 - 2022
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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...
04 - 2022
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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.
04 - 2022
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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.
03 - 2022
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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.
03 - 2022
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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.
02 - 2022
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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.
02 - 2022
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Akil Gibbons wins Gold and Silver at Inaugural Anthem Awards
Akil Gibbons directed film campaigns for Mastercard andAT&T that won Gold and Silver respectively at this year's Anthem Awards.
09 - 2021
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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...
09 - 2021
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Ad of the Day! Fast-Food Mascots Sue Over Accidental Veganism in Pete Marquis’ Hilarious Alpha Foods Spot
Light is finally being shed on accidental veganism in this smart and hilarious pro-plant spot directed by Pete Marquis for Alpha Foods.
09 - 2021
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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...
06 - 2021
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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,...
06 - 2021
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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.
06 - 2021
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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.
06 - 2021
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Erica Eng’s Short Film “Americanized” Screening at 2021 Palm Springs International Shortfest
Erica Eng’s Oscar-qualified short film “Americanized” will be playing
05 - 2021
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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!
05 - 2021
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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.
05 - 2021
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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.
04 - 2021
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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.
03 - 2021
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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
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