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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!
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Truly Campaign with Goodby Silverstein & Partners

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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...
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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....
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Toast 2 Featured on Shots

It’s National Toast Day friends. Let’s celebrate. And eat toast. Watch the film here.
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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
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18 Great Ads that Weren’t Ads at All

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Matt Sklar lands Vimeo Staff Pick

Strike Anywhere Director Matt Sklar lands a Vimeo Staff Pick for his latest film Toast 2 After the Burn. Congrats to Matt and all his toasty collaborators. For a deeper dive, Laughing Squid highlights the original film and the sequel.
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NY Times Highlights Medicine for Melancholy

Our first feature film Medicine for Melancholy is a continually lauded film and part of the Strike Anywhere origin story. NY Times provides a
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Banana Republic Fall Campaign with Keenan Newman

Banana Republic debuts their new fall collection. The campaign kicks off with
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Victoria Guenier Joins Strike Anywhere

We’ve proudly added award-winning production guru Victoria Guenier as Managing Director. Leading the charge, Guenier will continue to cultivate the robust creative environment we call home, developing our directorial roster and acting as a conduit between client and talent. Guenier believes the future is Strike Anywhere, saying, “Here I see the opportunity to use my...
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Minecraft Adweek Ad of the Day

Our latest with 215 McCann for Minecraft lands on Adweek, Creativity, and The Hollywood Reporter.
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Minecraft: Ad of the Day

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First Showing highlights Ryan Simon directed film

Sublime Poetry-Inspired Short Film ‘Every Day’ directed by Ryan Simon debuted with Motionpoems traveling film series. First Showing dives into the
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Director Matt Sklar Joins Strike Anywhere

We are excited to announce Matt Sklar has joined Strike Anywhere for representation. Sklar was born in Austin, Texas then went on to graduate from Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. He moved to LA and worked as an assistant to a producer while making short documentaries, sketches, and spec spots in his...
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Strike Anywhere wins at Brand Film Festival for Lyft

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Austin Film Society Screens Influential SXSW Films

Michael Jacobs debut feature documentary Audience of One will screen this year as part of Austin Film Society’s 25 Years of Influential Cinema at SXSW.
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Lyft: Ad of the Day

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Beyond the Numbers for Infiniti

Strike Anywhere director Michael Jacobs goes Beyond the Numbers for Infiniti’s latest campaign.
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Lyft on Comm Arts

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Michael Jacobs’ new 30 for 30 premieres at Tribeca

The spectacular rise and fall of the International Professional Volleyball Association, which existed between 1975–1980 complete with "party lifestyle," rocking arena matches and stars on the court and in the stands, is chronicled in this Michael Jacobs-directed film.
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Strike Anywhere helps Facebook Launch New Camera System

Facebook launched a new in-app camera that is packed with dozens of effects to help you share your story with style.
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Ryan Simon’s documentary The Black Jacket, now available on Netflix.

The Black Jacket focuses on radical peace practitioner and former Black Panther Aquil Basheer who trains students, many of whom are ex-gang members, to anticipate and diffuse violent and dangerous situations.