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28/01/2009
Home Corp. Signs Award Winning Directors
Leading commercials production company, Home Corp., has signed two award-winning directors - Harald Zwart and Jon Yeo - it its roster for commercials representation.
They are joined by Trine Thomas, ex-Managing Director of Weilands, who will continue to produce for both directors.
Zwart and Yeo join a growing slate of talented directors, including Baillie Walsh, Sara Dunlop and Lucy Blakstad. In 2008, Home Corp. directors created commercials for major brands such as Sony, Lynx, Littlewoods, Dove and Land Rover.
Harald Zwart is best known for his idiosyncratic sense of humour, which has characterised much of his award-winning work in commercials, music videos and feature films. A hugely experienced director, Zwart's commercial work includes spots for BMW, Nokia, Ford and Lurpak. He is currently directing 'The Next Pink Panther' starring Steve Martin, Jean Reno and John Cleese.
Jon Yeo has won numerous awards for his work in commercials including three Broadcast Design Awards, four Promax Awards and two BDA World Awards. Most recently he was involved in Sky's biggest ever re-brand, directing idents featuring 'Lost's' Naveen Andrews and 'Bones'' David Boreanaz.
Commenting on the signings, Emily Bliss, Managing Director of Home Corp., said: "Home Corp. is now approaching its third birthday and continues to grow from strength to strength, attracting some of the world's most talented directors and producing great commercials and branded content. We are delighted that Harald and Jon are joining our roster of award winning directors."
(KMcA/BMcC)
They are joined by Trine Thomas, ex-Managing Director of Weilands, who will continue to produce for both directors.
Zwart and Yeo join a growing slate of talented directors, including Baillie Walsh, Sara Dunlop and Lucy Blakstad. In 2008, Home Corp. directors created commercials for major brands such as Sony, Lynx, Littlewoods, Dove and Land Rover.
Harald Zwart is best known for his idiosyncratic sense of humour, which has characterised much of his award-winning work in commercials, music videos and feature films. A hugely experienced director, Zwart's commercial work includes spots for BMW, Nokia, Ford and Lurpak. He is currently directing 'The Next Pink Panther' starring Steve Martin, Jean Reno and John Cleese.
Jon Yeo has won numerous awards for his work in commercials including three Broadcast Design Awards, four Promax Awards and two BDA World Awards. Most recently he was involved in Sky's biggest ever re-brand, directing idents featuring 'Lost's' Naveen Andrews and 'Bones'' David Boreanaz.
Commenting on the signings, Emily Bliss, Managing Director of Home Corp., said: "Home Corp. is now approaching its third birthday and continues to grow from strength to strength, attracting some of the world's most talented directors and producing great commercials and branded content. We are delighted that Harald and Jon are joining our roster of award winning directors."
(KMcA/BMcC)
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