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February 2008
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Uma Thurman, who helped launch the company a year ago, is being replaced by Samuel L. Jackson. Jonas Akerlund is...


RHYTHM & HUES’ Westenhofer Receives ACADEMY AWARD® for Achievement in VFX for “THE GOLDEN COMPASS”


Chicago 10 Hits Theatres with Cutting-Edge Motion Capture Production from Curious Pictures


New Motion Graphics Studio Favorite Color opens in Manhattan’s Soho Neighborhood


Bossa Nova Films expands its Latin American production bases


GURU Studio Expands - Associate Producer Jacquie Rushlow joins


Alex Gibney Wins Oscar for TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE


Food Chain Films Signs Kamp Grizzly


Jonathan Nowak and Steve Olpin sign with Silo Films


Shortlist announced and now available online. Also look for information on booking tickets for the Awards Presentation...


Breathe Editing takes on PSAs


Marketers: TV Advertising Effectiveness Has Decreased


Second Entry Deadline For 2008 AICP Show Is Fast-Approaching New Date Allows Work Created For The Oscars Telecast...


Directors Greg Olliver and John Park have signed with T.H.E.M. for exclusive US spot representation


Dan Swietlik Honored with ACE Eddie Award for Best Edited Documentary: "Sicko"


BeachHouse Films has signed director Danny Weisberg


Click 3X Hires New West Coast Rep


Karol Marrs Promoted to Executive Producer


RIOT/NEW YORK Welcomes Brent Holt as Executive Producer


Crossroads Ups Lew and Adds New EC and WC Repping Talent


JWT London Hires Creative Powerhouse Fernanda Romano


Veteran executive producer Joanne Ferraro joins Beast to head up their New York office


Curious Pictures Adds Christopher Mills and Dave Rasura to Directorial Roster


Jigsaw Editorial Company Making Moves


Submission dates and deadlines


ka-chew! Celebrates 10 Years in Business


The 2008 AICP Show Entry Deadline Nears -- Requests For Extensions Now Being Accepted


Gibney gets OSCAR Nomination for TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE


Brad Stratton Joins Bang Music As Executive Producer in New York


Case & Erke join ranks


Sarah Jenks is now repping Pure


Unscrew America


In Britain, a Campaign Against Obesity Is Snarled in Controversy


Tom Mooney/MOON has hired:


Rockhard Films signs Phil Griffin


Jay-Z's ad agency takes on partner


Jennifer Hertslet has launched Hertsletreps


Michael Wright Joins Curious Pictures


An Ad With Talking Pandas, Maybe, but Not With Chinese Accents


Sparks Productions welcomes Director's Agent Pamela Hamilton


Yahoo may consider Google alliance


TWC Signs Director/DP Eric Saarinen


Do you have a breaking spot or campaign you'd like the world to see? Then send us your film via our Add Spots page and...


Paul Abatemarco joins Stardust as executive producer for West Coast studio

Phil Griffin, formerly of Anonymous Content, has joined Rockhard Films, Los Angeles for spot and music video representation in the U.S. and Canada.

A British director, who started out as a dancer and choreographer; in the 90s Griffin worked at MCA Records in the marketing department, commissioning videos and photo shoots for artists including Mary J. Blige, Kim Wilde & Bobby Brown.

Since Griffin took the leap into music video directing in 1997, he has never looked back.  During the past six years, Griffin has cemented his position as one of the UK’s most prolific and airplayed directors. It his understanding of marketing and choreography combined with his superb taste in lighting and art direction, along with his appreciation for beauty, that consistently places Griffin working with the hottest names in the industry.

Recent music videos include "Rehab" and "Back in Black" for six-time Grammy nominee and five-time winner Amy Winehouse, along with videos for Paul McCartney, Prince, Bon Jovi, and a dance extravaganza for Basement Jaxx. 

In 2007, Griffin made his foray into commercial directing, and has since directed spots for clients including Tk Maxx, GHD (featuring Helena Christensen), and Max Factor.

Phil Griffin joins the current roster of Rockhard Films, which houses Marc Klasfeld, Ray Kay, Keir McFarlane, Rob Pearlstein, and Tony Petrossian. Lorraine Kraus is the Executive Producer.

Craig Skrzypecki represents West Coast and Texas; Jim Deloye represents Midwest; Sarah Lange represents Southeast and MA; Robin Frank Management represents New York; Rockhard Films is represented by Steam Films in Canada.

 


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