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Thomas Thomas & Paranoid in Cannes
June 08
Thomas Thomas will be enjoying lunch & drinks on the beach in Cannes this June with US/ Paris based Paranoid. Thomas Thomas represents Paranoid directors François Vogel, Sophie Gateau & Nicole McDonald in the UK. Hope to see you there!
Albert’s ‘House Move’ is Hot Spot on The Reel
June 08
The Reel voted Albert’s ‘House Move’ their Hot Spot this week. Shot in Argentina, the commercial shows an attractive young woman grabbing the attention of passers by to help carry her belonging to her new home at the top of a period apartment block. The film is rolling out across Europe & is due to air in the UK later in the year.
Kevin Thomas directs Knife Crime project
June 08
Kevin Thomas has just shot a hard-hitting knife crime project for Tower Hamlets through AMV BBDO. Written by Sonny Ajorjan & Milo Campbell, the film is currently in post production & will break shortly.
Jim Gilchrist shoots viral for Comfort
June 08
Jim Gilchrist has just directed a hilarious new viral for Comfort. Featuring a couple undertaking marriage counselling, it will be on our screens soon.
Albert recognised by D & AD for Sopranos
May 08
We were thrilled to hear that D & AD has awarded Albert’s cinematic ‘Sopranos’ a place in the book this year. The dark, cinematic film reveals that all is not what it seems in a small middle-American town.
Gilchrist’s Waitrose campaign on air
May 08
Jim Gilchrist brings a little bit of sunshine into our lives with his summery epic for Waitrose. Gilchrist filmed the world’s largest picnic for a new-look campaign from MCBD’s creative directors Danny Brooke Taylor & Ken Hoggins. The picnic blanket Jim commissioned for the commercial proved to be so enormous, it has been included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ever made!
Kim Albright featured in ‘Upshot’ screening at the BFI
April 08
New young talent Kim Albright has been selected as one of the most exciting new film-makers in the UK today. Her short film ‘Dragonfly’ is being screened as part of their ‘Upshot’ programme on 17 April which is followed by a director’s Q & A. Albright has just finished shooting her first two virals for Ogilvy & post house Big Buoy.
Kevin Thomas’ new Clarks campaign on air
March 08
Kevin Thomas has directed a major new campaign for Clarks & AMV BBDO. Shot on location in Argentina, the 3 lyrical films each show a dream-like journey from the wearer’s p.o.v. to beautifully illustrate the strapline ‘Enjoy every Step’.
Thomas Thomas represents three directors from award winning US/Paris based production house, Paranoid
February 2008
Thomas Thomas will be representing François Vogel, most well known for his HP Picture Book campaign, which he created with Goodby Silverstein and Partners in the US. Sophie Gateau also joins who was featured in Boards "Directors to Watch" and the Shoot "New Directors Showcase". The third director to join Thomas Thomas is Nicole McDonald who recently co wrote, directed and creative directed the Axe Vice Website for BBH NY.
Jim Gilchrist directs first commercial for Adam and Eve
January 2008
Jim has just finished shooting a commercial for Burtons Biscuits for the newly formed Adam and Eve founded by Ben Priest, James Murphy and David Golding.
Claire Sparksman joins Thomas Thomas as Head of New Business
January 2008
Thomas Thomas were thrilled to announce the appointment of Claire Sparksman as head of new business. Claire joins from Pink, previously having been an agency Producer at WCRS, and brings a wealth of experience with her to Thomas Thomas.
Kevin Thomas directs EON for Steve Henry in LA
October 2007
14 species of animals were filmed on location in an office in LA for the latest Eon spot for TBWA. The majority of the commercial was shot in camera over 3 days within only one green screen shot involved.
Harvey Nichols pick of the week
September 2007
Jim Gilchrist gets pick of the week for his Harvey Nichols commercial written by Matt Lee and Peter Heyes through DDB London.