New work by JP Chartrand for Rest-Eze
ANIMALS welcomes Samir Mallal.
Samir launched his advertising career with Tropicana’s Arctic Sun for BBDO and has since directed campaigns for Rogers, Sobeys, and a Super Bowl spot for Maple Leaf, among others.
His work has earned a Cannes Gold Lion, Clio, Webby, and a Canadian Screen Award nomination. At Cannes Lions, he was named Best Young Director and selected for Saatchi’s prestigious New Directors’ Showcase. His documentary Nollywood Babylon competed at Sundance. In a proud moment, TIFF hailed Arctic Sun as the best commercial in Canadian cinema history.
Samir is currently developing a limited TV series with Crave/Sphere Media, based on a series of Instagram posts about his family.
New work by Chris Brown for MadeGood
New work by Mindcastle for Dell
New work by Roney for Wendy’s
New work by Mindcastle for Chinet
New work by Chelsea McMullan for BVLGARI
New work by Leigh Marling for Schneiders
New work by Sherpas for THULE
New work by Chris Brown for Subway
New work by Haya for AdCouncil
ANIMALS welcomes Madeline Clayton.
Madeline brings a fresh perspective on emotional storytelling to commercial filmmaking. With an effortlessly authentic and vibrant visual language; every frame, every story and every character is rooted in honesty and connects with audiences for its lifelike, tactile quality. Through her attention to dialogue and performance, ability to work with non-actors and the sensory experience she curates with the use of sound and music, Madeline tackles big emotional themes with intimacy and relatability. Her unique approach will often leave audiences with chills, tears or smiles, creating genuine impact and brand awareness across the board. Her work has been recognized by Cannes Lion, OneShow, 1.4 Awards for Brilliant Filmmaking, nominated for Shots Awards as New Director of the Year and she’s a YDA Finalist. Her recent short film ‘She Said So’ was selected by Sean Baker as a recipient of the Anora x Kodak x NEON short film contest.
New work by Haya for EllaOne
New work by XOXO for Zurich
New work by JP Chartrand for Bell
New work by Chris Brown for Canadian Cancer Society
ANIMALS Welcomes Janssen Powers
ANIMALS welcomes Janssen Powers. Raised in a small town in the Pacific Northwest, Janssen’s filmmaking journey began with a desire to travel. Moved by the places he visited and the people he met, his early documentary work quickly shaped the filmmaker behind the lens.
Today, Janssen’s documentary roots continue to inform his narrative and commercial work, frequently exploring themes of human connection and a relationship with nature. His work has been acknowledged globally, with films recognized at the 1.4 Awards, Cannes Young Director Awards, the Webby Awards, One Screen Film Festival, and five Vimeo Staff Picks.
New work by Chris Brown for Rogers
New work by Mirror Image for Patagonia
New work by Leigh Marling for Dayforce
New work by Brandt Lewis for McCain
New work by Chelsea McMullan for Mount Sinai
New work by Chris Brown for Safe Haven
New work by Chris Brown for Habitat for Humanity
New work by XOXO for McDonald’s
New work by Chris Brown for Subway
New work by Ric Cantor for BMW
New work by Ric Cantor for Navy Federal Credit Union
New work by Mindcastle for McCain
New work by Hannah Levy for Mitsubishi
New work by Meredith Hama-Brown for Canadian Tire
ANIMALS Welcomes Mirror Image
ANIMALS welcomes Mirror Image. Twin sisters Meaghan and Marie Wright are award winning filmmakers with over a decade of experience as directors, cinematographers, and editors. The twins have created commercials and documentaries for brands like Billabong, Parks Canada, United Way, the Canadian Cancer Society, Vice and more. Being a queer and female duo, Meaghan and Marie are inherently passionate about using film as a vehicle to create lasting impact.
New Work by JP Chartrand for Drumstick
New work by Hans Emanuel for Seat
New work by Haya for Monte Nido
ANIMALS welcomes Hans Emanuel
Born in LA to a Mexican mother and German father, Hans grew up in a multilingual, multicultural household between Europe and North America. Hans’ first commercial film (featuring a tap-dancing horse) won him a Bronze Lion, several gold Clios, and a prize at the Cristal Festival, kickstarting his ad career. By effortlessly blending genres, he creates films that are at once memorable, dynamic and visually arresting. Recent clients include BMW, Jockey, Seat, L’Oreal, and Garnier.
Congratulations to Leigh Marling!
Leigh Marling’s film Ana Paula wins the ‘Best Short Film’ award at the Arizona International Film Festival.
New work by Leigh Marling for Bell
New Work by Chris Brown for The Broken People
New Work by JP Chartrand for Volkswagen
Congratulations to Chelsea McMullan!
Chelsea McMullan’s film Swan Song wins the ‘Rogers Best Canadian Documentary’ at the TFCA Awards.
ANIMALS Welcomes Haya
Haya is a Pakistani-Canadian Director, raised in Switzerland, and living in Brooklyn. Haya’s debut feature, Quickening, premiered to critical acclaim at The Toronto International Film Festival In 2021. Haya’s Work With Cancer Campaign for Publicis Groupe won the Grand Prix For Good at the Cannes Lions in 2023. Haya is currently in development on her second feature, A Prayer For My Brother.
