Believe Media welcomes aboard new director, Derin Seale.  The son of Academy Award winning DP, John Seale, Derin’s got filmmaking in his blood.  And he’s as good as his pedigree to boot!  Conquering dramatic storytelling, epic visuals and intense action, Derin’s bag of tricks is chock full.  His work is exciting and we’re excited to have him.  Welcome to your new Family, Derin!

There is so much buzz for this summer’s Superman movie “Man of Steel,” the internet is all a flutter talking about the latest trailer that’s just been released.  And why wouldn’t they when Zack Snyder is at the helm.  The Believe director is on the brink of a blockbuster and the anticipation is killing us!  Huffpo has already fallen in love with the trailer, The Guardian ranks it among this weeks videos gone viral, and Forbes think it “dazzles,” just to name a few.  You’ll find us front and center of the theater on June 14 and running this spot on a loop until then.

Now a days, a beer commercial isn’t complete without the perfect balance of high tech vfx, nerdy scientists, and a babe in a bikini. So Coors Light called upon Rory Kelleher to deliver the message about their scientifically improved can that delivers even more taste.  The sought after visual effects director from Believe Media used his special brand of stunning CGI and great performance to lend a comic edge to this latest spot called, “Beach.”

It’s always nice to find yourself in a top ten list.  It’s even more exciting when you find yourself in two of the top spots.  Adweek is counting down this week’s best commercials and Believe Media is all over it.  First, there’s the much talked about new Beyonce spot for Pepsi directed by Jake Nava. And there’s a series of spots for Toyota featuring Idris Elba (“The Wire”), directed by Antony Hoffman.  Kudos, gentlemen, on jobs well done!  You can see the full list on Adweek.

Floria Sigismondi from Believe Media is raking in the press for her latest collaboration with the coolest musician on the planet.  The “video” is really more like a short film set to music, featuring the the man himself, his doppleganger, Tilda Swinton, and a couple of Bowie-esque models.  The story is like a “Stepford Wives” meets “Being John Malkovich” and Sigismondi expertly captures our eerie obsession with celebrity.

And check out the links below for a taste of all the recognition:

Time     ABC News     NPR      USA Today    The Guardian     Billboard      Vulture

Kief Davidson’s documentary short film, “Open Heart,” has been nominated for an Academy Award!  An Oscar, the golden statue, the big cheese.  That’s right, Believe’s very own Kief Davidson is an Academy Award nominated director.  We are so proud of his accomplishments and wish him the very best on his big night.  Be sure to tune in to the awards ceremony on Sunday, February 24 when we’ll have all our finger and toes crossed for Kief’s triumph.

Click here to learn more about the film and its esteemed director.

Who needs a co-director brother when you have a surrogate family right here!  Allen Hughes of Believe Media is striking out on his own, directing his first solo feature film, “Broken City.”  The movie and Hughes himself are getting tons of buzz and we couldn’t be more excited and giddy over its release.  Check out these two pieces about him at The New York Times and Deadline.com.

Then enjoy the trailer below to get a glimpse of Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe and Catherine Zeta-Jones in this gritty crime thriller.  And don’t forget check it out in theaters January 18th.

Believe (and The Family) are thrilled to welcome multitalented, multifaceted, multitasking director and photographer Anthony Mandler to the roster. With a star-studded repertoire of music videos (think Rihanna, Muse, Jay- Z, and Lana Del Rey) Anthony’s distinct style has established him as a celebrity pick for both commercial, print, and film projects.

His work is marked by stunning visuals that, when combined with music, not only showcase products and artists but also tell a story. Full of vibrant energy, Anthony guides projects from beginning to end, from concepting and creative directing, through the end of the shoot. As a commercial director, Anthony is responsible for the P-Diddy Ciroc campaign, the latest Duracell spots, The Nike “Beautiful Monster” ads, amongst others. Believe Media is beyond excited to help Anthony build his already flourishing advertising career.

Congratulations to Believe Media director Maurice Marable for making the EBONY 2012 Power 100 list! Maurice joins the ranks of celebrities such as The Roots and Barack Obama (Michelle too) as one of the nation’s most influential African Americans. From the Dave Chappelle Show to Entourage, commercials to public interest campaigns, Maurice’s wide breadth of work has earned him this much deserved honor. Check it out here!

Check out Believe’s Bruce Dowad’s Walgreens’ spot, Anthem, and follow the company from soup to nuts, soda shop to major drug store. The premiere ad in GSD&M’s Walgreens’ campaign, Anthem highlights Walgreens’ history of innovation that has lasted from one decade to another (and another and another after that).