MERV welcomes @CraigMelville to its team 🙌
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Daniel Fenech
Matt Formston
Sydney Film Festival
MassiveMusic
MERV's incredible roster of DIRECTORS ::
Jason Ferrand
Gemma Lee
Damien Toogood Director
Sean Dunne
Jonathan May Photography
Matt Kazman
Daniel Fenech
Peter Henderson
Alina Gozin’a
Samantha + Arturo
Chris Ireland
MERV's Jonathan May directs the new CeraVe Skincare spot staring Dylan Alcott and Millie Ford for Medium Rare.
Jonathan's ability to concurrently direct and capture stills, once again proves invaluable when dealing with time pressures while allowing the talent to relax and let their personalities shine.
All this added to the mix has allowed for a great ad and a day full of laughs.
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Client L'Oréal Group
Sophie Lacorne
Alice Hansen
Izzy Pehlivanidis
Agency Medium Rare
Chantelle Love
Katherine Green
Portia Lauchlan
Production MERV
Tim Berriman
Don’t miss out on the world #premier of MERV’s director @DanielbFenech’s film THE BLIND SEA 🌊
It will be showcased as part of the @SydFilmFest next month. Book your tickets now as they’re selling fast 🚀
www.sff.org.au/program/browse/the-blind-sea
Today MERV attended Artist Talk #2 held by our very own Chris Ireland at TAFE NSW.
It was very inspiring to hear Chris speak about following his passion and making a difference, as well as to see his very rare Palladium prints not shown in public.
To see Chris’s personal and commercial work, both in print and motion, head to mervmakes.com or contact Tim at [email protected]
Chris Ireland
MERV welcomes Chris Ireland to it's growing ranks
MERV DIRECTOR Daniel Fenech's "THE BLIND SEA"
Merv director Daniel Fenech is wrapping up production of his film "The Blind Sea", which follows elite Australian athlete Matt Formston and big wave legend Dylan Longbottom as they charge the biggest wave ever ridden by a blind surfer.
At the age of five Matt lost 95% of his vision. Determined to lead a fulfilling life Matt’s parents gave him the tools to take back control of his life, becoming a highly successful corporate executive, Paralympian, World Champion, World Record Holder and World Cup Gold Medalist in Tandem Cycling, 3 x World Champion surfer, husband and father to three.
"The Blind Sea" is shot at various locations throughout Australia, FIJI, Indonesia, Portugal, USA and has made it into "Surfing Australia’s top 10 moments of the year".
The film is due for an early 2024 release, so watch out for the premier announcement.
To see the trailer, click here https://bitly.ws/33HtT
Merv director and photographer Jonathan May has directed 15 films and photographed over 50 images for Akcelo’s latest Qatar tourism campaign.
Ranging from diverse subjects such as rally champions, artists and pearl divers, May’s 15 short films for the “Voices of Qatar” campaign give a voice to the colourful and diverse individuals that lead Qatar in their respective fields.
CREDITS
Client : Qatar Tourism
Agency : Akcelo
�ECD : Louise McQuat
Creative Partner : Jon Foye
Design by : Stephen Au
Copy by : Tracey Withers
Lead Producer : Mark Summerville
Account Manager : Astrid Noble
Production : Merv
Director/Photographer : jonathan may
Executive Producer : Tim Berriman
DOP : Dan Hilburn
Digi : Simon Taylor
Local Production : Resolution Films Doha
Line Producer : Zahra Muhammad
Assistant Producer : Lina Harfouche
Editor: Chris Baron
Post : The Hive
Audio post : Electric Sheep
Colour : Matt Fezz
For all inquiries contact Tim Berriman – [email protected]
We’re thrilled to see “Happy Folks Choose Oaks”, the campaign developed with Mash Brands for Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, has received the Best Marketing Campaign award at the latest Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) NSW Awards for Excellence.
Directed and Photographed by Damien Toogood, these TV, online, and stills executions, put pure happiness at the core of this campaign - and we couldn’t be happier with the results!
Agency: Mash Brands
Creative Director: Linda Jukic
Creative Director: David Shirlaw
Director & Photographer: Damien Toogood (MERV)
Executive Producer: Tim Berriman (MERV)
Editor: Joe Morris
Post Production: White Chocolate
Sound: Squeaky Clean
Finished Artist: Benjamin Thomson
MERV SIGNS PHOTOGRAPHER AND DIRECTOR MICAELA MCLUCAS
Micaela McLucas is an artist working between Sydney, London, NYC, and her hometown of Los Angeles.
Her colourful work blends the fine art and commercial worlds and is known for challenging traditional attitudes of the female gaze through its intimacy.
Addicted to making images, always on a road or in the air, continuously digging deeper and experimenting with technique. Micaela layers her experiences within her art just as she layers colour to form a juxtaposition of truth and altered states.
Micaela’s advertising clients include Pepsi, Marriott, Rolls Royce, Adidas and more.
To see more of Micaela’s work https://bitly.ws/SZip
For all inquiries contact Tim Berriman –[email protected]
www.mervmakes.com
MERV spotlights our ingenious photographer @alinagozina whose @goodweekendmag cover is out NOW featuring @therealanthonylapaglia. You can head to @sydneymorningherald to read all about LaPaglia’s homecoming role in the iconic “Death of a Salesman” opening 7th September at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne.
Credits:
Katrina Strickland, Tim Beor, Anna-Lisa Backlund
Grooming Ali Robertson
Styling Jolyon Horatio Mason
Gear Pix On Location
Post: PB New York Crew: Gerald, Max, Matteo
Story by Michael Idato
For all enquiries contact Tim Berriman
[email protected]
#alinagozina #anthonylapaglia #smh #goodweekend #photography #art #actor #theatre #portrait #portraiture #merv #mervmakes #photooftheday #instadaily
MERV talent | Ali Nasser Photography
For all enquiries contact Tim Berriman
[email protected]
Merv Director Gemma Lee in collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi Canada creates an exciting commercial for one of Toyota USA‘s most popular models, Corolla, which was shot in Santiago, Chile, with acclaimed cinematographer Denis Guth.
“Create Every Moment” Corolla TVC is a visually dynamic celebration of creativity in all its forms.
Reflecting on the projects, Gemma says “Working on these campaigns was a privilege. We aimed to make a lasting impact, inspiring audiences through engaging storytelling and emotive performances”.
To view more of Gemma’s work go to https://mervmakes.com/directors/gemma-lee/
For all enquiries contact Tim Berriman
[email protected]
www.mervmakes.com
#mervfilms #mervmakes #tvc #production #film #director #cinematography #filmmakers #creatives #commercials #productioncompany
Merv Director Gemma Lee in collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi Canada brings a captivating commercial to life for Toyota USA RAV4.
This TVC was shot in Santiago, Chile, with acclaimed cinematographer Denis Guth.
“Well…” follows a young couple on an exhilarating weekend of outdoor adventures, powered by their rugged and reliable RAV4.
This commercial artfully combines raw emotion and cinematic storytelling, highlighting Gemma’s directorial prowess through striking visuals, a compelling narrative, and authentic performances.
To view more of Gemma’s work go to https://mervmakes.com/directors/gemma-lee/
For all enquiries contact Tim Berriman
[email protected]
www.mervmakes.com
#mervfilms #mervmakes #tvc #production #film #director #cinematography #filmmakers #creatives #commercials #productioncompany
"Love, Lust & Clusterfu*k"
Even intellectuals sometimes read sordid smut and why not? "Love, Lust & Clusterfu*k" for KoboPlus takes the shame outta reading pulp. #Merv director Pete Henderson's latest work for #KoboPlus through The Garden Agency Toronto.