Deutsch has hired Jorge Calleja as EVP, executive creative director, leading the agency’s creative work on Uber. Calleja will report to Pete Favat, chief creative officer of Deutsch North America.
Prior to joining Deutsch, Calleja served as ECD at Media Arts Lab. And before that, he spent more than four years at The Martin Agency in Richmond, Virginia, where he led creative on behalf of Stoli Vodka, Tic Tac and Mondelez’s Chips Ahoy! and Ritz brands. During his time at Martin, he and his team developed the iconic “Wonderfilled” campaign that powered the Oreo brand in more than 50 countries.
Before joining the creative ranks at Martin, Calleja was an executive creative director at Sid Lee Amsterdam, responsible for work on behalf of Adidas, Havana Club, Oggu and others. He also spent time at Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, where he played a key role in developing Coke’s “Happiness Factory,” “The Coke Side of Life,” and “Open Happiness” campaigns. Previously, Calleja worked at Goodby Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco.
“Jorge is one of the best creatives to walk through these doors,” said Favat. “His experience building global brands like Oreo, Coca-Cola, Nike and Adidas is inspiring. He’s responsible for some of our industry’s most visually iconic work, and we’re thrilled to have him at Deutsch. He’ll be an incredible addition to an already deep creative bench.”
Throughout his 20-year career in advertising, Calleja has won numerous industry awards, including a D&AD Black Pencil, a handful of Grand Prix Pencils from The One Show, and multiple Cannes Lions
“The prospect of working with this leadership team at Deutsch was the first thing that drew me to the agency,” said Calleja. “And the opportunity to work on a brand like Uber was exactly what I wanted in my next role. I’m excited to help define the creative vision for this brand.”
Angelina Jolie To Receive Gothams Performer Tribute For “Marie”
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film Maria, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor Jolie’s rendition of legendary opera singer Callas.
“Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’ complexity as an artist and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in the final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy.”
Maria follows Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. Written by Steven Knight, with cinematography by Ed Lachman and costumes by Massimo Cantini Parrini, Maria has Jolie joined by a star-studded cast including Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts, Happy As Lazzaro), Pierfrancesco Favino (Padrenostro, Adagio), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog, Dolemite Is My Name), and Valeria Golino (For Your Love, The Beautiful Game). Marie premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and Jolie’s performance continues to stun audiences at the New York Film Festival, London Film Festival and the AFI Fest. Maria will be in... Read More