Ruckus Films has added comedy directing duo BLOK.–consisting of Paul Casey and Richard Jobson–to its roster for U.S. representation.
Before building BLOK., Casey and Jobson directed long-form comedy for major broadcasters including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sky, and Netflix. Now focused on advertising, they’ve brought their stylized comedic sensibility to campaigns for Pepsi, McDonald’s, the NBA, Deliveroo, Hendrick’s Gin, and Gillette. Prior to joining Ruckus, BLOK. had most recently been repped in the U.S. for commercials by production house Chromista. The directorial duo’s work is defined by a cinematic scale, a love of heightened worlds, and an instinct for finding the human truth inside even the most absurd scenarios.
“Melding design-forward visuals with performance-driven comedy is no easy balance, and BLOK. does it effortlessly,” said Mino Jarjoura, managing director of Ruckus Films. “They build ambitious worlds, but they never lose sight of the joke, and they’re just really good guys. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the roster and excited to see the kind of bold, standout work we’ll create together in the U.S. market.”
Casey and Jobson noted that they are fans of director JJ Adler’s work and have had their eyes on the company she founded, Ruckus Films, from its inception. In a joint statement, BLOK. went on to share, “Once Mino jumped on board, it felt like the stars were aligning to work with some of the best in the business. It’s rare to find partners who not only understand your taste, but push you toward braver, smarter work. Not only do they have a clear idea of what lays ahead for us as a director and the type of work we want to be making–they’re a blast, which sealed the deal for us.”
Adler added, “Aside from being incredibly talented and working at such a high level of craft, Paul and Richard are just plain fun to be around. In other words: when it comes to what we look for in creative collaborators, BLOK. hits the bull’s-eye. We’re beyond excited to launch them into the next phase.”
Ruckus Films is represented by Hustle on the East Coast, Stephanie Stephens Reps on the West Coast, and The House of Representatives in the Midwest.
