Havoc Content has added New York-based director Byron Quandary to its roster for representation in the U.S. and Hispanic markets. Havoc becomes the first U.S.-based company to sign Quandary in the ad arena. He is also currently repped by Photoplay/Playtime in Australia and Dirtyfilms in the U.K.
The Filipino-Australian director started out in music videos, collaborating with Australian artists on a slew of narrative and conceptual-based clips. His video for Little Scout’s single “We Are Walking Out” earned him a Vimeo Staff Pick and propelled him into the world of commercials.
Since directing and editing commercials, Quandary has established himself as a global player, working with brands in the European market as well as the Southern hemisphere. Previous clients include Lexus, Adobe, HSBC, Google, JCPenney, Nike, and Mountain Dew.
As a writer, video editor, and occasional cinematographer, Quandary has embraced an era of multidisciplinary artists. He commented, “There’s a time and a place for wearing multiple hats. You have to respect the value of designated roles and the mastering of a craft that comes from choosing one thing. But equally, building competence across multiple domains means I can at least speak the language, as well as having the option of getting my own hands dirty when it feels right.”
Quandary was attracted to Havoc in large part due to its executive producer and owner Leslie Harro. He comments: “Filmmaking is a team sport and it’s so important to vibe with all the key players. I felt like Leslie and I really hit it off from the start and were almost freakishly on the same page. It’s also very impressive how much she’s grown her business in such a short time–and she strikes me as someone who’s excellent at making key decisions.”
Harro described Quandary as “a special director–his work is incredibly beautiful. When I first became acquainted with his style and storytelling, I was beyond impressed. He is focused on becoming a top tier director in the US and we will do everything we can to get there together.”
