Hungry Man has added shy kids, the Toronto-based directing collective, to its roster for commercial and branded content representation globally (except for Canada where they are handled by Steam, a company with which Hungry Man has a representation partnership). This marks the first worldwide commercial representation for shy kids who are known for their inventive storytelling and seamless integration of technology with deeply personal narratives.
Dubbed “punk rock Pixar,” the collective draws on their backgrounds in VFX, animation, and live-action filmmaking to create work that feels both visually inventive and emotionally resonant. Their viral short film Air Head–the first created using OpenAI’s Sora technology–emphasized that even with cutting-edge tools, storytelling remains the essential ingredient. They also have to their credit the animation for Science Fair–The Series on Disney+, which won a News and Documentary Emmy for outstanding scientific program.
Recently, shy kids directed “Town 21,” a campaign for the National Down Syndrome Society that imagined a world built on fairness and inclusion. The campaign’s stylized sets and pastel palette brought the concept to life, garnering praise for its creativity and emotional impact.
Hungry Man managing partner Caleb Dewart said, “shy kids have consistently made work that taps into our consciousness and our life in and around technology. Their perspective and tone is wildly unique and refreshing and we look forward to being a part of their filmmaking journey.”
