Director Nico Poalillo has joined Pulse Films’ global roster to be represented for commercial and music videos.
The San Diego native is driven by work that finds the edge, embraces a natural chaos, and evokes a visceral response. His commercial directing credits span such brands as Audi, Cadillac and Dodge. Prior to connecting with Pulse Films, Poalillo had most recently been repped in the U.S. by Los York.
Poalillo had originally intended to be a black metal musician. However while a university student in art history, he discovered a fascination for both car culture and advertising. Inspired to bolster this new passion, he began working as an ad creative, and began shooting his own spots.
Poalillo commented “It’s kismet for me on all fronts. Pulse has, and will forever be a company that is at the center of everything I love in filmmaking; from their work in longform, to the advertising space and music video world – Pulse encompasses everything I am eager to explore in my creative journey, and the best part is that they are amazing, supportive, and dynamic individuals whom are hungry to take their craft to the next level. It’s a tremendous honor.”
Mino Jarjoura, Pulse’s global president of commercials and music videos, remarked, “Nico arrives at Pulse with an impressively refined body of work, infusing his productions with a distinctive and revitalizing energy. His passion for storytelling and the creation of striking, contemporary visuals is the perfect addition to our roster.”
This signing comes off the back of the team’s outstanding award-winning run picking up nine awards at Ciclope, and a number of wins at the UKVMAs including Best Production Company and Best Producer.
Apple, WWF, CeraVe, Sydney Opera House Among Those Having A Grand Time At CICLOPE
An awards ceremony last night (10/10) capped three days of CICLOPE in Berlin, marked by talks by notable speakers, collaborative Craft Sessions, and attendees making global connections.
Drawing nearly 1,700 entries, culled down to 370 finalists across 18 different countries, the competition saw judges award seven Grand Prix winners, 45 Gold, 51 Silver and 61 Bronze trophies.
Grand Prix winners were:
--Apple’s “Flock” directed by Ivan Zacharias of SMUGGLER for TBWAMedia Arts Lab, Los Angeles.
--WWF’s “Up In Smoke” directed by Yannis Konstantinidi via production company NOMINT.
--A$AP Rocky’s “Tailor Swif” from directors Vania & Muggia of production company Iconoclast.
--Spotify’s “Spreadbeats” directed by Maldita via production house The Youth for FCB NY.
--CeraVe’s “Michael CeraVe” from directorial duo Tim & Eric via production company PRETTYBIRD for WPP Onefluence team, led by Ogilvy PR North America.
--Sydney Opera House’s “Playit Safe” directed by Kim Gehrig via Revolver x Somesuch for agency The Monkeys.
--Gucci’s “Who is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story” directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman via Moxie Pictures.
Special Awards--Year’s Best
CICLOPE Special Awards went to:
Production Company of the Year: SMUGGLER
Director of the Year: Ivan Zacharias
Editing Company of the Year: Work Editorial
VFX Company of the Year: Electric Theatre Collective
Animation Company of the Year: Untold Studios
Sound Company of the Year: Barking Owl
Music Company of the Year: String & Tins
Agency of the Year: TBWAMedia Arts Lab
Brand of the Year:... Read More