1stAveMachine has added filmmaker and photographer Anthony Dickenson to its directorial roster. He has not only created stirring short films such as I Am Water, but helmed music videos for the likes of Mount Kimbie and The XX, and directed campaigns for Lexus, Sony, BBC and the World Wildlife Fund. For the latter, he turned out a Christmas commercial tackling the illegal ivory trade. The spot was one of WWF’s most successful in terms of generating new members as well as donations….
Director Pierluca De Carlo has joined Topanga, Calif.-based Instant Karma Films for representation in the U.S. market…..
Marci Miller has come aboard the community as its first VP, director of client services. In this new role for the agency, Miller will lead the brand leads department and oversee high level relationships with clients such as General Mills, Domino’s Pizza, Beam Suntory, Cleveland Clinic, Constellation Brands, and Magic Leap. Based in Miami, Miller will join the office’s leadership team and will report to Luis Montero, president of the community. Miller joins the community from Crispin Porter + Bogusky, where she most recently served as VP, group account director and account service lead. Throughout her 14 year career at CP+B, Miller also held the roles of VP, director, knowledge & development and VP, managing supervisor, working with clients like Burger King and Aspen Dental. Prior to CP+B, Miller worked as a content supervisor at Tinsley Advertising. A Miami native, she has a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology from University of Miami…..
