Léa Esmaili has joined London-based Blinkink for representation in the U.K. Based in London and Paris, Esmaili is a mixed-media director, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist. She has created films for Puma, Yonex, Paris Basketball, and French artist Yvnnis. Esmaili brings a background in photography, fashion and installation art to Blinkink, a shop that in its 20 years has been best known for its animation and mixed-media filmmaking. In recent years the studio has been combining its craft-focused approach to animation with live-action production and performances to create work that straddles multiple mediums, techniques, and tones. The signing of Esmaili expands Blinkink’s live-action offering and continues its reputation for supporting young talent….
Street Talk for February 13, 2026
Riff Raff has signed Ehsan--a London-based director working across film, TV, commercials and music videos--for exclusive representation in the U.K. Ehsan has turned out work for brands including BBC, Nike, Google, Coca-Cola, Porsche, U.K.’s Channel 4 and Fortnight. While touring the European festival circuit, Ehsan began directing branded projects alongside A-list photographers, eventually heading up the video arm of JN Group, where he was commissioned to direct fashion films for clients such as Burberry, YSL, and River Island. His commercial career gained momentum with a playful “SPOT the Difference” film for Louis Vuitton x Kusama, followed by a Vertu commercial that won a Young Director Award, opening the door to high-profile automotive campaigns for BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, and Lexus. Ehsan has increasingly focused his lens on stories rooted in culture and community. Collaborating with brands such as the NFL, Nike, Pringles, and the Premier League, he has continued to showcase his distinctive style, celebrating colorful characters, life’s odd little ironies, and the joy of making work that connects. His mission is to open minds on screen and doors off screen, championing mentorship and charitable partnerships while striving to give a voice to the voiceless....
Paris-headquartered Havas has acquired a majority stake in Ctrl Digital, one of Sweden’s leading specialists in measurement, analytics, and data activation. With this acquisition, Ctrl Digital joins Havas Media Network’s global technology, data, and analytics consultancy, CSA, marking its official launch in Sweden and the Nordics. This strategic move strengthens Havas’ global CSA network and... Read More