<SUPERLATIVE SIGNS CLAUDIA ABEND
We’re extremely grateful to add documentary filmmaker Claudia Abend to our roster as we kick off 2025. Her textured narratives, emotional storytelling and feature documentary background make Claudia the type multi-dimensional artist that we are looking forward to partnering with for branded content and beyond!
<SUPERLATIVE SIGNS MALAKAI
We are beyond ecstatic to welcome Malakai to the <SUPERLATIVE Class of 2024. Malakai is a storyteller within the genres of magical realism, docu-narrative, and installation art whose talent “cannot be contained”.
THE HONEST CO. DIRECTED BY CLAUDIA ABEND
Check out The Honest Company's new campaign by our incredible director Claudia Abend! We collaborated with agency Tinuiti and service company Metropolis Films.
We couldn't think of a better director to capture the relationship between moms and their babies who know all too well the importance of using clean products when taking care of someone with sensitive skin.
<S SIGNS JERK STORE DIRECTING DUO
<SUPERLATIVE is hype to welcome dynamic comedy directing duo Jerk Store to the roster class of 2024!
COURTNEY DIXON LATEST FILM TRIBECA PREMIERE
Depression is a Beast, the latest short doc from the talented Courtney Dixon utilizes horror movie aesthetics to help viewers understand and de-stigmatize depression. Beyond hype that it will be premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2024! Click for tix to the premiere this June.
PRIORITY HEALTH
<SUPERLATIVE director Melanie Chung directed an incredibly heartfelt spot for Aisle Rocket agency, showcasing the initiatives being taken by Priority Health to empower children who seek mental health support.
CHISPA - FLUENT IN AMOR
April Maxey directed the first-ever campaign with Majority Agency for Latinx dating app Chispa, featuring celeb influencers and icons with a toast to modern love stories and connections across Hispanic culture.
CETAPHIL - HEALTHY RENEW
<SUPERLATIVE produced this kinetic CETAPHIL ad alongside agency Deutsch NY. The commercial was crafted with a fastidious eye and aesthetic by director Jackie Bao.
<S Sponsors laapff
As a multicultural production company, we were proud to sponsor the LAAPFF and highlight new voices in Asian and Pacific Islander cinema. This year was no exception with beautiful films and unforgettable moments to celebrate them.
<S SIGNS PETR SIMON
<SUPERLATIVE welcomes Petr Simon to our Class of 2023! His work includes spots and digital campaigns for global brands such as LEGO, Skoda, Jaegermeister and Zapier. <S manager Stefan Dezil says, “Petr’s storytelling skills are propelling SUPERLATIVE into a whole new realm of modernism in filmmaking. He’s a young auteur who loves to apply his personal influence and artistic control to branding.”
<S signs blush la
We are so excited to be working with Deirdre "Dee" Rymer Rivard and Lisa Gimenez of Blush LA. Dee has a long standing relationship with our Executive Producer Pia Clemente and says of her, "It’s amazing to work alongside a long time industry colleague who not only understands the market but who offers our agency and brand clientele top shelf service.”Lisa added, "Just in the short time we have worked together the interest in the roster is clear. The level of taste and director curation is right on the money." Both Blush and <Superlative share the same commitment to elevating underrepresented voices.
KSC Space Center
Congrats to Director Ian Robertson and Peter Mayer Agency on winning GOLD and SILVER at the American Advertising Awards in New Orleans for Kennedy Space Center’s “Gateway” Campaign! We’re so proud of this story that continues to push humanity to reach for the stars.
CONGRATS TO pete chatmon on naacp image award nomination!
Congrats to powerhouse director Pete Chatmon for his NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for HBO’s ‘The Flight Attendant’! The public can vote to determine the winners of the “54th NAACP Image Awards” by visiting www.naacpimageawards.net. Voting closes on February 10, 2023.
NEW SIGNING! <S DIRECTOR COURTNEY DIXON FEATURED IN SHOOT MAGAZINE
We are excited to welcome innovative, visionary documentary filmmaker Courtney Dixon to our <SUPERLATIVE family! Read more about her history and our exciting collaboration here in SHOOT magazine. Dixon has directed spots for Dove, Aleve, Benjamin Moore Paints and eHarmony. From Courtney: “No matter the subject matter, my focus is on ingraining the piece with a deeply humanistic voice with an evocative spin.”
QASIM BASIR’S TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE PREMIERES TODAY AT SUNDANCE ‘23!
Today is the day! Our narrative feature drama film TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE, directed by <S director Qasim Basir, is premiering for the first time January 20th at 1:25PM at The Ray Theatre in Park City. The film follows Muhammad, a strong, handsome Hollywood film director, as he makes his way through the gorgeous and alluring landscapes of a rebuilt Detroit — the glistening legacy of his newly deceased stepfather Khalid, a be loved and highly regarded building contractor.
TARGET - HOLIDAY
<S director April Maxey perfectly captures the excitement, fun and cozy vibes of the holiday season with this spot for Target. Grab your friends and get shopping at the one stop holiday shop!
qasim basir’s feature film ‘TO LIVE AND DIE AT LIVE’ set to premiere at SUNDANCE!
Our first narrative drama feature film, written and directed by <SUPERLATIVE’s own Qasim Basir, has been selected to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2023! Come see us in UTAH and celebrate this soulful, personal story set in Detroit.