Jae Morrison departs art director role at Colenso BBDO Auckland to direct with Thick As Thieves

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Screen shot 2012-02-08 at 12.49.18 AM.jpgAward winning Colenso BBDO art director Jae Morrison has left the building to develop his rapidly burgeoning career as a director, signing with Thick As Thieves for Australasian representation.

During his tenure at Colenso Morrison directed several commercials and web films, among them Levi’s ‘Rear View Girls’, which was awarded a Silver Lion in Film Craft at the 2011 Cannes Lions.

Screen shot 2012-02-08 at 12.49.40 AM.jpgScreen shot 2012-02-08 at 12.49.00 AM.jpgSays Thick As Thieves EP Nik Beachman: “After years spent successfully working in the realm of ideas, 
Jae has greatly impressed us with his skills of execution as a director, and we are flattered to have him join our team. We look forward to supporting his filmmaking ambitions – Jae is clearly a new director to watch.”

For more on Jae Morrison and a reel contact nik@thickasthieves.com.