‘PRETTYBIRD have signed directors Elliott Gonzo, Jade Ang Jackman and Kelvin Jones to the UK roster. In a move to ramp up the roster and sign new and emerging talent since Mia Powell rejoined the PRETTYBIRD UK team as Head of Business and Strategy, PRETTYBIRD UK have signed a triumvirate of new directors.’
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***New Signings***
KELVIN JONES
A self-taught filmmaker, Kelvin Jones‘s work in design and video-making has garnered over 600 million streams and views, earning him collaborations with some of the biggest brands and artists in the world, such as AJ Tracey, Stormzy, Jack Harlow, Ella Mai, Nike, Sony Music, Warner Music, Universal, Northface, Dr Martens, EA Sports, and many more. His ability to create innovative and versatile concepts has given him global recognition as a platinum-selling creative director and filmmaker, and he has cemented his position as a leading creative and music video director, working with some of the UK’s most talented and celebrated artists.
ELLIOTT GONZO
Elliott Gonzo has made a name for himself on the music video scene, having received a UKMVA nomination in 2022. His latest work includes promos for; Meduza, Wargasm, Enter Shikari, Gunship and Nothing But Thieves, as well as directing content work with; Sony, Polydor, Tate Modern, Red Bull, Nowness, Dazed, NICCE,and Ciroc. Gonzo’s work has been featured in It’s Nice That, Another Man, Booooooom, Directors Notes, 1.4, and Directors Library. He has also competed at BAFTA-qualifying festivals, winning awards around the world.
JADE ANG JACKMAN
Award-winning director, Jade Ang Jackman’s work can be identified by its energetic and vibrant qualities, as well as her interest in sport and action, seeking to collaborate with people who have traditionally been sidelined from these spaces. She has worked with several Olympic athletes and brands spanning from; UEFA, Channel 4, Gucci, Canon, Audible and more. Most recently, Jade’s short film, ‘Speed of Sound’, about Paralympic gold medallistCarina Edlinger (co-produced by Lammas Park), won Best Sports Film in a prize supported by Arcteryx. In her debut narrative project, Jade worked with Lammas Park on a project supported by Canon to create an action-drama hybrid based on a self-defence group started by Suffragettes. She is currently finishing a film for UEFA and Football. Co for the Europa League.