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Bayonet signs director Thomas Hefferon
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The award-winning director joins Bayonet's roster for exclusive US representation, with a portfolio spanning commercials, branded content and acclaimed short films.
Bayonet has signed award-winning director Thomas Hefferon for exclusive US representation.
The signing reunites Hefferon with Tim Jacobs, National Head of Sales / Executive Producer for Bayonet and its post-production house, Chop Shop Post, who will lead his US representation alongside Kevin Grazioli, Executive Producer & Partner at Bayonet.
Hefferon brings more than a decade of experience directing commercials and narrative films, with work screening at over 100 international film festivals, including Tribeca, Palm Springs and Aspen. His commercial credits include Toyota, Land Rover, Johnson & Johnson, Jameson Whiskey and Panasonic.
His latest short film, Lucky Liam, co-directed with TJ Hundtofte, qualified for the Academy Awards and was longlisted for Best Live Action Short Film. The film also won Best Short Drama at the Galway Film Fleadh and Best Short – Comedy at the New Hampshire Film Festival.
Jacobs previously represented Hefferon from 2016 to 2019 through Pet Gorilla.
"Thomas and I have a long history together, and I've always admired his ability to combine strong storytelling, great visuals and a genuine sense of humor," said Jacobs. "I'm thrilled to be working with him again and bringing his work to new agencies and brands across the US."
"Thomas brings a great combination of commercial experience and narrative storytelling to our roster," said Grazioli. "His recent success with Lucky Liam speaks to the caliber of work he's creating, and we're excited to have him at Bayonet."
"Reuniting with Tim and joining Bayonet feels like a natural next step," said Hefferon. "There's already a foundation of trust and friendship, and I'm excited to build on that while developing new creative opportunities across the US.”
