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Imagine This celebrates one-year anniversary with major roster expansion
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Creative studio Imagine This expands its roster, signing new live-action directors and AI artists as it continues to push the boundaries of storytelling.
One year after its launch, Imagine This continues to build momentum, expanding its live-action director lineup and AI artist roster under its AI arm, Made by Humans.
New live-action directors joining Imagine This:
Hot Icarus – The filmmaking duo Wij Travers and Giles Rozier bring an experimental approach, drawing on backgrounds in editing, ad creativity, still photography, and music composition.
Ben Lalande – A five-time Vimeo Staff Pick recipient and winner of CLIO and YDA awards, Lalande is known for high-energy filmmaking across commercials and branded content.
Mariah Winters – With expertise in fashion photography, music videos, and food content, Winters brings a unique visual style that has attracted brands such as Adobe.
Poser – Directing duo Emmanuel Terrell and Jake Vriezelaar, whose work for Nike, New Balance, Puma, and Reebok blends levity and drama, finding beauty in everyday moments.
New AI artists joining Made by Humans:
Florian Meimberg – A filmmaker and storyteller envisioning a hybrid era where AI enhances storytelling while keeping human creativity at its core.
Isaac Rodriguez – A pioneer in AI-powered video production, Rodriguez has directed 12 feature films and built a successful film channel with viral and award-winning shorts.
Niels Thomsen – A digital transformation consultant leveraging AI to push creative boundaries while maintaining human vision at the heart of storytelling.
Mads Roikjaer – With a decade in film production, Roikjaer explores the fusion of AI and human ingenuity to expand creative possibilities.
David Blagojevic – A director and AI artist specializing in food, beauty, and cosmetics, integrating AI into visually striking commercial work.
Danny Tseng – A globally recognized filmmaker blending AI and cinematic storytelling to craft immersive, boundary-pushing visuals.
Dr. POPO – A plastic surgeon and AI video creator using AI to generate music-inspired visuals, redefining artistic expression.
Jesús Plaza – A director with two decades in fiction, advertising, and digital storytelling, embracing AI to elevate creativity.
Zack Abrams (allhailthealgo) – An advocate for open-source AI, Abrams focuses on making high-level production accessible to all.
Cam Heyes – A creator merging Y2K aesthetics with AI innovation, crafting visuals that blend nostalgia with cutting-edge technology.
János Déri – A visionary behind AI-generated TV commercials for Vodafone and Defender, pushing the limits of AI-driven storytelling.
Max Larsson – A cinematographer shaping the future of visual storytelling through AI-powered filmmaking.
Kavan the Kid – A trio of lifelong creative collaborators pioneering full-length films using AI-driven workflows.
These signings reinforce Made by Humans’ mission to be the home of the world’s best AI artists, cementing Imagine This as a leader in hybrid creativity.
Reflecting on the company’s rapid growth, CEO and founder Toby Walsham says: "When we launched Imagine This a year ago, we set out to create a space where the best directors and innovative AI-driven artistry could thrive side by side. One year in, I couldn’t be prouder of the roster we’ve built. This latest round of signings reflects our ongoing commitment to pushing creative boundaries and offering clients unparalleled storytelling solutions."
Since its launch, Imagine This has delivered multi-platform global campaigns for brands including Booking.com, Lifesaver Gummies, and SkinPen, leveraging its vast network of cross-disciplinary artists. With this latest expansion, the studio continues to redefine the possibilities of both human and AI-driven creativity.
