Fresh off his second Cannes Young Director Award
win, Amos LeBlanc has signed with The Sweet Shop for international
representation. In just a few short years, the MMVA "Director of the
Year" has managed to build a reputation as one of the preeminent
up-and-comers to watch thanks to his constant stream of unique,
trendsetting, and viral work that pushes boundaries and challenges
convention.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, LeBlanc first
started making skate films at a very young age. His eye for action
quickly led to more varied projects and by the time he was eighteen he
was working as a professional cinematographer shooting music videos for a
long list of mainstream Canadian artists. During this time, LeBlanc
enrolled at Sheridan College for Media Arts where he took his many years
of experience behind the camera and became a full time director.
Says LeBlanc: "After being on hundreds of sets I've observed and
collaborated with so many different types of directors. I knew and had
learned so many different techniques, both good and bad."
A
multiple awards winner, LeBlanc credits his success to his drive to only
make projects that are refreshing and unique. Through distinct visual
expression and careful attention to performance he has built a
reputation as both a visual auteur and the type of director actors love.
Says
Wilf Sweetland, managing partner, The Sweet Shop Australia: "It's not
often you come across a body of work that is so striking for so many
different reasons. Amos shows a very strong voice in his work. A voice
rich in both narrative and visuals - one that is already resonating with
agencies here."
Amos'
drive has lead to exciting partnerships with such brands as American
Express, The Creator Class, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Budweiser among many
others. His work in music videos has helped artists like Autoérotique,
Thugli, and Keys N Krates make the move from indie darlings to popular
favorites thanks to their collaborations on viral videos that have
earned millions of views each.
Says Paul Prince, CEO and
founding partner, The Sweet Shop: "Amos LeBlanc's signing is yet another
example of The Sweet Shop's ongoing commitment to developing new and
original talent all across the globe. I am thrilled to see what we
create together."
To view LeBlanc's work, click here.