Director Madeline Clayton Joins ANIMALS

Toronto-based production company ANIMALS has welcomed Australian director Madeline Clayton to its roster for Canadian representation.

Recognised for her ability to craft emotionally-driven, compelling narratives, Madeline’s work in the commercial space is characterised by its authentic and vibrant visual language. Prioritising honesty, human emotion and sincerity, her work connects with audiences on a deeper level, and brings a fresh perspective to the roster at ANIMALS.

Paying attention to dialogue and performance, Madeline is able to extract powerful storytelling moments out of actors and non-actors alike, tackling emotionally-charged themes and topics with intimacy and relatability. Her work is visually striking and impactful, and thanks to her thoughtful and carefully refined use of music and sound, often leaves audiences with a genuine and lasting impression.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Madeline has worked with an array of global brands such as IKEA, Gillette Venus and Maybelline, and has been celebrated at award shows internationally. Her debut professional project, ‘Nineteen’, gained international recognition whilst ‘She’ll Be Right’ for the United Nations won Bronze at Cannes Lions, and a 1.4 Award for Brilliant Filmmaking. Her recent short film, ‘She Said So’ was selected by Sean Baker as a recipient of the Anora x Kodak x NEON short film contest.

Madeline Clayton, director, ANIMALS commented, “Canadians and Australians usually share an innate connection and that's exactly what happened when I first met Chris [Hutsul, EP] and Miriana [DiQuinzio, EP]. We also share a really similar vision for commercial filmmaking; to make bold, creative-forward work that packs an emotional punch. With a very strong vision for their company and precise strategy on how to navigate the ever-changing industry of advertising, I feel I'm in very good hands at ANIMALS, and I'm incredibly excited to see where this new chapter takes us.”

Miriana DiQuinzio, executive producer, ANIMALS added, “We've been long-time admirers of Madeline's work, drawn to the powerful stories she tells and the rich, filmic worlds she creates – blending emotional depth with captivating visual storytelling. She is an incredibly insightful and talented director, and we're beyond excited to welcome her to ANIMALS. We can’t wait to embark on this creative journey together.”