Robber’s Dog Signs Award-winning Director Riley Blakeway
Robber’s Dog is delighted to announce
the addition of Riley Blakeway to its roster. Having been comfortable behind
the camera since he was only nine, Riley spent his youth surfing in Australia
and skating in California, and since launching into the commercial film world
at only 19, the now 26-year-old director has developed a unique style and
garnered incredible success.
In the past year, Blakeway has been nominated for a Kinsale Shark for his short film ‘From the Same’ and has racked up over half a dozen Vimeo staff picks. Blakeway has directed shorts and commercials for brands including, Corona, Nike, Red Bull, Quicksilver, Wrangler, Monster Children & Skull Candy.
Blakeway’s unique style stems from an immersion in authentic
stories, a penchant for filming in natural light, and evocative sound and image
combinations. He has been recognised in several publications for his beautiful
cinematography and captivating soundscapes. Commenting on his work and the
motivation behind joining Robber’s Dog Blakeway says: “I try to use sound and
visuals in my work to create an experience – give people a sense of being
there, communicate ideas and evoke feelings. It’s a gratifying way to
make films and I’d definitely like to keep making branded shorts. Working with
Robber’s Dog I’ll be developing this style for broader commercial work and
storytelling through a more constructed narrative”
George Mackenzie, Managing Director at Robber’s Dog comments
on Riley’s arrival: “We’re thrilled
to have Riley on board. He’s the next generation of film-maker; a content
superstar who makes films that people really love, whether they’re shorts or
commercials. He’s got boundless
potential that we can’t wait to explore.”
Riley’s most recent project, ‘Nothing Baby’ a
music video for shoegaze LA band ‘Froth’, premiered on NPR.org Friday 24th
September.
