Supergoober Signs Directing Duo Tomat

Tomas Salles and Mateus Araujo, became Tomat in 2011 and in the same year went on to win a Bronze Lion at Cannes for “Cat-Toast” for energy drink Flying Horse, as well as the prestigious Young Director Awards hosted by Shots magazine.

“When I saw the guys work I had to sign them, they ooze clever and craziness, and both of those words I really like in directors” said Dan Dickenson

Tomat are renowned for creating unique films using photorealistic special effects and skillful set direction, extracting great performances from actors, celebrities and non-actors alike. Tomas Salles comes from a 3D background, having worked for 8 years in New York for various companies, including PSYOP/Massmarket, NY BUCK, Artjail and The Mill NY. At The Mill, Tomas was 3D supervisor and won the First Boards award.

Mateus Araujo is a compositing artist and post-production supervisor. He has a Masters degree in Design and Technology from Parsons University in New York, having won a scholarship for that course based in his portfolio’s excellence upon admission. Still in New York, he freelanced for design companies such as FDG, Interspectacular, BET, USA Channel and Comedy Central.