Newport Beach Film Festival

April 2007

Tom and the team are showing audiences why LA is the ‘real fashion capital’ in a fresh new campaign for the LA Times! So strap on your Manolo’s and strut on over to your cineplex ’cause this four-spot series will be coming soon to a theater near you!

Chris and the gang have teamed with EA for a second time, creating box designs for the newest addition to a top gaming franchise! The wheels are in motion, and we’ll keep you posted.

Keep your fingers crossed… We are in discussions with “Crazy” director Robert Hales about another high profile artist with the initials “JT”. Stay tuned…

We’re looking for an Art Director for both the L.A. and N.Y. offices. Must have strong design/typography/illustration skills. 3D is a plus. Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. Ready to step up and lead a team of designers and animators? Well, drop us a line. Fax your resume to: Human Resources @ 310.314.1718 or send an email to info@blind.com.

McDonald’s

March, 2007

It’s ‘two thumbs up’ to Tom for his work on the Newport Beach Film Festival! A crooning box of popcorn and his backup band of animated treats are featured in this nostalgic three spot campaign. Join us at the festival April 19-29th as we “do it in the dark!”

With spots for Chili’s and Baskin Robbins in the can, we’re gearing up for a First National Bank campaign. Amy is thrilled to return to her Nebraskan roots as the team heads to Omaha for the shoot.

Following her success with “Red Paint”, Vanessa is directing a second Angie’s List spot, to begin production in April.

Finally, congrats to the Blind team for their continuing success on “Crazy” The Gnarls Barkley video just garnered a silver Telly Award.

Pringles Minis

Small is the New Big

Honda

This spot features three Los Angeles residents who are participating in the Los Angeles City Marathon, which is sponsored each year by Honda. Each character’s world is illustrated in watercolors. The first man’s scene features downtown Los Angeles, Olvera street and an outdoor soccer game. The Hollywood girl features Mann’s Chinese Theater, the Capitol Records building and the famous Hollywood sign. The surfer dude’s vignette features surfers, sun tanners and dolphins near a peer jetting out into the ocean. Finally, all of the characters come together at the end to run the marathon, illustrating the range of diversity of the community of Los Angeles.

February, 2007

Happy Lunar New Year! As it is the year of the golden pig, we wish everyone prosperity, health and good fortune.

It’s been a busy month for Blind. Vanessa is back in the swing of things with work for McDonald’s and Baskin Robbins. Tom is wrapping up character animation for a 3 spot campaign for the Newport Beach Film Festival as well as some Playstation work for Chiat. Not to rest on his laurels, Erik, fresh off LA Marathon and Pringles, is in production for Jack in the Box, Toyota and the latest installment of Spike Tv’s “The Ultimate Fighter 5″.

Lastly, check out Spencer Drate’s newest book, “Motion by Design”.

January, 2007

Happy New Year!

Fresh off a 3 spot campaign for Chilis, Erik Buth is setting the pace in the new year. On tap to direct two spots in January for the LA Marathon and Pringles, we’ll see if he can go the distance.

United Healthcare A Better Way

December, 2006

Congrats to the BL:ND team for their most recent recognition for Specialized “Happy Entrails” and the Gnarls Barkley “Crazy” video. Both are finalist at the 2007 New York Festivals Film and Video Awards. Happy Entrails is nominated in the animation category and “Crazy” for special effects. Results come in early next year with a big party for the winners. Stay tuned for the results!