Directors / Jack Cole


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Jack Cole is a filmmaker renowned for his comedic storytelling. His work reflects a talent for casting and performance, complemented by striking visuals and art direction. Jack honed his aesthetic from a childhood of drawing and painting, and began his filmmaking journey as a cinematographer, before moving into directing.

 

His recent commercial work includes Little Caesars “The Lake Giveth,” which won several awards including a Gold CLIO, and he’s directed back-to-back campaigns for Red Baron, as well campaigns for AG1, Minnesota Lottery and the National Theatre, London.

 

In addition to commercials, Jack directs shorts and installation films and is an avid still photographer. His artworks have exhibited widely with The National Gallery in London commissioning him to create a film installation for their major exhibition, Seduced by Art. His work has also shown at Paul Smith Albemarle Street, London, Salon Art Fair, New York, and the Spazio Orlandi Gallery in Milan.

 

Based in London, Jack has been filming all around the world for two decades, working with many top agencies such as Mother, Droga5, BBH, AMV BBDO, BETC and Uncommon. He has also worked as a creative, conceiving and developing work for agencies and brands.

 

Additional directorial credits include spots for Heineken, Panasonic, Google / YouTube, Reebok, Subway, Toyota and KFC.