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Director Alex Nicholson signs with Kode Media

KODE has signed Alex Nicholson, the multi-award winning director and avid Sunderland supporter, onto its global roster of directors. 

Since working with Alex on previous projects, KODE has been working to bring the D&AD Next Director nominee into the fold for the last six months. The production company will rep Alex throughout Europe and U.S – from its offices in London and New York respectively. 

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D&AD and YouTube announce first shortlist for inaugural Next Director Award

Sixteen filmmakers are in the running for the first D&AD Next Director Award, created in partnership with Youtube and supported by MOFILM.

Selected by a panel of industry leaders including Dougal Wilson, David Bruno, Ringan Ledwidge and Juliette Larthe, the following films — including a few music videos — comprise the first shortlist:

The Next Director Award is separate to the D&AD Professional Awards, and will be judged three times per year, producing three separate shortlists. The next entry period is now open, with a deadline on 15 October 15.