Director Ernest Desumbila joins Stink
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World-class filmmaker brings bold cinematic vision to the UK, DACH, Czech, and Brazil markets.
Stink announce that multi-award-winning director Ernest Desumbila has joined its global roster for exclusive representation in the UK, as well as the DACH, Czech, and Brazil markets.
Known for his signature style of epic performance fused with dynamic VFX, Desumbila has directed standout campaigns featuring cultural icons like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed heavyweight clash, and a FIFA World Cup face-off between Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. His work is renowned for its high-impact visuals and mixed-media storytelling, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
Desumbila’s portfolio includes work with powerhouse brands such as Ubisoft, Red Bull, Riyadh Season, Pepsi, and Nike. His recent campaign A Tale As Old As Time picked up a string of accolades, including a Cannes Lions and a Clio Award. In addition to advertising, Desumbila has directed music videos for global artists such as Diplo, Labrinth, and Sia, and has created original content including the stylised short film Blood Metal Revenge
The Barcelona-born director is also the founder of post-production house Sauvage, which supports his passion for cinematic storytelling grounded in visual innovation.
Speaking on his signing, Desumbila said: “The team at Stink really gets me, from the very beginning, it was clear we share a passion for craft and high-quality filmmaking. I'm genuinely excited to join them. I know we're going to create incredible things together.”
Jon Chads, Co-Managing Director of Stink UK, added: “Ernest brings an unstoppable positive energy to the work. Mix that with a deep knowledge of design, a love for manga, and the best visual effects out there, and you have this filmmaker who builds worlds with a unique twist. All of us at Stink can’t wait to collaborate and craft future projects.”
