Magna Studios signs directing duo NOVEMBA
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Magna Studios announce the signing of acclaimed directing duo Oliver Clark and Blair Macdonald, known collectively as NOVEMBA, to its creative roster.
Magna Studios has announced the signing of acclaimed directing duo Oliver Clark and Blair Macdonald, known collectively as NOVEMBA, to its creative roster.
NOVEMBA craft commercials and documentaries with a distinct human-centred approach. The pair first met doing rock jumps on the shores of Sydney at the age of fourteen and have been creative partners ever since, a collaboration defined by instinct, trust, and a shared love of storytelling.
Their work spans branded and long-form storytelling, including the feature documentary Team Khan (2018) an intimate portrait of boxer Amir Khan, and the three-part Disney+ series Sneaker Wars: Adidas vs Puma, released globally in September. Executive produced by David Beckham, the series traces the 75-year rivalry between the two iconic sportswear giants.
In the commercial space, NOVEMBA have directed work for clients including Beats, Gatorade, Samsung, Google, and VW. One Crisis Has Caused Another for Frontline19 earned a D&AD Black Pencil, and their film for the Alzheimer’s Society, won the Frank Budgen Award for Director of the Year at the British Arrows. With recognition spanning Cannes Lions, D&AD, British Arrows, Creative Circle, Shots, and Vimeo Staff Picks, NOVEMBA continue to build a body of work defined by intimacy, intelligence, and emotional impact, exploring the human experience through stories that make you feel.
James Sorton, MD and Executive Producer at Magna Studios, commented: “NOVEMBA are powerful storytellers who can move seamlessly between genres without ever losing their human touch. They bring the same emotional intelligence and commitment to craft to a feature doc or entertainment series as they do to a commercial. Their work really gets under your skin, whether it’s a spot that makes you tear up, or a documentary series so compelling you end up watching the whole thing in one go. Blair and Oliver have this calm confidence and cinematic instinct that just feels completely aligned with what Magna’s about.”
NOVEMBA added: “We’re stoked to be joining Magna. They represent some of the best talent in the industry and have real ambition across both short and long form storytelling. They’re a company that wants to push creative boundaries, and they feel like the perfect home for the stories we love to tell.”
