Kaboom Signs Director Malek Haneen
The signing is the first representation for the director, who has worked independently for brands like Nike, PlayStation, and Under Armor.
Kaboom Productions is excited to welcome Malek Haneen to the director roster. The signing is the first representation for the director, who has worked independently for brands like Nike, PlayStation, Under Armor, Pabst Blue Ribbon and PowerAde, with striking results.
"I was immediately captivated by malek's work, it's beautiful and genuine, authentic and contemporary, and tremendously relevant to the work out there right now," comments kaboom EP/Owner Lauren Schwartz. "When we met in person we quickly connected on a shared vision and passion for producing interesting work and the human connection to brand."
"I am a big believer in finding the right people to be surrounded by, and kaboom, and lauren in particular, is a community of people who care about what they do and how they do it," says Malek. "That's what makes this a great fit, for all of us.Haneen's life has been informed by a combination of art, science, and technology, ultimately resulting in magic on screen. His contemporary visual style infuses branded narratives with effortless beauty and authentic connections. malek defines his collaborations with agencies and clients as an investigation of theme to convey the message.
"It's where the heart and mind come together to finding the essential reason for people to care about what they are watching, for whatever brief time you have them," the director notes.
Malek found his true passion in art, first in photography and then in the moving image. After studying film at USC, malek came to directing by way of cinematography. He spent time traveling around the country working on film and television, before moving to Portland where he collaborated with Nike and music artists The Shins, among others, while working on his own scripts. He recently relocated to Los Angeles.
