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    Dean Tavoularis - Biography

    Dean Tavoularis: The artist who merges painting and cinema

    Born in 1932 in the United States, Dean Tavoularis is a versatile artist who left his mark on the film industry with his talent as an artistic director. But behind this impressive career, there is also a passionate painter.

    Tavoularis began by pursuing studies in architecture and art, an education that proved to be the perfect foundation for his future career in the film industry. After trying his luck at Walt Disney Studios, he was hired, which marked the start of an exceptional adventure. For seven years while working for Disney, Tavoularis had the freedom to paint, which allowed him to express his creativity without constraints.

    However, when he left Disney to become a film production designer, making his paintings became increasingly difficult. Tavoularis was constantly torn between his two conflicting passions: painting and his exciting work in the film industry. Despite these challenge

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     EXPERIENCE


    Independent Creative Director / Art Director — New York
    2017-Present

    Creative Director — Accenture Song/Droga 5 
    2024-2025

    Founding Partner, Creative Director — Rise New York & Partners  
    2017-2023

    ACD / Senior Art Director — Wieden+Kennedy NY
    2014-2017

    Senior Art Director — Razorfish NY
    2013-2014

    Senior Designer — R/GA NY
    2012-2013

    Senior Designer — Syrup färsk
    2011-2012


    Art Director — J. Walter Thompson
    2008-2011


    Designer — Mediaweb
    2006-2008

     RECOGNITION


    2022 - Project "Inumeráveis" — Shortlist, Social & Influencer, Cannes
    2022 - AdAge Small Agency Awards — Campaign of the Year, Gold

    2021 - MediaPost: "Industry Veterans Announce Rise Agency"

    2017 - Diagrama.co — PodCast Interview (PT-BR)
    2016 - The FWA — Interview
    2016 - Clinique Play With Pop — Shortlist, Entertainment, Cannes
    2016 - Clinique Play With Pop — Shortlist, Mobile, Cannes
    2016 - Clinique Play With Pop — Shortlist, Cyber,

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    JONATHAN HOULDING - PRODUCTION DESIGNER


    About

    I am a Production Designer for rulle, television and commercials living in London, UK and a postgraduate of the Royal College of Art, London. I have been in the film industry for over 20 years, working for, collaborating with and learning from some of the world's leading Art Directors, Production Designers, Directors and Producers. As an Art Director this includes; Sir Ridley Scott, Steven Spielberg, Neil Jordan, Joel Schumacher, Daniel Espinosa, Sir Kenneth Branagh and Yorgos Lanthimos amongst others.

    I have won numerous awards as a Production Designer including a Bafta for 'Save the Cinema' for best production design and a number of high ranking awards for my work in commercials including wins at the AICP, the Clio's, The One show, Les Club des D.A., DWA Awards and the ADC Awards. During my time as an Art Director I was awarded Art Directors Guild of America Awards for my contribution to both The Mart

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