Venkay, the creative partnership of French directing duo Vincent Lacrocq and Kristell Chenut, emerged from a serendipitous encounter in NYC during 2012’s hurricane Sandy when the pair found themselves stranded together amid the chaos. It was a meeting that would shape the trajectory of their journey together.

The name-pronounced vi-en-ke-represents a fusion of distinct talents, a synergy born from the shared experience of weathering the storm and finding inspiration in its aftermath. With a passion for imagery and culture, the surge of creativity they have experienced ever since has propelled them to constantly defy conventions and push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

From the streets of their native Paris to the beaches of Bali and the townships of India, Venkay’s artistic commitment is to not only observe the beauty in these places but to capture the essence of the people who inhabit them. By seamlessly blending the technical with the abstract they aim to create a visual language that transcends conventional boundaries.

Venkay’s expertise in travel and hospitality has seen them work extensively for well-known luxury resorts such Aman, helping to relaunch the brand’s identity. Their versatility allows them to thrive both on small scale productions as well as large commercial projects for clients such as Mandarin Oriental, Valentino, Dior, Zara and Chandon.

Michael J. Ferns has been passionately creating films since the age of 12, earning a Scottish BAFTA by just 16. Starting his journey in television, Michael honed a natural talent for crafting performance-led stories—a skill that seamlessly transitioned into his commercial work.

Blending cinematic photography with dynamic camera movements, Michael has quickly established a signature filmmaking style in the world of commercials. Since entering this space, he has directed standout campaigns for an impressive range of brands, including Aperol, Boots, Bud Light, Cow & Gate, Grant’s, Haven, Johnnie Walker, Napolina, Nespresso, Laithwaites, The Coop, Sainsbury’s, RBS, Schwartz, The Body Shop, Virgin, and many others.

Director and Photographer Boo George’s love of the lens began in Ireland when his father gifted him his first camera. He would take pictures of travellers camping on Wicklow Mountain, fascinated by a community that lived on the outskirts of the outskirts.

After gaining a scholarship to university to study photography, Boo spent his final year travelling around, focusing on studies of humble characters like itinerant travellers and local fishermen-even spending ten days on a fishing trawler in the North Sea. These were the beginnings of what became Boo’s signature style: moody, cinematic, personal and revealing.

Boo got his first big break in fashion when his 2010 portraits of Zambian diamond miners caught the eye of Love editor Katie Grand. His documentary-inspired photographs, capturing moments of unguarded humanity, became his calling card. In 2013, W Magazine named Boo as the winner of The Shot.

Boo’s work as a photographer and director spans many renowned brands, including Emporio Armani, Range Rover Evoque, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Levi’s, Louis Vuitton, Erdem, Vogue and Calvin Klein to name a few. Many recognisable names such as Emma Watson, Eddie Redmayne, Helen Mirren, Victoria Beckham, Michael Fassbender, Kim Kardashian, Sandra Oh and Sienna Miller have also graced his lens.

Director Julia Kupiec’s passion for filmmaking was sparked during a high school film class. A young, dynamic teacher inspired her to embrace a “just start making stuff” attitude. In her final year, she submitted a music video to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s student competition. While she didn’t win, an encouraging email from a judge gave her the confidence to pursue directing and apply to NYU’s film program.

Julia’s time at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts was transformative. Her exploration extended beyond film to philosophy, psychology and writing, enriching her storytelling capabilities. Being surrounded by exceptionally talented peers taught her the importance of dropping ego to foster improvement.

After graduating, Julia supported herself as a camera assistant and cinematographer. This heavily influenced her collaborative directorial approach and visual style. As a director, photographer and occasional painter, her creative identity is deeply intertwined with themes of disillusionment, growth, vulnerability and the necessary pain that comes with those.

Julia’s commercial work and music videos have been featured at Raindance Film Festival, Director’s Library, Boooom TV, Director’s Notes and Fusion Film Festival, where she won Best Music Video for Truth. She has directed content for the US Air Force, UMass and Columbia Records.

Director and Filmmaker Giorgio Bruni started his creative journey as a painter and student of fine art. A desire to meet new people and engage with clients on more eclectic projects sparked his transition into filmmaking. He gained early recognition directing music videos (thanks to having friends play in bands), which led to him earning a nomination for Best New Director at the 2012 UK Music Video Awards.

Through his action-packed and fashion-forward work, Giorgio offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals within the context of sports, fashion, and contemporary culture. The juxtaposition of raw, human moments with carefully composed visuals is what makes his style so distinctive.

Charming and relentlessly enthusiastic by nature, Giorgio is a master of creating good energy on and off set with his infectious personality and inspiring professionalism. With a keen focus on sports commercials, his clients include Nike, Adidas, Vans, Sony and Real Madrid for Nivea.