NEW YORK CITY - The Visionaries (www.thevisionaries.us), an international talent agency representing a global roster of freelance directors, has expanded its operations to the US. Founded in the UK in 2015 by Corin West, The Visionaries was created to make top-tier directing talent more accessible to clients in advertising, branded content and entertainment. The agency's matchmaking services have already taken root in the US, following campaigns for Go RVing, Samsung and Western Union, with productions spanning the East Coast, West Coast, and Midwest.
Photo (L-R): Cavanagh, West and Wilson
“This launch isn’t just about geography, it’s about possibility,” West explains. “The Visionaries was built to champion bold, creative voices, and expanding into the US allows us to achieve that on a wider stage, while empowering brands to produce high-quality creative without unnecessary overhead. With talent either based here or holding O-1 visas, we’ve already laid the groundwork to build on that mission with brands and creative partners across the pond.”
Georgia Wilson and Molly Cavanagh will oversee US operations, working closely with the agency's international team of agents to help clients navigate any challenges.
“The U.S. market is hungry for new approaches, and The Visionaries is built for this moment,” notes West. “Clients can expect our seasoned agents to respond promptly to creative briefs with tailored showreels and curated director shortlists, making the process of finding the right freelance director seamless and efficient.”
The Visionaries’ roster includes a dynamic range of talent, from lifestyle and documentary to automotive and tabletop. The agency represents American music video and commercials director Marc Klasfeld, as well as BAFTA and Gold YDA-winning comedy director Remy Cayuela. Other featured directors include Chris Fowles, James Haworth, Indigo Bates, Camille Boyer and Francesco Calabrese.
“We believe fostering a creative ethos rooted in inclusivity leads to richer, original and impactful storytelling, and we are thrilled to bring these fresh creative voices to screens across North America,” concludes West.