Damien Shatford finds simplicity and honesty in every story through his expert comedic timing and relatable characters. Hailing from Christchurch, New Zealand, Damien left school early to begin working in kitchens. As he worked his way up from dishboy to sous-chef, he created music videos for his band, which led to making music videos for other bands. By the age of 20, he exchanged his knives for film school.  Damien’s recent ad for Aussie broadcaster SBS, “We Go There,” follows a clothes-shy protagonist streaking his way through various shows. His spot for Macpac, “Weather Anything,” featured actors hanging precariously from the side of a very real mountain – masterfully subverting a cinematic trope to make one cliffhanger of an ad. Other notable client work includes Uber Eats, Toyota, TVNZ+, and Chorus. His award-winning campaigns like the ridiculously funny R&B love ballad, “I’m Drinking It for You,” for DB Export, and his zombie-romp for L&P soda, set to Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do,” showcase his eye for great casting.  Damien has garnered many industry accolades, including Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, Clios, Webbys, and shots Awards. He is represented for commercials by Biscuit Filmworks in the US and UK.