JEAN Genies Arrive At HunkyDory

HunkyDory Films bolster roster with the addition of directing duo JEAN.

HunkyDory Films is thrilled to welcome award-winning directing duo JEAN to its directing roster.
Comprised of Armand Prisco and Eric Eckelman (and not to be confused with the homophonic 90s Britpop band Gene), JEAN arrive with a showreel packed with cinematic, astutely observed, precision-engineered comedy.

JEAN has won many awards and broken just as many barriers in their work. Their web series Commercials is must-see content for anyone who works in the business, winning a Webby for Best Web Series as well as Best Web Series at both the 2020 LA Shorts and Chicago Film Festivals. Their epic Grand Clio winning mini-movie, Recipe For Seduction, starring AC Slater himself, Mario Lopez as a young Harland Sanders literally redefined what co-branded content can be.

Their passion for taking the irony, reality, weirdness and odd relatability of everyday life and elevating it through memorable characters and quirky comedic beats that push things to just the right place so that the laughs stick with the audience long after the images fade from the screen is truly what makes their work stand out.

On joining HunkyDory, JEAN had this to say:

“We’ve always felt that our style of comedy has a strong UK sensibility in that we’re constantly looking for humor in real, human moments without ever pushing into the absurd. In introducing ourselves to the UK market we wanted to partner with people who shared our appreciation for subtle, elevated comedy. From our very first conversations with John and Ronae, it was obvious we found our people. Most importantly though, we had a strict requirement that the word ‘hunk’ be in the name of the production company that reps us. Fortunately, HunkyDory delivered.”

Truesdell Brothers Join HunkyDory

HunkyDory Films Welcomes Multi-Disciplinary Visionaries The Truesdell Brothers to Roster

HunkyDory Films is proud to announce the addition of the Truesdell Brothers, Tim and Will, to its diverse and award-winning directorial roster. The signing marks a significant move for the London-based outfit as it continues to bridge the gap between traditional cinematic craft and cutting-edge filmmaking technology.

The Truesdell Brothers have built a reputation for what they call a "Daydream Aesthetic"—a unique visual language that blends grounded, human storytelling with ethereal imagery. Their work is characterized by a "middle ground" philosophy, utilizing AI and high-end VFX not as shortcuts, but as precision tools to enhance intentional filmmaking.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tim and Will to the HunkyDory family," said John Doris, Managing Partner at HunkyDory Films. "The Truesdell Brothers represent the future of commercial directing. They possess a deep reverence for filmmaking craft, but they aren't afraid to embrace new-school tools to push creative boundaries. Their ability to shepherd and nurture a concept from the first spark of an idea through to the final post-production polish is exactly what modern brands are
looking for."

By joining HunkyDory, the Truesdell Brothers look to bring this philosophy to the UK market, offering agencies and brands a way to execute ambitious, visual-heavy narratives with a human heart and a high-tech edge.

Congratulations Damien O’Donnell

Sky Ireland Campaign picks up two awards at The Drum Marketing Awards 2025

Congratulations to HunkyDory’s Damien O'Donnell!

His Sky Media Ireland campaign ‘Expect More’ starring the inimitable Roy Keane has been recognised with two awards at The Drum Awards for Marketing!

The spot picked up Gold in the Advertising category and Bronze in the Creative category.

HunkyDory Welcomes Duncan Christie

Award-winning director joins for exclusive UK representation

HunkyDory Films, is thrilled to announce the signing of acclaimed director Duncan Christie for exclusive commercial representation in the UK.

An elegant storyteller with a gift for delivering authentic performances, Duncan has a unique ability to blend humour, warmth and genuine emotion, and brings a wealth of experience and a distinctive new directorial voice to the HunkyDory roster.

"We have been huge admirers of Duncan's work for a long time," said John Doris, Executive Producer and Managing Partner of HunkyDory Films. "His eye for detail, masterful storytelling, and commitment to craft are truly exceptional. Duncan has a knack for creating memorable campaigns that not only look fantastic but also deliver real impact. We are incredibly excited to welcome him to the team and can't wait to get to work!”

Duncan Christie expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating:

“I’m beyond excited to be joining the lovely people at HunkyDory Films. John’s passion and drive is infectious and the companies’s focus on performance and storytelling is perfectly aligned with the work I love to make.”

‘We’ve Got U’ wins big at the GEMA Awards!

Film wins a trio of gongs

We're delighted to share that 'We've Got U' directed by Christian Bevilacqua for UK streaming service U has won three Gold awards at the 2025 GEMA Awards.

The spot in which Cher gatecrashes some of the UKs best-loved TV shows was recognised in the Video Spot, Craft, and 360 Marketing categories.

Huge congratulations to everyone involved!

‘Things You Should Have Done’ wins RTS Award

Jack Clough directs Best Scripted Comedy

The critically acclaimed BBC Three comedy ‘Things You Should Have Done’ directed by HunkyDory’s Jack Clough has won the Best Scripted Comedy award at the 2025 Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.

The quirky comedy prevailed over strong competition from the ‘Gavin & Stacey’ Christmas Special and ‘We Are Lady Parts and follows the hapless adventures of naive and sheltered Chi (played by writer / creator Lucia Keskin) as she navigates a life following the sudden death of her parents.

The win marks the second time Jack has won an RTS award with ‘People Just Do Nothing’ also winning Best Scripted Comedy in 2019.

Ilka + Franz join the HunkyDory ranks

Directing and Photography Duo Join For UK Representation

HunkyDory is thrilled to announce the signing of award-winning duo, Ilka & Franz. Known for their innovative and visually striking work, Ilka & Franz bring a unique blend of artistry and humour to their work.

Their work blurs the lines between disciplines as they apply their aesthetic and humour to still life, portraiture, film and animation. While their uninhibited use of color is vibrant and bold, their conceptual undertones are often subtle and of child-like naivety. The duo shoot, art direct, build, style and retouch, and work on commercial and editorial commissions in the UK and abroad.

On joining HunkyDory, Ilka+Franz had this to say:

"Wow! We couldn't be more thrilled to join HunkyDory and to be in such illustrious company! Can't wait to get stuck in."

J.J. Adler’s Manscaped Ad Takes Home Gold at Kinsale Sharks

Manscaped 'The Boys' picks up International award

J.J. Adler's latest campaign for Manscaped has snagged a Gold Award at the prestigious Kinsale Shark Awards. The hilarious ad turns men's unshaven testicles into a pair of adorable, hairy little men.

J.J.'s gift for great comedic casting and storytelling comes to the fore as we follow these two "boys" as they tag along on their owner's daily adventures, from a stroll on the beach, to relaxing in a hot tub, and even a little awkwardness at a wedding. The owner's fortunes change when he finally decides to groom his groin with Manscaped's Lawn Mower 5.0.

Congratulations to J.J. from all of us at HunkyDory Films.

Neil Gorringe Turns Choirmaster For Sky Sports

New campaign heralds the return of the football league

The country may still be in the grips of Euros fever, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about domestic action too!

Shot on location at Charlton Athletic’s The Valley and produced by HunkyDory Films, Neil Gorringe directs this stirring new film for Sky Sports.

Rivalries are put aside as real football fans from EFL clubs across the country come together in a raucous yet harmonious version of Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes iconic ‘Up Where We Belong’ as we gear up for the return of the Football League.

Gordon Lindsay is HunkyDory

Versatile director joins for UK representation

HunkyDory have expanded their roster with the addition of versatile filmmaker Gordon Lindsay.

Gordon’s career spans over 16 years working in the film and advertising industry. He has helmed international campaigns for the like of Guinness, Tinder, McDonald’s and many more. He has been shortlisted at Cannes a number of times and collected homegrown awards at the Loeries and topped Adforum’s Best Director list 5 times.

As well as directing for major brands, he produces branded content and consults creatively with agencies, helping build brand ideas and pitches. His experience working in the advertising world, alongside top creatives, has given him insight into the process and leans on his creative experience to plug into agency teams. A specialist in all things film and video related, he is equally at home in the creative conceptual stage, having a strong feel for client needs and creating compelling campaigns and content for brands all over the world.

HunkyDory Managing Partner John Doris says:

“We’ve been aware of Gordon for some time, he is such an exciting talent and we’re delighted that he has agreed to bring his unique brand of aesthetic and narrative to HunkyDory”