Pair will work closely with executive creative director Adam Crocker in shaping the company’s creative offerings and expansion.
Black Kite Studios has appointed Phil Oldham and Jonathan Box as creative directors, with the pair set to play a key role in shaping the next chapter of the studio’s creative offering.
Oldham joins Black Kite with extensive industry experience, strong client relationships, and dynamic creative energy. Box’s promotion to creative director reflects his long-standing contribution to the studio’s culture and creative output, as well as his expertise in AI and emerging technologies, which has helped keep Black Kite at the forefront of innovation.
“Phil and Jonathan are two exceptional talents who each bring something distinct and hugely valuable to our studio,” said Amy Richardson, managing director. “They embody so much of what makes Black Kite special, and will work closely with Executive Creative Director Adam Crocker and the wider leadership team. Phil brings his signature energy, experience and relationships to Black Kite, while Jonathan’s passion for AI and emerging tech continues to help push the studio forward creatively and technologically.”
“To be joining Black Kite at such an exciting moment in the evolution of the studio is so exciting, as it is to be part of their building further partnerships with outstanding agencies and some of the most inventive and exciting directors in the industry,” said Oldham.
“Black Kite has always been the kind of studio to land projects and scripts that genuinely excite me, having that caliber of creative work coming through the door is a huge part of the appeal,” added Box. “VFX is evolving constantly, and Black Kite provides me with the opportunity to explore new technologies and use them in the smartest and most creative way.”
Black Kite’s recent commercial work includes Ford “Ready Set Ford,” Fanta “Wanta Fanta,” KFC “Believe Pt 3,” Apple “iphone 17,” Telstra “Wherever We Go,” and McDonald’s “Heist.”
Source: Black Kite Studios
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
