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Snoop / 19 Crimes
Culture-led commercial · Direction
Client confirmed: 19 Crimes. One frame from a campaign sitting, kept for the half-look away from the lens.
Vietnam Street, made at walking pace.
The frame that opens the Vietnam Street series.
Mitsubishi Model A
Automotive · Launch film
Close and unflattering on purpose; the lines are the picture.
Playground dunks, caught at the top of the motion.
Colour used as a wall, not a mood.
Johan
Hesselgren
Swedish-born creative director, filmmaker and photographer — raised across thirteen countries. 20+ years across MTV, VH1, AMC and 180LA — Oscar-shortlisted and an eight-time Promax and Webby Award winner. Known for double exposures, composite worlds and a tactile, cinematic use of light.
Postmates
Living in Emergency
Feature documentary · Editorial
One of four frames from temple ceremonies, kept for the light.
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