London, March 25, 2024 -- The renowned British director Tim McNaughton has signed with Arts & Sciences for commercial representation in the US and UK. McNaughton is known for his distinctive comedy performances as well as crafting visually striking cinematic worlds. His lifelong love of film informs the elevated aesthetic vocabulary and the memorable characters that are emblematic of his work.
His filmmaking sensibilities, while often comic, are not confined to humour in their expression, with a rich visual execution that makes his work stand out from other filmmakers. McNaughton’s approach can be seen in the wildly entertaining 2023 Morrisons’ Christmas advert featuring a chorus of oven gloves singing the 80’s hit “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” his viral, award-winning turn for MoneySuperMarket “Dirty Dancing,” starring Skeletor and He-Man as improbable dance partners, and the slapstick, deadpan comedy of Little Caesars “Fainting.”
McNaughton initially found fame as one half of the directing team (and crime-fighting duo), The Bobbsey Twins from Homicide, but in recent years, he has been flying the flag for the pair in Europe while his other half flew south to conquer the southern hemisphere. McNaughton’s recent solo hits include “Pennies” for Natwest” and the lost lottery-ticket caper, “The Chase” for the National Lottery. The decision this year to split was a mutual one for the lifelong best friends, who will now forge their own paths to, in Tim’s words, “explore their individual artistic expressions and make twice as much money.” Outside of directing, the pair will still combine for occasional team sports such as playing football and drinking.
Mal Ward, managing director and partner at Arts & Sciences, adds, “Tim’s an extraordinary director. He’s a sharp filmmaker with incredible taste and vision. He and Freddy have divided and conquered across the globe - literally and figuratively - and I’m excited by what’s to come as we partner with Tim on his journey.”
When asked for comment about the split, his ex Bobbsey-partner Freddy remarked, “Tim? Tell that guy he’s still got my lawnmower.”
Arts & Sciences was started a decade ago as a boutique production company that specializes in producing award-winning advertising content, music videos, fine art projects, original documentaries, and feature films. Located in Los Angeles, NYC, and London, Arts & Sciences represents a diverse group of top directors and creators and has been named a Creativity A-List Production Company six times. Every major advertising award show has recognized its work, including Cannes Lions, Clio, AICP, D&AD, The One Show, and the Andys. Their original content work has been featured in the New Frontiers showcase at the Sundance Film Festival, The New Yorker, Nowness, and Purple Magazine. Arts & Sciences has produced work for every major global brand, such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Nike, AT&T, Samsung, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, American Express, MLB, the NFL, and more.