Directors

We work with directors, not around them.

We decide together, at the start, how a film should look — and then we protect that decision all the way to delivery. It is why directors come back.

Some of the many directors we work with
Ago Panini
Award winning Italian commercial director known for automotive, fashion and food campaigns. His work includes BMW, Mercedes Benz and a Cannes Bronze Lion winning Fiat commercial.
Paul butterworth
Award winning commercial director specialising in special effects, performance and food. His international portfolio includes Lurpak, BMW, KFC and Etihad.
Ronald Koetzier
Director and cinematographer specialising in food and tabletop commercials. Known for high speed imagery and motion control, with work for Ferrero, Nestlé and Milka.
Arun Gopalun
Indian commercial director known for emotional storytelling and natural performances. His campaigns include Maggi with Amitabh Bachchan and Tata Docomo with Ranbir Kapoor.
Anurag Kashyap
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker known for bold storytelling across cinema and advertising. His career highlights include Gangs of Wasseypur and recognition at Cannes.
Jacek Szymanski
Food and live action director specialising in tabletop imagery and high speed motion control. His commercial portfolio includes McDonald’s, KFC, Heinz, Milka and Pepsi.
Jeff Balsmeyer
International commercial and feature film director with a Hollywood storyboarding background. His directing credits include Danny Deckchair, Ingenious and advertising campaigns across multiple markets.
Romain Le Cam
Director and art director specialising in luxury beauty and fashion advertising. His work includes directing and creative roles on Dior brand films and campaigns.
In their words

What directors say after the shoot.

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“What stayed with me was how smoothly everyone worked together. There was real care in the details, and the team kept the energy positive from start to finish.”

Paul butterworth
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“Stimulus is a team I always enjoy working with. They’re professional, well prepared, and know how to make a shoot run smoothly.”

Ago Panini
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“I work with producers all over the world, and the team at Stimulus stands alongside the best. They understand ad production, bring a high level of professionalism, and are genuinely fun to work with.”

Ronald Koetzier