Director Robert Wilkins joins Spindle
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Robert Wilkins, formerly one half of duo Wilkins & Maguire, has joined the roster for representation in the UK.
London based Spindle is excited to announce that multi-award winning director Robert Wilkins, formerly one half of duo Wilkins & Maguire, has joined the roster for representation in the UK.
Wilkins is known for his heartfelt, cinematic storytelling, with an emotional spark. He has a passion for crafting profound universal stories out of everyday struggles and a gift for capturing honest, compelling performances.
Starting in documentary after becoming a journalist, Wilkins burst into the public consciousness with the visceral, taboo-bashing film Gypsy Blood for Channel 4, which went on to be BAFTA nominated.
This sharp eye for doc-infused naturalism and humanity led him to create major campaigns for brands including Guinness, Waitrose, Oppo, British Airways and Tesco.
Wilkins’ work for Guinness Made of More stands out for its stirring portrayals of real footballing stories in Africa; from the Nigerian amputee team, to The Lioness, a profile of Cameroonian football star Gaelle Eganamouit. Wilkins has directed the last two Waitrose Christmas campaigns based on the highly successful ‘Taste’ campaign that he helped to set the style for, showing us that even cracking an egg, or cows eating grass in a field can be a moment to truly revel in.
On signing to Spindle Robert Wilkins said: "When looking for a new home for relaunching solo I kept coming back to Spindle. There’s been so much change in the industry, and the world in the last few years that we really need to throw it all up in the air and start afresh. Spindle are doing just that. The company has been founded on a burning desire for creating the best film craft, and on guiding principles like respect to others and the environment. You can’t just bolt that on as an afterthought, they are already way ahead of the competition in my book.
Miles Nathan, Executive Producer / Partner adds: "What a joy to have Robert with us. I was lucky enough to agency produce the incredible work he did on Guinness when I was at AMV. A year long adventure that forged a friendship that’s now grown into a working collaboration too. As we shift into the next phase of Spindle’s growth, to have Robert’s eye for humanity and exquisite visual filmmaking in our arsenal is a true gift."
