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Kode signs Chris Villa
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The Director, photographer, and editor has joined the company’s roster for commercial representation across the UK and Amsterdam.
KODE announce that director, photographer, and editor Chris Villa has joined the company’s roster for commercial representation across the UK and Amsterdam.
A self-taught filmmaker from Dallas, Texas, Villa has built a distinctive creative voice at the intersection of music, culture, and cinematic storytelling. Best known for his long-standing creative collaborations with Post Malone, Villa has gone on to direct TV and social campaigns for major global brands including Bud Light, Stanley, Sony, and Oreo. His portfolio also includes comedic short-form content featuring Kevin Hart, Druski, and Kai Cenat.
Beyond advertising, Villa has collaborated with some of the most influential names in music, including Jennifer Lopez, Drake, A$AP Rocky, and Pusha T. Most recently, he directed the official music video for F1: The Movie featuring Ed Sheeran. His work in music continues to demonstrate a strong understanding of contemporary culture.
Known for his cinematic approach and elevated visual sensibility, Villa’s work often blends comedy driven narratives with striking imagery, seamlessly combining in-camera craft with sophisticated VFX techniques.
Villa commented: “After meeting the KODE team, I noticed there was an immediate mutual respect and shared attention to detail. The creative alignment felt natural from the start. Seeing United beat City together in Manchester was just a fitting way to cap off the trip. Excited to start this next chapter overseas and bring something valuable to the KODE roster.”
“Chris’ dialogue comedy work with Kevin Hart and Post Malone are great examples of his comedy sensibility, as well as his ability to direct world class talent. He’s a hugely talented young director we’ve admired for some time, and he’s super down to earth which makes this a no-brainer signing for us. We’re looking forward to collaborating with him in the UK and Amsterdam.” comments Jack Goodwin, EP & Founder at Kode.
