Mark Zibert & Julia Fullerton-Batten + PDN Photo Annual

We are happy to announce that Julia Fullerton Batten and Mark Zibert appear in the PDN Photo Annual this year.  Mark’s image for The Museum of Contemporary Art Canada was awarded in the Advertising Category and his ad spot for Nike’s Mercurial Vapor appeared in the Video Category.  Julia’s web edit received the honor of being included in the Website Category.

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Mark Zibert + Chelsea FC + adidas

We are very excited to share Mark Zibert’s new collaboration with adidas and London agency, The Corner, to create print and motion ads for the launch of The Chelsea Football Club’s 2013/2014 jersey. The campaign did not show the jersey itself but offered a caveat in its title; “its blue. what else matters?” highlighting that fans don’t need to know much more than the jersey’s color to pre-order.  Chelsea favorites John Terry, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata, Demba Ba, Gary Cahill, Petr Cech, Eden Hazard, Oscar, and David Luiz appear in the campaign that premiered before the Chelsea vs. Sunderland Premier League game. Be sure to watch the Behind the Scenes video and motion below.

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Advertising agency The Corner
Creative director Tom Ewart
Creative team Matthew Lancod, Robert Amstell, Mike Kennedy and Pauline Ashford
Head of integrated production Danny Bush
Designer Will Chak
Business director Jonny Angel
Client adidas
Senior communications manager Steve Marks
Production company 24 Productions
Director/photographer Mark Zibert
Sound design Wizzy Wow
Retouching
Smoke & Mirrors

Mark Zibert + Smithsonian Magazine

Mark Zibert was commissioned by The Smithsonian Magazine to shoot an image for their monthly column “Phenomenon.” Inspired by Mark’s Fuck Luck Series, Smithsonian gave him the word “Light” and had him devise a way to interrupt it into a photograph.  This is the first time Smithsonian has worked with a photographer on this monthly piece, which is usually done by an illustrator.

Chief Photo Editor: Molly Roberts
Art Director: Maria Keehan

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Mark Zibert + Talib Kweli + New Era

Mark Zibert’s latest installment in New Era’s “Flagbearer” series was shot in New York earlier this year.  Brooklyn native and world famous hip-hop artist Talib Kweli was photographed riding in a subway car, appearing to be crossing the Manhattan Bridge. Watch the Behind The Scenes video below to see how and where it was really shot.

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Mark Zibert + Applied Arts Magazine

Mark Zibert’s new series, “Fuck Luck,” created for Applied Arts Magazine, deals with the idea that luck has nothing to do with creating great, inspiring work. Instead, it comes from hard work, dedication, and digging for inspiration where no one else is looking.   Great work comes from attention to detail and unrivaled craftsmanship. No one looks at their work and thanks luck.

Luck is fiction.

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Mark Zibert + AdColor

TBWA/Chiat/Day NY and Mark Zibert collaborated recently on a probono campaign for AdColor, a non-profit organization which promotes diversity in advertising. The concept “Color Adds Depth” with 3D effects was concepted by TBWA creatives Isabella Castano and Ani Munoz, and produced by art buyer Julia Menassa.  The still, motion, and sound teams all came together to produce three motion pieces and five still shoots with news-anchor Soledad O’Brian, QuestLove of The Roots, actor/dancer Harry Shum Jr., clarinetist Charlie Gabriel, and transgender activist Janet Mock. Mark utilized a stereo 3D shooting technique, capturing each image with two linked cameras spaced apart roughly the same distance that is between human eyes. In the motion portion, he actually spun Questlove and his drums on a gigantic turntable.

Mark was not the only person donating his time, editor Mark Paiva of Poster Boy, Visual Effects artist Sean Cochrane of The Vanity, and Sound Designer Keith Reynaud of Heard City all volunteered to make this project happen.

The campaign images below are being used to bring attention to AdColor and will be featured at their their annual AdColor Awards, coming up soon on October 18-20th in Las Vegas.  AdColor aims to highlight the accomplishments of professionals who have championed diversity in the advertising, marketing, media and public relations industries.  We are very honored to have been a part of this project and big thank you goes out to everyone involved!

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Photographer/Director: Mark Zibert
Production: Joel Todaro, Sons and Daughters
Editor: Mark Paiva – Poster Boy
VFX: Sean Cochrane – The Vanity
Sound: Keith Reynaud – Heard City
Created by: TBWA/Chiat/Day NY
Art Buyer: Julia Menassa
Creatives: Isabella Castano and Ani Munoz

Mark Zibert + PUMA + Usain Bolt + Shevon Stoddart

We’re excited to announce a recent collaboration with PUMA and Mark Zibert, featuring Olympic athletes Usain Bolt and Shevon Stoddart.  Earlier this year, Mark Zibert flew down to Miami to shoot the Puma-sponsored uniforms for the Jamaican Olympic Team. Designed by Cedella Marley, daughter of Bob Marley, Mark photographed her designs which are for the opening ceremony, podium, and race days.

What looks like a projection behind the athletes is actually a 12 ft x 12 ft LED screen, specially designed for photo shoots. Mark then used water on the floor to create a reflection, while allowing the cement texture to show through. The projection displayed both images shot by Mark and personal images of Jamaica from Cedella Marley. Be sure to watch both Bolt and Stoddart compete next week when the Track and Field events begin.

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Mark Zibert & Martin Schoeller Win CommArts Photo Annual

Congratulations to Martin Schoeller & Mark Zibert for winning the Communication Arts Photo Annual 53! Mark’s images for The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art won in the Advertising Category and Martin’s image of Zach Galifianakis for GQ won in the Editorial Category.

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Mark Zibert + Canadian Paralympic Committee

Mark teamed up with BBDO Toronto and The Canadian Paralympic Committee to shoot their newest campaign, “Unstoppable.”  Aimed at potential participants in The Canadian Paralympics, this ad is truly inspirational.  Shot in one continuous take on a rainy Toronto night, the entire set was mapped in 3d before the shoot for a quick and easy build.  Be sure to watch the “Making Of” video below to see more.

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Mark Zibert for Globe Style

This new image from Mark Zibert’s recent Globe Style shoot captures some of Toronto’s top designers.

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