Adam Wells

A graduate of the Jacob Kramer College of Art, Adam’s background is graphic design and for many years he plied his trade as a broadcast designer, prior to making the natural progression into directing.

Adam’s understanding of post and graphic design, combined with his imagination and creativity has enabled him to become an incredibly accomplished director with a diverse range of skills.

He has directed several notable and award winning campaigns collecting an RTS Award, seven Gold Promax-BDA’s and countless less expensive ones. In 2008 he was nominated for a BAFTA.

Adam's style is distinctly grand and imaginative, thriving on bringing concept to an epic scale. Recent clients include Ford, Gillette, adidas, Tiger Beer and Sky Sports.

In 2005 Adam founded 'gotgotneed' with William Smith.

RECOGNITION

BAFTA 2007/2008 - Nomination (Best Title Sequence)

BDA (World Awards 2008) - Gold (Best Sports Opener)
Guinness Premiership

BDA (World Awards 2006) - Gold (Best Sports Opener)
Lions Tours of New Zealand

BDA (World Awards 2006) - Gold (Best Art Direction and Design - Promo)
Lions Tours of New Zealand

BDA (World Awards 2006) - Gold (Best Collaborative Effort - Promo)
Lions Tours of New Zealand

Promax (Europe 2006) - Gold (Best Sports Promotion)
Lions Tour of New Zealand

Winner of Royal Television Society Award (2005) - Graphic Design - Titles
Lions Tour of New Zealand

Promax (UK 2003)
Gillette - Silver (Best Sponsorship)

BDA (USA 2002)
Lions Tour of Australia - Gold (Best Sports Opener)

Promax (UK 2002)
Lions Tour of Australia - Gold (Best Visual Effects)

BDA (USA 2001)
Rugby League World Cup - Silver (Best Sports Opener)

BDA (Europe 2000)
Rugby League World Cup - Silver (Best Sports Opener)

BDA (Europe 2000)
Year of the Tiger - Bronze (Best Sports Opener)

BDA (Europe 1999)
Big Time Boxing - Silver (Best Total Package)

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