Platypus Productions was one of only five South African companies selected and one of two production houses in Cape Town to make the cut at Cannes Lions 2007. Platypus Productions was shortlisted for a Jupiter Drawing Room Cape inspired Musica TV commercial for Queen.
The commercial was a motion graphics animation, directed by Ian Chuter and created by Platypus’ in-house animator, Wilfred de la Querra. The media production company boasts a strong graphics division and with a new graphic designer, Matthew Stephens on board, there are great expectations for the remainder of 2007.
“More and more agencies realise there is a huge amount of talent at Platypus,’ says Chuter, “from our directors right through to our post production departments, and are using our facilities and range of skills from start to finish on projects. This is evidenced by a growing list of clients working with us on commercials for brands such as Isuzu, Woolworths, Cadillac and American Swiss.’
Also newly on board early this year is commercials director Renee van Reenen. She has since directed five commercials for Musica and is currently busy with projects for a leading fashion house. Her arrival has bolstered Platypus’ growing reputation in the commercials arena.
