Hello, we are adam+gary. We're a bit like Batman & Robin, just with less PVC.
A partnership forged by 90s dance, the works of Chris Cunningham and the seminal film ’Hackers’ - for over 20 years adam and gary have been trusted to deliver high performing campaigns for some of the worlds biggest brands.
We've used our skills across video, motion, VFX and emerging technologies to tell stories from ‘TikTok to TV’ together at agencies across the North West. Our approach has earned successful long-standing brand relationships, a few awards, and a hunger to be 'consistently inconsistent' - we thrive from diverse projects and discovering new ways to connect brands with their audiences and drive results. We're now working independently - based out of Manchester, UK, and are already partnering with brands and agencies globally to help bring our unique approach and experience to their projects. If you're looking for full production support, a single VFX clip, or even expanding your existing in-house creative team & production capabilities, get in touch...
Adam Johnson As a Creative Technologist, Adam is a natural problem-solver, and uses his incredible skills in Video, Motion, VFX and Technology to deliver projects with a finish that defies budgets. Over the years, Adam has jumped head-first into a wide range of roles; on-set camera, lighting and sound, to post production editing, visual effects and 2D/3D animation. This broad experience gives him the ability to flex to any project, bringing a level of expertise across the board. Adam loves the challenge of "how can we pull this off?" and constantly pushes boundaries with new and exciting projects. He's constantly learning and adopting new technology and systems (most recently, AI and AR), which allows us to keep abreast of trends and platforms. Adams skills are best seen through his VFX and animation delivery, where his relentless pursuit for perfection and ability to pivot to any style levels-up every project. A connoisseur of retro antiquities, you can often find Adam wherever there's good arcade games (he's a mean opponent in Street Fighter!).
Experience
- adam+gary - Creative Technologist & Co-founder (2023)
- THG Studios - lead creative video technologist (2020-2023)
- mobedia - head of production (2017-2020)
- mobedia - Lead VFX supervisor (2015-2017)
- mobedia - lead motion graphics & animation (2012-2015)
- Mobedia - motion graphics & animation (2009-2012)
- FREELANCE - Motion graphics & VFX (2005-2009)
We love nothing more than the challenge of "can we really do this?"
Gary Bannister-Simm
Gary is a Director across Video, Animation and VFX. His roles in creative leadership and commercial filmmaking, both agency and client-side, have driven a fascination with consumer behaviours, and the blending of video and technology to enhance experiences.
Since co-founding a production house in 2001 with a bunch of ideas, endless enthusiasm and a full head of hair, Gary has made 1000s of campaigns, unwittingly had a No.1 single, and accidentally ruined Chris Kamara’s Gucci loafers (sorry Chris!).
Over the past few years, he's built, lead and worked alongside high-performing teams as a senior leader at THG Studios - helping deliver over 40,000 films for global brands like Disney, Campari, ASDA, Homebase, Myprotein, and many more.
Gary gets heavily involved in the conceptual, development, directorial and edit phases of his projects.
He also has a mild obsession with The Sopranos.
Experience
- adam+gary - Director of moving image & Co-founder (2023)
- THG Studios - Group Director of Video & Motion (2022-2023)
- THG Studios - Director of Video (2019-2022)
- mobedia - Creative Director (2016-2019)
- mobedia - Head of Video (2014-2016)
- mobedia - Video & Animation Director (2009-2014)
- Vodafone - Video Director (2006-2013)
- PMG Productions - Video Creative Director (2006-2009)
- City of SoT College - Adult Education Instructor (2005-2006)
- Tunnel Vizion Media - Video Director & Co-Founder
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Awards + Highlights
- CREATIVE BRONZE - DRUM ROSES awards 2023 (with THG Studios)
- Inspired space - prolific north awards 2023 (with THG Studios)
- EV NFDA Award - 2019 ( with Kia Motors / mobedia)
- NFDA Award - 2018 (with Kia Motors / mobedia)
- 3D Printing Industry & 3DRuck - Features on Kia Sportage project (2018)
- Business Up North: Feature on VW Arteon project (2018)
- 2x NFDA Awards -2017 (with Kia Motors / mobedia)
- 2x NFDA Awards - 2016 (with Kia Motors)
- SoccerBible: feature on Puma x Leicester City project (2016)
- No.1, Vodafone Music Chart - Vintage Trouble, Blues Hand Me Down (2011)
- Business of the Year - YUf Awards 2002 (Tunnel Vizion Media)
- Business of the Year - YUf Awards 2001 (Tunnel Vizion Media)
Awards + Highlights
- CREATIVE BRONZE - DRUM ROSES awards 2023 (with THG STUDIOS)
- Inspired space - prolific north awards 2023 (with THG Studios)
- EV NFDA Award - 2019 (with Kia Motors / mobedia)
- NFDA Award -2018 (with Kia Motors / mobedia)
- 3D Printing Industry & 3DRuck - Features on Kia Sportage project (2018)
- Business Up North: Feature on VW Arteon project (2018)
- 2x NFDA Awards - 2017 (with Kia Motors / mobedia)
- 2x NFDA Awards - 2016 (with kia motors)
- SoccerBible: feature on Puma x Leicester City project (2016)
- No.1, Vodafone Music Chart - Vintage Trouble, Blues Hand Me Down (2011)
- Business of the Year - YUf Awards 2002 (Tunnel Vizion Media)
- Business of the Year - YUf Awards 2001 (Tunnel Vizion Media)
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