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Established in 1997 as a home for the very latest high-end photo-real visual effects technologies and the industry’s most innovative and talented graphic design artists, visual effects company a52 creates award-winning imagery for the world’s most visually ambitious commercial and television projects.  Having recently relocated to Santa Monica, the company’s work has earned AICP Show recognition for 11 consecutive years along with recent “Outstanding Commercial” Emmy, Andy, BDA, Belding, Clio, British Design and Art Direction, International Monitor, International Automotive Advertising, London International Advertising, One Show and PROMAX awards.  For more information, please call 1.310.586.0650 or visit www.a52.com
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RECENT PROJECTS

Acura "Motion"
Nike "Peel"
Lexus "Spotlight"
Lexus "Perspective"
Nike "Spider"
Nike "Who Are You?"
Mercedes-Benz "Smoke"
Nike Training "Fast Forward"
Range Rover Sport "Set Free"
Lexus "The Missing H"
Careerbuilder.com "Self-Help Yourself" and "Help You Help You"
Monster.com "Slots"
Lexus "Pop-Up"
Lexus "Etiquette" and "Doughnut"
Honda Fit "Eyes" and "Gas Mileage"
Unicel "Destination," "Inspiration" and "Lost"
JOHN FROM CINCINNATI Main Title Sequence
Nike Golf "Tee It Up with Tiger"
Fig Newtons "Market"
Lexus "See Music," "Fast" and "Instinct"
"SOS" Public Service Announcement
Traveler's Insurance "Risk" & "Luck"
Reebok "Run Easy"
Coke "MyCapRewards Stairs"
Lexus "Storefront"
Lexus "Hydrant" and 'Hospital"
Cherry Coke "Downpour"
Nike Golf "See Square," "Tank," "One" and "Tour Dominance"
PGA "History is Watching"
Bud Light "Snowed In"
Kenmore "Magic"
Motorola (RED) “Chester Bennington,” “Sheryl Crow,” “Rick Rubin,” “Molly Sims,” “Kanye West” and “Shaun White”
Helio "Scuba Time"
Burger King "Eat Like Snake"
Honda Civic "Freedom"
Microsoft Xbox "Cops & Robbers"
Acura "Anthem" & "Tech"
Pioneer "Wind Tunnel" & "Orbit"
Nike Golf "Swing Portrait," "Grip," "Shoe" and "Shoulders"

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RECENT AWARDS


Acura "Motion"
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week, Nov. 14, 2008

Monster.com "Slots"
2008 AICP Show Honoree, Visual Effects Category
2008 AICP Show Honoree, Cinematography Category

Traveler's Insurance "Luck"
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week, May 18, 2007

Reebok "Run Easy"
Adcritic Spot of the Day
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week, May 11, 2007

"SOS" PSA
Adcritic Spot of the Day

Lexus "Hospital"
Adweek Best Spots of March, 2007

Lexus "Hydrant"
Adcritic Spot of the Day
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week, March 16, 2007

Cherry Coke "Downpour"
Adcritic Spot of the Day

Burger King "Eat Like Snake"
Adcritic Spot of the Day
Adweek Best Spots of October, 2006

Nike Golf "Swing Portrait"
Adcritic Spot of the Day
Boards Online Top Spot

Walgreens "Presents"
Adcritic Spot of the Day

Honda Civic "Key Hole"
Adcritic Spot of the Day

EA Sports Madden NFL 2006 “You”
Adcritic Spot of the Day

BMW "Quick Stop"
2006 Bronze International Automotive Advertising Award, Visual Effects Creative Arts

Nike Soccer "FC USA"
Adweek Best Spots of August, 2005

Nike Golf "Kid Tiger"
Adweek Best Spots of July, 2005
Adweek Best Spots of 2005
The One Show 2006, Certificate of Merit
2006 Silver International Andy Award
2006 AICP Show Honoree, Visual Effects Category

Cadillac "Turbulence"
2005 Clio Silver, Television & Cinema Visual Effects

History Channel "Know Where You Stand" Campaign
2005 Cannes Lions Bronze Lion
LA Advertising Club's 2005 Belding 
Sweepstakes (Best of Show). Best TV and Best Book Prizes

HBO Cinemax On-Air Campaign
2005 Gold BDA Award

Nationwide Insurance "Ceiling Fan"
Adweek Best Spots of January, 2005

Lee Jeans "Pretty Woman"
Adweek Best Spots of September, 2004

Nike "Piano"
Adweek Best Spots of August, 2004

History Channel "Berlin"
Adweek Best Spots of June, 2004

Nike "Magnet"
2005 AICP Show Honoree, Advertising Excellence/Single Commercial & Editorial
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week, Jun. 25, 2004
Adweek Best Spots of May, 2004

HBO Carnivale Main Title Sequence
2004 Emmy Award, Outstanding Main Title Design
2004 PROMAX Gold Award:  Non-Promotional Animation

Fox Sports "College Football"
2004 BDA Gold Award - Art Direction & Design:  Topical Promo
2004 BDA Gold Award - Art Direction & Design:  Image Promo
2004 BDA Silver Award - Art Direction & Design:  Special Event Promo
2004 BDA Bronze Award - Special Event Promo

Nationwide Insurance "Butterfly"
Adweek Best Spots of April, 2004

Nationwide Insurance "Car Seat"
2004 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival Shortlist

Hummer "Search Engine"
Adweek Best 50 Spots of 2004
Adweek Best Spots of March, 2004

Lexus "15 Degrees"
Adweek Best Spots of March, 2004

Audi "Progressions"
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week, Apr. 9, 2004

Hummer "Illumination Night"
Adweek Best Spots of Dec., 2003

HP "Next Shift"
Adweek Best Spots of Nov., 2003
2004 Art Directors Annual Awards, Silver
2004 Cannes Bronze Lion
2004 International A&D Bronze Award
2004 British Television Advertising Awards Diploma

Infiniti G35 AWD "Snow Chains"
Adweek Best Spots of Nov., 2003

Reebok A7 "Philly Story"
Adweek Best Spots of Oct., 2003

HP "Restore"
Adweek Best Spots of Aug., 2003
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week, Sep. 19, 2003

ESPN X Games IX "Lowrider"
Adweek Best Spots of July, 2003

Fox Sports "MLB All-Star Game: Measuring Greatness"
2003 PROMAX Platinum Award:  BROADCAST NETWORKS - Special Event Program Promotion
2003 PROMAX Gold Award:  BROADCAST NETWORKS - Special Event Program Promotion
2003 PROMAX Gold Award:  BROADCAST NETWORKS - Sports Program Promotion
2003 BDA Gold Award:  One Time Only Set
2003 BDA Gold Award:  Non-News, In-House Topical Promo, :30 or less
2003 BDA Gold Award:  Non-News, In-House Image Promo, :30 or less
2003 BDA Gold Award:  Non-News, In-House Topical Promo, over :30; up to :90 
2003 BDA Gold Award:  Sports Programs, Topical Promo, over :30; up to :90
2003 PROMAX Silver Award:  BROADCAST NETWORKS - In-House Program Promotion
2003 BDA Silver Award:  Sports Programs, Topical Promo, :30 or less

Fox Sports "October's Magical Match-Ups: Voodoo"
2003 PROMAX Platinum Award:  BROADCAST NETWORKS - Sports Program Promotion
2003 PROMAX Gold Award:  BROADCAST NETWORKS - In-House Program Promotion
2003 BDA Silver Award:  Non-News, In-House Topical Promo, over :30; up to :90
2003 BDA Silver Award:  Sports Programs, Topical Promo, over :30; up to :90

Reebok "Peace On Earth"
AdCritic Spot of the Day, May 23, 2003

Goodyear "Balls"
Adweek Best Spots of April, 2003

Gatorade "23 vs. 39"
Adweek Best Spots of January, 2003
2003 AICP Show Honoree, Visual Effects

Coca-Cola "The Arquettes"
Adweek Best Spots of January, 2003

VW Beetle Convertible "Chain Reaction"
2003 AICP Show Honoree, Advertising Excellence
2003 International Andy Award
2003 London International Advertising Grand Prize: Television/Cinema
2003 London International Advertising Best Television/Cinema Campaign
2003 One Show Gold Pencil
Adweek Best Spots of December, 2003

VW Beetle Convertible "Bubble"
2003 Clio Bronze, Television & Cinema Automotive Category
2003 AICP Show Honoree, Advertising Excellence + Visual Style + Editorial
2003 International Andy Award
2003 London International Advertising Grand Prize: Television/Cinema
2003 London International Advertising Best Television/Cinema Campaign
2003 One Show Gold Pencil
2002 International Automotive Advertising Awards (Silver)
Adweek Best Spots of November, 2002
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week

Mitsubishi "Journey"
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week

Sony Playstation2 "Signs"
2003 Clio Silver, Television & Cinema Direction Category
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week

Sony Playstation2 "Grandma"
Adweek Best Spots of September, 2002

Nike "Before"
2003 International Andy Award
2003 One Show Bronze Pencil
Adweek Best Spots of August, 2002
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week

Adidas "Slugs"
2003 Clio Silver, Television & Cinema Visual Effects Category
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week
Adweek Best Spots of July, 2002

Gatorade "Visitor"
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week

Nike "Move"
2003 AICP Show Honoree, Advertising Excellence + Visual Style + Editorial
2002 Emmy, Outstanding Commercial
2003 International Andy Award
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week
Adweek Best Spots of February, 2002

Infiniti Q45
International Automotive Awards Bronze Winner

Nike "Freestyle"
2002 AICP Show Honoree, Advertising Excellence + Sound Design + Music + Editorial
2002 Clio Gold
2002 International ANDY Award
Advertising Age Best Awards Best of Show
Adweek Best Spots of 2001
London International Advertising Award
Shoot Magazine Top Spot of the Week

Audi "Rain"
2001 AICP Show Honoree, Visual Style

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