Conor Byrne joins mssngpeces live action roster
Byrne is an award-winning director whose comedic work is marked by a cinematic style with equal parts wit, heart, and meticulous visual detail.
Bicoastal production partner m ss ng p eces announced that Conor Byrne has joined its directing roster.
Byrne is an award-winning director whose comedic work is marked by a cinematic style with equal parts wit, heart, and meticulous visual detail.
Byrne has directed international campaigns and branded films for clients like Skittles, Kit Kat, Microsoft, Ikea, Pepsi, McDonalds and JetBlue. His work has won Cannes Lions, ADC honors, and Effies, among many other awards. Byrne was previously represented by Hungry Man.
Byrne’s short films have played all over the world and the internet, garnering widespread acclaim. Porzingod, his cinematic ode to the New York Knicks, starring John Leguizamo, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, was selected by Vimeo Staff Picks, and featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Indiewire, Filmmaker Magazine, and on the jumbotron at Madison Square Garden.
His short Loudini, starring Henry Zebrowski and featuring indie rocker Car Seat Headrest, was featured on Pitchfork, Indiewire, and AdWeek. His coming-of-age comedy Foureyes, starring Jake Ryan, won a Cannes Young Director Award, was featured by Short of The Week and Vimeo Staff Picks, and profiled on The Huffington Post.
The hilarity and humanity in Conor’s comedy is what stood out most to me. He combines impeccable timing and casting with great visual style. He’s a rare talent and I’m thrilled to have him join us
said Brian Latt, managing partner at m ss ng p eces.