Ivan Vaccaro signs to Verve Media
The Argentinian director joins for representation in the US and hispanic markets.
Bilingual director Ivan Vaccaro has signed to the roster of Verve Media who will represent him for the US in the general and hispanic markets.
Ivan Vaccaro grew up in Argentina. As a child he was very interested in music and science, which eventually led him to get a degree in chemistry and he also studied music at the conservatory. Vaccaro recounts: “I grew up surrounded by musicians, assists and scientists who helped me forge a critical sense of aesthetic into my soul that naturally shaped me for the world of cinema”.
He started his career in 2006 shooting music videos in Latin America, achieving nominations for the Latin Grammys. Later he developed a career in advertising, shooting commercials for the most renowned global brands like VW, Pepsi, Peugeot, Citröen, Toyota and more.
In 2014 his spots Chef and Arquero for Volkswagen won Silver and Bronze Lions at the Cannes Festival. He was also the recipient of a NY Advertising Awards, Clio and Ojo de Iberoamérica among others.
“We couldn’t be happier to welcome Ivan into our Verve family. We are a small boutique house and always put a lot of thought into who we want to have join us. But it was clear after seeing his work and having our first conversation with Ivan, that he would be the perfect fit” says Cordula Weisz, EP and owner of Verve Media in LA. “We love his appetite for learning and growing, he really wants to push himself further with every job he gets.”
Based in Mexico City, Vaccaro is happy to travel anywhere.