m ss ng p eces signs director JJ Augustavo

Bicoastal production partner m ss ng p eces announced that award-winning director Jon Jon “JJ” Augustavo has joined the company’s roster for commercial representation in the U.S. 

A first-generation Filipino-American filmmaker from Seattle, Augustavo has an innate cinematic talent and an authenticity in his storytelling that makes him one of today’s most exciting directors. He is known for his viral music video projects with Macklemore (Thrift Shop, Same Love, and Can’t Hold Us), as well as Shawn Mendes, Nipsey Hussle, Mike Posner, Schoolboy Q, Jay Park, Eric Nam, Kygo, Afrojack, and others. His music video work has garnered over 3 billion combined YouTube views, and has received accolades from the MTV Music Video Awards, the Grammys, the BET Awards, the UK Music Video Awards, and the Much Music Awards. A successful commercial director as well, he has partnered with leading international brands including Adidas, Jordan, Taco Bell, Jeep, Sony PlayStation, Puma, Verizon, Samsung, and others.

“JJ’s work is so fresh because it’s personal. He brings an essential perspective and gorgeous visuals to every project,” said Kate Oppenheim, Managing Partner at m ss ng p eces. “We’re so excited to have him on board and can’t wait to see him grow as he embarks on a new phase in his career.”

“As a filmmaker and storyteller, I am driven to share the experiences and voices of those who are rarely seen and heard. The team at m ss ng p eces absolutely supports that goal and I’ve always been excited by their work and ability to think outside the box. I’m glad to be joining the roster and to partner with them for what’s next,” shared Augustavo.