Aircastle

The work of Aircastle has found its home in a sweet spot of comedic storytelling; marrying an elevated and refined visual aesthetic with characters and environments that are fully realized – never giving in to the absurd, but willing to take you right up to the edge. They’re a trusted pair of hands for all of their partners; in their element subverting genre conventions with finesse and restraint, and capturing nuanced performances that strike that perfect comedic chord.

The award-winning directing duo is comprised of Will Beauchamp and Jamie Cussen. In their formative years, Will, an aspiring magician, lined his teenage pockets by performing at kids’ birthday parties, while Jamie tended to ostriches at the local fair. Since combining their eclectic sets of skills, the unlikely pair has consistently moved from strength to strength, building a reel and creative brand that is unquestionable for clients and partners such as TD Ameritrade, Volkswagen, Tide, Renault, and Walmart. Their work has garnered accolades and awards at Cannes Lions, TIFF, The One Show, The Webby Awards, Clios and D&ADs (among others).

After first meeting in film school, Will and Jamie made waves with their first project together by heading to Florida with some 16mm film in an ’83 Buick LeSabre. The short film that emerged went on to screen at major festivals around the world and was recognized as one of TIFF’s Top Ten. And since their first foray into the ad world with “Catvertising” (which Time Magazine named in their Top Ten of Everything list that year), they’ve continued to approach every project with passion. Their partnership has outlasted most marriages. They still share a couple’s cell phone plan. And in their spare time, they enjoy hanging out at the local roller disco.