WTP Pictures signs director McKenzie Thompson
Words by Shots News
Posted 2023-11-14
SHOTS: Award-winning production companyWTP Pictures has signed director McKenzie Thompson to their talented roster of filmmakers.
Thompson is a seasoned director who brings a colourful, clean and fresh aesthetic to her work. Launching her career as a still photographer, she has over a decade of experience shooting stills and spots for top skincare, cosmetics, hair care, and fashion brands. The Brooklyn-based director has helmed work for top brands including Target, Neutrogena, E.L.F. Cosmetics, Pandora and Herbal Essences, and recently shot a campaign for Wind Creek Casino.
McKenzie’s unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusivity extends through all of her work, bringing a passion for partnering with clients who prioritise equal representation across gender, sexual orientation, body type, ability, and ethnicity. In an industry where authenticity and diversity matter more than ever, McKenzie's dedication to these values aligns seamlessly with WTP Pictures' ethos.
Notes WTP Pictures Partner/Executive Producer Jesse Ford, “We are so excited to welcome McKenzie to the WTP roster. Her approach to capturing people in a fresh and colorful way aligns perfectly with the team we are building and a style of work we are excited to bring to our clients and agency partnerships. Most importantly, she is an amazing human. Her gentle demeanor with talent, whether celebrities or real people, as well as her confidence with client and agency teams, matches our expectation of the production process, which is putting people first.”
Adds McKenzie, “I was drawn to the way WTP Pictures supports their artists and I’m so excited to make our partnership official. I think we can make great work together and I can’t wait to see what we do next”.