WE is the independent directing duo of Tim Wetherall and Jon Evans. WE direct animation, live action, mixed media, VFX and stop frame. Based in sunny Dalston Hackney, Tim and Jon have been directing together for over a decade as founder members of Blac Ionica. Their passion is bringing scripts and briefs to life, while creating original and innovative work for their clients. Collaboration underpins everything Tim and Jon do (hence the name “WE”). They pride themselves on being approachable to… Show more WE is the independent directing duo of Tim Wetherall and Jon Evans. WE direct animation, live action, mixed media, VFX and stop frame. Based in sunny Dalston Hackney, Tim and Jon have been directing together for over a decade as founder members of Blac Ionica. Their passion is bringing scripts and briefs to life, while creating original and innovative work for their clients. Collaboration underpins everything Tim and Jon do (hence the name “WE”). They pride themselves on being approachable to everyone who works with them, so they can understand the needs of the project and ensure the best possible final film. Show less

I have directed many dozens of TV/Cinema/Online films over the years at Blac Ionica. I’m very proud of our diverse, evolving and eclectic reel. Although we started as a motion graphics animators we soon diversified into directing live action, stop motion and high end VFX commercials.I’m a visual minded, Multi-disciplinary, enthusiastic and approachable director. With a love of experimentation, collaboration, and technically challenge briefs.This variety and willingness to… Show more I have directed many dozens of TV/Cinema/Online films over the years at Blac Ionica. I’m very proud of our diverse, evolving and eclectic reel. Although we started as a motion graphics animators we soon diversified into directing live action, stop motion and high end VFX commercials.I’m a visual minded, Multi-disciplinary, enthusiastic and approachable director. With a love of experimentation, collaboration, and technically challenge briefs.This variety and willingness to experiment means I pushed every project to make the very best film for each client. The variety in my reel is often guided by my open approach to finding creative solutions for potentially tricky productions. I take a very hands on approach to directing, from writing treatments, look development and testing, right through to animation, VFX and compositing and finishing each film. Show less

I have always had a keen interest in controlling, as closely as possible, the Post Production process of films I work on. This led to us deciding to keep all post production in-house. I would organise, with the producers, the freelancer/hardware/software requirements for each project and work with them on budgeting and scheduling. I often spend a lot of time and effort meticulously planning VFX heavy shoots on live action shoots. This can often lead to detailed pre-visualizations to map… Show more I have always had a keen interest in controlling, as closely as possible, the Post Production process of films I work on. This led to us deciding to keep all post production in-house. I would organise, with the producers, the freelancer/hardware/software requirements for each project and work with them on budgeting and scheduling. I often spend a lot of time and effort meticulously planning VFX heavy shoots on live action shoots. This can often lead to detailed pre-visualizations to map out complicated setups for clients/DOPs and motion controlled camera operators to plan each shot.I value the teams I work with and have a great relationship with a wide network of freelancers that I call upon depending on the project. Working with freelancers this closely has allowed me to work more efficiently and build intimate working relationships which allows for the best workflow possible. Show less

I formed Blac Ionica with Tim Wetherall and Chris Strong in a spare bedroom in Sussex, initially producing Title Sequences and motion graphics for TV Channels and Programs. We soon diversified into producing and directing TV/Cinema/Online Commercials for agencies and direct to clients. Blac Ionica grew to a production company turning over millions of pounds and working with some of the best advertising agencies in the country including: -Ogilvy, DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi, Fallon, Weiden &… Show more I formed Blac Ionica with Tim Wetherall and Chris Strong in a spare bedroom in Sussex, initially producing Title Sequences and motion graphics for TV Channels and Programs. We soon diversified into producing and directing TV/Cinema/Online Commercials for agencies and direct to clients. Blac Ionica grew to a production company turning over millions of pounds and working with some of the best advertising agencies in the country including: -Ogilvy, DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi, Fallon, Weiden & Kennedy, Havas, BMB, BBH, St. Lukes, VCCP, Leo Burnett, Golley Slater, Brave, Over the years Blac Ionica has won 2 Gold Cannes Lions, and D&AD, One Show and London International winners along with being featured in Campaign, Televisual and Shots on numerous occasions. Show less