The creative industry welcomes a fresh collaboration as Adam Johnson and Gary Bannister-Simm launch their independent venture, celebrating three significant project wins.
- Adam and Gary have a combined 20-year experience in North West creative agencies.
- Their new venture specialises in video, motion, and VFX.
- They have already delivered notable projects for mamas & papas and P1 Padel.
- The duo is also partnering with creative studios to expand their services.
Adam Johnson and Gary Bannister-Simm, seasoned creatives with over 20 years in the industry, have launched their own independent venture. This new partnership has already achieved notable success by securing three major project wins. Their specialisation in video, motion, and VFX sets them apart in the creative sector, offering cutting-edge solutions to their clients.
Their transatlantic reach is evident as they have delivered impressive 3D animations for P1 Padel. This work is showcased both at the Las Vegas location and on online channels, significantly enhancing the brand’s visibility and appeal. Simon Davison, Co-founder of P1 Padel, shared his satisfaction, stating, “When we launched our brand, I knew exactly who to call. This isn’t my first experience working with adam+gary, they’ve supported a few of my businesses over the years and they always do a cracking job.”
Additionally, Adam and Gary have cemented a partnership with Manchester’s Rig2 creative content studio. Together, they have worked on the Christmas and Spring/Summer 2024 video campaigns for mamas & papas. Their collaboration extended beyond just video, involving photography, production, and styling teams, ensuring a holistic approach to creative projects.
Adam Johnson, the Creative Technologist, emphasises their commitment to innovative solutions. He remarked, “Our working partnership has been built on pushing each other to find the best creative, practical or technical solution to any problem; never letting anything get in the way of a big idea.” Meanwhile, Gary Bannister-Simm, Director of Moving Image, reflected on their journey by adding, “It’s been a wild start to independent life, jumping into the projects with mamas & papas and P1 Padel has been the perfect way to kick things off.”
Their combined portfolio boasts thousands of video and motion projects for prominent brands like Kia, Santander, Suzuki, and Carex. As they embark on this new chapter, adam+gary are actively seeking new commissions and agency partnerships, offering services ranging from simple VFX to full-scale TVC production.
Adam and Gary’s innovative approach and extensive experience position their new venture for continued success in the creative industry.