REVERSE Directors

Swedish born Daniel Börjesson is a diverse commerical and music video director noted for his compelling work as a visual storyteller. Daniel caught the directing bug while attending film school in Los Angeles. Remaining in the US, he utilised his film school studies and began working in the film industry as an assistant director and assistant editor on a variety of projects. A return to his homeland invited work as a producer on commercials and music videos, offering invaluable experience before crossing over to directing and working for some of the most notable brands and artists. Daniel adds, “using my background as a producer helps me a great deal, especially in times like these when you have to be more efficient and be able to create more for less.” Like every storyteller, concept and idea comes first to Daniel. This has lead him to build a reputation of being a strong visual director and a well-known name in the industry. His enormous talent and sense for detail has earned him numerous awards and prestigious work for big-league clients and artists such as Kylie Minogue, Axwell, Giorgio Moroder, BMW, Chevrolet and Coca-Cola to name a few.

Réalisateur - Director

An expert eye for casting and natural performances, coupled with a precise and cinematic aesthetic, has helped Kim Jacobsen make a lasting impression on the creative advertising world. An incredible storyteller, Kim has a knack for turning brilliantly observed scenarios into beautiful pieces that blend a clever use of acting, emotion, and light humor. He began his career as an agency copywriter and concept creator before transitioning to directing. Over the past few years, Kim has worked for brands like Pepsi, Heinz, McDonald’s, BMW, IKEA, Volkswagen, and Subaru, and collaborated with agencies, such as Ogilvy, DDB, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, and TBWA to name a few. His work has been nominated and awarded in several prestigious competitions and festivals, including the International Cannes Lions, Eurobest, National Danish TV Award, European Epica Advertising Award, and International Advertising Association.

Matthieu Mantovani took his first steps behind the lens as an assistant to legendary fashion photographer Paolo Roversi. He then began his directing career in 1999 as part of The Zoo, a collective that enjoyed a successful four-year run with credits including Renault, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne. This experience gave him the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects where he learned to “serve the idea” above all.

Matthieu then set out on his own and his personal sensibilities have made him a master at visual narrative, visual comedy and comedy in general, both live action and animation. He loves a film with a strong concept and his passion for the creative process has resulted in successful commercials for many of the world’s leading brands, including several films for Volkswagen, one of his personal favorites for Peugeot, and many others for Audi, Smart, Renault, EDF, Orange or Vodafone. Matthieu is also currently developing and co-writing two feature films as well as a short. 

MIKE MATTHEWS is a passionate and accomplished director with great experience delivering delectable food, fashion and performance films across commercial, TV and content channels.

He has directed successful commercial campaigns for Asda, Laphroaig, Knorr, Australia’s Woolworths, Bertolli and Canada’s President’s Choice. Working with MullenLowe, VCCP, Leo Burnett, M&C Saatchi, BBC and Channel 4 along the way.

His TV collaborations have seen him as director of award-winning C4 series Jamie Oliver’s ‘15 Minute Meals’ and ‘Comfort Food’, as well as ‘Two Greedy Italians’ and ‘Nigella Kitchen’.