Michael Canning and Kieran Antill

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Michael Canning and Kieran Antill are Creative Directors at Leo Burnett New York. They have created a series of highly awarded work which in 2009 won them the international 'Young Guns of the Year' title, and in 2010 set a new Australian record of awards won at Cannes Lions, ranking them as the world's #1 awarded creative team. Their work has most recently won the New York Festivals 'Agency of the Year' title in 2011.
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New York Writes Itself >>

‘New York Writes Itself’ is an ongoing series of creative productions fueled by the real people of New York - what people see and hear in the city is recorded as a ‘script’, which forms the inspiration for music, creative writing, art exhibitions and more. You can view the website at newyorkwritesitself.com
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The language of the 21st Century >>

The 'Alphabet of Today' represents the new language of communication which is part of our everyday lives. Each letter of the oversized childrens blocks represents a key icon in defining these new building blocks of communication today. You can view the website at alphabetoftoday.com
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Music Video: Space Monkey   >>

'Space Monkey' is a music video created in collaboration with Ben Lee (Universal Music) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The film launched Lee's new single 'Song for the Divine Mother of the Universe' on MTV, Channel V and ABC, and carries a social message about our planet. 
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We Speak Human (Coming Soon)

A book about 'speaking human' in everything we do.
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London Exhibit: Falling Horses   >>

Based on a circus act of the 1920's in Atlanitc City.This series is a look at the grand animals that are horses, and that even in the unnatural act of falling though the air they remain majestic and proud. The full series can be seen at kieranantill.com
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Photography platform  >>

Great photography is about being inspired. Over the past 18 months we have created a unique digital platform for the Canon EOS brand designed as a continually growing creative community. 
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Global movement: Vote Earth   >>

The world's first global election between Earth and Global Warming, in which 1 billion people across 88 countries switched off their lights to 'Vote Earth'.
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Branded Content: Seconds/with   >>

We wrote and co-directed a documentary series for Canon called ‘Seconds With’, built around the idea that while a professional photographer spends decades perfecting their craft, the collection of shots they value most add up to mere seconds of exposure time.
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Book: Chapter One (Coming late 2011)

120 page colour book of Kieran Antill's fine art with a narrative on the ups and downs from 2002 to 2010.
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Social Media: Canon Photochains   >>

Transforming photography from something people traditionally do on their own, into a social community.
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New Product Innovation: Lynx Jet   >>

The launch of an airline, which created Lynx bodysprays most successful product launch ever. 
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Media Channel: TED696 Project   >>

Claiming the medium which all 'longneck' beer brands are sold in created a new ownable medium for the brand. 
 
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Photo Gallery: Photo5   >>

Inspiring a national photography exhibition with a simple brown cardboard box.

See more in the archived section >>
 
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Design Conference:
Semi Permanent

Covering 5 countries, with 164 speakers and over 42,000 attendees. 
www.semipermanent.com
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Magazine: Monster Children

This is what happens when the people who run the magazine also own the magazine. It's perfect.
www.monsterchildren.com
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Website: Design is Kinky!

Bringing you design and art goodness from Sydney, Australia since 1998.
www.designiskinky.com
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Photographer:
Simon Harsent

A New York & Sydney based photographer Simon Harsent is one of the best photographers currently working.
www.simonharsent.com
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Director: Steve Rogers

Sydney based Director Steve Rogers
www.revolverfilm.com