Director Joseph Kahn Joins Academy

Directing legend Joseph Kahn has joined Academy for global representation outside the US.

A prominent directing voice during the rise of hip hop, South Korean-American Joseph Kahn has created videos for Public Enemy, Ice Cube, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and many more in an era defining period for video. Landmark promos like ‘Gravel Pit’ by Wu-Tang, the Grammy winning ‘Without Me’ by Eminem and ‘Toxic’ for Britney Spears illustrate Joseph’s ability to transcend the genre; he can create a cultural event with the release of a single video.

His music video back catalogue reads like a who’s who of influential music acts, chalking up tens of billions of YT hits for Beyonce, Rhianna, Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Elton John and so many more.

Joseph’s creative partnership with Taylor Swift has seen him direct eight videos to date, winning a second Music Video Grammy for the star studded ‘Bad Blood’. Aside from Grammys, JK has won MTV Moon Men and the prestigious UK MVA Icon Award for services to music video.

Academy’s co-owner Medb Riordan said of Academy’s newest addition, “JK is far too young to be such a living legend. There isn’t a single person in the whole creative industry who hasn’t seen and loved at least one piece of his work. He is an icon, and we are so excited to have him join our roster for international representation.”

Away from music videos Joseph Kahn has directed commercials for Smirnoff, Samsung, Adidas, Boots, Walkers and many more in a career spanning over 30 years so far.

Joseph said the following of his new representation: “Academy is one of the greatest production companies in the world and I am thrilled to join them to continue to push the work into new heights.”

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