Directory

Loading roster · …

agencyproducer
RosterSign inSave a project
← Directory
Director dossier

Henry Hobson

Henry Hobson is a British director known for epic, character-driven commercials and title design.

action-sportsautomotivemusic-driventechprovocative-cinematicrestrained-professionaltrackingchiaroscurohigh-contrastmusic-video-edit
Save to a projectFull portfolio
HHReel checkOpen the director's portfolio
Production company & representation
MJZ
Production company · US, UK · verified Jul 2026
Save to a project to access verified outreach.
Recent press & creds
Cannes Lions
Cannes Lions · award
D&AD Pencils
D&AD · award
AICP awards
AICP · award
Selected clients
AdidasAppleAudiFordGillettePepsiPlayStationUnder ArmourU.S. Marine CorpsDiablo

Bio & background

Henry Hobson is a British director known for epic, character-driven commercials and title design. He began at London's Why Not Associates, transitioning from graphic design to directing through motion work and live-action pitches. His 2011 Resistance 3 spot—a live-action ripamatic set to Johnny Cash—became his breakthrough. He has since directed high-profile campaigns for Ford (Mustang Mach-E with Idris Elba), Audi (Night Watchman shot in Mexico City during the 2018 World Cup), PlayStation, Halo 5: Guardians, Diablo 4 (Halsey/SUGA collaboration), U.S. Marine Corps, Pepsi (starring William H. Macy), and Discovery/Eurosport Olympics coverage. Hobson designed graphics for the Oscars (2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) and title sequences for Snow White and the Huntsman, The Last of Us, Killzone, and The Help. His feature debut Maggie (2015) starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin, premiering at Toronto, Tribeca, and Berlin. Awards include Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, AICP honors, One Show accolades, and a Shots Director of the Year nomination. He is working with MJZ (US/UK) and Finch (Australia).

Reviews

No reviews yet.

Sign in to add review

Full credentials

Awards
  • Cannes Lions
    Cannes Lions
  • D&AD Pencils
    D&AD
  • AICP awards
    AICP
  • Director of the Year nomination
    Shots · 2024
  • Maggie praised at Toronto, Tribeca, and Berlin Film Festivals
    Toronto International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival · 2015
  • One Show accolades
    One Show
Press
  • Featured profile: A masterful storyteller known for epic narratives
    LBB Online · 2024
  • 80-minute podcast interview on career journey
    YouTube (Rory Anderson) · 2024
  • FilmUp Podcast episode covering Hyundai IONIQ campaigns
    FilmUp Podcast (Instagram) · 2024