UK production company, Kode, has signed unique comedy director and writer, Jonnie Malachi. Kode has built an impressive portfolio of work marked with his flair for comedy and wit, and a clear talent for portraying both on-screen. With him, comes an admirable reputation for comedic films, memorable characters and energetic productions. His work is stylised and cinematic – a directorial style resulting from a background in commercial photography.
“For Jonnie it’s all about a great IDEA that moves you, makes you laugh or ‘uncontrollably wee a bit…,’ Kode noted.
Malachi brings those ideas to life with trademark energy, fun and style.
Malachi believes casting is central to a successful campaign. He states, “Great actors (or non-actors) bring scripts to LIFE. Casting is EVERYTHING. I’ve no interest in creating beautiful boring blah…I want my characters LEAPING off the screen.”
He has worked with brands such and Xbox, Hotels.com, Suzuki, Pizza Hut and most recently Simply Business, and with celebrity figures such as Asim Chaudhry, Captain Obvious and Danny from New Kids on the Block.
Malachi commented, “Joining Kode is very exciting. It’s the perfect time to level up my comedy work – they’re hungry, passionate, committed to craft and have promised me a Super Bowl commercial. They’re also very good-looking, smell nice and smile a lot…plus I really like their logo…and their offices are lovely; exposed brick, a proper coffee machine…it’s nice spending time there away from my 3 kids. Warm, with lots of natural light and totally free. Result.”
Jack Goodwin, Executive Producer, Kode, added, “Apparently all good relationships start with a slip into the DMs. Guilty. What started with a few emojis turned into a two-hour phone call, in which time I experienced how hilarious Jonnie was and began to understand how much he cares about and is fascinated by people. I was falling. Our first date in sunny Surbiton resulted in our first baby together. I look forward to making many more.”
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