Strategic

We know that our real clients are your customers.

Visionary

We've mastered the art of balancing business acumen with ideas, strategies and experiences that haven't been done, or even thought of, before.

Creative

Forget out of the box. Here, there is no box.

Proven

In one month we fielded over 3,000 inquires to purchase the in-theater experience we created for TRON Legacy. This kind of thing happens–a lot.

Approachable

Why pretend to know everything? Learning and collaborating are part of the fun. It's a never-ending process and we're all in this together.

Original

Who needs Willy Wonka? We're a veritable anything's possible company without the pesky Oompa Loompas.

Happy

We actually like coming to work each day.

Trusted

The top-5 film & television studios have been our clients since our inception-an eternity in the world of entertainment.

What if we rejected the idea of what an agency is and started thinking instead about what's possible?

What if there were no longer distinctions like: full-service, digital, traditional but rather what's right, relevant and meaningful? What if the entire realm of possibilities were made available? What would you dream up? What stories would you tell? What would you do?

At MOC there are no limits. Just great ideas–brought to life–in every conceivable way, shape, form, fashion, size, scope and environment.

See what goes on behind the scenes.

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Here, the question is never “how?”–we have that covered. The real magic happens when we answer the why, what and where... At MOC, we are not beholden to a limited set of capabilities; we serve instead the client, the audience and the big idea. Static, animated, digital, physical, outdoor, social, print, wrapped, mobile, experiential, touchable, play-able, watchable, big, small–it’s all within reach. It’s all here.

The Croods Theatrical Campaign

Warner Bros. More Info

The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises
Warner Bros. More Info

Skylanders Retail Campaign

Disney Planet Challenge
Disney More Info

Our Clients

  • FOX
  • Activision
  • Capcom
  • Disney
  • Dreamworks
  • EA
  • Gallo
  • Logitech
  • LucasArts
  • Microsoft
  • NBC Universal
  • Paramount
  • Riot Games
  • SOE
  • Sony Pictures
  • SquareEnix
  • THQ
  • Trinchero
  • Ubisoft
  • Warner Bros.
  • Xbox360

Far Cry 3 Campaign

Far Cry 3 Campaign
Ubisoft More Info

Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt

Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt
Proctor & Gamble More Info

Friends for Change Times Square Spectacular

Friends for Change Times Square Spectacular
Proctor & Gamble More Info
  • SF POP Show
  • OMA Awards
  • MI6 Kinect
  • Webby
  • MI6 COD
  • MI6 Prototype
  • W3
  • INC Fastest Growing
  • MI6 GHBus
  • KeyArt
  • OMA - Horton 1
  • OMA - Horton 2
  • Davey
  • Summit
  • SFVBJ
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adidas 2012 Holiday Campaign

adidas 2012 Holiday Campaign
adidas More Info

Kinect Retail Campaign

Microsoft XBOX Kinect
Activision More Info
Main: 818.295.6300
Address: 3800 West Vanowen Street
Burbank, California 91505
What's your big idea?

Emmys 2012 Campaign

20th Century Fox Television: Emmy Campaign
20th Century Fox Television More Info

Our work is not confined to a particular client type or vertical, instead it hinges on unearthing unexpected ideas and producing customized strategies and executions. We view every challenge, audience, and touch point as an opportunity to do something new, better, different–while still managing to balance our passion and drive with a clear understanding of what’s right, what works, and what matters.

Microsoft

Microsoft

20th Century Fox

Fox

Warner Bros.

Warner Bros.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts

Activision

Activision

Disney

Disney

Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment

Ubisoft

Ubisoft

Dreamworks

Dreamworks

Xbox 360

Xbox 360

NBC Universal

NBC Universal

Gallo Family

Gallo Family

Square Enix

Square Enix

Trinchero Family Estates

Trinchero

Paramount

Paramount

LucasArts

Lucasarts

Sony Pictures

Sony Pictures

Capcom

Capcom

Logitech

Logitech

What's Your Big Idea?

What's Your Big Idea?

THQ

THQ

Riot Games

Riot Games

We don’t do what we do for the applause. We do it for the thrill of the hunt, the big idea, the eternal quest for brilliance, the pursuit of the best possible answer, and smiling, satisfied clients. When you discover these things, you also happen to get noticed–which is gravy. Really, really good gravy.

The Hollywood Reporter's Key Art Awards
  • 2012

    The Dark Knight Rises Theatrical Standee

    Warner Bros. Pictures
    Display
  • 2012

    Rock of Ages Theatrical Standee

    Warner Bros. Pictures
    Display
  • 2011

    Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee

    The Walt Disney Company
    Theatrical Standee, Dimensional Displays
  • 2011

    Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure Limited Edition Packaging

    The Walt Disney Company
    Limited Edition Home Entertainment Packaging
  • 2009 Best in Show

    Step Brothers Theatrical Standee

    Sony Pictures
    Standee Display
  • 2009

    Tinker Bell Outdoor Campaign

    Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
    Electronic Print / Jumbotron
The OMA Awards
  • 2012

    Hop "Candy Factory" Theatrical Standee

    Universal Pictures
    Entertainment, In-Theater
  • 2012

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Theatrical Standee

    Warner Bros. Pictures
    Entertainment, In-Theater
  • 2012

    The Muppets Theatrical Standee

    Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
    Entertainment, In-Theater
  • 2012

    Skylanders Portal of Power Interactive Display

    Activision
    Entertainment
  • 2011

    (Creative Best of Show)

    Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee

    The Walt Disney Company
    Semi-Permanent
  • 2011

    Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee

    The Walt Disney Company
    Entertainment, In-Theater
  • 2011

    Hop Theatrical Standee

    Universal Pictures
    Entertainment, In-Theater
  • 2010

    Sherlock Holmes Theatrical Standee

    Warner Bros. Pictures International
    Entertainment, In-Theater
  • 2009 Creative Best of Show

    Horton Hears A Who! Theatrical Standee

    20th Century Fox International
    Temporary
  • 2009

    Horton Hears A Who! Theatrical Standee

    20th Century Fox International
    Best of Industry, Temporary
  • 2009

    Sweeney Todd Theatrical Standee

    Warner Bros. Pictures International
    Best of Industry, Temporary
  • 2008

    Nokia NSeries Modular Display

    Nokia
    Electronic Interactive and Technology, Permanent
  • 2008

    Mass Effect Standee

    Microsoft Xbox
    Best of Industry, Temporary
  • 2008

    Deck the Halls Fatpack

    20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    Best of Industry, Temporary
The San Francisco POP Show
  • 2011 (Best of Show)

    Hop Theatrical Standee

    Universal Pictures
  • 2011 (Best Original Art)

    Hop Theatrical Standee

    Universal Pictures
  • 2011

    Hop Theatrical Standee

    Universal Pictures
    Free-Standing Displays, Non Permanent
  • 2011 (Best Structural Design)

    Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee

    The Walt Disney Company
  • 2011

    Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee

    The Walt Disney Company
    Free-Standing Displays, Non Permanent
  • 2011

    Build A Better Burger Mass Display

    Trinchero Family Estates
    Wine Displays, Non Permanent
  • 2011

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Theatrical Banner

    Warner Bros. Pictures
    Posters/Banners, Non-Paper Substrate
The Effie Awards
  • 2013

    Rocksmith "The Authentic Music Game Experience"

    Ubisoft
    New Product / Service Introduction
The MI6 Game Marketing Awards
  • 2013

    Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt

    Square Enix
    Best Retail Marketing Campaign
  • 2013

    Skylander Giants Retail Campaign

    Activision
    Best Retail Marketing Campaign
  • 2013

    Assassin's Creed 3 Retail Campaign

    Ubisoft
    Best Retail Marketing Campaign
  • 2013

    Family Guy Manager Mailer

    Activision
    Best Trade Collateral
  • 2012

    Skylanders Portal of Power Interactive Display

    Activision
    Standout Overall POP Display
  • 2012

    Skylanders Interactive Diorama Display

    Activision
    Standout Overall POP Display
  • 2012

    Call of Duty XP Patches

    Activision
    Best Swag
  • 2012

    Dungeon Siege III Print Ad Campaign

    Square Enix
    Standout Print Campaign
  • 2012

    Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Retain Campaign

    Activision
    Best Retail Marketing Campaign
  • 2012

    Rocksmith Retail Campaign

    Ubisoft
    Best Retail Marketing Campaign
  • 2011

    Kinect “You Are the Controller” Retail Teaser Campaign

    Microsoft
    Standout Overall POP Display Single or Campaign
  • 2010

    Call of Duty: MW2 Midnight Opening Launch Kit

    Activision/Blizzard
    Most Creative New Product Announcement
  • 2010

    Call of Duty: MW2 Countdown Clock

    Activision/Blizzard
    Most Effective Buzz Creation
  • 2010

    Guitar Hero 5 Promotional Kit

    Activision/Blizzard
    Most Effective Buzz Creation
  • 2010

    Bakugan: Battle Brawlers Retail Countertop Display and Standee

    Activision/Blizzard
    Standout Overall POP Display Single or Campaign
  • 2009

    Guitar Hero Tour Bus Promotional Kit

    Activision/Blizzard
    Most Effective Buzz Creation
  • 2009

    Activision World Travel Guide Promotional Kit

    Activision/Blizzard
    Most Effective Buzz Creation
  • 2009

    Guitar Hero Tour Bus Promotional Kit

    Activision/Blizzard
    Don’t You Wish You’d Thought of This, Miscellaneous
  • 2007

    Gears of War

    Microsoft Xbox
    Overall POP Display Campaign
The Webby Awards
  • 2011 Webby Award (Official Honoree)

    Planet Challenge Website

    The Walt Disney Company
    Education
The Game Connection Awards
  • 2013 Best Marketing Team

    Midnight Oil Creative

  • 2013 Best Overall Campaign

    Skylanders: Giants Retail Campaign

    Activision
  • 2013 Best PR Campaign

    Far Cry 3 PR Campaign

    Ubisoft
  • 2013 Best Mobile Marketing Campaign

    Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt

    Square Enix
The Summit Creative Awards
  • 2009

    Guitar Hero Tour Bus

    Activision/Blizzard
    Sales Kit/Folder
Miscellaneous Awards and Recognitions
  • 2012 Design of the Times Awards

    Alvin: Chipwrecked Walmart "Wave" Display and Standee

    Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
    Retail Display, Mass Merchandiser Category
  • Inc 500/5000

    LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative

    2012 Fastest Growing Private Companies
  • Inc 500/5000

    LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative

    2011 Fastest Growing Private Companies
  • 2010 W3 Interactive Awards

    Hannah Montana Website

    The Walt Disney Company
    Teen Category
  • 2010 W3 Interactive Awards

    Planet Challenge Website

    The Walt Disney Company
    Green Category
  • 2010 W3 Interactive Awards

    Planet Challenge Website

    The Walt Disney Company
    Student Category
  • 2010 W3 Interactive Awards

    Build a Better Grocery List iPhone Application

    Trinchero Family Estates
    iPhone Applications
  • Inc. 500/5000

    LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative

    2010 Fastest Growing Private Companies
  • The Los Angeles Business Journal

    Midnight Oil Creative

    2010 Fastest Growing Private Companies
  • Inc. 500/5000

    LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative

    2009 Fastest Growing Private Companies
  • San Fernando Valley Business Journal

    LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative

    2009 Best Places to Work
  • San Fernando Valley Business Journal

    LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative

    2008 Best Places to Work
  • San Fernando Valley Business Journal

    LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative

    2008 Fastest Growing Private Companies
  • The Los Angeles Business Journal

    LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative

    2008 Fastest Growing Private Companies
Contact
Address:
3800 West Vanowen Street
Burbank, California 91505

Main:
818.295.6300

Email:
info@midnightoilcreative.com
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Where & Why

It's important that you know where we are and how to find us but even more important to know why. If you have a challenge, an idea, a dream-pie in the sky-or grounded in reality, and are not sure what to do next...tell us about it. We would love to grab some grub and brainstorm with you.

Have a big idea?

Let's Talk.

Career Opportunities
  • Technology

    Application Developer

    Job Overview

    The Application Developer will be an experienced developer to build Retail and In-Theatre Interactive Experiences. Using C#/WPF, this person will build and support experiential software that integrates with imaging hardware, communication devices, and server backend software. This position will design, develop, test and support in theater and in-store retail Windows and Linux based projects developed in .Net or Java. Will integrate creative elements into UX using Expression Blend and WPF, will write technical specifications and other design documentation. Candidate will have demonstrated experience of 5 years in a Windows application environment. BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Experience developing in-store retail applications such as self-service kiosks, interactive displays, touch-screen applications, media players, webcam applications and in-store games strongly preferred.

    To apply
    submit resume with desired position to hr@midnightoilcreative.com
  • Digital

    Account Manager

    Job Overview

    The Digital Account Manager is responsible for maintaining client relationships by providing excellent client service while strengthening the relationship to encourage new and repeat business. Ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience overseeing digital campaigns across various media/platforms.

    To apply
    submit resume with desired position to hr@midnightoilcreative.com
  • Creative

    Theatrical Key Art Director

    Job Overview

    The Theatrical Key Art Director will be responsible for creating and communication concepts from inception to completion, working closely with client service team and creative lead. This position will develop maintain theatrical one sheet design and creative outdoor campaign. Must have the ability to multi-task and adhere to tight deadlines in a fast paced multiplatform environment. Minimum 5 years experience with proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Typography.

    To apply
    submit resume with desired position to hr@midnightoilcreative.com
  • Strategy & Research Group

    Lead Strategist

    Job Overview

    The Lead Strategist is responsible for the planning, authorship and execution of the B2C and B2B cross-channel strategic marketing plans for our entertainment and consumer product clients. Subject matter expert in the consumer and shopper marketing. Experience with entertainment marketing and retail/shopper marketing. Minimum 5 years experience in a manager-level marketing role with an advertising agency or client-side working with Fortune 500 brands. Will have a BA in Marketing Management, Communications or equivalent. MBA preferred.

    To apply
    submit resume with desired position to hr@midnightoilcreative.com