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.
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
The Dark Knight Rises
Skylanders Retail Campaign
Our Clients
Far Cry 3 Campaign
Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt
Friends for Change Times Square Spectacular
- 3D printing on street corners? #futuristic #trends #design: tmblr.co/ZJAEyxDEg1hc
- The Fundamental Elements of #Design – concise, to-the-point animation by Erica Gorochow tmblr.co/ZJAEyxDClnMP
- An imaginative & beautiful way of translating colors into a typewriter to "type" out a painting. #creative: tmblr.co/ZJAEyxCrhKvC
- For all the #Facebook fiends out there... http://tmblr.co/ZJAEyxCgMyaI
- New Samsung 40" touchscreens are able to feel 50 touches at once #tech #future http://tmblr.co/ZJAEyxCJTafZ
- Need help deciding which bar to go to? Scenetap scans the faces of the crowd at a bar & helps you out #tech: http://tmblr.co/ZJAEyxCDtPQ_
- One man's useless pencil shaving's is another man's portrait art!: tmblr.co/ZJAEyxBwhUSh
- Tis the season for magic & cheer! Starbucks brings their Christmas spirit with a new augmented reality app: http://tmblr.co/ZJAEyxBn-4l8
- This #digital storytelling tool is quite #magical: Marco Tempests' TED magic show: tmblr.co/ZJAEyxBg8Vi8
- RT @mtlb: RT @mcgarrybowen: Design nerds, heads up: the official 2012 London Olympics posters (via @guardian): bit.ly/v0yMUh
adidas 2012 Holiday Campaign
Kinect Retail Campaign
Burbank, California 91505
Emmys 2012 Campaign
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
20th Century Fox
Warner Bros.
Electronic Arts
Activision
Disney
Sony Online Entertainment
Ubisoft
Dreamworks
Xbox 360
NBC Universal
Gallo Family
Square Enix
Trinchero Family Estates
Paramount
LucasArts
Sony Pictures
Capcom
Logitech
What's Your Big Idea?
THQ
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.
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2012
The Dark Knight Rises Theatrical Standee
Warner Bros. Pictures
Display
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2012
Rock of Ages Theatrical Standee
Warner Bros. Pictures
Display
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2011
Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee
The Walt Disney Company
Theatrical Standee, Dimensional Displays
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2011
Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure Limited Edition Packaging
The Walt Disney Company
Limited Edition Home Entertainment Packaging
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2009 Best in Show
Step Brothers Theatrical Standee
Sony Pictures
Standee Display
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2009
Tinker Bell Outdoor Campaign
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Electronic Print / Jumbotron
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2012
Hop "Candy Factory" Theatrical Standee
Universal Pictures
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2012
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Theatrical Standee
Warner Bros. Pictures
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2012
The Muppets Theatrical Standee
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2012
Skylanders Portal of Power Interactive Display
Activision
Entertainment
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2011
(Creative Best of Show)
Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee
The Walt Disney Company
Semi-Permanent
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2011
Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee
The Walt Disney Company
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2011
Hop Theatrical Standee
Universal Pictures
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2010
Sherlock Holmes Theatrical Standee
Warner Bros. Pictures International
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2009 Creative Best of Show
Horton Hears A Who! Theatrical Standee
20th Century Fox International
Temporary
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2009
Horton Hears A Who! Theatrical Standee
20th Century Fox International
Best of Industry, Temporary
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2009
Sweeney Todd Theatrical Standee
Warner Bros. Pictures International
Best of Industry, Temporary
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2008
Nokia NSeries Modular Display
Nokia
Electronic Interactive and Technology, Permanent
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2008
Mass Effect Standee
Microsoft Xbox
Best of Industry, Temporary
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2008
Deck the Halls Fatpack
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Best of Industry, Temporary
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2011 (Best of Show)
Hop Theatrical Standee
Universal Pictures
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2011 (Best Original Art)
Hop Theatrical Standee
Universal Pictures
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2011
Hop Theatrical Standee
Universal Pictures
Free-Standing Displays, Non Permanent
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2011 (Best Structural Design)
Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee
The Walt Disney Company
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2011
Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee
The Walt Disney Company
Free-Standing Displays, Non Permanent
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2011
Build A Better Burger Mass Display
Trinchero Family Estates
Wine Displays, Non Permanent
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2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Theatrical Banner
Warner Bros. Pictures
Posters/Banners, Non-Paper Substrate
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2013
Rocksmith "The Authentic Music Game Experience"
Ubisoft
New Product / Service Introduction
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2013
Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt
Square Enix
Best Retail Marketing Campaign
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2013
Skylander Giants Retail Campaign
Activision
Best Retail Marketing Campaign
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2013
Assassin's Creed 3 Retail Campaign
Ubisoft
Best Retail Marketing Campaign
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2013
Family Guy Manager Mailer
Activision
Best Trade Collateral
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2012
Skylanders Portal of Power Interactive Display
Activision
Standout Overall POP Display
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2012
Skylanders Interactive Diorama Display
Activision
Standout Overall POP Display
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2012
Call of Duty XP Patches
Activision
Best Swag
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2012
Dungeon Siege III Print Ad Campaign
Square Enix
Standout Print Campaign
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2012
Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Retain Campaign
Activision
Best Retail Marketing Campaign
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2012
Rocksmith Retail Campaign
Ubisoft
Best Retail Marketing Campaign
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2011
Kinect “You Are the Controller” Retail Teaser Campaign
Microsoft
Standout Overall POP Display Single or Campaign
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2010
Call of Duty: MW2 Midnight Opening Launch Kit
Activision/Blizzard
Most Creative New Product Announcement
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2010
Call of Duty: MW2 Countdown Clock
Activision/Blizzard
Most Effective Buzz Creation
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2010
Guitar Hero 5 Promotional Kit
Activision/Blizzard
Most Effective Buzz Creation
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2010
Bakugan: Battle Brawlers Retail Countertop Display and Standee
Activision/Blizzard
Standout Overall POP Display Single or Campaign
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2009
Guitar Hero Tour Bus Promotional Kit
Activision/Blizzard
Most Effective Buzz Creation
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2009
Activision World Travel Guide Promotional Kit
Activision/Blizzard
Most Effective Buzz Creation
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2009
Guitar Hero Tour Bus Promotional Kit
Activision/Blizzard
Don’t You Wish You’d Thought of This, Miscellaneous
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2007
Gears of War
Microsoft Xbox
Overall POP Display Campaign
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2011 Webby Award (Official Honoree)
Planet Challenge Website
The Walt Disney Company
Education
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2013 Best Marketing Team
Midnight Oil Creative
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2013 Best Overall Campaign
Skylanders: Giants Retail Campaign
Activision
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2013 Best PR Campaign
Far Cry 3 PR Campaign
Ubisoft
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2013 Best Mobile Marketing Campaign
Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt
Square Enix
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2009
Guitar Hero Tour Bus
Activision/Blizzard
Sales Kit/Folder
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2012 Design of the Times Awards
Alvin: Chipwrecked Walmart "Wave" Display and Standee
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Retail Display, Mass Merchandiser Category
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Inc 500/5000
LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative
2012 Fastest Growing Private Companies
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Inc 500/5000
LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative
2011 Fastest Growing Private Companies
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2010 W3 Interactive Awards
Hannah Montana Website
The Walt Disney Company
Teen Category
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2010 W3 Interactive Awards
Planet Challenge Website
The Walt Disney Company
Green Category
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2010 W3 Interactive Awards
Planet Challenge Website
The Walt Disney Company
Student Category
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2010 W3 Interactive Awards
Build a Better Grocery List iPhone Application
Trinchero Family Estates
iPhone Applications
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Inc. 500/5000
LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative
2010 Fastest Growing Private Companies
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The Los Angeles Business Journal
Midnight Oil Creative
2010 Fastest Growing Private Companies
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Inc. 500/5000
LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative
2009 Fastest Growing Private Companies
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San Fernando Valley Business Journal
LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative
2009 Best Places to Work
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San Fernando Valley Business Journal
LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative
2008 Best Places to Work
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San Fernando Valley Business Journal
LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative
2008 Fastest Growing Private Companies
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The Los Angeles Business Journal
LAgraphico and Midnight Oil Creative
2008 Fastest Growing Private Companies
3800 West Vanowen Street
Burbank, California 91505
Main:
818.295.6300
Email:
info@midnightoilcreative.com
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
