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.
Chronicle Theatrical Campaign
Xbox Kinect: Retail Campaign
Disney: Disney Planet Challenge
Our Clients
Call of Duty® XP
Dungeon Siege 3 Campaign
Herbal Essences: Footloose Kiosk
- 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
Southwest Airlines
Activision: Skylanders
Burbank, California 91505
20th Century Fox Television: Emmy 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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2011 Key Art Awards
Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee
The Walt Disney Company
Theatrical Standee, Dimensional Displays
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2011 Key Art Awards
Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
Limited Edition Packaging
The Walt Disney Company
Limited Edition Home Entertainment Packaging
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2009 Key Art Awards (Best in Show)
Step Brothers Theatrical Standee
Sony Pictures
Standee Display
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2009 Key Art Awards
Tinker Bell Outdoor Campaign
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Electronic Print / Jumbotron
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2011 OMA Award
(Creative Best of Show)
Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee
The Walt Disney Company
Semi-Permanent
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2011 OMA Award
Tron: Legacy Theatrical Standee
The Walt Disney Company
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2011 OMA Award
Hop Theatrical Standee
Universal Pictures
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2010 OMA Award
Sherlock Holmes Theatrical Standee
Warner Bros. Pictures International
Entertainment, In-Theater
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2009 OMA Award (Creative Best of Show)
Horton Hears A Who! Theatrical Standee
20th Century Fox International
Temporary
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2009 OMA Award
Horton Hears A Who! Theatrical Standee
20th Century Fox International
Best of Industry, Temporary
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2009 OMA Award
Sweeney Todd Theatrical Standee
Warner Bros. Pictures International
Best of Industry, Temporary
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2008 OMA Award
Nokia NSeries Modular Display
Nokia
Electronic Interactive and Technology, Permanent
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2008 OMA Award
Mass Effect Standee
Microsoft Xbox
Best of Industry, Temporary
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2008 OMA Award
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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2009
TinkerBell Outdoor Campaign
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Outdoor/Environmental, Billboard
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2009
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets Collector's Edition DVD
Walt Disney Studios
Promotional, Packaging
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2009
Disney Corporate Responsibility Website
The Walt Disney Company
Websites, Corporate Communications
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2008
Guitar Hero Tour Bus Promotional Kit
Activision/Blizzard
Promotional Kit Specialty Item / Other
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2008
Guitar Hero Tour Bus Promotional Kit
Activision/Blizzard
Promotional Sales Kit / Folder
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2007
“Now Playing at Activision” Sales Kit
Activision
Sales Kit
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2007
“Now Playing at Activision” Sales Kit
Activision
Specialty Item
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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
Prototype Retail Standee
Activision/Blizzard
Standout Overall POP Display Single or Campaign
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2010
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Midnight Opening Launch Kit
Activision/Blizzard
Most Creative New Product Announcement
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2010
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 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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2008 Premier Print Award
Speed Racer One Sheet
Warner Bros. Pictures
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2008 Premier Print Award
Residences Catalog
Caruso Affiliated/The Americana at Brand
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2009
Guitar Hero Tour Bus
Activision/Blizzard
Sales Kit/Folder
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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.
