fabian frank

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

With an impressive 20-year tenure, Fabian stands as one of the most awarded hands-on Creative Directors, boasting a diverse portfolio that spans a wide range of work winning him numerous renowned industry accolades. He has collaborated with renowned brands and visionary directors on iconic projects such as “Burberry Festive” with MEGAFORCE, “Xbox Dreamers” with Ian Pons Jewell, “Smirnoff We Do Atomic” with The Sacred Egg, “Lego Holiday 2021” with Traktor, and “John Lewis Buster The Boxer” with Dougal Wilson. Fabian has excelled in leading top-tier teams at MPC, driving award-winning character work as Head of Creatures, and more recently, holding the role as Head of CG at The Mill London.

His exceptional work and dedication for the craft has earned notable recognitions, including 4x prestigious Cannes Lion Awards, 9x British Arrows, 5x D&AD Pencils, 3x Clios as well as 2x VES awards.

Beyond his accolades, Fabian has showcased his diverse talents by directing noteworthy projects in collaboration with McDonald's and Paramount (Sonic the Hedgehog 2), as well as the latest launch film for Volvo's EX30.

Personal award highlights : 

Smirnoff “We do Atomic” :

  • 1x Silver at British Arrows (VFX | 2024)

Burberry “Festive” :

  • 1x Yellow Pencil at D&AD (CGI | 2020)

  • 1x Gold at British Arrows (VFX | 2022)

  • 1x Cannes Lion Silver (VFX | 2021)

  • 1x Silver Clio (VFX | 2020)

Virgin “Up Up and Toupee” :

  • 1x Pencil at D&AD (2020)

Postmates “Burger” :

  • 1x Pencil at D&AD (2020)

Volkswagen “Born Confident” :

  • 1x VES Best Animated Character (2019)

  • 2x Silver British Arrows (CGI, Animation | 2018)

John Lewis “Buster the Boxer” :

  • 2x Gold British Arrows (CGI, Animation | 2017)

  • 2x Cannes Lion Silver (VFX, Animation | 2017)

  • 1x VES Outstanding VFX (2017)

  • 1x Pencil at D&AD (2017)

  • 2x Clio Awards (VFX, Animation | 2017)

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag “Defy” :

  • 1x Silver at British Arrows (VFX | 2013)

  • 1x Cannes Lion Gold (VFX | 2014)

  • 1x Graphite Pencil at D&AD (2014)

Three “Pony”

  • 2x Gold at British Arrows (VFX, CGI | 2013)

PERSONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS :

  • Head of CG at The Mill London for nearly 3 yrs

  • Head of Creature Development at MPC for 3.5 yrs

  • VFX / CG Supervisor at MPC and The Mill for 12 yrs

  • Two decades of hands-on expertise