Riff Raff have signed Oscar-nominated and Cannes Grand Prix-winning director Johnny Kelly for representation in the UK and US.

Bringing a playful, inventive approach to every project he touches, Kelly's work spans puppetry, stop motion, illustration, and everything in between. He directed the acclaimed animated short film Retirement Plan that has captivated audiences worldwide, earning top honours at SXSW and the Palm Springs International ShortFest, and securing an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film. And Kelly also directed the stop-motion film Back To The Start for Chipotle, which won the Film Grand Prix at Cannes Lions.

Kelly's other commercial work includes ads for Back Market, Telstra and Cheerios. He has also served on juries for D&AD, AICP, and British Arrows and he is a proud member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale. 

“I have followed Johnny's Career for many years now," says Riff Raff Joint Global Managing Partner Tracey Cooper. "I love how his work is equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious, his absolute dedication to the craft and how his DNA is apparent in every frame. Tickled pink that we now get to do more of it together."

Johnny Kelly adds: “[I'm] stupidly excited I get to work alongside the superbrains at Riff Raff."I’ve a flaming blizzard
of creative ambitions for my commercial work and this is the perfect place to do it. Thanks for having me Riff Raffers.”

• Watch Johnny Kelly's showreel at Riff Raff here