Zero 2 Sixty Has Signed Director Thor Raxlen

Director and Visual Effects Designer Thor Raxlen has signed with the New York-based commercial production company Zero 2 Sixty (0:2:60) for exclusive spot representation, it was announced today by President/Executiv e Producer Doug Robbins.

"Thor is a filmmaker skilled in many of the creative crafts. He is a superb storyteller and a visual effects artist who has run Chelsea Digital since its inception.

Knowledge of effects is tremendously important in our industry these days and the addition of Thor to the 0:2:60 roster is a very important creative opportunity for our company.

In the past years, our involvement in special effects production has developed and grown.

We feel that our involvement in the effects community will be a tremendous asset in developing Thor's reel and his work, and, in turn, his expertise will help grow our company," explained Doug Robbins.

On joining the 0:2:60 team Thor Raxlen said, "I have been directing work for the last four or five years and when I showed 0:2:60 my reel they asked all the right questions, they understood my work, and the fact that I can marry live-action with effects.

A client does not have to hire a director and a visual effect designer.

I understand both worlds and can guide a spot accordingly. I have a strong performance and acting background but I have also s