About

Jiri Horut is a Film Director, Head of Craft and Visual artist.

Born and raised in Stuttgart Germany, he got very early influenced through his father who was a professional photographer and designer.

He’s been active in advertising for over 13 years, working with global networks such as WPP, VMLY&R, Publicis, OLIVER as well as McCann, mostly for ATL campaigns with a deep focus on Film & Fine craft, Concept Design, Film Directing and Creative Leadership.

To his portfolio counting several international clients from Germany, Australia, Czech Rep., UK, US and Asia, such as Porsche, Pilsner Urquell, SK-II, Vodafone, SKODA, O2, Coca Cola, ING, Kozel and many more.

His passion for Cinematic art and design got him awarded, named and published several times in Lürzer's Archive "200 Best Digital artists worldwide”, Cannes Lions, ADWEEK, Little Black Book, Golden Drum, ADC Czech Awards, ADCE, Clio Awards and Effie Awards.

Currently he is based in Prague, where he is working as Film Director and Head of Craft for both McCann and Planetary, while also lecturing at Film Academy, always on the hunt for new visual trends, disruptive ideas and stunning visual executions that let your jaw drop. 

studio.horut@gmail.com