(Los Angeles, California--May 1, 2014) Director David Semel, whose television credits include Homeland, "American Horror Story" and "House M.D." and "Person of Interest" with JJ Abrams has signed with Santa Monica-based Accomplice Media for representation in commercials. It’s the first time Semel has pursued work in advertising. A two-time Emmy nominee, Semel most recently directed the CBS pilot, Madame Secretary, starring Tea Leoni.
Semel has long been interested in directing commercials and says the advent of long-form narrative-driven advertising content has created a demand for his skill set. “I’ve always been enamored with commercial media because it’s aggressive, forward-thinking and visually arresting,” he explains. “I also like the brevity and economy in storytelling.”
