DIRECTORS / WRITERS / CREATORS / COLLABORATORS

CUERDA CREATIVES

Simone Jenkinson and Joseph Traynor have been a creative duo for over a decade, directing; theatre, live events and commercials. They use physical - aerial theatre and unique mechanical inventions to help create magical landscapes. Their distinctive, physically charged choreography and ability to tell stories through otherworldly imagery stamps their work with a distinctive identity.

The birth of their daughter Eva gave Simone and Joseph the nudge to move from Buenos Aires back to Europe. In 2018 they moved to Galicia, the North West of Spain, where they are building an Artists Retreat. A place where artists can congregate to develop and share their ideas in a natural and peaceful environment.

RECENT PROJECTS

 

Hume & El Zapatero Calabres by Hector Mendes with Pulp Films - An Argentine Production Company - 2018
Creative leads and Collaborators
Collaborated on the screen play of two of their films, story boarding and designing unique landscapes to tell stories about eccentrics that are obsessed with flight.

Electric Daisy Electronic Dance Festival - Insomniac Events / Fallen Angle 2017 - 2018
Creative leads and Collaborators
Worked extensively with the creative teams of both producers to create new performatic instillations for their Electronic music festival.

Stravaganza - Argentinian, acrobatic, circus and aerial spectacular directed by Flavio Mendoza 2014 & 2017
Aerial choreographer.
Choreographed several aerial scenes for the show 'Sin Reglas Para El Amor' (Love without rules).

Out of this world - Research and development of new theatre show by Mark Murphy’s VTOL Company, 2012- 2017 .
Collaborators 
Ongoing collaboration with Mark Murphy both in Buenos Aires & UK. Aerial Consultants production of research in Buenos Aires. AV Consultant. Performers.

Samsung - Launch of the Galaxy 7 Edge in Buenos Aires. Private event for 300 partners. 2016
Directors & Writers 
Wrote & Directed the 10min high impact multimedia show. Presented idea with 3d animations & storyboard for client approval. Video documented the rehearsals and live show. Called show.

Surface - Creation of a new multimedia theatre / installation piece. 2016 - present.
Directors & Writers 
Co writing & design of a multimedia theatre / installation piece. Storyboarded, designed researched & developed concepts. Planing & filming of teaser for the show to show possible investors. Editing of teasers.

Coca-Cola - Carma - In-house branding event for Coca-Cola South America, Buenos Aires. Event for 650 employees. 2016
Directors & Writers 
Wrote, cast and directed the entertainment for the event adhering to guidelines from clients. Delivered to clients a presentation including 3D drawings and animated walk through of proposed layout of the event. Co-ordinated with the graphics and video company in charge of visual content during the performance. Called show.

Logic Pro - Commercial Directed by Matt Hoffman 2015
Choreographer & Stunt Coordinator & Performer
Casted main protagonist,worked closely with the director on movement sequences, choreographed the aerial sequences and coached the protagonist on set.

Koovs - Commercial Directed by Martin Krejci 2015
Choreographer and Stunt Coordinator
Casted stunt doubles, choreographed the aerial sequences and coached the two protagonists on set.

Coca-Cola Bottle Art Tour- 4 Day festival - 10,000 people per day, Buenos Aires 2015.
Directors / Supervisors  & Training of hosts and crew
Recruited, trained and motivated the ambassadors to be the host/face of the Coca-Cola Brand. Technical & Logistic consultants for choosing the venue, proposing site layouts, backed by 3d drawings to scale to present to the client. Managed, translated & coordinated the local crew in the construction of the Coca-Cola Bottle Art Tour Tent.

El Camino - Large scale outdoor event for Sunset Dance festival, Florida, USA for Donnie Disco Presents- 2015 .
Directors & Writers 
Wrote concepts, storyboarded and presented ideas to clients. Researched and developed the show. Video documentation of the rehearsal period. Edited weekly highlights to share progress with clients. Wrote, directed and filmed teaser for clients.  Managed shooting schedule and post-production. Co-ordinated and direct graphic motion team in post-production and edited the final video.

Artistic Collaboration with choreographer Brigid McCarthy Charlton funded by Creative Scotland 2015
Produced / Mentored / Performed
Produced Brigid’s ideas, realising sets, sourced location and cast & artistic mentors.

Dazzler - A commissioned event for the Fen hotel franchise. 2015.
Directors & Writers 
Wrote and directed a high impact performance for the event which used the 14 story façade of the hotel as our stage . Called show.

White Gold - Award winning theatre show commissioned for the Glasgow  Commonwealth 2014 Cultural Programme.
Directors & Writers  
Wrote, designed and directed the show. Made creative decisions balancing budget, resources & time between all departments. Cast show; 8 professional and 50 volunteers.

Seeds of Inspiration - GESF opening ceremony at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Directed by Mark Murphy, 2014.
Aerial consultants/  Rigger / Performer.
Mark murphy wrote and directed Seeds Of Inspiration which was a large scale event that combined aerial acrobatics with mass choreography performed by a team of professional dancers and hundreds of children.

Spotify - Commercial Directed by Seb Edwards, choreographed by Russell Maliphant. 2014
Aerial Choreography / Movement Specialist / Translator.
Assisted Russell Maliphant with the choreography of the large set pieces. Coached and choreographed ariel sequences.

Nivea - Multimedia event for the launch of Nivea’s new product, Human Agency, Buenos Aires, 2013.
Directors & Writers
Pitched the idea to clients to win the job. Wrote, cast and directed the bespoke show that used a mix of video projection, water screen, choreography, shadow play and aerial content to introduce the new product.

Distrito Arcos -Large scale outdoor event for IRSA Group,Dumbo Agency,  Buenos Aires 2013.
Directors  & Writers
Wrote concept and delivered a high impact inauguration show for the new shopping centre Distrito Arcos in Palermo, Buenos Aires. Cast, directed, co-produced and called show.

Levite - Commercial Directed by Javier Nir & Pablo Fisherman 2013
Casting / Aerial Choreography / Performer
Ran casting for protagonist role, coached aerial performer on set.

Sleeper - Artistic Collaboration with choreographer Brigid McCarthy, supported by Lisa Ullman Travelling Scholarship 2013
Produced / Mentored / Performed
Cast, mentored and produced the research & development process for “Sleeper” in Buenos Aires.

100 year anniversary of the Tigre Carnival - Commissioned by the Institute of Culture, Grand Buenos Aires. Audience of 50,000 2013
Directors & Writers
We provided a 20 min high impact multimedia aerial show. Presented original idea with draft & storyboard for client approval. Planed pre-production, casting, rehearsals.

Land of Giants, - Large scale outdoor event commissioned by the London Olympics Legacy Trust UK, Belfast -20,000 people. Written & Directed by Mark Murphy. 2012
Creative leads / Aerial Consultants / Aerial Performers
Trained students from the Belfast School of Circus to work with harness and cranes. Helped investigate and create content for the show with the professional cast. Ran rehearsals with casts of up to 200 performers. Performed hanging 60 meters from a crane in a harness.

Oral B - various 'test' commercials for Publicis agency & Edit1 in Buenos Aires, 2011 & 2012.
Choreographers / Aerial Consultants / First AD
Communicated with agency and NewYork-based video production company Edit1 throughout the pre-production. Made sure all technical requirements were met & offered creative solutions to shots. Choreographed movement & aerial content for all 4 scripts. Assisted direction on set.

European city of Culture opening ceremony Turku - Large Scale outdoor event 50,000 people.Written & Directed by Mark Murphy. 2011
Creative Leads & Aerial Performers
Performed suspended from a crane over a frozen river despite temperatures of  -21 degree.

Stella Artois World Draught Masters Event, - Buenos Aires, 2500 guests, 2011.
Directors & Writers 
Co-ordinated between the London-based agency Mother & Argentinian agency Human. Wrote concepts for the entertainment. Played an integral role in the planning and execution of the live international event that was streamed to and estimated 300,000 viewers. Supervised, supported and created plans for stage crews, assistant stage managers, board operators, etc.
Planed and directed rehearsals with 32 cast. Called show.

Oral B - Circles - Commercial - Publicis agency- Filmed in Argentina 2010.
Choreographers / Casting / Translating
Choreographed movement, filmed and uploaded daily rehearsals to share with London-based Director. Cast and co-ordinated 150 dancers in rehearsals. Directed and motivated the dancers whilst on location in the salt planes of Salta, Argentina.

Unsegundo -  Research & Development for an immersive aerial show, designed for black box performance spaces. 2009.
Co-Creators &  Performers
Collaborated with the creative team on the creation and filming of several of the crucial linchpin scenes in the show that have since been commissioned and adapted for several live events.