Spindle has announced the arrival of UKMVA-nominated producer Mayling Wong, as Executive Producer at the London-based production company working across Music Videos, Special Projects and Commercials.

Wong joins Spindle having spent the last seven years at Partizan in London, where she gained extensive experience working for artists including Years and Years, Lewis Capaldi, The 1975, Idles, Joy Crookes and many more; brands including Versace and Apple; and working with award-winning directors like Michel Gondry, Warren Fu, Sophia Ray and Nono & Rodrigo.

While at Partizan, her entrepreneurial spirit and determination to find creative solutions also led her to become a partner in Bulgaria-based service company Four Elements - and she was nominated twice for Best Producer at the UKMVAs.

In her new role at Spindle, she will nurture and grow a roster of progressive talent, with an emphasis in next-generation directors, unlocking and overseeing creative opportunities across advertising and entertainment. This follows her experience at Partizan, where she also curated Darkroom, its new talent division, and nurtured its young filmmaking talent, pairing them with agencies and brands keen to produce campaigns that appeal to youth audiences.

She has already produced and EP'd her first job at her new home: the video for Royal Blood's Mountains At Midnight, directed by Milo Blake, released in May.

Spindle has embarked on social initiatives reflecting the company's ethics and values, which Wong also supports. Their ‘People + Planet’ initiative focuses on improving the pathway into production for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and under-represented groups, on and off set. Spindle have also committed to being a ‘climate positive company’ through environmentally sustainable productions, and offsetting any entire residual carbon footprint through native woodland creation. They are a member of 1% for the Planet and an AdGreen ‘Superuser’ - a Top 10 production company that has been leading the charge in collating and measuring environmental impact.  

"Watching the rise and growth of Spindle has always piqued my interest - especially in today’s production company climate," says Mayling Wong. "I have been and continue to be in awe of the company’s ethos and the values that have built their core foundations and I’m very much looking forward to bringing my skills to the table to continue their upward trajectory. It’s a creative, family-esque hub, whose drive for making powerful and meaningful work speak volumes and I’m looking forward to my journey ahead."

Greg Hackett, Director and founding partner of Spindle, adds: "Mayling is the perfect hire for Spindle as we develop in 2023. She is driven by true creative filmmaking, and we firmly believe she is the ideal person to help guide our company towards the next level. What sets her apart is not just her remarkable talent and work ethic, but also her genuine dedication to ensuring an exceptional experience for those around her. She deeply cares about doing things right and prioritises the well-being of her team. Let's go!"

• Watch directors' showreels at Spindle here