At your service — Amsterdam · 2026

Officially awesome productions for brands.

A senior crew of producers, creative technologists and strategists. We partner with in‑house teams, agencies and Fortune 500 companies to envision and launch experiences worth talking about.

TOA · 2026
Currently: In production with Heineken in Lisbon
Booked through Q3 · 2 slots open for Q4
01 — The studio

An agency that
didn't like agencies.

We were founded as the agency that didn't like agencies. A company with one guiding principle — make great work for the clients we love. Up close and personal. You could say partners.

We thrive on the projects that look damn near impossible. Odd. Crazy even. We embrace the crazy — because crazy projects force us to think on our toes, and use 20+ years of experience to come up with smart solutions.

20+
Years in production
120+
Projects shipped
38
Brands trusted
3
Founders, one obsession
Heineken — global launch Nike — concept film Adidas — social system Spotify — brand world Tommy Hilfiger — campaign Red Bull — content series G‑Star RAW — seasonal Coolblue — retail Heineken — global launch Nike — concept film Adidas — social system Spotify — brand world Tommy Hilfiger — campaign Red Bull — content series G‑Star RAW — seasonal Coolblue — retail
02 — Selected work

We know someone
who knows.

A short list of recent productions. Hover to peek, click to read the full case.

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Illuminating The Olympic Mountains

Concept, art direction and production for G‑Star RAW's seasonal lookbook and accompanying film. Four shoot days, two locations across Amsterdam, one new visual language for the season.

AboutSeasonal campaign & lookbook
ClientCorona / WINK
AgencyWINK
Year2026
No media yet

Sound on. Brand world built.

An immersive brand experience for Spotify NL — sound design, set design and production. The brief asked for an event, we delivered a world. It went viral for a reason.

AboutImmersive brand experience
ClientSpotify NL
AgencyThe Official Agency
Year2024
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Took social seriously.

A 90‑day always‑on social system for Tommy Hilfiger NL — strategy, content production and community management. Six figures of new followers, organic. No paid amplification needed.

AboutAlways‑on social system
ClientTommy Hilfiger
AgencyThe Official Agency
Year2025
No media yet

A film built for headlines.

A disruptive concept film and product launch for Nike. Cast in 5 days, shot in 3, edited in 2. National press on day one, earned media at scale.

AboutConcept film & launch
ClientNike
AgencyThe Official Agency
Year2024
No media yet

A content series with real reach.

A multi‑episode content series produced for Red Bull. From writers' room to delivery in 8 weeks. 4M views in the first week, fully organic.

AboutMulti‑episode content series
ClientRed Bull
AgencyThe Official Agency
Year2025
No media yet

Made for ourselves.

A self‑funded short film series exploring Amsterdam's nightlife, told through the city's most overlooked characters. Made between commissions, shown in our studio and three festivals.

AboutSelf‑initiated short film series
ClientTOA Presents
AgencyIn‑house, TOA
Year2026
No media yet

A zine, quarterly.

A quarterly print publication from the studio — long‑form interviews, photography and essays from the people we work with. Mailed to clients, friends and strangers we like.

AboutQuarterly print publication
ClientOfficially Yours
AgencyIn‑house, TOA
YearOngoing
03 — How we work

Made for today.
Built for tomorrow.

Three principles. One way of working. From the first call to the last delivery, here's the rhythm.

01 / Find the balance

Established, but never too classic.

  • Strategy & concept
  • Creative direction
  • Brand systems
02 / Get it done

Crazy projects done right.

  • Production & line producing
  • Casting & talent
  • Post & delivery
03 / Make it Official

Work that vibes long after launch.

  • Content systems
  • Social & community
  • Always‑on production

In their words

"They handed us back something we could have never imagined — and pulled it off in less than half the time."

Brand Director · Heineken NL
04 — The team

Three founders.
One obsession.

Behind every great campaign, an even greater team. Meet the founders who started The Official Agency.

Christopher Marks

Christopher Marks

Founder · Creative

A creative at heart with a passion for new tech. Christopher leads creative vision with a background spanning luxury fashion and street culture.

Thom Verdenius

Thom Verdenius

Founder · Producer

Makes things happen — don't ask how. Thom turns cultural insight into brand momentum, fast and precise.

Claudia van Erven

Claudia van Erven

Founder · Strategy

The connective tissue between creative ambition and real‑world results. Claudia ensures every client gets not just work, but the right work.

05 — Get in touch

Officially
interested?

Tell us about the project — we'll get back to you within one working day. Or skip the form and book a 20‑minute intro directly with one of the founders.

Project enquiries hello@theofficial.agency
Studio Barbara Strozzilaan 201
1083 HN Amsterdam

Drop us a line — we read everything.