Johan Camitz

Johan Camitz (June 29, 1962 – August 10, 2000) was a Swedish director of music videos and advertisements.

Johan Camitz
Born1961/1962
Stockholm, Sweden
Died (aged 38)
Manhattan, New York, United States
Cause of deathAccident
OccupationDirector

Biography

Camitz studied law and worked for several years as a sculptor. He eventually was given the opportunity for a Diesel commercial. He later worked for Propaganda Films and shot commercials for Volkswagen, Diesel, and Nike. For his advertising work, he won a silver D&AD award,[1] two gold Clio Awards, and three gold and a silver award at Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.[2] Among other notable music video collaborations, Camitz directed the Spice Girls first music video for their hit single "Wannabe".[3]

In August 2000, after a night out with friends and colleagues in Manhattan, Camitz was crossing the street on his way to his apartment in Soho when he was hit by a SUV, resulting in his death at St. Vincent's Hospital Medical Center several hours later.[2] The driver of the vehicle had been shot in a gang-related incident and was attempting to flee his attackers, but was unable to maintain control of his vehicle and drove up on the sidewalk, striking and killing Camitz. The driver was reported dead at the scene from his gunshot wounds.[4]

Advertising

Music videos

References
  1. Reuters (August 11, 2000). "Ad helmer Camitz killed by car". Variety. Reuters. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  2. Gootman, Elissa (August 11, 2000). "Man Shot in S.U.V. Crashes, Killing Bystander, Then Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  3. "Spice Girls: Wannabe". District MTV. Viacom. 2013-02-17. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2014-05-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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