Justin Drape and Michael Canning launch Exceptional ALIEN Studio as John Fundingsland joins the team

June 14, 2023 9:00

Justin Drape, co-founder of The Monkeys, and veteran creative Michael Canning, have launched Exceptional ALIEN Studio – creative spaces based in Sydney and Los Angeles that aim to connect the global community with ‘exceptional’ talent.

Exceptional ALIEN, which launched early in 2021, is a platform that celebrates and shares the travel of creators, and the new studios will further these connections by bringing together diverse talent, perspectives and skills.

Shots from the new studio

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.