Danny T
Director, Beef Films
Danny T directed a remake of “Star Wars” at the age of 4 using kitchen appliances and G.I Joe action figures. But many years later, Danny has directed commercials for Lexus, Allstate, AJ Wright, Ritz Carlton, First 5 LA, and is on roster at Beef Films.
In addition to directing commercials, Danny has confirmed status as an “Internet Celebrity” being one of the hosts of The Totally Rad Show, a multi-award winning geek culture show on the web. He is also the weekly movie correspondent for The Jon Carney Show on KMOX, a CBS radio station.
The documentary work as well as Danny’s more cinematic commercials and having his finger firmly on the pulse of geek and cinema culture led him to develop and direct a unique viral marketing campaign known as an ARG (Alternative Reality Game) for summer blockbuster Hellboy 2.
Danny T’s work in commercials and online has lead him to develop shows for 20th Century Fox and is currently developing an adaptation of a renowned comic book.
He also has over 25,000 followers on Twitter and is a level 85 Drenai Hunter in World of Warcraft…
Read More »Eric Will
Director, TWC Films
With a background that includes work as an MTV music journalist in Berlin (just after the wall came down) and as a music video director in London, Eric Will brings atmosphere, story, and emotion to each commercial he directs.
He began directing spots in 1999, and over the past several years, he has amassed an array of high-profile advertising clients such as Coke, Mazda, LG, Toyota, Visa, Vodaphone, and VW.
Read More »Matt Goodman
Director/Cinematographer, Bandito Brothers
Two-time Emmy nominee Matt Goodman joined Bandito Brothers in November 2010. His first assignment with the company was a documentary film and ad campaign sponsored by Vitamin Water. Goodman’s additional spot credits include projects for Oakley, Cartoon Network, Geico (Caveman), Nike, Nissan, Kaiser Permanente, and Discovery Networks. His long form credits as director/cinematographer include “Tony Hawk’s Gigantic Skate Park Tour” (ESPN Films), “For Right or Wrong” (Mandalay Entertainment), KOS “The King of Skate” (Redline Entertainment), and “1000 Places to See Before You Die” (Discovery/Travel Channel). Prior to joining Bandito Brothers, Goodman was represented by Plum Pictures/Wild Plum.
Lemonaide Media
What you might be thinking: “Lemonaide? Cute name…but they spelled it wrong.”
What you should be thinking: “REFRESHING. HELPFUL. JUST WHAT THIS INDUSTRY NEEDS. YES!”
A full-service visual media production company, Lemonaide is a lean, agile, and imaginative mixture of directors, producers, and creative partners. We work with ad agencies, corporate clients, and international producers, bringing a sophisticated approach to traditional broadcast advertising and emerging media. It all comes down to branded content, and our experience spans the spectrum: automotive, beauty, fashion, and beyond.
Read More »Jeanne Mattiussi
Founder/Executive Producer, Lemonaide Media
Jeanne Mattiussi launched Lemonaide Media in 2006. Mattiussi had previously served as a marketing, advertising, and creative services executive at four major record labels, and as an executive producer in commercial production.
Read More »Laszlo Kadar
Director/Cinematographer, TWC Films
Born in Budapest, Laszlo Kadar attended the National Film School of Hungary before launchign his career as a director of photography for feature films. A move into commercials followed, after which he set up his own production company Laszlo Kadar Film, based in Hamburg. During this time, he was the recipient of many honors, including the Bavarian Film Prize, German Critics Prize, San Sebastian Critics Prize, Turin Popular Prize, and a Nomination for the European Film Prize.
Laszlo is known for his broadcast work in the automotive arena, shooting throughout the USA, Europe, and Asia. In addition to a Silver Lion at Cannes, Laszlo’s work has been honored by the London International Advertising Awards, New York Festivals, Die Klappe Awards, Eurobest Creative Advertising Awards, Art Directors Club (ADC), Montreux Annual International Advertising Awards, and Clios.
Read More »Tim Damon in Pictures
Renowned for his work on accounts such as Chevy, Porsche, Mercedes, and other national brands, photographer Tim Damon is a prolific and versatile artist whose talents extend beyond the automotive arena. “It’s always been about scope,” he says. “I love shooting big products with big challenges. Although I started out in the automotive industry, I’ve done a great deal of aviation as well – blimps, airplanes, and helicopters. Like cars, they’re functional art, and we’re celebrating a piece of inspiration. Unlike cars, they’re not on solid ground so they’re a little trickier to shoot, and that’s what I enjoy. ”
Nathan Boldman and Lauren Mayer-Beug
Designer-Directors, Arsenal FX
Nathan Boldman and Lauren Mayer-Beug, whose work includes projects for HP, Red Bull, the 2010 Winter Olympics, Fox Sports, and the opening of “24,” joined Arsenal FX in October 2010. The pair recently completed projects for Taxicab Confessions, Money Grabbers, and MasterCard, along with numerous music videos. Prior to joining Arsenal FX, Boldman and Mayer-Beug were partnered in motion graphics house De Motu.
Ashley Adams
Partner/Executive Producer, Beef Films & Chop House Edit
To hear her Partner Stephen Hens tell it, Beef Films was established over the course of a month-long Indonesian holiday. “Ashley had joined Chop House as a partner by this time and we were talking about opening up a production entity called Beef Films,” Hens recalls. “I took a trip to Indonesia and returned to find that everything we’d talked about – directors, agents, reps, the works – had been accomplished and we were up and running and bidding on work.”
Read More »Robert Wherry
Owner/Executive Producer, Assembly Films
An award-winning producer who has spent his career launching and nurturing some of the commercials industry’s most illustrious directing talents, Robert Wherry recently opened New York based creative boutique Assembly Films. With a roster comprised of directors Kevan Bean, Craig Brownrigg, Carolyn Chen, and Jorn Haagen, Assembly Films has already amassed some impressive credits: a Michelob campaign featuring Lance Armstrong and directed by Haagen that aired on this year’s Superbowl and the Academy Awards (another Haagen-helmed Assembly project, for Jamaica Tourism, aired on game day, and he’s completed a MasterCard project as well). Bean’s first assignments at Assembly are for Pizza Hut, Walmart, and Campbell’s; Brownrigg, an award-winning up-and-comer from Canada, is in LA on his first Assembly project, for Fazoli’s; Chen is currently helming projects for Alamo Rental Cars and North Shore Hospital for the company.
Robert’s career as a commercials agent began in 1990, when he became a director’s rep with then top award winning company London based BFCS. Noting the sign of great management and a source of pride, Wherry attests that “You know when you’ve done a good job when the directors with whom you’ve worked are more famous than you are.” Amongst the talented group that Robert brought to market and/or developed under a few different company banners (notably HKM and GO film) are Simon McQuoid, Mike Mills, Noam Murro, Roman Coppola, Jesse Dylan, Allan Van Rijn, Bob Brooks, Andrew Douglas, Ivan Zacharias, and Michael Haussman.
The GO film team took the Grand Prix at Cannes for their work on Halo 3, one of the numerous awards (including Clios, AICP honors, D&AD) and industry accolades that have been bestowed upon Robert’s work and his directors throughout his tenure in the business.
Born in Hamilton, Bermuda, Robert Wherry attended the University of Tennessee before moving to New York City to celebrate the works of Shakespeare – however indirectly – through appearances on soap operas, and in commercials. Shying away from the hot glare of celebrity, he toured for a while playing the trumpet and French horn.
Robert is a polite and distinguished gentleman, who nurtures talent and encourages excellence. At 6’1″, Robert Wherry appears taller than he actually is.
June 15, 2010
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