STORIES REEL

COACH x VOGUE

“THE ENCOUNTER”

John-Michael has a unique style that blends art-house cinema with glossy commercial undertones to create an exciting and cinematic experience. He’s directed work for Coach + Vogue Japan, David Yurman, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, The Frye Company, Atlantico Rum, Nike, Carrera Eye Wear and John Frieda. He’s currently in post-production on a dramatic film, DANCE. John-Michael hails from the Blue Ridge mountains in central Virginia. He graduated from James Madison University with dual degrees in International Business (BBA) and Media Arts & Design (BS), and has studied experimental film under renowned filmmaker Kevin Everson at the University of Virginia.

AUDI

“CAPTAIN AVERY”

Josh is a filmmaker whose distinct style was developed from a love for story. Raised in the suburbs of Chicago, movies became his way of understanding the world around him. He started making them for himself when he acquired a DV camera, and he quickly migrated to LA where he began working in development with an academy award winning producer.

He’s shot for big brands, celebrities and respected institutions. His works are constantly exploring new ways of emotional storytelling, always keeping a cinematic edge and heartfelt sentiment at the core.

He is currently developing his first feature film as a director and lives with his wife and young children.

CADILLAC

“REGINA KING”

Josh is a filmmaker whose distinct style was developed from a love for story. Raised in the suburbs of Chicago, movies became his way of understanding the world around him. He started making them for himself when he acquired a DV camera, and he quickly migrated to LA where he began working in development with an academy award winning producer.

He’s shot for big brands, celebrities and respected institutions. His works are constantly exploring new ways of emotional storytelling, always keeping a cinematic edge and heartfelt sentiment at the core.

He is currently developing his first feature film as a director and lives with his wife and young children.

THE PALMS

“FROM DUST TO GOLD”

Dylan Mulick served as an executive for writer/executive producer Rob Weiss (Entourage, How To Make It In America, Ballers), developing and producing film, TV and digital projects. They served as producers on the feature film, Vandal, currently in post-production.

Dylan’s critically acclaimed graphic novel, NVRLND, is released on Michael Bay’s 451 Media. It is currently in development as a television property. Dylan recently wrote for the FaceBook Watch series, The Birch, and executive produced and directed, An Interview, a documentary series with Norman Reedus and photographer Patrick Hoelck featuring Diana Kruger, Zachary Quinto, Liv Tyler and Peter Sarsgaard, among others. He is currently writing a number of feature and TV projects for various producers, production companies and studios while creating and directing branded entertainment for major global brands.

KMART

“$10 GIFTS”

Dylan Mulick served as an executive for writer/executive producer Rob Weiss (Entourage, How To Make It In America, Ballers), developing and producing film, TV and digital projects. They served as producers on the feature film, Vandal, currently in post-production.

Dylan’s critically acclaimed graphic novel, NVRLND, is released on Michael Bay’s 451 Media. It is currently in development as a television property. Dylan recently wrote for the FaceBook Watch series, The Birch, and executive produced and directed, An Interview, a documentary series with Norman Reedus and photographer Patrick Hoelck featuring Diana Kruger, Zachary Quinto, Liv Tyler and Peter Sarsgaard, among others. He is currently writing a number of feature and TV projects for various producers, production companies and studios while creating and directing branded entertainment for major global brands.

EBAY MOTORS

“FAMILY CAMPING”

Paul Trillo is a bicoastal New York and Los Angeles-based director who challenges both curiosity and illusion. “[Paul] is a short filmmaker whose films combine experimentation with wonderful composition and technicality, concrete story with abstract implementation.” – Proxart Magazine. From creating the first fully mobile bullet time camera rig with 50 Nokias to choreographing an aerial smoke shows using drones, Paul’s constant pursuit to develop and play with new techniques has led to a strikingly fresh body of work. His varied interest in technology, comedy, and design permeates throughout. Many of these experiments have been selected as Vimeo Staff Picks and has been featured in a variety of outlets from Creator’s Project to Scientific American. Trillo has been listed as one of 2015’s D&AD’s Next Directors and won “The One Show’s One To Watch” and “30 Under 30 Film Festival’s Director to Watch” awards.

JOHNNIE WALKER

“GAME OF THRONES WHITE WALKER WHISKEY”

Director Amit Gupta has worked in the U.S., Europe, South Africa, India, East Asia, and the Middle East shooting commercials, music videos, and films. Known for his strong visuals, beautiful imagery and knowledge of VFX – Amit has the ability to bring the best out of creative ideas in various formats. His commercial work has earned him the Mosaic Award from the American Advertising Federation, a Telly Award, and has screened at Cannes, GoaFest and Spikes.  His film The Guardian’s Gateway has screened at the Kids First! Film Festival, the largest festival for children and family films in the world. Amit holds an MFA in Film and Television from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California and a Bachelor’s from University of Texas at Austin.  He has worked with Nike, Tropicana, SC Johnson, Samsung, Honda, Canon, Google, State Farm, Showtime Networks, and ABC amongst others. Alongside his future aspirations in the profession he loves, he also anticipates the day he will acquire a jetpack, and own and operate his very own micro-brewery.

DUREX

BRANDED CONTENT | COMMERCIAL

“TOO MUCH PROTECTION”

Alfredo Rodriguez-Allen is a Guatemalan screenwriter and director based out of Los Angeles, California. An avid film aficionado and advertising fanatic, he is a passionate and versatile filmmaker with an acidic sense of humor and creative vision. Alfredo served as understudy to Fredrik Bond, assisting him on award-winning campaigns across the world. He believes that the best work is the result of a strong collaboration between director, crew, agency, and client, having directed spots for Asics, Bird, and Durex.

URBAN DECAY

“NAKED ULTIMATE BASIC”

Tamar Levine is an LA-based filmmaker and photographer. After receiving a BFA with honors from Art Center College of Design, Tamar went on to create commercials, videos, and photo campaigns for a wide range of fashion, music, and commercial clients including Victoria’s Secret PINK, Urban Decay, Warner Bros. Records, Flaunt Magazine, Nylon Magazine, and many more. Her work has won awards including ADC Young Guns, New Exposure by Vogue, Redx & Bottega Veneta, and Communication Arts.

GE

“TORNADO IN A TUTU”

Michael Koerbel has directed commercials for ESPN, Jaguar, Toyota, Porsche, Axe, Royal Caribbean, and Coca-Cola. He has worked with pro athletes and celebrities including Richard Sherman, Isaiah Thomas, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and more. His projects include a Fiat campaign starring Emma Roberts and a life-sized, trash-talking smartphone, 2016 NBA Finals / Samsung “Full Circle” and “VIP Courtside” with setup and broadcast of 360 streams of warm-ups from the game as well as exclusive courtside seating experience where viewers were immersed as if they were sitting on the bench with players, and the Beatles “Love” Experience / Cirque du Soleil, placing the viewer on stage at one of Vegas’ premiere entertainment show. The AXE “Apollo” campaign won Cannes Gold and Silver Lions. His commercial for Royal Caribbean aired during the 2013 Oscar telecast to over 40 million viewers—and introduced Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, Pushing Daisies, The West Wing) as the godmother to their latest ship—Quantum of the Seas. “It’s A Magical Life” for Porsche has been viewed over 60 million times between theatrical, cable, and online audiences. The campaign was awarded a 2012 Silver Effie.

GE

“ABRACADABRA!”

Michael Koerbel has directed commercials for ESPN, Jaguar, Toyota, Porsche, Axe, Royal Caribbean, and Coca-Cola. He has worked with pro athletes and celebrities including Richard Sherman, Isaiah Thomas, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and more. His projects include a Fiat campaign starring Emma Roberts and a life-sized, trash-talking smartphone, 2016 NBA Finals / Samsung “Full Circle” and “VIP Courtside” with setup and broadcast of 360 streams of warm-ups from the game as well as exclusive courtside seating experience where viewers were immersed as if they were sitting on the bench with players, and the Beatles “Love” Experience / Cirque du Soleil, placing the viewer on stage at one of Vegas’ premiere entertainment show. The AXE “Apollo” campaign won Cannes Gold and Silver Lions. His commercial for Royal Caribbean aired during the 2013 Oscar telecast to over 40 million viewers—and introduced Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, Pushing Daisies, The West Wing) as the godmother to their latest ship—Quantum of the Seas. “It’s A Magical Life” for Porsche has been viewed over 60 million times between theatrical, cable, and online audiences. The campaign was awarded a 2012 Silver Effie.

LIVING SPACES

“YOUR STYLE / MOD”

Director Matthew Egan has an unabashed passion for the visual arts and conceptual storytelling. Hailing from Chicago, Matt has directed projects for Target, Jim Beam, Kellogg’s, Nintendo, POM Wonderful, Wrigley’s Winterfresh, Belk Department Stores and writer/executive producer Derek Haas, among others. He has also edited and creative directed music videos for Arctic Monkeys, The Last Shadow Puppets, Neon Indian, Mission of Burma, Girls and Cold Cave.

Throughout his career, Matt has elevated projects to heights that exceed their original goals and expectations, from updating ABC network TV anthems and logo animation to pushing the creative on Emmy-nominated title sequences for The Ghost Whisperer. From large-scale live-action productions to nimble four-person crews, his focus is always on the relationship between content and audience.

BELK

“INFINITE CLOSET”

Director Matthew Egan has an unabashed passion for the visual arts and conceptual storytelling. Hailing from Chicago, Matt has directed projects for Target, Jim Beam, Kellogg’s, Nintendo, POM Wonderful, Wrigley’s Winterfresh, Belk Department Stores and writer/executive producer Derek Haas, among others. He has also edited and creative directed music videos for Arctic Monkeys, The Last Shadow Puppets, Neon Indian, Mission of Burma, Girls and Cold Cave.

Throughout his career, Matt has elevated projects to heights that exceed their original goals and expectations, from updating ABC network TV anthems and logo animation to pushing the creative on Emmy-nominated title sequences for The Ghost Whisperer. From large-scale live-action productions to nimble four-person crews, his focus is always on the relationship between content and audience.

NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

OPENING TITLES

“BOJACK HORSEMAN TITLES”

Like some of the very best storytellers, JUNO award winning director, Mike Roberts found his calling as a kid when his raconteur Irish born father told him complicated, textured and dream-inducing bedtime stories. Originally from Toronto – by way of New York and London, he now calls LA his home. Currently writing, directing and producing on Comedy Central’s Triptank, he also created the title sequence for Bojack Horseman as well as directing episodes of season 2.  His short film “Rumbleseat” for The Sadies won him a JUNO award for best music video. His film credits include Tales of the Rat Fink, and Know Your Mushrooms as well as creating commercial animation for clients like Honda, Ford, Fandango and Kellogg’s, as well as film and television animation for ABC Disney, HBO Documentary Films, and Decode Entertainment. Mike and his actress wife Bree Williamson (One Life to Live, Deception, True Detective and Haven) have a little boy who they now carry the bedtime story tradition with.

VFX / TYPOGRAPHY