2012 New Directors
Eddie Alcazar
Andrea Ball
Manny Bernardez
Matt Bieler
Chanya Button
Callner
Chen
Everynone
Fryday
Gooding
Harrington
Heidrich
Hilleli
Holm
Hyde
Jenkins
Johnson
Lepore
Malik
Martin
McAllister
Miadich
Orton
Petersen
Rodahl
Tim Roper
Rosenbaum
Roth
Semaan
Stahlberg
Thomas
Uhl
Agave
Stephan Malik
How did you get into directing?
I started as a commercial editor and photographer, but grew up wanting to become an inventor. I would deconstruct my mother’s electronics (in hopes to build robots), but soon realized robot building wasn’t quite the simple task as I envisioned and my time was mostly spent rebuilding the family VCR. This taught me problem solving very early on. I find that making films is very similar–you are constantly reshaping ideas and breaking them down until they best communicate the message and are captured. When I started making my own films, I would find myself inventing new gadgets or methods to achieve a unique shot. Finding a solution has always been important to me.
What is your most recent project?
I recently finished shooting a viral Superbowl campaign for Samsung featuring Miranda Kerr, Paul Rodriguez, Justin Hawkings and a human cannonball. It was truly rewarding to work with such great talent and an innovative team of creatives on this project.
What is the best part of being a director?
As a director, I’m able to make my voice heard and creatively influence every element of my productions. It also allows me to finally make those robots I always dreamed about without having to ruin the family VCR.
Tell us about your background (i.e. Where did you grow up? Past jobs?)
Growing up with a deaf mother, it was difficult to talk with her. If I wanted anything, I would have to communicate imaginatively and visually express my voice through pantomime, photography, and illustration. I found this frustrating as a kid, but looking back I realize that my creative upbringing has shaped my visual style today.
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