Directors

News Welcoming Academy Award-Winning Director Chloé Zhao

We are happy to welcome Chloé Zhao to our roster of talented filmmakers. Zhao is a Chinese writer, director, editor, producer, and two-time Oscar® winner.  Last year, Zhao appeared on Time‘s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, on the heels of repeatedly making history as the first woman of color to win […]

News Blake Lively Directs Taylor Swift’s “I Bet You Think About Me”

We are so happy to have produced another amazing project with Taylor Swift — her very red music video “I Bet You Think About Me.” Co-written by Swift and Blake Lively, the video is Lively’s directorial debut and stars Swift alongside Miles Teller. The song is “from the vault,” featured on the just-released “Red (Taylor’s […]

News Rick Famuyiwa Directs Universal Monsters & Fortnite Mini-Series

Universal Pictures and Fortnite, Epic Games’ massive online video game, partner for We Will Be Monsters. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the animated four-part miniseries reimagines iconic Universal monster characters. Following the Bride of Frankenstein in a globe-trotting quest to rescue fellow monsters, the first episode premiered inside Fornite as part of their Shortnitemares Festival.  Featured […]

News Welcoming EP Cara Brophy

We are very excited to announce that Cara Brophy has joined our growing team as Executive Producer. Brophy is the second Executive Producer to join us this year, following the addition of Charlotte Woodhead over this past summer.  Cara Brophy began her career at McGarry Bowen as the company’s 10th hire. The company expanded from […]

News Rick Famuyiwa Directs “Welcome to NBA Lane”

The NBA celebrates its storied history and 75th anniversary with “Welcome to NBA Lane,” directed by Rick Famuyiwa. Michael B. Jordan stars as a bus driver who shuttles children through a fictional neighborhood inhabited by former and current NBA players including Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Julius Erving, […]

News Spencer Creigh Directs Climate PSA for Science Moms

Science Moms, the Ad Council, and the Potential Energy Coalition team up to launch a nationwide PSA campaign that issues a dire warning on climate change, emphasizing that “Later is too late.” Directed by Spencer Creigh and featuring mothers who are scientists, the campaign raises awareness about the implications of climate change for children and […]

News Damien Chazelle Directs De’Longhi Global Campaign

Damien Chazelle directs De’Longhi’s new global campaign starring Brad Pitt, featuring a slice-of-life short film that follows Pitt as he journeys from coffee beans, to cup, to Perfetto. An Ad Age Editor’s Pick and featured in Adweek, Little Black Book, The Drum, and more.

News James Gray Directs EA’s “Welcome to Madden Land”

EA Sports celebrates the release of Madden 22 with “Welcome to Madden Land.” Directed by James Gray, the film stars football all-stars Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Ramsey. Watch below and read more about the film in Ad Age.

News Welcoming Rodrigo Valdes

We are happy to welcome Rodrigo Valdes to our roster of talented filmmakers. Mexican-born, LA-based director Rodrigo Valdes surprises audiences by blending his unique vision and elevated craft to create genre-bending and immersive cinematic experiences. Rodrigo nurtured his passion for filmmaking at his father’s post-production company, where he honed his talents by experimenting with color […]

News Rick Famuyiwa Directs Nike’s “Best Day Ever”

Rick Famuyiwa directs “Best Day Ever” for Nike, and Ad Age Creativity Editor’s Pick. Bringing to life what an unlimited world of sport could be, the film is inspired by the ambitions of a new generation of athletes, who are redefining tomorrow. Featuring iconic Nike athletes including Serena Williams, Carri Richardson, with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, with voiceover by […]

News The Malloys in Little Black Book

The Malloys discuss shooting a lot and working fast, new technologies, and how they approach new projects, in “The Directors” for Little Black Book. LBB> What elements of a script sets one apart from another and what sort of scripts get you excited to shoot them? The Malloys> The creative is always the number one […]

News David LaChapelle Directs “No One is Just One Flavor” for Truly

David LaChapelle directs Truly’s “No One is Just One Flavor” starring pop star icon Dua Lipa, made with Goodby Silverstein & Partners. Celebrating the unique sides to each one of us, the spot aired on the Season Finale of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Along with being an Ad Age Creativity Editor’s Pick, the spot was […]

News Welcoming Jon M. Chu

We are pleased to announce the addition of director Jon M. Chu to our diverse roster of talented filmmakers. This is Chu’s first official commercial representation.   Chu is a film and television director, producer, and screenwriter He is an alumnus of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, where he was discovered by […]

News Sam Taylor-Johnson Directs “Solos” for Amazon

The Amazon Prime Video series “Solos,” stars Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu, will premiere next Friday, May 21. Sam Taylor-Johnson is one of the directors and Executive Producers of the thought-provoking show which will “explore the deeper meaning of human connection through the […]

News National Geographic Acquires Matthew Heineman’s “The First Wave”

National Geographic has acquired Matthew Heineman’s documentary feature “The First Wave.” Shot from March 2020 to June 2020, the film captures the devastating impact of Covid-19 inside one of New York City’s hardest-hit hospitals during the pandemic’s early days.  The film will be released in theaters by Neon later this year and will after premiere […]

News Welcoming Spencer Creigh

We are excited to welcome award-winning director Spencer Creigh to our roster of talented filmmakers. Creigh is known for authentic and emotive films that consistently push conventions, while exploring poignant stories from unique and thoughtful perspectives. His background in documentary filmmaking, informs his instincts on performance and ignites his interest in telling genuine stories with […]

News Sean Baker Directs “KHAITE”

Sean Baker directs and edits Khaite’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection film, “KHAITE.” Shot on the streets of New York, the film celebrates the brand’s enduring and ever-evolving relationship with NYC at a pivotal moment for the city.  The film premiered Monday, February 22, exclusively at Khaite’s Drive-In and on their website. Watch here:

News Ben Quinn in shots

Ben Quinn chats with shots about three things that inspire him including his favorite director’s oeuvre, the musician he loves to hate, and that one old master’s painting he can’t get out of his head. Read his “Art of Advertising” below. Steve McQueen We have a lot of mind-blowing directors at Superprime, but when  Steve […]

News The Malloys Direct “Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell”

Every legend has an origin story. Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. The Malloys direct “Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell,” a documentary that celebrates Biggie’s life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family. The […]

News Damien Chazelle Directs Two Super Bowl Spots

Damien Chazelle directed two spots that aired during Super Bowl LV. First is “Flat Matthew” for Doritos. The spot features a “flat” Matthew McConaughey who puffs back up with the help of Doritos 3D Crunch. Along with being an Ad Age Editors Pick, the spot was featured in The Hollywood Reporter, shots, and Adweek, and topped the “best […]

News Matthew Heineman Directs “Tiger” for HBO

Matthew Heineman co-directs “Tiger” for HBO, a documentary series illuminating the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods. Containing “incredible insight into the golf legend’s personal struggles,” the two-part series premiered Sunday, January 10th. Heineman and co-director Matthew Hamachek chat about the series with Forbes, here.

News The Malloys Direct GM’s “Everybody In” Campaign

The Malloys direct “Generation E” for General Motors. The film is part of the “Everybody In” campaign, launching GM’s brand new logo and promoting its upcoming wave of electric vehicles, which will release later this year. Watch the film below and check out Forbes’ deeper look at the film and campaign, here.

News Taylor Swift Wins VMA for “The Man”

Taylor Swift took home the 2020 VMA award for Best Direction for her work on “The Man.” Produced by Superprime Films, the video was Swift’s directorial debut. Congrats to Taylor on this much-deserved win! Watch her full acceptance speech below.  

News Damien Chazelle Directs Apple’s Vertical Cinema

“We started with this basic idea that everything was going to be shot vertically. And then that helped dictate what we were going to shoot and what kind of story we were going to tell.” Damien Chazelle directs “The Stunt Double,” the latest short film in Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” campaign,  filmed on an iPhone […]