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    Biscuit Filmworks, MJZ Land 2 DGA Noms Apiece For Best Commercial Director of 2015

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    Director Tom Kuntz of MJZ

    Tom Kuntz and Juan Cabral of MJZ, Andreas Nilsson and Steve Rogers of Biscuit join Smuggler’s Miles Jay in this year’s field of nominees

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    MJZ and Biscuit Filmworks each had two directors scoring nominations for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for 2015. MJZ’s Juan Cabral and Tom Kuntz are up for the honor as are Biscuit’s Andreas Nilsson and Steve Rogers. Rounding out the field is director Miles Jay of Smuggler.

    All but Kuntz are first-time DGA Award nominees. Kuntz now picks up his sixth DGA Award nomination. He previously won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for Eyebrows (Cadbury), Tips (Career Builder), Scents for Gents (Old Spice) and Tailor (Skittles) in 2009; and was previously nominated in this category in 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012.

    This time around Kuntz is nominated for Old Spice’s “So It Begins” from Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, Ore., Heineken’s “The Chase” via Wieden+Kennedy, Amsterdam, and Clash of Clans’ “Revenge” out of Barton F. Graf 9000, New York.

    His MJZ compatriot, Cabral, earned nominee status for Ikea’s “Monkeys” out of agency Mother, and Lurpak’s “Freestyle” for Wieden+Kennedy, London.

    Biscuit’s Nilsson garnered his first career DGA nom for the Comcast spot “Emily’s Oz” out of Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, NY, General Electric’s “Time Upon A Once” for BBDO NY, and Old Spice’s “Dad Song” from Wieden+Kennedy, Portland.

    Rogers, also on the Biscuit roster, scored his nomination for Nike Golf’s “Ripple” and Nike’s “Snow Day,” both via Wieden+Kennedy, Portland.

    And Smuggler’s Jay scored his first DGA nomination for AT&T/ESPN’s “It Can Wait” from ESPN Creative Works.

    Here’s a rundown of the commercial director nominees and some of their directorial teams behind the nominated work:

    JUAN CABRAL
    (MJZ)
    “Monkeys,” Ikea – Mother
    “Freestyle,” Lurpak – Wieden + Kennedy London

    MILES JAY
    (Smuggler)
    “It Can Wait,” ESPN/AT&T – ESPN Creative Works
    First Assistant Director: Scott Rorie

    TOM KUNTZ
    (MJZ)
    “So It Begins,” Old Spice – Wieden + Kennedy Portland
    First Assistant Director: Thomas Smith
    Second Assistant Director: Robert Kay

    “The Chase,” Heineken – Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam
    First Assistant Director: Steven Fernandez

    “Revenge,” Clash of Clans – Barton F. Graff
    First Assistant Directors: Peter Jackson, Kevin Burke
    Second Assistant Director: Kevin Burke

    ANDREAS NILSSON
    (Biscuit Filmworks)
    “Emily’s Oz,” Comcast – Goodby, Silverstein & Partners NY
    First Assistant Directors: Craig Owens, Eric Topp
    Second Assistant Director: Eric Topp

    “Time Upon A Once,” General Electric – BBDO
    Unit Production Manager: Vincent Landay

    “Dad Song,” Old Spice – Wieden + Kennedy

    STEVE ROGERS
    (Biscuit Filmworks)
    “Ripple,” Nike Golf – Wieden + Kennedy Portland
    Unit Production Manager: Vincent Landay
    First Assistant Director: David Dean
    Second Assistant Director: Blake Perkinson
    Second Second Assistant Director: Frank Horn

    “Snow Day,” Nike – Wieden + Kennedy Portland
    Unit Production Manager: James Veal
    First Assistant Director: Craig Owens
    Second Assistant Director: Eric Topp
    Second Second Assistant Directors: Rob Nia, Rob Topp, Rob Torres

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    Tags:Andreas NilssonDGA AwardsMiles JaySteve RogersTom Kuntz



    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

    Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.

    “Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”

    Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More

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