RadicalMedia has signed director Conor Byrne for commercials and branded content. A New York-based filmmaker, writer, and dedicated Knicks basketball fan, Byrne specializes in cinematic comedy, blending wit and meticulous style in his work.
Byrne has directed international campaigns and branded films for clients such as the NBA, NFL, Hershey’s, Pepsi, McDonald’s, Microsoft, and Ikea. Known for his attention to detail, human performance, and rich visual storytelling, Byrne has also collaborated with athletes and personalities, including Eli and Peyton Manning, Charles Barkley, Kevin Durant, Josh Gad, and the late Dr. Ruth. Byrne’s work has been recognized and awarded by Cannes Lions, The Clios, D&AD Pencils, The Effies, and The Shorty Awards. His imaginative creations range from a wisecracking Jack-O-Lantern to a gouda bust of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, showcasing the versatility and sense of humor the director brings to his work. Prior to joining RadicalMedia, Byrne had most recently been represented by production house m ss ng p eces.
Byrne’s narrative short films include Porzingod starring John Leguizamo, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016, Loudini starring Henry Zebrowski, and coming-of-age comedy Foureyes. He is also a champion of the next generation of filmmakers and serves as a visiting film instructor at his alma mater, Wesleyan University. Byrne is also an alum of SHOOT’s 2014 New Directors Showcase.
“To me, RadicalMedia has long represented the gold standard in filmmaking; their reputation and consistently-sky-high level of craft is simply unmatched. I’ve long admired them from across the dance floor, and I’m so incredibly honored to join the entire Radical family.” said Byrne. “I look forward to creating beautiful, pants-pissingly-funny work together for years to come.”
“Conor’s unique blend of cinematic comedy with storytelling aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovative and high-quality commercial filmmaking,” said Frank Scherma, president and co-founder of RadicalMedia. “We look forward to the incredible work we will create together.”
“Shōgun” Dominates The Creative Arts Emmy Awards With 14 Wins
Top nominee “Shōgun” won a staggering 14 awards in a near-sweep Sunday night at the Creative Arts Emmys, while “The Bear” won seven including guest actress in a comedy series for Jamie Lee Curtis.
Presenters were saying “Shōgun” all night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on the second night of the two-night Creative Arts Emmys, where awards are handed out that don’t quite make the main Primetime Emmys ceremony. That will be held Sept. 15 and air on ABC with hosts Dan and Eugene Levy.
“Shōgun,” the FX series about political machinations in feudal Japan, won 14 of the 16 trophies it could have claimed on Sunday night, including Emmys for costumes, makeup, editing, stunts and cinematography, along with a best guest actor in a drama Emmy for Néstor Carbonell.
As he accepted, Carbonell thanked the crew, then marveled at how many of them were in the audience.
“You’re all here! You’re all nominated!” Carbonell said. “I love the team sport of this.”
The wins mean that “Shōgun” is already guaranteed to have the highest total after the main ceremony on Sept. 15, though its biggest nominations are yet to come, including best drama and best actor in a drama for star Hiroyuki Sanada.
Curtis was emotional on stage after winning her first Emmy 18 months after winning her first Oscar for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
“I’m the luckiest girl in the world,” Curtis said backstage. “I just never thought I would get to do work at this level of depth and complexity and intelligence. It’s been the thrill of my creative life these last couple of years.”
Asked if she could win a Grammy and a Tony to make it an EGOT, she said no way.
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