Director Kendall Goldberg has joined Gravy Films for U.S. commercial representation.
Hailing from the Chicago suburbs, Goldberg graduated from Chapman University’s film program and quickly made a name for herself directing her first feature, When Jeff Tried to Save the World. At 22 years old, she assembled a star-studded cast for the film, including Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine (both from PEN15), and Jim O’Heir (Parks and Recreation).
Goldberg’s work has screened at festivals worldwide and she was selected as a Panavision New Filmmaker, a Student Academy Awards Semifinalist, a Women In Film Mentee, and a participant in the Big Vision Empty Wallet Lab. She also co-created, produced, and directed a pilot with Derek Waters (Drunk History) and Comedy Central. Goldberg’s narrative projects quickly led her to advertising and she has since directed campaigns for brands including Nissan, The Athletic, BarkBox, The Honest Company and Carvana.
Brent Stoller, founder and managing director at Gravy, said of Goldberg, “Her comedic sensibility, collaborative energy, and charm make her the total package. I’ve been absolutely blown away by her hustle. Her talent and appetite to grow will take her far in this business and I feel so fortunate to partner with her on this next stage of her career.”
Goldberg shared, “I love directing commercials because I find great satisfaction in tackling the challenge of working closely with a lot of people at a fast pace to craft something at a premium level. Joining forces with Gravy feels like a perfect fit – like joining a family where relationships matter most, and that’s refreshing in this industry. Brent and everyone at Gravy are not only passionate about the craft, but also prioritize the power of connection, and that’s always been very important to me.
Goldberg is currently in development on her second feature film, which will be shot in the summer of 2024.
Prior to joining Gravy Films, Goldberg was repped by Chicago-based Strange Loop. She now comes aboard a Gravy directorial roster which includes Cameron Harris, Trent & Marlena, Crobin Leo, Laura Murphy, and Sebastian “Bas” Hill-Esbrand.
