Anyone who knows Don Turley will tell you he’s always looking for the next mountain to climb, personally and professionally. Since he has already conquered a few including Aconcagua and Denali, with Everest on the wish list, it’s time to take that next professional leap, the one he’s been Jonesing about since helping to create the iconic “What happens here stays here” campaign … namely, launching his own production house.
And so, Sherpa Pictures was born.
Already in his stable of talent are such emerging directors as Kevin T. Wilson, who had a highly recalled Doritos spot in the Super Bowl; The Bodega Boys, who are currently doing national branding work for Oribe; and Jamal Dedeaux, who is currently being critically reviewed for his indie film, “Nobody Smiling.” Maria V. Elgar, Hardtribe Creative Representation in Hollywood, will represent Sherpa Pictures.
“Sherpa Pictures is a privately owned company so we don’t have the huge corporate overhead that a lot of production groups have to bear,” said Turley. “This also makes us really nimble and able to approach smaller budgets with the enthusiasm and tech savvy that comes with a younger generation of directors and producers. They know how to use Digital High Def to achieve that perfect look while saving a bundle versus shooting on traditional film media. Many of our guys also have beautiful film portfolios so our Sherpa team delivers the whole package at a great value.”
Sherpa Pictures will continue to produce R&R Partners work for clients and will be actively reaching out to national and international markets. Turley brings more than 20 years of award-winning work to this new venture and will be applying his vast network of experience and contacts to expand into non-traditional work. “There are so many exciting areas that we are ideally suited for, like new media and webisodes, as well as spot production,” said Turley, “and we believe there are many ways to solve production challenges in today’s economy. Just like the Sherpa who have helped so many reach the summit of Everest, no one will work harder for clients, or with more creative energy, than this exciting new group of talent.”
Previously, at R&R Partners Don managed the production staff on all radio, television and video projects. Audiences have viewed his work for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) worldwide and he has worked with such top directors as Errol Morris, Zack Snyder, Bryan Buckley and Jim Jenkins. His productions have made headlines in Adweek, Brandweek, Shoot and The Wall Street Journal.
Aside from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority “What happens here…” account, Don has also produced for clients such as Utah Transit Authority, Caesars Palace, American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, Intermountain HealthCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Gordon Biersch Brewery among many others. He has helped his teams earn awards of excellence, including ADDYs, a national Tranny Award, Communications Excellence awards as well as a Silver Effie Award for setting the bar in water conservation for the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
