MAKE + MODEL has added to their already solid directing core with the acquisition of the versatile Tyler Spindel, an accomplished writer, director, and stand-up comedian. His directorial work crosses the realms of film and advertising, with movie promo sketches for “The Expendables,” “Burlesque,” and “Just Go With It” to his credit. Recent noteworthy efforts include directing second unit and the opening scene for Sony Pictures’ “Jack and Jill,” starring Adam Sandler, Al Pacino and Katie Holmes; co-writing an animated feature that is being developed at Sony Pictures; as well as co-producing and directing second unit for the feature horror film The Shortcut, which Anchor Bay and STARZ purchased.
“Tyler is a young talent whose acumen in the comedy world brings an extra dimension to everything he does,” noted MAKE + MODEL EP Mark Hyatt. “He’s also a talented writer who adds a considerable amount on the creative side. When you put him alongside Russell Bates and the Goetz Brothers, Tyler is really a perfect addition to what is already a very talented and accomplished MAKE + MODEL roster.”
Spindel’s commercial credits include directing spots for Bacardi, Samsung, AT&T, Mountain Dew, and Garnier to name a few. His Li-Ning shoes spot, which has earned more than 460,000 worldwide online views, was done via independent creative agency Zambezi. In addition, he wrote and directed a national spot for Freshpair.com in 2009.
In the comedy realm, the Harvard University graduate is repped by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment. He has toured the country and has a weekly show at Hollywood’s Laugh Factory.
“I am delighted to come on board at MAKE + MODEL,” adds Spindel. “It’s a progressive company that supports exciting creative across different platformsโฆ Upon meeting the team, I felt confident that they’d be instrumental in taking my career to the next level.”
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MAKE + MODEL is a full-service content creation studio with integrated capabilities covering all stages of the production process from concept to completion. The company has a slate of award-winning directors and digital artists that execute broadcast advertisements with multinational advertising agencies and clients across the globe, servicing a spectrum of industries that includes automotive, entertainment, healthcare, packaged goods, retail, and telecom, among others. The company’s talented roster is led by Executive Producers George Cawood and Mark Hyatt. www.makeandmodel.tv.