Trailer Geeks

Teaser Gods

Reflections on the first 2 years of Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods

Sean Uyeoka

Sean Uyeoka, Editor at Aspect, arrived on the scene with quite a splash with a BLACK MASS teaser that garnered so much industry recognition that he finished when he was still an assistant. Since then, Sean hasn't looked back having gone on to contribute to a diverse range of other top notch pieces such as trailers for ANNABELLE CREATION, MOXIE, MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, FIVE FEET APART, CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS, WOLVES AT THE DOOR, FRIENDS FROM COLLEGE, THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA and many more.

Sean Uyeoka, Editor at Aspect, arrived on the scene with quite a splash with a BLACK MASS teaser that garnered so much industry recognition that he finished when he was still an assistant. Since then, Sean hasn't looked back having gone on to contribute to a diverse range of other top notch pieces such as trailers for ANNABELLE CREATION, MOXIE, MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, FIVE FEET APART, CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS, WOLVES AT THE DOOR, FRIENDS FROM COLLEGE, THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA and many more.

Sean Uyeoka, Editor at Aspect - BLACK MASS, ANNABELLE CREATION, MOXIE, CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

David Kim

In Part 2 of our convo with David Kim, Sr. Editor at Zealot, we talk some more about his time with Transit and the great team there; Helen and David get into some spirited debates about k-pop; we go deep on some more projects including PARASITE, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE and TEA WITH THE DAMES; David shares about what makes Zealot's culture so great; and then we talk some more k-pop!

In Part 2 of our convo with David Kim, Sr. Editor at Zealot, we talk some more about his time with Transit and the great team there; Helen and David get into some spirited debates about k-pop; we go deep on some more projects including PARASITE, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE and TEA WITH THE DAMES; David shares about what makes Zealot's culture so great; and then we talk some more k-pop!

David Kim, Sr. Editor at Zealot, Part 2

This is Part 1 of our 2 part conversation with David Kim, Senior Editor at Zealot. David has done such a diverse range of work from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to The Willoughbys, from Central Intelligence to I, Tonya; New Order, Parasite, Hacks and so many more. We discuss growing up in SoCal, how much of a hero his mom is, how he spent time in other jobs before he ever got into the trailer industry and, of course, we talk plenty about his incredible trailer work.

This is Part 1 of our 2 part conversation with David Kim, Senior Editor at Zealot. David has done such a diverse range of work from <a href="https://vimeo.com/103188427" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles</a> to <a href="https://vimeo.com/401418083" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Willoughbys</a>, from <a href="https://vimeo.com/146456695" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Central Intelligence</a> to <a href="https://vimeo.com/241040052" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I, Tonya</a>; <a href="https://vimeo.com/539882319" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Order</a>, <a href="https://bydavidkim.com/trailers-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parasite</a>, <a href="https://vimeo.com/562004986" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hacks</a> and so many more. We discuss growing up in SoCal, how much of a hero his mom is, how he spent time in other jobs before he ever got into the trailer industry and, of course, we talk plenty about his incredible trailer work.

David Kim, Sr. Editor at Zealot (Part 1 of 2)

Joel Walden

Lyle Goodale

This is our latest installment in our series of speaking with folks who've gone from making fan trailers and mashups to being rising stars in the trailer industry. On this episode, we have both Joel Walden of Mark Woollen + Assoc. and Lyle Goodale of Giaronomo. Joel's had several standout projects including work on I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS, JOJO RABBIT and HIGH LIFE among others. Lyle's also contributed to great pieces on campaigns for WESTWORLD, INGRID GOES WEST, LIFE, DON JON and many more.

This is our latest installment in our series of speaking with folks who've gone from making fan trailers and mashups to being rising stars in the trailer industry. On this episode, we have both <a href="http://www.joel-walden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Walden</a> of Mark Woollen + Assoc. and <a href="https://www.lylegoodale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lyle Goodale</a> of Giaronomo. Joel's had several standout projects including work on I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS, JOJO RABBIT and HIGH LIFE among others. Lyle's also contributed to great pieces on campaigns for WESTWORLD, INGRID GOES WEST, LIFE, DON JON and many more.

Joel Walden (Woollen) and Lyle Goodale (Giaronomo) - more fan trailers to rising stars in the trailer industry

Kate Cox

Gregg Ostrin

Kate Cox and Gregg Ostrin are two of the most prolific writers in the entertainment advertising industry. Kate has spent her career as a freelance writer working for many agencies, mini-majors and major studios. She shares about her early work such as how she collaborated on the campaign for PLATOON, as well as more recent projects like with FOCUS FEATURES. Gregg is a staff writer at InSync PLUS. Gregg reveals much about how he got into the industry, developed his process and the discipline to moonlight as a writer of screenplays, tv shows and stage plays.

Kate Cox and Gregg Ostrin are two of the most prolific writers in the entertainment advertising industry. Kate has spent her career as a freelance writer working for many agencies, mini-majors and major studios. She shares about her early work such as how she collaborated on the campaign for PLATOON, as well as more recent projects like with FOCUS FEATURES. Gregg is a staff writer at <a href="http://insync.plus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">InSync PLUS</a>. Gregg reveals much about how he got into the industry, developed his process and the discipline to moonlight as a writer of screenplays, tv shows and stage plays.

The Writers' Episode with Kate Cox and Gregg Ostrin

Miguel Branco

Clark Zhu

On this episode we have both Miguel Branco and Clark Zhu. They are both rising star trailer editors - Miguel is cutting at Rogue Planet and Clark is at Wild Card. Miguel and Clark were both doing fan trailers and mashups as passion projects before they ever got into the trailer industry. Their stuff online got a ton of attention, justifiably so, because they’re really good. In both their cases, they were able to turn their passion into their profession and represent the next generation of great creative contributors to the industry.

On this episode we have both <a href="https://miguelbranco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miguel Branco</a> and <a href="https://clarkzhu.com/professional" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clark Zhu</a>. They are both rising star trailer editors - Miguel is cutting at Rogue Planet and Clark is at Wild Card. Miguel and Clark were both doing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/reveriefilm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fan trailers</a> and <a href="https://clarkzhu.com/projects" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mashups</a> as passion projects before they ever got into the trailer industry. Their stuff online got a ton of attention, justifiably so, because they’re really good. In both their cases, they were able to turn their passion into their profession and represent the next generation of great creative contributors to the industry.

Miguel Branco, Clark Zhu - from fan trailers and mashups to rising stars in the trailer industry

Ricky Strauss

Ricky Strauss has worked at the highest levels of both Entertainment Marketing AND is a prolific film producer. He’s also had a significant impact on our culture. Ricky's work as President of Participant Media brought groundbreaking, conversation-starting films that have had lasting impact on the way we think about important issues in our world. More recently in his role as President of Content and Marketing at Disney+, a key figure in its immensely successful launch, he helped us as audiences adapt to what’s possible in terms of excellence in content and navigating through these uncertain times. You could say Ricky’s helped to shape how we experience content, has helped to raise our expectations for how good of an experience it can be and how profound of an impact on our culture content can have. An Inconvenient Truth (Exec. Prod.)  Fast Food Nation (Exec. Prod.)  The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Exec. Prod.)  Contagion (Exec. Prod.)

Ricky Strauss has worked at the highest levels of both Entertainment Marketing AND is a prolific film producer. He’s also had a significant impact on our culture. Ricky's work as President of Participant Media brought groundbreaking, conversation-starting films that have had lasting impact on the way we think about important issues in our world. More recently in his role as President of Content and Marketing at Disney+, a key figure in its immensely successful launch, he helped us as audiences adapt to what’s possible in terms of excellence in content and navigating through these uncertain times. You could say Ricky’s helped to shape how we experience content, has helped to raise our expectations for how good of an experience it can be and how profound of an impact on our culture content can have. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Inconvenient_Truth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Inconvenient Truth</a> (Exec. Prod.) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Food_Nation_(film)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fast Food Nation</a> (Exec. Prod.) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_Exotic_Marigold_Hotel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel</a> (Exec. Prod.) <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1598778/?ref_=nmbio_mbio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Contagion</a> (Exec. Prod.)

Ricky Strauss: Former Prez Content and Marketing at Disney+ and Prez Participant Media

This is part 2 of our conversation with Brent "B Rock" Rockswold, Senior Editor/Producer best known for such seminal pieces including ROGUE ONE, THE LAST JEDI, and FURIOUS 7. In this part of the conversation we do a deeper dive on the work itself. In addition to the above, we discuss a :60 he did for JURASSIC WORLD, his STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS trailer and THE FORCE AWAKENS trailer he co-edited with Josh Dunn among a number of his other great projects.

This is part 2 of our conversation with Brent "B Rock" Rockswold, Senior Editor/Producer best known for such seminal pieces including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1zb9sMY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ROGUE ONE</a>, <a href="https://www.brentrockswold.com/#/star-wars-the-last-jedi-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE LAST JEDI</a>, and <a href="https://www.brentrockswold.com/#/furious7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FURIOUS 7</a>. In this part of the conversation we do a deeper dive on the work itself. In addition to the above, we discuss a :60 he did for <a href="https://vimeo.com/211226472" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JURASSIC WORLD</a>, his <a href="https://vimeo.com/211226378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS</a> trailer and <a href="https://vimeo.com/211226343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE FORCE AWAKENS</a> trailer he co-edited with Josh Dunn among a number of his other great projects.

Brent "B Rock" Rockswold (Part 2 on the work), Editor/Producer - ROGUE ONE, THE LAST JEDI, FURIOUS 7

We start today's episode with the Director of Music at Aspect, Alison Sieh, who shares about a great fundraiser for Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society. Then we get into Part 1 of our 2 part conversation with Brent "B Rock" Rockswold, Senior Editor/Producer best known for such seminal pieces including ROGUE ONE, THE LAST JEDI, and FURIOUS 7. Today we discuss how B Rock got into the industry; the dedication it took for him to rise up the ranks; the heroes in the industry who mentored and inspired him; and how being a stand-up guy can be hard in the moment but is well-worth it in the long run.

We start today's episode with the Director of Music at Aspect, Alison Sieh, who shares about a great fundraiser for Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society. Then we get into Part 1 of our 2 part conversation with Brent "B Rock" Rockswold, Senior Editor/Producer best known for such seminal pieces including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1zb9sMY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ROGUE ONE</a>, <a href="https://www.brentrockswold.com/#/star-wars-the-last-jedi-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE LAST JEDI</a>, and <a href="https://www.brentrockswold.com/#/furious7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FURIOUS 7</a>. Today we discuss how B Rock got into the industry; the dedication it took for him to rise up the ranks; the heroes in the industry who mentored and inspired him; and how being a stand-up guy can be hard in the moment but is well-worth it in the long run.

Brent "B Rock" Rockswold (Part 1), Editor/Producer - ROGUE ONE, THE LAST JEDI, FURIOUS 7

Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods... the podcast that honors the art of making movie trailers, teasers, key art, and all the strategic content that launched the movies, TV shows, and games you love.

Amazing interviews with veterans of the typically tight-lipped movie trailer industry. It’s super awesome being able to hear so many stories behind movie trailers considering how little information there is out there!

Great behind-the-scenes podcast!

Great podcast, everyone! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more episodes!

Funniest podcast I’ve heard in a while!

Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods

Seth Gaven

Seth Gaven, Founder &amp; Prez of AV Squad, has been editor, Creative Director &amp; studio executive over the years. As an editor he worked on trailers like Terminator, Home Alone, My Cousin Vinny &amp; more. Later, as EVP of Creative Advertising at MGM, he had campaigns incl. Legally Blond, Hannibal &amp; James Bond. Seth takes great pride in the whole team at AV Squad. Fans of trailers for movies like Mission Impossible, several Marvel trailers, Star Trek, the Fast &amp; Furious franchise &amp; many more enjoy AV Squad's work.

Seth Gaven, Founder &amp; Prez of AV Squad, has been editor, Creative Director &amp; studio executive over the years. As an editor he worked on trailers like Terminator, Home Alone, My Cousin Vinny &amp; more. Later, as EVP of Creative Advertising at MGM, he had campaigns incl. Legally Blond, Hannibal &amp; James Bond. Seth takes great pride in the whole team at AV Squad. Fans of trailers for movies like Mission Impossible, several Marvel trailers, Star Trek, the Fast &amp; Furious franchise &amp; many more enjoy AV Squad's work.

Seth Gaven: Marvel Films, Star Trek, Fast & Furious, James Bond

Damon Wolf

 Damon Wolf, Prez Worldwide Marketing at Lionsgate, leads on campaigns ranging from John Wick: Chapter 3 to Knives Out and Hitman’s Bodyguard. Before that, he was Co-Head of Marketing at TriStar and Screen Gems working on Baby Driver, Don’t Breathe, All the Money in the World, Trainspotting 2 and more. On the agency side, Wolf was partner at Fanthropology and Crew Creative where he worked on Harry Potter, The Matrix, Saw, Twilight, 40-Year-Old Virgin, Bridesmaids, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones and many more.

Damon Wolf, Prez Worldwide Marketing at Lionsgate, leads on campaigns ranging from John Wick: Chapter 3 to Knives Out and Hitman’s Bodyguard. Before that, he was Co-Head of Marketing at TriStar and Screen Gems working on Baby Driver, Don’t Breathe, All the Money in the World, Trainspotting 2 and more. On the agency side, Wolf was partner at Fanthropology and Crew Creative where he worked on Harry Potter, The Matrix, Saw, Twilight, 40-Year-Old Virgin, Bridesmaids, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones and many more.

Damon Wolf: Lionsgate, Knives Out, John Wick: Chapter 3, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones

Maria Pekurovskaya

Maria is EVP of Crea. Advertising at Universal, responsible for campaigns for Despicable Me, the Fifty Shades franchise, Atomic Blonde, Snow White and the Huntsman, Bridesmaids and many more. She's won multiple Clio awards such as Best In Shows for Steve Jobs and for Ray. Maria's a member of Academy and supports various charities incl Hilarity for Charity and A Place Called Home. She's looking forward to working on Sam Mendes’s 1917, Dolittle with Robert Downey Jr and the upcoming film version of Wicked.

Maria is EVP of Crea. Advertising at Universal, responsible for campaigns for Despicable Me, the Fifty Shades franchise, Atomic Blonde, Snow White and the Huntsman, Bridesmaids and many more. She's won multiple Clio awards such as Best In Shows for Steve Jobs and for Ray. Maria's a member of Academy and supports various charities incl Hilarity for Charity and A Place Called Home. She's looking forward to working on Sam Mendes’s 1917, Dolittle with Robert Downey Jr and the upcoming film version of Wicked.

Maria Pekurovskaya: Wicked, Despicable Me, Good Boys, Bridesmaids, Fifty Shades, 1917

John Long

  GOOD NEWS FOR LATE BLOOMERS.   JOHN LONG’S CAREER PROVES YOU DON’T NEED A CLEAR PATH OR PLAN. JOHN STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY IN HIS 30s, CO-FOUNDED A COMPANY IN HIS LATE 40s AND, 15 YEARS LATER, IS STILL EXCITED AND CURIOUS. SINCE STARTING BUDDHA JONES IN 2005, JOHN AND CO-OWNER DAN ASMA HAVE BUILT A TEAM THAT’S CREATED AWARD-WINNING WORK ACROSS THE INDUSTRY INCLUDING ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, IT 2, READY PLAYER ONE, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, THE HANGOVER, KUNG FU PANDA AS WELL AS MR. ROBOT, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL STREAMING SERIES, THE HOMECOMING SERIES, BRIGHT, AND THE ASSASSIN’S CREED AND OUTER WORLD VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES.    WHEN NOT SERVING CLIENT NEEDS, JOHN CAN BE FOUND AT HOME WATCHING NAKED AND AFRAID WITH HIS FOURTEEN AND TEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS.

GOOD NEWS FOR LATE BLOOMERS. JOHN LONG’S CAREER PROVES YOU DON’T NEED A CLEAR PATH OR PLAN. JOHN STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY IN HIS 30s, CO-FOUNDED A COMPANY IN HIS LATE 40s AND, 15 YEARS LATER, IS STILL EXCITED AND CURIOUS. SINCE STARTING BUDDHA JONES IN 2005, JOHN AND CO-OWNER DAN ASMA HAVE BUILT A TEAM THAT’S CREATED AWARD-WINNING WORK ACROSS THE INDUSTRY INCLUDING ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, IT 2, READY PLAYER ONE, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, THE HANGOVER, KUNG FU PANDA AS WELL AS MR. ROBOT, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL STREAMING SERIES, THE HOMECOMING SERIES, BRIGHT, AND THE ASSASSIN’S CREED AND OUTER WORLD VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES. WHEN NOT SERVING CLIENT NEEDS, JOHN CAN BE FOUND AT HOME WATCHING NAKED AND AFRAID WITH HIS FOURTEEN AND TEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS.

John Long: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, IT 2, Homecoming

Tim Nett

 Tim Nett has worked for every major studio and most tv networks. In 1994 he co-founded Trailer Park and was CEO until 2008. At TP he worked on campaigns for  Austin Powers,  Borat,  Cars,  Men in Black  and many more. Tim also co-founded the post-production company Picture Head in 2001. In 2013, he became partner at The Propeller Group and created the ent. advertising division which works with Disney, Disney+ Universal Studios, and MIT. Tim also sits on the board of SeaChange Ocean Solutions and Kiss the Ground.

Tim Nett has worked for every major studio and most tv networks. In 1994 he co-founded Trailer Park and was CEO until 2008. At TP he worked on campaigns for Austin Powers, Borat, Cars, Men in Black and many more. Tim also co-founded the post-production company Picture Head in 2001. In 2013, he became partner at The Propeller Group and created the ent. advertising division which works with Disney, Disney+ Universal Studios, and MIT. Tim also sits on the board of SeaChange Ocean Solutions and Kiss the Ground.

Tim Nett: Men in Black, Dumb and Dumber, Austin Powers

Doug Brandt

 Doug Brandt owner of Monster Creative + Phantom Power has been editor, sound dsnr, graphic dsnr, music prod., crea, dir., + CEO. Doug became known at Ignition Creative for films such as Transformers, Spider-Man, Cloverfield, Kill Bill, and Shutter Island. Doug founded Industry Creative under the umbrella of The Ant Farm where he then became CEO, overseeing campaigns incl. Transformers, Mission Impossible, and Star Trek. Doug did Amazon Studios’ logo, bakes a mean cheesecake, + works with Michael Bay.

Doug Brandt owner of Monster Creative + Phantom Power has been editor, sound dsnr, graphic dsnr, music prod., crea, dir., + CEO. Doug became known at Ignition Creative for films such as Transformers, Spider-Man, Cloverfield, Kill Bill, and Shutter Island. Doug founded Industry Creative under the umbrella of The Ant Farm where he then became CEO, overseeing campaigns incl. Transformers, Mission Impossible, and Star Trek. Doug did Amazon Studios’ logo, bakes a mean cheesecake, + works with Michael Bay.

Doug Brandt: Transformers, Kill Bill, Star Trek, Mission Impossible, Shutter Island

Michael Blackburn

 Michael Blackburn is the Executive Creative Director of AV at Concept Arts where he recently oversaw the creation of Trailers and TV spots for the last two Spider-Man movies.  His love for all things editorial has led him on a career filled with twists. He worked in the Netherlands cutting international trailers, he cut a feature film in Moscow, and followed his heart to San Francisco where he accidentally worked for the Mafia.  As an Editor he cut for Ant Farm, Ignition Creative, CMP and directly for FOX’s Tony Sella. He has experience with campaigns on every genre of film imaginable, from Minions and Madagascar to Mother and The Grudge, from Pineapple Express and Talladega Nights to Kill Bill and Django Unchained.  The road is long and winding and he’s picked up a few scars along the way (e.g. John Carter and Fantastic Four) but he wouldn’t change a thing (he met his wife Esther Aronson in this business!) - He is always looking forward to the adventure of the next campaign...

Michael Blackburn is the Executive Creative Director of AV at Concept Arts where he recently oversaw the creation of Trailers and TV spots for the last two Spider-Man movies.  His love for all things editorial has led him on a career filled with twists. He worked in the Netherlands cutting international trailers, he cut a feature film in Moscow, and followed his heart to San Francisco where he accidentally worked for the Mafia.  As an Editor he cut for Ant Farm, Ignition Creative, CMP and directly for FOX’s Tony Sella. He has experience with campaigns on every genre of film imaginable, from Minions and Madagascar to Mother and The Grudge, from Pineapple Express and Talladega Nights to Kill Bill and Django Unchained.  The road is long and winding and he’s picked up a few scars along the way (e.g. John Carter and Fantastic Four) but he wouldn’t change a thing (he met his wife Esther Aronson in this business!) - He is always looking forward to the adventure of the next campaign...

Michael Blackburn: Minions, Pineapple Express, Kill Bill, Spider-Man

Patrick Starr

As EVP Crea. Adv. for Universal, Patrick has overseen successful campaigns incl JURASSIC WORLD, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, TED &amp; PITCH PERFECT. Prior to Uni, he worked at Fox Searchlight, where he created award-winning campaigns for BLACK SWAN, SLUMDOG MILIONAIRE, JUNO &amp; LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Patrick started at HBO where he worked on THE SOPRANOS, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM &amp; THE WIRE, winning awards for his work on these Series, and for his work on HBO Films, Sports and Comedy &amp; Live Event specials.

Patrick Starr: Jurassic World, Straight Outta Compton, Ted, Pitch Perfect

Tommy Gargotta

In Part 2 of our chat with Tommy Gargotta—longtime President of Worldwide Creative Advertising at Sony Pictures and, more recently, EVP Creative Marketing at Fox Broadcasting—we discuss Tommy’s rise through the ranks at Trailer Park as a trailer editor and creative director before ultimately heading to the studio side to oversee marketing campaigns for some of the most successful movies of the past 25 years, including District 9, Austin Powers and The Amazing Spider-Man.

In Part 2 of our chat with Tommy Gargotta—longtime President of Worldwide Creative Advertising at Sony Pictures and, more recently, EVP Creative Marketing at Fox Broadcasting—we discuss Tommy’s rise through the ranks at Trailer Park as a trailer editor and creative director before ultimately heading to the studio side to oversee marketing campaigns for some of the most successful movies of the past 25 years, including District 9, Austin Powers and The Amazing Spider-Man.

Tommy Gargotta PART 2: The Amazing Spider Man, Austin Powers, District 9

David Sameth

 David Sameth started out on the vendor side with Intralink and Seiniger Bloom. He then led Creative Advertising for Universal (Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Field Of Dreams, Do The Right Thing) where he also created the in house trailer group. He was then at DreamWorks ( Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator, Anchorman, The Ring, Shrek) followed by Disney where he headed Marketing for all Pixar and Disney Animation films including Frozen, Inside Out, Zootopia, Finding Dory, and Coco. His most recent stint was at Paramount where ran Worldwide Marketing for such pictures as A Quiet Place, Book Club and Mission Impossible:Fallout.

David Sameth started out on the vendor side with Intralink and Seiniger Bloom. He then led Creative Advertising for Universal (Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Field Of Dreams, Do The Right Thing) where he also created the in house trailer group. He was then at DreamWorks ( Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator, Anchorman, The Ring, Shrek) followed by Disney where he headed Marketing for all Pixar and Disney Animation films including Frozen, Inside Out, Zootopia, Finding Dory, and Coco. His most recent stint was at Paramount where ran Worldwide Marketing for such pictures as A Quiet Place, Book Club and Mission Impossible:Fallout.

David Sameth: Field of Dreams, Frozen, A Quiet Place, Finding Dory

Barbara Glazer

Barbara Glazer, Tommy Gargotta, and Damon Wolf with a candid yet hopeful message for the community. Recorded March 19, 2020

Barbara Glazer, Tommy Gargotta, and Damon Wolf with a candid yet hopeful message for the community. Recorded March 19, 2020

We're all in this together: Barbara Glazer,Tommy Gargotta,Damon Wolf

Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre co-founded MOCEAN in 2000. Under his leadership, MOCEAN evolved from a boutique design shop in Venice, Ca to a full-service marketing agency, creating award-winning campaigns for global entertainment brands. He takes pride in shaping the company's twofold working environment: a breeding ground for innovative ideas and a thriving space for employees to create. MOCEAN was named 2019 PROMAX North American Agency of the Year and 2018 CLIO Entertainment Agency of the Year.

Michael McIntyre co-founded MOCEAN in 2000. Under his leadership, MOCEAN evolved from a boutique design shop in Venice, Ca to a full-service marketing agency, creating award-winning campaigns for global entertainment brands. He takes pride in shaping the company's twofold working environment: a breeding ground for innovative ideas and a thriving space for employees to create. MOCEAN was named 2019 PROMAX North American Agency of the Year and 2018 CLIO Entertainment Agency of the Year.

Michael McIntyre: Marvel, FX Network, Time Code, Snatch, 8 Mile

Peter Adee

Brilliant. Strategic. Bold. Humble. Three of these words describe Peter Adee. The guy who led the marketing efforts at several studios created countless campaigns that still resonate. He doesn’t need you to know he’s funny as hell, but he won’t deny it. It’s part of the charm. So is the way he helped so many achieve so much. He’s an original as these stories attest.

Brilliant. Strategic. Bold. Humble. Three of these words describe Peter Adee. The guy who led the marketing efforts at several studios created countless campaigns that still resonate. He doesn’t need you to know he’s funny as hell, but he won’t deny it. It’s part of the charm. So is the way he helped so many achieve so much. He’s an original as these stories attest.

Peter Adee: The Lion King, What About Bob?, Fast and Furious, Die Another Day

Jackson George

  Jackson George, SVP of Creative Advertising at Disney, has worked in motion picture advertising for over 20 years and has been with Disney since 2012. Jackson has been named to AdAge’s annual 40 Under 40 list, and has won many Key Art, Golden Trailer, &amp; Clio awards. He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.     At Disney, Jackson has guided the creative marketing campaigns for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Incredibles 2, Toy Story 4, Maleficent, OZ: The Great And Powerful, Cinderella, Rogue One, Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Ralph Breaks The Internet. Currently, he is responsible for creative advertising strategy and execution for Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. His upcoming projects include Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Frozen 2, and Onward.    Previously, Jackson held positions at Universal Pictures, Overture Films &amp; InSync Advertising, where he led the theatrical creative campaigns for:  Despicable Me, Bridesmaids, Ted, The Lorax, Walk The Line, Cast Away, and Rocky Balboa, among many others.

Jackson George, SVP of Creative Advertising at Disney, has worked in motion picture advertising for over 20 years and has been with Disney since 2012. Jackson has been named to AdAge’s annual 40 Under 40 list, and has won many Key Art, Golden Trailer, &amp; Clio awards. He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  At Disney, Jackson has guided the creative marketing campaigns for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Incredibles 2, Toy Story 4, Maleficent, OZ: The Great And Powerful, Cinderella, Rogue One, Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Ralph Breaks The Internet. Currently, he is responsible for creative advertising strategy and execution for Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. His upcoming projects include Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Frozen 2, and Onward. Previously, Jackson held positions at Universal Pictures, Overture Films &amp; InSync Advertising, where he led the theatrical creative campaigns for:  Despicable Me, Bridesmaids, Ted, The Lorax, Walk The Line, Cast Away, and Rocky Balboa, among many others.

Jackson George: Frozen 2, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Onward

Ron Moler

Jeff Smith

Ron Moler Ron started his career at the young age of 13 shooting surf movies with his mother’s movie camera.  They weren’t very good but it set the hook. Ron Graduated from the Cal State Fullerton University film department. First Job CBS Television, Television City. Worked his way up to promo editor. After freelancing around for a couple of years he started Aspect Ratio with Bob Israel. Ultimately after 20 years of hard work they became the largest of the motion picture advertising agencies. Not being content with just cranking out trailers Ron produced Bachelor Party, I love you to Death, and The Endless Summer 2.  Ron sold his interest in Aspect Ratio and directed two movies The Runner and Local Boys. Missing the trailer business he started Ignition Creative with Martin Kistler in 2003. Finally deciding it was time to follow his adventure dream of sailing the world and making documentaries, he sold his interest in 2012. Now happily semi-retired he still does consulting work. Ron is blessed with 3 children. Jeff Smith After graduating UCLA as an Econ major, Jeff moved to Australia for a year before coming back home to work at KNXT (CBS)news for three years.  In the late 60s he became disillusioned with the political climate here, and moved to London, where he went to film school at The London School of Film Technique (now called the London Film School). Jeff stayed in Europe for 4 years. Returning to LA to work in the film business as a cameraman and grip where he worked on low budget movies.  Eventually Jeff burned out on that, and started making furniture.  After 2 years, and after in haling too much sawdust, he was offered a job in the finishing department at Kaleidoscope Films...then the preeminent trailer company in LA.  He lasted there two years before he found is true calling...to become a screenwriter, which he did, with varying success, for the next three years.  But dirt poor, $27,000 in debt and living off credit cards, Jeff took what he thought would be a six months job at Aspect Ratio.  Jeff's title was producer, he was good at doing graphics and reels, but his real job was to keep the owners, Ron Molar and Bob Israel, from killing one another!  Jeff was successful, and as the company grew, he forgot about his writing career and began what would become his life long career in the movie advertising business. For a number of years he was Ron and Bob’s consiglieri, and produced all the reels and special projects. Eventually Jeff became Co President along with Mark Trugman, and ran the company til he left. In 2001, Jeff opened Open Road Entertainment.  "We were one of the first boutique agencies, stating with just 11 people.  Over the years we grew, expanded, contracted, moved and had a great time together."  In 2017 Jeff sold the company and now after 33 years, and what he thought would be a six months job, he has returned to writing.  "I loved the trailers business, it was exciting, demanding, creative, frustrating, tiring, and filled with some of the best people I have ever met.  But now I am happy to say, I am ecstatic to be out of it, and writing once again."

Ron Moler Ron started his career at the young age of 13 shooting surf movies with his mother’s movie camera.  They weren’t very good but it set the hook. Ron Graduated from the Cal State Fullerton University film department. First Job CBS Television, Television City. Worked his way up to promo editor. After freelancing around for a couple of years he started Aspect Ratio with Bob Israel. Ultimately after 20 years of hard work they became the largest of the motion picture advertising agencies. Not being content with just cranking out trailers Ron produced Bachelor Party, I love you to Death, and The Endless Summer 2.  Ron sold his interest in Aspect Ratio and directed two movies The Runner and Local Boys. Missing the trailer business he started Ignition Creative with Martin Kistler in 2003. Finally deciding it was time to follow his adventure dream of sailing the world and making documentaries, he sold his interest in 2012. Now happily semi-retired he still does consulting work. Ron is blessed with 3 children. Jeff Smith After graduating UCLA as an Econ major, Jeff moved to Australia for a year before coming back home to work at KNXT (CBS)news for three years.  In the late 60s he became disillusioned with the political climate here, and moved to London, where he went to film school at The London School of Film Technique (now called the London Film School). Jeff stayed in Europe for 4 years. Returning to LA to work in the film business as a cameraman and grip where he worked on low budget movies.  Eventually Jeff burned out on that, and started making furniture.  After 2 years, and after in haling too much sawdust, he was offered a job in the finishing department at Kaleidoscope Films...then the preeminent trailer company in LA.  He lasted there two years before he found is true calling...to become a screenwriter, which he did, with varying success, for the next three years.  But dirt poor, $27,000 in debt and living off credit cards, Jeff took what he thought would be a six months job at Aspect Ratio.  Jeff's title was producer, he was good at doing graphics and reels, but his real job was to keep the owners, Ron Molar and Bob Israel, from killing one another!  Jeff was successful, and as the company grew, he forgot about his writing career and began what would become his life long career in the movie advertising business. For a number of years he was Ron and Bob’s consiglieri, and produced all the reels and special projects. Eventually Jeff became Co President along with Mark Trugman, and ran the company til he left. In 2001, Jeff opened Open Road Entertainment.  "We were one of the first boutique agencies, stating with just 11 people.  Over the years we grew, expanded, contracted, moved and had a great time together."  In 2017 Jeff sold the company and now after 33 years, and what he thought would be a six months job, he has returned to writing.  "I loved the trailers business, it was exciting, demanding, creative, frustrating, tiring, and filled with some of the best people I have ever met.  But now I am happy to say, I am ecstatic to be out of it, and writing once again."

Ron Moler & Jeff Smith: Founders of Aspect Ratio & Open Road respectively

Clio

The first ever Clio Entertainment Shortlist announcement show, with a number of truly special guests from the industry including Ashley Sewell and Chad Miller from AV Squad, Jennie Wilkes from Netflix, Ashley Falls from Clio, Patrick Starr from Universal, Matt Bravmann from the Hollywood Reporter, and Kelly Adelman from Trailer Park.

The first ever Clio Entertainment Shortlist announcement show, with a number of truly special guests from the industry including Ashley Sewell and Chad Miller from AV Squad, Jennie Wilkes from Netflix, Ashley Falls from Clio, Patrick Starr from Universal, Matt Bravmann from the Hollywood Reporter, and Kelly Adelman from Trailer Park.

Special: 2019 Clio Entertainment Awards Shortlist Show!

 Toddrick Spalding co-founded c90 Music Supervision after fifteen years in music creative at entertainment marketing agencies Mob Scene, Trailer Park, mOcean and Cimarron. He's done award winning work for clients as diverse as Warner Bros, Netflix, Disney, Nike, the NBA, Levi’s, Microsoft, and has music supervised a handful of indie films and documentaries and has produced original music, covers and remixes for artists like The Who, T. Rex, Amon Tobin, Sharon Van Etten, Mimicking Birds and Conrad Keely.

Toddrick Spalding co-founded c90 Music Supervision after fifteen years in music creative at entertainment marketing agencies Mob Scene, Trailer Park, mOcean and Cimarron. He's done award winning work for clients as diverse as Warner Bros, Netflix, Disney, Nike, the NBA, Levi’s, Microsoft, and has music supervised a handful of indie films and documentaries and has produced original music, covers and remixes for artists like The Who, T. Rex, Amon Tobin, Sharon Van Etten, Mimicking Birds and Conrad Keely.

Toddrick Spalding: Music Supervisor, Producer - Netflix, NBA, The Who

  Dawn Baillie is a founding partner of BLT Communications, an entertainment marketing agency employing over 200 passionate artists, strategists, and technologists. For more than 25 years, BLT has created award-winning campaigns for hundreds of film, television, streaming, and Broadway productions. In addition to numerous Clio Entertainment and Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards (including Best Poster of the Past 35 Years for Silence of the Lambs), Dawn was also honored with the inaugural Saul Bass Award, which recognizes talented creatives who demonstrate iconic and influential style.    In 2009, Dawn developed BLT Helps, a nonprofit arm dedicated to sharing BLT's wealth of experience and creative resources with organizations making a difference in their communities.    A Los Angeles native, Dawn earned a BFA from Otis/Parsons, where she has set up the Dawn Baillie Scholarship Fund to benefit women artists.

Dawn Baillie is a founding partner of BLT Communications, an entertainment marketing agency employing over 200 passionate artists, strategists, and technologists. For more than 25 years, BLT has created award-winning campaigns for hundreds of film, television, streaming, and Broadway productions. In addition to numerous Clio Entertainment and Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards (including Best Poster of the Past 35 Years for Silence of the Lambs), Dawn was also honored with the inaugural Saul Bass Award, which recognizes talented creatives who demonstrate iconic and influential style. In 2009, Dawn developed BLT Helps, a nonprofit arm dedicated to sharing BLT's wealth of experience and creative resources with organizations making a difference in their communities. A Los Angeles native, Dawn earned a BFA from Otis/Parsons, where she has set up the Dawn Baillie Scholarship Fund to benefit women artists.

Dawn Baillie: Silence of the Lambs, Royal Tenenbaums, Truman Show, True Grit

Mark Trugman

 Mark joined Kaleidoscope Films in 1985 as General Manager before taking over the role of Senior VP. Mark left Kaleidoscope in 1996 to join Aspect Ratio, an award winning Creative Advertising agency that provides strategic marketing solutions across all entertainment platforms. Mark was first hired as Co-President, before becoming President and eventually was named President and CEO. Mark left Aspect in 2012 to pursue freelance writing and consulting work. Notable campaigns include Django Unchained, Spider-Man, Bruce Almighty, and The Italian Job.

Mark joined Kaleidoscope Films in 1985 as General Manager before taking over the role of Senior VP. Mark left Kaleidoscope in 1996 to join Aspect Ratio, an award winning Creative Advertising agency that provides strategic marketing solutions across all entertainment platforms. Mark was first hired as Co-President, before becoming President and eventually was named President and CEO. Mark left Aspect in 2012 to pursue freelance writing and consulting work. Notable campaigns include Django Unchained, Spider-Man, Bruce Almighty, and The Italian Job.

Mark Trugman: The Truman Show, Private Parts, Jurassic Park, Braveheart, Vanilla Sky

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