Spot Filmworks
Spot Filmworks is a privately owned production company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin that specializes in producing broadcast, interactive, and branded content work.
The production company's client list includes work for Miller Brewing Company, Canon Asia, AstraZeneca, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, Dow AgroSciences, Trek Bicycle Corporation, Johnson & Johnson Healthcare, Wisconsin Tourism, Dremel, Mayo Health System, Alzheimer's Association, and Harley-Davidson.
Their work has been featured in Communication Arts,[1] Shoot,[2] Screen Magazine [3] and InCamera.[4]
Spot Filmworks currently represents three directors – Michael Graf, Jay Torres, and Chris Neil – who reside in the Midwest and West Coast and work throughout the United States. The three directors are known for their directorial style in artful storytelling, healthcare, comedy, effects, and children.
History
[edit]Spot Filmworks was incorporated in 1994.[5] In 2000 they became the first production company in Wisconsin to become a member of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP).[6]
Awards
[edit]Spot Filmworks has won numerous awards for their work in commercial production and scriptwriting, including:[7]
- Emmy Award for Best Public Service Announcement[8]
- AdCritic.com Top 10 list of best commercials worldwide
- Graf was named Director Of The Year by Screen magazine [9]
- American Advertising Federation Mosaic Award for Diversity in Advertising
- International Summit Creative Awards Best of Show
- Silver WorldMedal at New York Festivals
- CINE Golden Eagle Award
- Mobius Award
- Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival Gold Award [10]
- Over 30 National Telly Awards
References
[edit]- ^ O' Leary, Noreen. "BVK/McDonald" Communication Arts, Sept-Oct 2001, 83.
- ^ Takaki, Millie. "X-Ray" Shoot, October 2003, 11.
- ^ Mynatt, Julie. "Giving Peace a Voice" Screen Magazine, October 2005, 8.
- ^ "Film's Flexibility Right for Hospital Spot" InCamera, July 2005, 42.
- ^ "Hello Wisconsin: Michael Graf Accepted Into Directors Guild of America" Screen Magazine, May 2003, 13.
- ^ "General Member Directory." AICP. Retrieved 2010 April 30.
- ^ "Spot Filmworks' Pro-Bono Campaign for the Peace Council Wins Prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award, Addy Advertising Awards, the AAF Mosaic Award and National Telly Awards." International Committee for the Peace Council. March 13, 2006. Retrieved 2010 April 30.
- ^ "2008-2009 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Winners." National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2010 April 30.
- ^ "Star Awards Review" Screen Magazine, December 2003, 12.
- ^ "Recognizing Crew, Talent, and Projects." Film Wisconsin. June 2, 2006. Retrieved 2010 April 29.