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RODARTE
Published 04 March 2010
Friend of the Bureau photographer and video artist Todd Cole directed this short fashion "techno-thriller" for Rodarte, with an original score by No Age.  You may have already seen the film on nowness.com...
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Lewis Takes Off His Shirt
Published 01 March 2010
M Blash brings us a new video for Owen Pallett (Final Fantasy) "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt". Disclaimer: you might want to pop a ritalin before watching this video - click the link above when ready... 
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If This Boat's a-Rockin'....
Published 17 February 2010
...take cover.  Andy Bruntel directs this brilliant and twisted music video for Liars' latest song, "Scissor". We sure hope they can swim...
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New From Spring Summer
Published 02 February 2010

Roman Coppola directs Spring Summer's new video for the song "First Time Around".  The album is out now - go to www.springsummermusic.com to find out...
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Maguire Made Some Funny
Published 27 January 2010

Mike Maguire presents a moment in the life of a frugal family who knows how to throw a party.  It hurts so good...
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Romain Gavras Joins The Directors Bureau
Published 10 December 2009

The Directors Bureau is pleased to announce that Romain Gavras has joined our roster for commercial and music video representation in the United States.

In addition to his...
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Wipe That Face Off Your Head
Published 23 November 2009

Virgin Mobile makes it easy to say way too much to your friends and loved ones with this new campaign directed by Mike Maguire.  Click above to watch all 3 new spots.
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Have You Been Good This Year?
Published 17 November 2009
Bob Dylan reappears after a 12-year absence in this video for "Must Be Santa", directed by Nash Edgerton.  This song is the first single off Dylan's first Christmas album, "Christmas In The...
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One-Track Mind
Published 16 November 2009
Mike Maguire's new campaign for CBS College Sports shows just how distracting a good game can be.  Click above to watch all 5 new spots.
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Mike Maguire Lends a Hand
Published 04 November 2009
Mike Maguire's newest spot for Shaw demonstrates his ability to be helpful in the most unusual ways.  Watch now and see just how helpful his hands can be!
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Protect Our Parks
Published 28 September 2009
Melodie McDaniel directed this sweet spot for our National Parks that is running with Ken Burns' PBS documentary.  You can also catch the entire series online until Oct. 9. 
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Liam Hayes and Plush
Published 08 September 2009

Roman Coppola directs this video for "White Telescope", from Chicago artist Liam Hayes and Plush.  His brilliant new record called "Bright Penny" will be released soon. Look for it.

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Shynola's New Coldplay Video
Published 03 August 2009
Watch Shynola's stunning new Coldplay video for "Strawberry Swing", featuring Chris Martin the Superhero, evil squirrels and a world drawn entirely in chalk.
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TDB Welcomes M Blash!
Published 20 July 2009
The Directors Bureau welcomes M Blash to the roster!  For his first foray into commercial directing, M helmed this Levi's spot for Wieden + Kennedy's “Go Forth” campaign that weaves together lush...
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Maguire's Dummy Pants
Published 14 July 2009
Mike Maguire worked with HBO recently to make a series of spots that give insight into some of his own personal issues and hang-ups. Maybe you can relate or maybe you just like seeing ventriloquist dummies set on fire, either...
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Aaron Rose Documentary on Sister Corita!
Published 12 June 2009
Aaron Rose recently made a new documentary about noted artist and nun Sister Corita, and the film is called "Become A Microscope".  Watch this excerpt from the film and check out the more...

Lana Show with special guest Saint Vincent!
Published 03 June 2009

In the new episode of the Lana show Lana and guest Saint Vincent are magically and inexplicably transformed into puppets.  They also...
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Maguire Makes Giant Commercials
Published 02 June 2009

Mike Maguire directed three commercials documenting the actual process used to create giant Cheetos.
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Let's Do This Homies!
Published 28 May 2009

Watch Mike Maguire's new Wendy's commercial about a coffee drink boy band and you will have it stuck in your head all day.
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Patrick Daughters + Grizzly Bear
Published 26 May 2009

"Two Weeks" is the new Grizzly Bear video directed by Patrick Daughters.  Another impressive addition to the already diverse Daughters catalogue.
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Everyone Likes Birthdays
Published 22 May 2009

Mike Mills recently completed a commercial for The American Cancer Society, here's his director's cut.
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Bob Dylan Director's Cut
Published 18 May 2009

Nash Edgerton's video for the Bob Dylan track "Beyond Here Lies Nothin" has a director's cut and this is it.  Click and relish.
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Howdy Pardner!
Published 08 May 2009

The latest Boston Market spot from Mike Maguire is a liberating celebration of the belt buckle (appropriately entitled "Belt Buckle") and is as succulent and gratifying as the chicken tenders it serves to...
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The Maguire Guide to Lawn Maintenance
Published 10 April 2009

Click the thumbnail to learn how Mike Maguire's latest commercial uses musical flair and a classy double entendre to promote the Quattro Bikini razor product.  Infectious!  Musically, that is.
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BABY LETS TASTE THE MOONLIGHT
Published 07 April 2009


Song Idea Generator, our latest iPhone app, is a hit (maker)!  Shake the phone to spin words together into an unimaginable lyrical assembly!
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No One Does It Like Daughters
Published 26 March 2009

Patrick Daughter's latest entry in his music video archives is this video entitled "No One Does It Like You" for the band Department of Eagles.  The video premiered recently at MoMA to much...
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Moyes visits the Junk Ballet
Published 26 March 2009

Kris Moyes proudly presents this new spot for Smart Energy entitled "Junk Ballet".  Click and win!
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PatrickDaughters/NewESPNCommercial
Published 08 March 2009

Patrick recently completed "Page 2" for ESPN, promoting the sportschannel's new website experience.  Click and enjoy.
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Roman's latest premieres on The Lana Show
Published 05 March 2009

Roman's latest music video "L'Amour Et LA Violence" for Sebastien Tellier recently premiered on Ep 7 of the online sensation 'The Lana Show", hosted by our own intrepid MV EP Lana Kim.  Did you...
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Depeche Mode is right to be "Wrong"
Published 04 March 2009

Patrick Daughters proudly presents his latest video experience, an against-your-will gem for "Wrong", the latest track from Depeche Mode.  Mention it in your twitterings or status updates or Friendster posts!
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Become a Microscope on Feb 25th
Published 19 February 2009


Aaron Rose's short documentary film "Become a Microscope: 90 Statements on Sister Corita" will screen on Feb 25th @ 8pm as part of the Flux Film Series at the Hammer Museum in LA.  Sister Corita (1918-1986...
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The Take-Back Squad
Published 18 January 2009

Take Bucky Fukumoto and apply a liberal amount of the 80s along with a dash of elite skateboarding talent and you get "The Take-Back Squad" for the videogame Skate 2.  Experience the adrenaline rush as this...
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Puppy love
Published 18 January 2009

Melodie McDaniel collaborated with Pedigree to create "Dentastix", another heartwarming spot filled with floppy, cuddly puppies.  I want to hug something!
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Bruntel explores "Under the Pines"
Published 09 January 2009

Director Andy Bruntel brings another of his signature surreal fables to life with "Under the Pines", the latest track from the band Bodies of Water.  You might want to watch this with a friend nearby.  Or...
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Where the Contract Monsters dwell ...
Published 09 January 2009

Mike Maguire recently completed a series of spots for Shaw Communications, including two featuring this ugly mug, the living embodiment of horrible cable contracts.  Check out all the new work in Mike's commercial...
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Meet Miss Dior Cherie
Published 03 December 2008

Sofia Coppola recently completed this playful spot for Dior entitled "Miss Dior Cherie".  Immerse yourself in all the warmth and bliss that France has to offer!
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Published 02 December 2008

Kris Moyes unveils another signature hands-on music video project for Beck, entitled 'Youthless".  Click and enjoy!
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Matix spots shaping up nicely
Published 26 November 2008

Director Bucky Fukumoto presents two new commercials for Matix Clothing.  Both are entitled "Tangram", literally meaning "the seven boards of skill" (thanks Wikipedia!), referring to the name for...
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Million Dollar Ideas
Published 15 November 2008


Announcing the new Special Projects iPhone Division.  Get their first app, the "Idea Generator", now available on iTunes.
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This Spider cannot be stopped
Published 12 November 2008

Nash Edgerton's short film "Spider" has racked up screenings at 64 film festivals across the world.  6 of which are on right now and 5 are still to come.  Along the way, it has won 18 festival...
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This ain't no clucking rabbit, people
Published 03 November 2008

Kris Moyes completed "Favourites", a delightfully delicious commercial for Cadbury candies.  Click and savor.
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The Square sweeps!
Published 23 October 2008

Nash Edgerton's recently completed feature film "The Square" is all over the Australian Film Institute (AFI) award nominations.  Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Lead Actor and...
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McFetridge drawn to Emblem Health
Published 03 October 2008

Geoff McFetridge brings his illustrated animation skills to bear on a two spot campaign for Emblem Health.  The above thumbnail is for a spot called "Cyclist".  Check out "Couch" by visiting...
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Who let the dogs out?
Published 24 September 2008

After years of furious debate, The Baha Men's eternal question has finally been answered by our own Bucky Fukumoto, in this colorful spot entitled "Two Dogs" for Kirin.  Click and enjoy.
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TDB welcomes Aaron Rose to the roster
Published 27 August 2008

Artist, filmmaker and freelance curator Aaron Rose recently joined the directing roster of The Directors Bureau.  As director and owner of the Alleged Gallery, Aaron helped introduce fellow artists like Terry Richardson...
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Maguire kicks out the jams for Target
Published 20 August 2008

Mike Maguire's latest for Target is a hyped-up dance jam of colorful fun and it has been airing all over during the Olympics. Clear a dance area and prepare to boogie.
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Melodie on Target
Published 19 August 2008

Melodie McDaniel completed this anthem spot "Everyone is a Star" as part of a large campaign of interview-style spots for Target and their Converse One Star line. For the other 6 spots, go immediately to her...
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Geez Louise! Maguire is at it again.
Published 19 August 2008

Mike Maguire brings to life popular expressions of surprise in this delightful commercial called "Geez Louise" for Scott Tissue. Great Scott!
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Mills helps AT&T find the Olympic spirit
Published 19 August 2008

Director Mike Mills helmed this AT&T anthem spot "We", which celebrates the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Go USA!
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No Age bonus video material
Published 25 July 2008

Andy Bruntel proudly presents "Keechie", a video made with supplemental material from his No Age "Eraser" shoot.  To be watched in tandem with the original clip.  Everthing in Andy's music...
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Melodie visits the Boys and Girls Clubs
Published 24 July 2008

Director Melodie McDaniel brought her keen photographic eye to this latest spot entitled "Spaces", for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.  Click on the thumbnail above and hear from some of their famous...
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Dance Dance Rock Band Hero!
Published 16 July 2008


Our own Patrick Daughters joined forced with musician John Flansburgh (of They Might Be Giants fame) to host the recently completed "Dance Dance Rock Band Hero", a children's workshop at 826NYC, a nonprofit...
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Tales of the Cactus Kid
Published 14 July 2008

Mike Maguire helmed this series of commercials for Oasis beverages featuring the prickly talents of the Cactus Kid and his charming beau.  Watch everything in Mike's commercial archives.
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Where are all the Post-Its?
Published 14 July 2008

Bucky took them!  He used a ton to complete this super-sweet series of stop animation spots for Hewlitt-Packard.  Imagine the paper cuts!  Check out the remaining spots in his archives.
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Hercules and Love Affair meets Kris Moyes
Published 02 July 2008

A striking mix of visual curiosity and choreography, this latest video from Kris Moyes brings the track "You Belong" to life.  Stretch beforehand. Uncontrollable dance impulses may occur.
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No Age enjoys one heck of a backyard BBQ
Published 02 July 2008

Andy Bruntel's latest video for the No Age track "Eraser" is a strange trip indeed.  Engage your senses now by clicking the thumbnail above.
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Can't keep our Daughters away from ROKRs
Published 16 June 2008

Patrick completed a campaign of new spots for the ROKR, Motorola's musically-inclined cell phone. Check out the thumbnail above to enjoy this version of "Beetle". All the other spots are conveniently located...
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Maguire shows Progressive thinking
Published 06 June 2008

No, it is not a Daft Punk video.  Behold!  The latest and greatest spot for Progressive Insurance from director Mike Maguire.  Click on the thumbnail above to enjoy his exclusive director's cut.
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with special guest, the VW Tiguan
Published 24 May 2008

Roman Coppola's VW talk show campaign reaches a cinematic climax in this action-packed spot entitled simply ... " Tiguan".  I believe we brought a clip?  Roll it.  You can also see the unveiling...
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Maguire takes a "Sick Day"
Published 10 May 2008

Behold, the latest entry in Mike Maguire's Chester the Cheetah campaign.  Sweet headhunting battle axe included!
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Mills self-helps self to a One Show Merit award
Published 10 May 2008

The "Self-Help Yourself" spot for CareerBuilder.com, directed by Mike Mills, took home a Merit Award at the 2008 One Show.  The winners were announced on Wednesday, May 7th in NYC.  Check out the winning...
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Roman helms latest campaign for VW
Published 23 April 2008

Roman Coppola directed those Volkswagen spots that feature a talk show format and a certain chatty German auto/host. Click the thumbnail above to enjoy tonight's featured guest ... famed college basketball coach Bobby...
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Kris Moyes unveils latest for Sia
Published 21 April 2008

Kris Moyes directed yet another conceptual gem, this time for Sia's latest track entitled "The Girl You Lost To Cocaine".  Kudos to the prop and costume departments.
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Daughters earns Best Director honors
Published 18 April 2008


Patrick Daughters was awarded with Best Director honors at the 9th annual First Boards Awards presented by Boards Magazine. For more info, please visit more...

Maguire's latest VW spot extremely alarming
Published 31 March 2008

Mike Maguire's latest for Volkswagen showcases yet another use for the handy key remote. Honk if you're with me!
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CareerBuilder.com
Published 12 February 2008

Mike Mills took a short break from his feature film and art pursuits to direct this new spot for CareerBuilder.com.  You should take a short break and watch it.
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CareerBuilder.com "Self-Help Yourself"
Published 12 February 2008

Mike Mills took a short break from his feature film and art pursuits to direct this new spot for CareerBuilder.com.
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Chester the Cheetah gets a Maguire makeover
Published 05 February 2008

Chester, the beloved Cheetos spokescat, gets the Mike Maguire treatment in "Laundromat", one of a series of mischevious new ads that have just started hitting the airwaves.  Remember to lick your fingers...
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Maguire helms latest for Carmax
Published 05 February 2008

Mike Maguire lends his special touch to "Leather", another spot for the used car juggernaut that is Carmax.  Click on the thumbnail above to relish in the soft, supple feel.
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Feist and Daughters causing more fireworks
Published 23 January 2008

Patrick Daughters proudly unveils his latest video for Feist.   The track is entitled "I Feel It All".  Don't let the title fool you!  You will start feeling it all too after clicking on...
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Edgerton's "Spider" goes 'dancing.
Published 12 January 2008

Nash Edgerton's short film "Spider" is screening as an International Dramatic Short at this year's prestigous Sundance Film Festival.  If you expect to be in Park City in mid-January, then check out his...
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Tone Loc + Peaches = Wild Thing
Published 19 December 2007

Director Bucky Fukumoto took on the highly enviable task of capturing live concert footage for the Peaches remix of the classic Tone Loc track "Wild Thing".  Prep a cold shower so you can "calm...
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McFetridge hits the drawing board for NY Times
Published 19 December 2007

Geoff recently completed this animation entitled "Drawing From New Sources" for NY Times Magazine.  Also featured on NY Times online.
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Maguire and T-Mobile on a roll ...
Published 19 December 2007

Mike Maguire's latest Euro market spot for T-Mobile features a very odd mode of transportation. They drive on the other side of the street, as well. Weirdos. Click on the thumbnail above to see it all unfold.
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Moyes repeats himself in such interesting ways
Published 09 December 2007

Kris Moyes just finished "My People", a trippy new video for The Presets that features an awesome array of visual echo effects. Enjoy it again and again and again ...
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McFetridge very animated about Waterstone's
Published 09 December 2007

Geoff McFetridge recently completed a series of five animated spots for Waterstone's, the UK's largest book retailer.  The thumbnail above is for the spot entitled "Cookery".  Check out Geoff's...
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When a Cybershot loves a Bravia HDTV very very much ...
Published 28 November 2007

They make sweet sweet high-def pictures you can play on your flat-screen. Check out this latest spot from director Melodie McDaniel.
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You can download Rooney!
Published 28 November 2007

Roman Coppola's latest video for the Rooney track "Tell Me" proves yet again the increasing power of the internet. Download the video now (band not included).
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Smaller is a Big Thing
Published 16 November 2007

Click on the thumbnail and experience Geoff McFetridge's awesome new animated short for Intel.
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Roman Coppola lenses latest from Arctic Monkeys
Published 12 November 2007

Mr. Coppola broke out the handheld film camera to capture this behind-the-scenes style video for the latest AM track called "Teddy Picker".  No teddies were harmed.
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I love a Zune wedding
Published 06 November 2007

And trust me, the combination of Zune's surreal imagery with Patrick Daughters' directing style is a marriage made in heaven. Please enjoy this extended :60 second version of "Academy of Dreams" and check...
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Daughters puts on his dancing shoes
Published 06 November 2007

Check out "Gallery", the latest commercial from Patrick Daughters for the UK-based shoe company Clarks.  To see the companion spot "Shopping" please visit Patrick's commercial archives at his...
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COOPERATION gets it done!
Published 26 October 2007

Andy Bruntel and Bucky Fukumoto collaborated on a new video the St. Vincent track "Jesus Saves I Spend". In honor of their dedication and effort, they have been awarded with the Sweet Co-Directors Merit Badge.
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Latest Bruntel Video Does Not Fall Far From the Tree.
Published 23 October 2007

Andy Bruntel's latest video for Modest Mouse's "People as Places as People" track has arrived and will make you feel like every day is Arbor Day.  Click and enjoy!

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Deja vu once more again
Published 18 October 2007

Click the thumbnail above and soak in the latest commercial from director Bucky Fukumoto. It features skate trickery by Jerome Rogers for the company DVS. Whoa, I just felt it again, mang.
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Interpol nabs Daughters in video sting
Published 26 September 2007

Patrick's latest video for Interpol's new single "No I in Threesome" has hit TDB.com. Click and enjoy on your new iPod Nano, maybe?
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How tough is Columbia Sportswear?
Published 07 September 2007

An age old question. Andy Bruntel and co-director/paper artist Cayce Cole put together a set of three internet spots to help mankind answer it. Check out the above thumbnailed clip entitled "Dry Heat" and click...
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New Moyes video quite the handful
Published 29 August 2007

Without further adieu, please enjoy Kris' video for The Softlightes track entitled "Microwave".  And rest assured knowing no hands were injured in the making of this project.
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Who are you calling a Liar?
Published 25 July 2007

Keep your eyes on the road people, the 'headlights' are on for Daughters' latest clip for The Liars ... But seriously, keep your eyes on the road.(explicit material)
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TDB "In" with the Environment
Published 25 July 2007

Roman Coppola and Bucky Fukumoto team up with Live Earth, Al Gore and perhaps the devil??
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Have you ever seen anything like it?
Published 22 July 2007

Check out Kris Moyes' new anti-pop video for Sia from her upcoming album. 
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Blue Q ... The Future of Advertising
Published 18 July 2007

Directors Bucky Fukumoto and Andy Bruntel are proud to present a series of online commercials for Blue Q Advertising.  The above thumbnail is for a spot appropriately called "Babe."  The others are...
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Maguire's Carmax campaign is no lemon
Published 10 July 2007

Click on the thumbnail above to enjoy "Car Seat", a spot from the latest TV campaign for the yellow and blue-hued used car specialists. All three spots, including "Shipmax" and "Birds", can be...
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Vault Treasures™: Introducing The Strokes
Published 26 June 2007

In "Vault Treasures™", we gently hold your hand for a walk down Memory Lane, visiting with some of the projects that made The Directors Bureau what it is today.

The preview for the upcoming...
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Turn Into: The Music Videos of Patrick Daughters
Published 22 June 2007


Patrick's video work will be honored with it's own special program at this year's LA Film Festival. The program will screen twice, once at Italian Cultural Center on Sunday and once at The Landmark Theater in...
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Behold! A magical Comcastical wonder ride!
Published 12 June 2007

Mike Maguire dropped some new hotness this week with a campaign of surreal spots for Comcast. Click on the thumbnail above for the spot "Hair". Check out the Commercial Archives in his director's page for...
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See The Whitest Boy Alive!
Published 23 March 2007

Step right up and see "Golden Cage", the latest video from the talented mind of Geoff McFetridge (Drawings/Animation), with extraordinary help from Jonhannes Gamble (Editor/Finishing), Ben Michaels (Add'l...
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Mills has Saturn's
Published 12 March 2007

At the beginning of 2007, Mike Mills temporarily retired from retirement in order to helm this new commercial for Saturn. It's called "Numbers" and we know you'll enjoy it.
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