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andykelemen@gmail.com | 716.812.2132

OH HEY THERE

I’m Andy Kelemen, a branded content + commercial director with a specialty in making unusual work. I describe my style as playful and approachable, and I love over-the-top visuals with bold looks.

I got my start filming behind the scenes content for Troma Entertainment with Lloyd Kaufman, after which I spent five years at one of the largest political ad agencies in the country, producing and directing national campaigns. I then went full-time as a director, starting a production company in the process. My work has been aired nationally, created millions of social media impressions, and I’ve picked up seven Emmy awards along the way for my documentary work for PBS.

In directing content, I’m proud of the work I create, and my ability to push the envelope (and push clients) when needed. While it’s tough to brag about personality traits, I’m consistently described as being easy to work with, and a fantastic collaborator. And let’s be honest, when you work on a commercial project - you spend a ton of time together.

CLIENTS WHO TRUST ME

Pokémon | Hasbro | Post Consumer Brands | Almond Board of California | Grove Collaborative | lululemon | Warner Media | Chevrolet | Disney | American Express | Jack Link’s | Durex | Nat Geo Wild | Foot Locker | Pedialyte | SYFY | + more

HUMBLE BRAGS

MUSE Creative Awards - Pokémon Legends Arceus | Gold ADDY – Film, Video & Sound – Advertising / Financial Communications Society (FCS) Portfolio Awards - MissionSquare Retirement | 7x Emmy Award Winner – Various PBS docs including Of Duckpins and Destinies | AdAge and Creativity Features - Ford | Addy Award Gold Winner Film & Video – Jack Link’s | Golden Quill Arts & Entertainment Excellence – The Comedy Confluence PBS Documentary | Web Marketing Association Winner Best Ad Online Campaign – Slurpee

PERSONAL DEETS

I’m obsessed with roller coasters and travel the world for them | My home is an old bar + former speakeasy | Father of two Australian silky terrier fur babies | My time is split between the US and the charming French village of Vaison La Romaine, tucked in Provence