Directing.Commercials

by Marc Schïlermann

Overview

Directing.Commercials is a detailed and entertaining guide through all the stages of a commercial film production. Schölermann describes what you need to know to be a commercial director and discusses the pitfalls you should be aware of.

Directing.Commercials is a rare and inspiring look at the world of commercial filmmaking from a director's perspective. Honest, and full of entertaining stories from the trenches, it is an indispensable handbook for beginners and experienced filmmakers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783982645605
Publisher:	Widescreen Entertainment
Publication date:	09/04/2024
Pages:	214
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Marc Schölermann began his career as a director at the age of 13 with his own Super 8 films, which he shot in the basement of his family home.

After school, he embarked on a career in film production and worked his way up from location manager to assistant director on various national and international feature films, including the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies”.

However, as he always aspired to a career as a director, he enrolled at the Ludwigsburg Film Academy and subsequently began directing commercials and music videos. Over the past two decades Marc has directed numerous commercials for clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Audi, BMW, Toyota, Ferrero, Mazda, Volkswagen, Unilever, Acura, Opel, Nissan, Skoda, Chevy, Buick for clients and agencies worldwide.

He sent Robbie Williams across the Alps as James Bond for Cafe Royal, made Chuck Norris brew beer and made Dieter Zetsche drive a BMW.

Marc Schölermann's commercials have received numerous national and international awards and nominations, including the Clio, Cannes Lions, OneShow Pencil, Cresta Award, New York Festivals, Red Dot Award and Art Directors Club.

In 2015, he also received the Best Cinematography Award for photographing his own Audi spot “Speed Wheels” at the German Advertising Film Awards.

In 2008, he shot his first feature film, the MGM/Lakeshore thriller “Pathology”, written by Neveldine/Taylor, starring Milo Ventimiglia, Alyssa Milano, Michael Weston and Lauren Lee Smith.

In 2025, his second feature film “Bark”, a dark thriller starring Michael Weston (Pathology) and A.J.Buckley (SEAL Team), will be released theatrically in the US.