Zack is a professional writer, branded content producer, and the founder of Human Factor Media. He graduated Fordham University, received his MFA from the New School and has published in numerous creative and industry publications. He believes the ingredient that makes a literary story great is the same that makes for a great video.
Brendan leads our New York office and is responsible for the daily operations of the company and its next phase of growth. With an eye for aesthetics as well as strategy, he partners with brands to push the boundaries of storytelling and create compelling, impactful work. With over a decade of experience across advertising, digital media and branded content, he brings a vital combination of commercial and brand strategy and has directed projects all over the world - from global campaigns to short docs and branded content series.
An industry veteran, James has over 15 years experience in NYC film and television, as a director, production company owner, and brand collaborator. His past projects include Directing “I’d Kill For You” on Investigation Discovery Network and AD on “90 Day Fiance” on TLC. Other credits include The Sopranos, Rescue Me and White Collar. James’s commercial and editorial acumen make him well-suited to managing the complexities of running a growing storytelling business.
A creative director with over 10 years of experience in the arts, Elspeth is a producer, writer and director, whose work spans commercials, short films, music videos, branded content, fashion and dance. Before becoming a filmmaker, she was a professionally trained ballet dancer and created a dance/theater company, Eyes of a Blue Dog, where she was artistic director, choreographer, and dancer. From conception to final cut, Elspeth brings a love of human storytelling to bear on every project.
An award winning post-production specialist with his eye firmly on cutting edge trends and the latest technologies, Jason manages the technical side of the business and ensures that we achieve a cinematic scope on all campaigns. In addition to handling all our technical systems and equipment, Jason also edits and shoots, making full use of his background in photography, media production and graphic design.
Warren leads our business development team, helping our partners develop strategic marketing approaches to acheive their goals. Warren is a graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh, with a concentration in Marketing and Business Administration and has a background in Technology Sales and Research. He helps find ways we can bring value to companies that have amazing stories to tell.
Keith is the Vice President and Head of Tech Industry at Future, a global specialist multi-media platform that creates loyal communities across a portfolio of over 240 compelling brands. A veteran in content creation and advertising, he also served as the SVP of Revenue Strategy at Bleacher Report, and was instrumental in building their award-winning branded content studio and social practice. Prior to that, Keith was VP of International Revenue at BuzzFeed where he opened up business operations in Great Britain, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico. Keith is a marketer with deep roots in branded content, creative insights and next generation distribution.
Yes, he also loves baseball. He's Keith Hernandez.
Nicole Walkow is a writer and performer based in Washington DC. When she's not telling jokes at venues such as The DC Improv and the Arlington Drafthouse, you can find her writing, editing, and punching up everything from creative ad copy, to sketches, scripts, books, and jokes. Follow her on Twitter and IG @nickyshowbiz. Oh, and she also has a chihuahua named Dwight.
View PortfolioBorn in Auckland, New Zealand, Luke has lived in NYC since 2011 and forged a career as an award-winning Producer, Director and Digital Content Creator. He is known for his short documentary Framework: Eric Prydz (2016), released by Mashable, and his award-winning documentary Sound of the Future: Haiti (2017), that screened at multiple festivals worldwide.
View PortfolioRyan is an award winning Director, Editor & Author who lives in New York City. He has been directing for over 12+ years and has taught cinematography classes at the New York Film Academy and Princeton University. Aside from working in film and TV, he has also directed numerous commercials (for brands such as Nike, Gatorade, NBC, Pepsi & Versace) and music videos for artists such as The Game, Tinie Tempah, Charlie XCX and Grammy Award Winner Melanie Fiona. Several of his documentaries have been nominated for both Shorty and Webby awards and the “One of a Kind” docu-series he produced and directed for Dr. Pepper in 2015 won the Digiday Award for Best Branded Content Series of the Year. Most recently, “Unstoppable,” the 10-episode series he directed in partnership with Courtyard Marriott and the NFL was a finalist in the 2020 Brand Film Awards. His first novel, a crime thriller entitled SAFECRACKER, is due out in 2020 from St. Martin’s Press.
View PortfolioMorgan Carroll is an actor, writer and stand-up comedian, originally from the midwest, now living and working in New York City. She has appeared in TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Quibi and been featured on the Today Show and Good Morning America. She's performed stand-up at clubs all over New York City, opening for Joe Jonas in his first ever stand-up performance at the New York Comedy Club.
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