World of Warcraft (info)
About the project
We Took a Goblin Car from Pixels to Pavement.
We built a real-life Goblin car for Blizzard, partnered with top YouTuber BigTime, and delivered high-end cinematic storytelling—driving massive engagement, retention, and brand awareness.
Goliath (info)
About the project
We directed this title sequence with Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton for ‘Goliath’, crafting a gritty, metaphorical dreamstate to unveil the backstory of main character Billy McBride. This creative direction played a pivotal role in establishing ‘Goliath’ as a beloved, series, which went on to win a Golden Globe.
Press
Fire, smoke and menace teem in gritty opening title sequence for Goliath. - Communication Arts
Castrol | Blackout (info)
About the project
Director
Ben Conrad
DP
Joost Van Gelder
Editor
Volkert Besseling
Press
Awards: D&AD Wood Pencil Cinematography
Miley Cyrus (info)
About the project
Bangerz World Tour Visuals
Director
Diane Martel
Press
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (info)
About the project
Ben Conrad and Nick Moceri, immediately captured by a unique vampire film script, backed Ana Lily Amirpour’s project, which went on to become a cult classic. The film premiered at Sundance ’14 and was picked up for distribution by Kino Lorber and Vice. Conrad also served as creative director for the film’s branding, including designing the poster and creating a graphic novel with Amirpour set in the world she created for the film.
Director
Ana Lily Amirpour
Executive Producer
Ben Conrad and Nick Moceri
Press
NYTimes: The Shadow in the Chador
Gymkhana 7 (info)
About the project
“Stunt driver and viral YouTube sensation Ken Block has taken his “Gymkhana” series to Paris, San Francisco, and now Los Angeles for “Gymkhana 7.” The result is an adrenaline rush through downtown LA, Chinatown, the Sixth Street bridge, the LA River, and around Randy’s Donuts. Block, using an 845HP, all-wheel-drive 1965 Ford Mustang – LA Times
Director
Ben Conrad
DOP
Jordan Valenti
Editor
Volkert Besseling
Awards
Winner: Volkert Besseling - Gold Pencil “Best Editing Branded Content”: One Show Awards 2015
Winner: Ben Conrad - Bronze Pencil "Video Craft / Direction" One Show Awards 2015
Additional Press
AdWeek: Ad of the Day: Ken Block Comes Home to L.A. in His Best and Craziest Gymkhana Film Yet
WIRED: Ken Block Shreds LA in a Ludicrous 845-HP Mustang
Business Insider: Watch Ken Block And His Souped-Up Classic Mustang Go Bananas In Los Angeles
Car & Driver: IT’S HERE: Watch Ken Block Assault L.A. with 845-hp Mustang in Gymkhana 7
Academy Museum (info)
About the project
Theatrical Ident for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Sciences
Creative Director
Ben Conrad
Designer
Paul Cayrol
Animation
Hyphenate
Sound Design
Veronika Wyman
Bruno Mars (info)
About the project
Director
Jonathan Lia
ECD
Ben Conrad