Dave Meyers | |
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| Born | David Charles Meyers October 19, 1972
Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
David Charles Meyers (born October 19, 1972) [1] is an American music video, commercial and film director.
Early life
Born and raised in Berkeley, California, Dave Meyers developed his love for film while working for a local Landmark cinema at age 17. After graduating from Berkeley High School he attended Loyola Marymount University where he studied Film Production and Philosophy.[ citation needed]
Career
After graduating from Loyola Marymount University, Meyers worked his way through the studio systems at Paramount and Fox before filming his first music video with rap crew The Whoridas.
Inspired by a chance meeting with director Gus Van Sant, Meyers steered his focus away from feature film-making to directing music videos. [2] He has directed more than 200 videos for some of the music industry’s most popular recording artists. His work brought dozens of nominations and 12 MTV Video Music Awards including the 2003, 2011, 2017 and 2018 MTV Video Music Award for Best Video of the Year. [3] In 2006, he won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for co-directing Missy Elliott's "Lose Control".
In 1999, Meyers directed the Eddie Griffin comedy Foolish and in 2007, he directed the remake of The Hitcher, which was produced by director Michael Bay. [4]
Meyers is a frequent collaborator to Janet Jackson, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Lopez & Pink. [5]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Studio(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Foolish |
Artisan Entertainment No Limit Films |
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| 2007 | The Hitcher |
Rogue Intrepid Pictures Platinum Dunes |
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| 2015 | Volatile Love | Short film; also writer | |
| 2017 | Sremm Break |
Interscope Records EarDrummers |
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| 2024 | This Is Me... Now: A Love Story |
Amazon MGM Studios BMG Rights Management Nuyorican Productions |
Co-wrote story with Jennifer Lopez and Chris Shafer |
Music videos
Commercials
- Adidas – "Born to Perform", [6] "Superstar", [7] "Unstoppable" [8]
- Amex – "US Open" [9]
- Apple – "Breakdance", [10] "Dance", [11] "Funk", [12] "Hip Hop", [13] "Rock", [14] "Saturday Hip Hop", [15] "Stereo Rock" [16]
- AT&T – "Shedding Styles" [17]
- Beats by Dre – "Queen of Queens" [18]
- Britney Spears – " Curious" [19]
- Budweiser – "Traffic Stoppers" [20]
- CA Lottery – "Super Ticket" [21]
- Chase – "Bank", [22] "Office", [23] "Rockettes" [24]
- Chevy – "Campsite", [25] "Diner", [26] "Keeps Going", [27] "Stronger Truck", [28] "Work Gloves" [29]
- Chrysler – "Golf Buddies" [30]
- Cingular Wireless – "Alter Ego Guy", [31] "Alter Ego Girl", [32] "Bridge" [33]
- Cîroc – "Name Change", [34] "Smile", [35] "Smooth" [36]
- Citibank – "Bright Lights"
- Coors Light – "Ascent", [37] "Snow Cave" [38]
- Deichmann – "Graceland" [39]
- Discover America/Brand USA – "Anthem" [40]
- Doritos – "Anti-Ad" [41]
- ESPN – "Heat Huddle", [42] "Pain", [43] "Suit Up" [44]
- Foot Locker – "Snow Dunk" [45]
- Frito-Lay – "Favorite Things" [46]
- Fujifilm – "Now or never." [47]
- Gatorade G2 – "Kevins" [48]
- GA Lottery – "Overture" [49]
- Gillette – "Face Abuse", [50] "Rehydrate" [51]
- GMC – "Blade" [52]
- Google Pixelbook – "Go Make, Discover, Ask" [53]
- House of Fraser – "Turn It On" [54]
- HP – "Gwen Stefani's Say" [55]
- Hummer – "Yacht" [56]
- ITV – "Launch"
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum – "Ask Not" [57]
- Kmart – "Jimmy & Jenny" [58]
- La Poste – "Une journée Extraordinaire" [59]
- Lexus – "Make Some Noise" [60]
- Lowe's – "Coloring Book", [61] "Don't Stop", [62] "Exploded", [63] "Lights Across America" [64]
- Luminary – "Listeners" [65]
- Mercedes – "Believe", [66] "Smart Saves the City" [67]
- Mexico Tourism – "Chiapas", "Oaxaca" [68]
- M&M's – "Kaleidoscope" [69]
- New York Lottery – "Beach Party", [70] "Traditions" [71]
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – "It Rarely Stops", [72] "Pictures" [73]
- Nike – "Chamber of Fear", [74] "Second Coming" [75]
- NFL Network – "Hologram Al", [76] "Human Verification", [77] "Space Raiders" [78]
- O2 – "Priority" [79]
- Olay – "Glam It Up" [80]
- Olympus – "Bridesmaids", [81] "Tourists" [82]
- Pacific Standard Time – "Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames" [83]
- Parlux Fragrances – "Reb'l Fleur" [84]
- PETA – "Thanksgiving" [85]
- Planters – "Road Trip", [86] "Funeral" [87]
- Pringles – "Rave", [88] "Road Trip", [89] "Pool Party" [90]
- PSP – "PSPOV" [91]
- Reebok – "Layers Off" [92]
- Sony Xperia – "Cloud", [93] "Tumbleweed" [94]
- Starbucks – "Good Feels Good" [95]
- State Farm – "Wake Up" [96]
- TAP Project – "Life" [97]
- Target – "Do Your Room", [98] "Assortment Anthem" [99]
- Twitter – "Music Is Happening", [100] "Summergeddon"
- Verizon – "Juke" [101]
- Verizon Fios – "Travel Companion" [102]
- Virgin Mobile – "Foreign Language", [103] "Killer Comebacks" [104]
- Volvo – "Music Video" [105]
Awards
| Music Videos | Award | Project | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVPA Awards | Rap Video of the Year | OutKast - "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)" | 2001 |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Group Video | No Doubt - "Hey Baby" | 2002 |
| Best Pop Video | No Doubt - "Hey Baby" | 2002 | |
| Best Hip-Hop Video | Jennifer Lopez - "I'm Real (Remix)" | 2002 | |
| Best Dance Video | Pink - "Get the Party Started" | 2002 | |
| Best Female Video | Pink - "Get the Party Started" | 2002 | |
| Video of the Year | Missy Elliott - "Work It" | 2003 | |
| Best Hip-Hop Video | Missy Elliott - "Work It" | 2003 | |
| MTV Awards Japan | Best Video of the Year | Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch" | 2004 |
| MVPA Awards | Best Direction of a Female Artist | Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch" | 2004 |
| MVP Awards | Direction of a Female Artist | Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch" | 2004 |
| Grammy Awards | Best Music Video | Missy Elliott - "Lose Control" | 2005 |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop Video | Missy Elliott - "Lose Control" | 2005 |
| Best Dance Video | Missy Elliott - "Lose Control" | 2005 | |
| Best Pop Video | Pink - "Stupid Girls" | 2006 | |
| MTV Awards Australia | Video of the Year | The Veronicas - "4ever" | 2006 |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Video of the Year | Pink - "So What" | 2009 |
| Video of the Year | Katy Perry - "Firework" | 2011 | |
| Video of the Year | Kendrick Lamar - "Humble" | 2017 | |
| Best Hip-Hop Video | Kendrick Lamar - "Humble" | 2017 | |
| Best Direction | Kendrick Lamar - "Humble" | 2017 | |
| Grammy Awards | Best Music Video | Kendrick Lamar - "Humble" | 2017 |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Video of the Year | Camila Cabello - "Havana" | 2018 |
| Best Pop Video | Ariana Grande - "No Tears Left to Cry" | 2018 | |
| Best Collaboration | Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello - "Señorita" | 2019 | |
| MTV Europe Music Award | Best Video | Taylor Swift - "ME!" | 2019 |
| Commercials | Award | Project | Year |
| Cannes Lions | Bronze Lion: Dance | "Apple iPod" | 2004 |
| Clio Awards | Gold Campaign: Rock, Hip-Hop, Dance | "Apple iPod" | 2004 |
| Special Merit: Hip-Hop | "Apple iPod" | 2004 | |
| NY ADDYS | "Lowes: Don't Stop" | 2011 | |
| D&AD Awards | Wood Pencil: Cinematography for Film Advertising | "Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames" | 2012 |
| Andy Awards | Silver Distinction: Web Film / Viral | "Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames" | 2012 |
| The One Show | Interactive Merit Award | "Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames" | 2012 |
Books
- Henry Keazor, Thorsten Wübbena: Video Thrills The Radio Star. Musikvideos: Geschichte, Themen, Analysen. Bielefeld 2005, p. 79ss., p. 218ss.
References
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch.
- ^ Green, Catherine (August 11, 2017). "The Director Behind Some of the Most Iconic Music Videos of the 2000s". The Atlantic. NYC. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ Sanneh, Kelefa (August 29, 2003). "A Win for Missy Elliott at Music Video Awards". New York Times. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ Lemire, Christy (2007) " 'Hitcher' remake does the original proud", Associated Press/ Eugene Register-Guard, January 22, 2007, p. B5, retrieved 2011-07-11
- ^ Drucker, Eric (November 20, 2015). "Talking to Dave Meyers, the director behind Missy Elliott's 'WTF' music video". The Verge. Washington, DC. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Adidas Born to Perform". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Adidas Superstar". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Adidas Unstoppable". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Amex US Open". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Apple Breakdance". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Apple Dance". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Apple Funk". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Apple Hip Hop". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Apple Rock". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Apple Saturday Hip Hop". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Apple Stereo Rock". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "AT&T "Shedding Styles"". Adweek. July 29, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Beats by Dre Queen of Queens". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Britney Spears Fantasy Myth". The Inspiration Room. December 20, 2005. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Budweiser Traffic Stoppers". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "CA Lottery Super Ticket". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chase Bank". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chase Office". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chase Rockettes". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chevy Campsite". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chevy Diner". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chevy Keeps Going". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chevy Stronger Truck". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chevy Work Gloves". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chrysler Golf Buddies". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Cingular Wireless : Alter Ego Guy". AdAge. June 9, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Cingular Wireless : Alter Ego Girl". AdAge. September 11, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Cingular Wireless : Bridge". AdAge. February 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ciroc Name Change". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ciroc Smile". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ciroc Smooth". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Coors Light Ascent". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Coors Light Snow Cave". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Deichmann Graceland". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Discover America Anthem". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Doritos Anti-Ad". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "ESPN Heat Huddle". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "ESPN Pain". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "ESPN : Suit Up". AdAge. April 18, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "FootLocker Snow Dunk". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Frito Lay Favorite Things". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Fujifilm Now or never". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Gatorade G2 : Kevins". AdAge. June 28, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "GA Lottery Overture". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Gillette Face Abuse". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Gillette Rehydrate". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "GMC Blade". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Google Pixelbook". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "House of Fraser Turn It On". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "HP : Gwen Stefani's Say". AdAge. November 29, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Humma : Yacht". AdAge. December 18, 2003. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum : Ask Not - Cafe". AdAge. January 19, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Kmart : Jimmy & Jenny". AdAge. May 4, 2003. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "La Poste dévoile sa nouvelle campagne de marque "Une journée Extraordinaire"". Maieute. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Lexus Make Some Noise". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lowe's Coloring Book". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lowes Don't Stop". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Barnardo's : Exploded". AdAge. October 25, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lowes Lights Across America". The Inspiration Room. November 30, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Luminary Listeners". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Mercedes Believe". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Mercedes Smart Saves The City". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Mexico Tourism Oaxaca". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "M&M's Kaleidoscope". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "NY Lottery Beach Party". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "NY Lottery Traditions". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "NDVH It Rarely Stops". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "NDVH Pictures". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Nike Chamber Of Fear". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Nike : Second Coming". AdAge. January 22, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Network : Hologram Al". AdAge. October 26, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Network : Human Verification". AdAge. October 26, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Network : Space Raiders". AdAge. October 26, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "O2 Priority". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Olay Glam It Up". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Olympus : Bridesmaids". AdAge. February 6, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Olympus : Tourists". AdAge. February 5, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Pacific Standard Time Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Parlux Fragrances Reb'l Fleur by Rihanna". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "PETA Thanksgiving". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Planters". Dave Meyers. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Planters Funeral". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Pringles : Rave". AdAge. September 19, 2000. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Pringles : Road Trip". AdAge. September 19, 2000. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Pringles : Pool Party". AdAge. December 4, 2000. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "PSP : PSPOV". AdAge. March 27, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Reebok Layers Off". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Cloud". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Tumbleweed". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Starbucks Good Feels Good". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "State Farm Wake Up (26 Seconds)". The Inspiration Room. January 10, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "TAP Project : Life". AdAge. March 13, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Target : Do Your Room". AdAge. August 11, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Target Assortment Anthem". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Twitter Music is Happening". RadicalMedia®. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Verizon - "Juke (30 sec)"". AdForum. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Verizon Fios - 'Travel Companion'". Reel EFX. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Virgin Mobile : Foreign Language". AdAge. February 13, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Virgin Mobile : Killer Comebacks". AdAge. February 13, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Volvo : Music Video". AdAge. June 9, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
External links
- Dave Meyers at IMDb
- David Meyers videography Archived 2011-10-13 at the Wayback Machine, Mvdbase.com
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