Explore Awarded Two Tellys In 2020 Competition

Explore, a Chicago-based commercial production company creating award-winning commercials & digital content for advertisers, was recently awarded two Telly trophies in the annual competition.  To read the entire press release click here.

“Stubborn Camper” won a Silver Telly in the Travel & Tourism online commercial category. The :60 online spot was produced by Explore for Go RVing and was written & directed by Brendan Beachman. The ad features a comedic take on the comforts of RVing vs. camping in tents.  RVs have been at the forefront of news this summer travel season as consumers look for ways to safely vacation with the realities of Covid-19.  The advertisement, specifically targeted to the online market, has been garnering rave reviews since first broadcasting in early 2020.    

“One Big Difference” won a Bronze Telly Award in the Banking commercial category. The :30 broadcast spot advertises the big bank amenities, yet the still neighborhood feel of 1^st Source Bank.  Created / written by Dan Consiglio of The Specialists and directed by Jeremy Pinckert, the spot features an oddball collection of cell phone users conducting online banking in humorous scenarios.  The advertisement was distributed through broadcast channels and :15 cut downs were also broadcast digitally. 

“The Telly Awards have always been a benchmark for our productions over the years,” says Explore’s executive producer Jeremy Pinckert. “We aspire to create a level of storytelling worthy of awards like the Tellys in all our productions, and when all of our goals align to actually be honored by these prestigious awards, it’s a special, special achievement for our team.”

STUBBORN CAMPER

We’re as excited to talk about this comedy ad as a camper is to get out of the rain. “Stubborn Camper” produced by Explore for Go RVing and written / directed by our very own Brendan Beachman. Posted at our Chicago offices along with our wonderful color, VFX and sound partners. Full credits below. Client: RVIA "Go RVing" Creative: Jeremy Pinckert & Brendan Beachman Writer: Brendan Beachman Produced by: Explore Executive Producer: Jeremy Pinckert Director: Brendan Beachman Producer: Jed Herold DP: Colin Arndt Editor: C.J. Arellano Colorist: Ron Sudul Sound Design: Dan Bewick Production Supervisor: Orren Herold 1st AD: Carl Jackson Casting by Ryan Berstein from RMB Casting "Derek" Male Tent Camper: Phil Daddario "Karen" Female Tent Camper: Kaitlin Marnie "Adam" Male RV Camper: Jordan Hubbard "Lisa" Female RV Camper: Diana Coconubo 1st AC: Bill Robinson 2nd AC: Noah Glazer Utility: Tedd Phu-Thank-Danh Gaffer: Team Bashet Best Boy: Jonathan Coney Key Grip: Kenneth Marc Best Boy Grip: Sean Talbott Art Director: Ryan Coombe Set Dresser: Theo Cohn Set Dresser: Brendan Sheley Sound Mixer: Doug Pearson Special FX Rain: Runs With Scissors FX Wardrobe: Andrew Salazar Makeup: Stephanie Crowley Crafty: Beth Farmer PA: Ehren Schulz PA: Izzy Aragon PA: Kristopher Ballard

ONE BIG DIFFERENCE

Seriously when do you get to have this much fun with bathrobes, leg warmers, and distraught hipsters on a broadcast spot? Thanks to the amazing creative from The Specialists, we did! This comedic ad was produced by Explore Media and Directed by Jeremy Pinckert with a simple directive - none of the first 3 characters would ever be a customer of 1st Source Bank, so be as odd and zany as you please! We did just that, working with the amazing art design of Caton Volk, the expert cinematography of Jamieson Mulholland, and what would become it's own character - the color by Ron Sudal of Nice Shoes. Client: 1st Source Bank Agency: The Specialists CD / Writer: Dan Consiglio Production Company: Explore Media Director: Jeremy Pinckert Producer: Seth Deahl DP: Jamieson Mulholland AD: Jimmy Fahey AC: Igor Art Dept: Caton Volk Assnt: Caleb Mulholland Wardrobe: Libby Knapp Gaffer: Mark Barry Key Grip: Ryan Kolegas Grip: Nick Silva PAs: Kenneth Deterline Editor: Garret Brubaker Colorist: Ron Sudal Music: Audio Mix: Rick Such Sound Design: Garret Brubaker / Rick Such Rotoscope / Finish: Garret Brubaker

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ABOUT EXPLORE

These are the 53^rd and 54^th Telly Awards for Explore, a production company creating award-winning practical commercials & digital content for advertisers.  Founded in 2003, they have grown from a boutique production house into a multi-city company with directors and representation in all major markets. By building their brand behind the construct that every project, no matter the budget, deserves the very best, they’ve won over 70 professional awards for their productions.  They have also twice been Emmy-nominated for commercial campaigns. In addition to production, they are also experienced post producers, editing projects from national broadcast commercials to OLVs, cutdowns, and motion graphic pieces. For more information or to discuss production needs with a sales rep or producer, visit: http://www.explore-media.com/contact  

ABOUT DIRECTOR JEREMY PINCKERT
With a focus on people, food/bev, comedy and visual storytelling, Jeremy has the type of genre-busting versatility so appealing to creative teams.  His work is known for eye-catching visuals, well-paced timing and narrative flow, and nuanced performances, whether in directing acting talent or real people. He also is a skilled musician and editor, which informs his approach to projects from treatment to production. Jeremy started his career directing Emmy-winning broadcast storytelling, and since transitioning to the commercial advertising world, he’s honed his craft and grown into a seasoned, multi-faceted director - winning more than 50 industry awards along the way. 

When not in production, Jeremy can be found with his wife and three kids doing one or more of their activities, while trying to fit in mountain biking, brewery tours, hiking, and yoga.  To see more work click on Director Jeremy Pinckert.

ABOUT DIRECTOR BRENDAN BEACHMAN

Brendan is a Colorado native but calls Los Angeles home. Specializing in performance heavy, cinematic, stylized comedy and dark comedy; his intense focus on storytelling permeates every project he’s involved in. He has directed over 70 commercials for clients like Budweiser, Experian, AllState, Quaker Oats, Johnson and Johnson, and many more. He also shoots award winning short films as often as possible and is currently finishing up a horror short which he hopes to adapt into a feature. Brendan currently lives in Santa Monica with his wife and dog and when not directing, can be found beating the drums or scrambling around the mountains and deserts of California. To see more work click on Director Brendan Beachman.