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 1st 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.”
ABOUT EXPLORE
These are the 53rd and 54th 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.