Flying High, Longlist - Commercial

Jeep, Earth Odyssey

Lance Acord

Park Pictures

After studying film and photography at the San Francisco Art Institute, Lance moved to New York to assist photographer/filmmaker Bruce Weber. He began his career as a cinematographer shooting music videos and commercials with close friend and collaborator Spike Jonze. Lance quickly became one of the industry’s most sought after cinematographers. In 1998, together with his business partner Jackie Kelman Bisbee, founded the production company Park Pictures. Over the years, he has received 35 Cannes Lions, 18 AICP, and 4 DGA Awards for Best Commercial Director. Lance has directed memorable work such as Volkswagen’s ‘The Force’, Nike’s ‘Jogger’ and ‘Dream Crazy’ as well as countless others.