Dano Cerny is an award winning filmmaker currently living in Los Angeles. He studied at FAMU in Prague, and received his masters in directing at American Film Institute (AFI.) Accolades include winning best dance video and being nominated for best director at the MTV VMA’s. He's known for his visual effects approach and storytelling abilities, working with brands like Microsoft, Target and Walmart.
Description
Dreambear is thrilled to welcome award-winning Director Dano Cerny to their ever-growing roster of creatives. Celebrated for his innovative visual effects and compelling storytelling, he has collaborated with major brands like Microsoft, Target and Walmart. His signing is marked by the launch of Microsoft's latest campaign showcasing a new era of AI in the workplace with Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs.
“Dano Cerny's clear vision and unique brand of storytelling, coupled with his exceptional technical understanding of high-level visual effects, make him a standout commercial and music video director,” expresses Dreambear EP Dave Gelb. “His high character and upbeat demeanor make him an absolute pleasure to work with. Bringing Dano under Dreambear's umbrella has been as seamless as it is creatively fulfilling, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have him on our team.”
Having studied at FAMU in Prague before receiving his Masters in directing at American Film Institute (AFI), his life-long passion for filmmaking has paved an impressive directing career for him in the music video industry and beyond. His collaborations with musicians like The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Elle King, Bebe Rexha and The Roots, among others, have gained him accolades including a win for Best Dance Video and a nomination for Best Director at the MTV VMA’s.
“We share a passion for innovative storytelling and immersive world-building,” shares Dano. “Dreambear’s exceptional VFX support and expertise have been next level. I’m thrilled to keep creating groundbreaking visuals together.”
Dreambear boasts an impressive roster of Directors and Animators including SHAPXO, Lawrence Becker and Rafatoon. Dreambear’s portfolio features signature projects including the VFX & Animation for Popeyes x Megan Thee Stallion, Betty Boop x GUESS Originals, Human Made x Lil Uzi, SIA's "Hey Boy” and the iconic Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." Recently, Dreambear has collaborated with clients like Yitty and Microsoft, adding to their extensive list of partners, which includes GUESS, Apple, Sony, Savage X Fenty, Beats, Amazon and Verizon.
This professional campaign titled 'Powers of Me' was published in United States in August, 2024. It was created for the brand: Microsoft, by ad agencies: Dreambear and Transmission. This Film medium campaign is related to the Electronic Devices industry and contains 4 media assets. It was submitted over 1 year ago.
Credits
Client: Microsoft
Agency: Transmission
Creative Director: Scott Thibodeaux
Creative Director/Writer: Steve Anacker
Associate Creative Director: Lauren DiRusso
Agency Producer: Sofia Novak
Production Company: Dreambear
Director: Dano Cerny
Executive Producers: Evan Brown & Dave Gelb
Line Producer: David Duque-Estrada
Director of Photography: Maz Makhani
Production Designer: Jason Puccinelli
Stills Photographer: Chris Patey
Editor: Jay Sprogell
Colorist: James Jenkins
VFX Supervisor: Yan Marchenko
Post Producer: Bradley Crawford
