Mark drives the creative process. Hard.
He's traveled the world shooting magazine and documentary style features, he's developed television shows for the Discovery Channel, Learning Channel, and National Syndication from the ground up, and now he helps concept ideas, direct creative and executive produce. He's a hint of Hollywood talent in a family man who prefers the Bay Area. He has a passion for aesthetics and figuring out the best way to deliver a creative product you'll love.
Current passion: Creative directing a web-based product designed for middle and high school students.
Just the facts please:
- Creative Director/Director -- Dwyer Productions
- Director/Executive Producer/Cinematographer -- Hype and 631 Productions
- Executive Producer of Programming Development -- A.H. Belo
- Recipient of National Emmy Awards, International Monitor Awards, and Broadcast Design Awards
- Cinematographer of the Year Winner
Susan makes things happen. A lot of things.
It's hard to put her into a neat little box. She is a strong producer, yes, but in her past she also ran advertising accounts, worked client side as a Marketing Manager, and consulted as an Analyst with major corporations. She remains insanely calm most of the time, tackles new things with great enthusiasm, and ramps up to speed on just about anything pretty easily.
Current passion: Working alongside and learning from the entrepreneurs of an educational start-up company. Great minds, great writers. Very inspiring.
Just the facts please:
- Executive Producer/Managing Director -- Dwyer Productions
- Account Director, eBay Motors -- Swirl, Inc. Integrated Marketing
- Marketing Manager -- Mervyn's Division of Target Corporation
- Account Supervisor, General Motors/Buick -- McCann Erickson Detroit
- Analyst -- Andersen Consulting
Clients
Give us an idea and we'll run with it. Start to finish.
Or
We'll become an extension to your team and collaborate with you throughout the project.
Whether it's for television and online commercials, corporate videos, branded content or something else, we'll work every dollar harder, so a budget isn't low or high. it's just smart.
Creative. Direction. Production.
Clients and brands we've worked with include:
- Broadcast Design Awards
- California Grape Commission
- Comcast
- CommerceOne
- Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
- Domain Chandon
- eBay Motors
- Eclipse Sports & Syndication
- Fisher Entertainment
- Heald College
- Hewlitt Packard
- KGO-TV ABC
- Piranha Entertainment
- Livescribe Smartpen
- MTC - FasTrak and Clipper
- mud worldwide
- Nissan
- One World
- Pacific Gas & Electric
- Restoration Hardware
- Rosenblum
- Sausalito Film Festival
- San Francisco Giants
- Skype
- St. Mary's College
- Sutter Home Wines
- Swirl, Inc.
San Francisco Giants 2012
The SF Giants are kicking off their 2012 TV brand campaign with 7 new spots. This year's lead-off spot "Anthem" is sure to get everyone's blood pumping and energy flowing.
| Director | Brian Bacino |
| Executive Producer | Mark Dwyer |
| Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Cinematographer | Andy Lilien |
| Editorial, Color and Finish | Ntropic - SF & LA |
| Graphics | Samplistic Media |
| Original Sound Design | Vasona |
| President | Jack Bolan |
| Group Account Director | Dan Nilsen |
San Francisco Giants 2012
The SF Giants rolled out their 2012 season with 7 brand new TV spots. "Team" showcases the combined powerhouse efforts of pitching, hitting, fielding, and of course, the Fans.
| Director | Brian Bacino |
| Executive Producer | Mark Dwyer |
| Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Cinematographer | Andy Lilien |
| Editorial, Color and Finish | Ntropic - SF & LA |
| Graphics | Samplistic Media |
| Original Sound Design | Creature Symphony |
| President | Jack Boland |
| Group Account Director | Dan Nilsen |
Creative Reel 2012
Creative. Direction. Production.
We get it. Time and money. An interesting marketplace.
We still believe in creating compelling visuals and work tirelessly to do so.
We work with clients directly or through their ad and digital media agencies.
Live action, animation, online, offline.
| Creative Director/Director | Mark Dwyer |
| Executive Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
NBC Bay Area
NBC Bay Area welcomes San Jose native Tony Kovaleski back to the Bay Area to head up their new Investigative Unit. This is one of two TV promos created that launched during the Superbowl '12.
| Director | Mark Dwyer |
| Executive Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Cinematographer | Cliff Traiman |
| Editorial and Finish | Samplistic Media |
| Color Grading | Ntropic SF |
| Original Sound Design | Creature Symphony |
| VP Brand Director | Melissa Crawford |
| Producer/Writer | Mickey Adolph |
Western Athletic Clubs
Natural lighting techniques and 60 frames per second drive the creative in this :30 lifestyle commercial for Western Athletic Clubs.
| Directors | Mark Dwyer and Nate Robinson |
| Editorial, Color and Finish | Ntropic |
| Executive Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Cinematographer | Andy Lilien |
| Production Designer | Na Young Kim |
| Lead Stylist | Melinda Tarbell |
| Original Sound Design & Mix | Aaron Robinson and Sean Gordon, Creature Symphony |
| Executive Creative Director | Jim DiPiazza |
| Creative Director | Roy Tahtinen |
| Partner | Tasha McVeigh |
| Art Directors | Natalie Purbick, Kristine Arth |
| Producer | Jennifer Beauregard |
eBay Motors - People's Picks
Favorite muscle car? Most tunable brand? Auto enthusiasts and fans of the SPEED CHANNEL will be all over this commercial for eBay Motors and their People’s Picks 2011 eBay app.
| Director | Mark Dwyer |
| Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Cinematographer | Andy Lilien |
| Production Designer | Na Young Kim |
| Visual FX | Kirk McInroy |
| Sound Mix | Michael Rosen, Samplistic Media |
| Color and Finish | Ntropic |
| Executive Creative Director | Jim DiPiazza |
| Creative Director | Steve Anacker |
| Art Directors | Nick Smith, Dave Popino |
| Senior Account Manager | Katie Hartman |
| Associate Account Director | Matthew Himelstein |
| Producer | Jennifer Beauregard |
| Editorial | Art Perez |
Franklin Templeton
A 200 foot crane, hundreds of extras, helicopter aerials, and the Spydercam camera were some of the highlights in this commercial Dwyer produced for Ntropic to communicate Franklin Templeton’s global presence and ability to recognize investment opportunities worldwide. Directed by Ntropic’s Nate Robinson and Andrew Sinagra and shot by Cliff Traiman, the live action filming took place in San Francisco and the background plate aerials in Vancouver, BC. The creative was further elevated by the strong editorial, CG and finish at Ntropic, backed by Aaron Robinson of Creative Symphony orchestrating the music.
| Directors | Nate Robinson; Andrew Sinagra |
| Executive Producers | Dana Townsend; Mark Dwyer |
| Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Cinematographer | Cliff Traiman |
| Stylist | Melinda Tarbell, Melinda Tarbell Stylist LLC |
| Original Music | Aaron Robinson, Creature Symphony |
| Editorial and Finish | Alan Chimenti; Nate Robinson |
| CEO/Founder | Hans Ullmark |
| Creative Director | Kurt Lighthouse |
would make any
sailor sigh.
Sausalito Film Festival
Shot entirely on the Canon 5D and 7D, the commercial trailer for Antonio Capretta’s non-profit Sausalito Film Festival was the result of great teamwork and collaboration. Led by ad agency mud worldwide, Dwyer was brought in to help produce and direct their concept. And with only 1 Day to shoot on the choppy San Francisco Bay, cinematographer Cliff Traiman jumped in with MacGyver-like rigging of the cameras to capture everything from boat to boat, time-lapse and dolly moves. Jimmy Dunn manned the jib shots. Wardrobe and props styling by Cabinet d’Envie, an original soundtrack by Samplistic Media, and strong editorial and finish by Ntropic completed the efforts.
| Executive Producer: | Susan Dwyer |
| Cinematographer: | Cliff Traiman, Jimmy Dunn |
| Stylist: | Josh Ehren, Cabinet d'Envie |
| Actor: | Rick Golden |
| Original Music: | Michael Rosen, Samplistic Media |
| Editorial and Finish: | Alan Chimenti & Nate Robinson, Ntropic |
| Director: | Mark Dwyer |
| Creative Director: | Jeremiah Treacy & Tim Pashke |
| Producer: | Jeremiah Treacy |
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
Producing as part of the agency Swirl, Dwyer helped bring Creative Director Roy Tahtinen’s idea for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s new Clipper Card alive. With an idea sparked originally from a You Tube video, Swirl and Dwyer brought on Nate Robinson and Andrew Sinagra of Ntropic to develop and execute the idea of shooting thousands of digital stills and comprising it into a :30 spot. Innovative idea, a catchy tune, and definitely fun to watch.
| Creative Director: | Roy Tahtinen |
| Executive Producer: | Mark Dwyer |
| Director: | Nate Robinson and Andrew Sinagra |
| Executive Producer: | Dana Townsend |
| Original Music: | David Della Santa |
| Editorial and Finish: | Nate Robinson |
Common Sense Media
How do you grab parents' attention and tell them about "Common Sense Media" - the source to help parents choose age-appropriate content for their kids? Answer: a compelling concept, cinematic shooting, incredible performances, styling, location, and a dedicated crew that worked throughout the night. This was a tour de force of production and collaboration for Swirl, led by Directors Nate Robinson and Mark Dwyer, produced by Susan Dwyer, lighting design by Joseph Mendoza, cinematography by Cliff Traiman, and post production by Ntropic.
| Directors | Nate Robinson; Mark Dwyer |
| Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Assistant Director | Brian Benson |
| Cinematographer | Cliff Traiman |
| Writer/Original Music | Aaron Robinson and Sean Gordon, Creature Symphony |
| Lead Stylist | Josh Ehren, Cabinet d'Envie |
| Art Direction | Na Young Kim |
| Editorial, Color and Finish | Jesse Boots; Marshall Plante; Nate Robinson |
| Creative Directors | Steve Anacker; Roy Tahtinen |
| Art Director | Nick Smith |
| Producer | Jennifer Beauregard |
| Art Director/Writer - Concept | Art Perez |
| Senior Account Director | Meghan Gough |
ResMed
Working for Raised Without Cages and Strategem Healthcare Communications, Dwyer developed a 3D/4D animation with custom original music to help support ResMed corporate launch efforts around its proprietary sleep products.
| Executive Producer/CD | Jeremiah Treacy |
| Director | Mark Dwyer |
| Editorial, Special FX and Finish | Samplistica Media |
| Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Original Music | Creature Symphony |
| Patricia Malone | Principal/ECD |
| Paul Harris | Principal/CD |
NBC Bay Area - 6pm & 11pm News
Dwyer produced and directed all new creative for NBC Bay Area including lifestyle vignettes, helicopter aerials, and footage of the news anchors in this promotional spot that gives a nod to the past while celebrating the present.
| Director | Mark Dwyer |
| Executive Producer | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Cinematographer | Cliff Traiman |
| Lead Stylist | Jennifer Bakken, Cabinet d'Envie |
| Editorial | Michael Rosen, Samplistic Media |
| Original Sound Design & Mix | Aaron Robinson and Sean Gordon, Creature Symphony |
| Color and Finish | Ntropic |
| Helicopter Aerials | Tom Miller, Blue Sky Aerials |
| Brand Director | Melissa Crawford |
| Producer | Mickey Adolph |
eBay Motors
As the first consumer facing commercial effort ever for eBay Motors Local Classifieds, Dwyer was hired to produce Swirl’s advertising concept. Directed by Brian Bacino and shot by Andy Lilien, this spot effectively packages branding, retail and humor in :30. Additional creative callouts to Kirk McInroy for graphics and edit and finish by Alan Chimenti and Nate Robinson, respectfully, of Ntropic.
| Executive Producer: | Mark Dwyer |
| Producers: | Susan Dwyer, Brian Benson |
| Cinematographer: | Andy Lilien |
| Graphics: | Kirk McInroy |
| Editorial and Finish: | Alan Chimenti and Nate Robinson, Ntropic |
| Props/Art Direction: | Hiroshi Yoshida, Artist Services |
| Director: | Brian Bacino |
| Creative Director: | Steve Anacker |
Comcast – Triple Play
This playful Comast commercial was one of three in a series created to inform consumers that their new cable offers were so simple, even kids could understand them. It's Comcastic!
| Director: | Mark Dwyer |
| Executive Producer: | Mark Dwyer |
| Cinematographer: | Cliff Traiman |
| Finish: | Spy Post |
| Creative Directors: | Martin Lauber |
| Art Director: | Kate Ray |
| Editorial: | Peter Hathaway |
Franklin Templeton
As Producers for Ntropic, Dwyer helped create a commercial that was visually driven by strength in people and architecture to convey Franklin Templeton’s 60-plus years of strength and leadership in equity investing. Directed by Ntropic’s Nate Robinson and Andrew Sinagra, shot by Cliff Traiman, and styled by Melinda Tarbell of Melinda Tarbell Stylist LLC, the filming took place in downtown San Francisco. The creative polish came together through Ntropic’s editorial and finish, with Aaron Robinson of Creative Symphony composing the music.
| Directors | Nate Robinson; Andrew Sinagra |
| Executive Producers | Dana Townsend; Mark Dwyer |
| Producer | Susan Dwyer |
| Cinematographer | Cliff Traiman |
| Stylist | Melinda Tarbell, Melinda Tarbell Stylist LLC |
| Art Direction | Na Young Kim |
| Editorial and Finish | Alan Chimenti; Nate Robinson |
| Original Music | Aaron Robinson, Creature Symphony |
| CEO/Founder | Hans Ullmark |
| Creative Director | Kurt Lighthouse |
EA Sports - Year in Sports
Travelling to Jamaica to direct and shoot footage for Executive Producer Steve Morrow of Eclipse Television as part of EA Sports "The Year in Sports" annual special, Dwyer also created a standalone promo spot to highlight one of the world's most amazing athletes, Usain Bolt. Filmed on the streets guerilla-style in Kingston with cinematographer Donavan Sell, Dwyer was able to capture the pride of the Jamaican people in their salute to their "Lighting Bolt."
| Director/Creative Director: | Mark Dwyer |
| Audio: | Susan Dwyer |
| Cinematographer: | Donavan Sell |
| Editorial and Finish: | Peter Hathaway; Michael Rosen, Samplistic Media |
| Color Grading: | Nate Robinson, Ntropic |
| Executive Producer: | Steve Morrow |
Rosenblum Cellars; Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
Dwyer took on a 13-part video project for Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines to help tell the Rosenblum brand story for sales teams and distributors. By traveling all over the state of California to visit the various source vineyards, Dwyer discovered some were in the desert, some were nestled in rolling hills and some were even in neighborhoods! The videos truly capture the “farm to table” journey of these great Zinfandel wines.
| Art Direction: | Jim Henkens, Jim Henkens Photography |
| Director/Creative Director: | Mark Dwyer |
| Executive Producer: | Susan Dwyer |
| Cinematographer: | Cliff Traiman, Donavan Sell |
| Editorial and Finish: | Peter Hathaway; Nate Robinson, Ntropic |
San Francisco Giants
4 commercials in 2 days? A challenge to produce yes, but pulling together hundreds of extras, multiple locations, and spending time with the players proved to be great fun. Directed by Brian Bacino and shot on film by Andy Lilien, the 2009 campaign paid homage to great cinema. This is the Mafioso genre spot, featuring the Cy Young winner, Tim Lincecum. Bonus extra: During filming, Lincecum missed the meat target and threw a 95 mph fast ball right into a stainless steel refrigerator door. Luckily (for us) the owner appreciated the photo opportunity and new autograph right next to the dent.
| Executive Producer: | Mark Dwyer |
| Producer: | Susan Dwyer |
| Cinematographer: | Andy Lilien |
| Editorial and Finish: | Nate Robinson, Ntropic |
| Director: | Brian Bacino |
| Creative Director: | Brian Bacino |
| Associate Creative Director: | Steve Anacker |
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
Ad agency mud worldwide concepted and developed a fully integrated social media and online marketing campaign for HP’S Winter Games promotion. With a tight timeline and limited resources, they hired Dwyer to create the catchy promo videos for the online portal featuring HP, Intel and Best Buy. Cinematographer Cliff Traiman and post house Ntropic helped complete the efforts.
| Director: | Mark Dwyer |
| Executive Producer: | Susan Dwyer |
| Cinematographer: | Cliff Traiman |
| Animated Opening Sequence, Editorial and Finish: | Matt Tremaglio & Nate Robinson, Ntropic |
| Creative Directors: | Jeremiah Treacy & Tim Paschke |
San Francisco Giants
4 commercials in 2 days? A challenge to produce yes, but pulling together hundreds of extras, multiple locations, and spending time with the players proved to be great fun. Directed by Brian Bacino and shot on film by Andy Lilien, the 2009 campaign paid homage to great cinema. This is the throwback spot, ala Starsky & Hutch, in the streets of San Francisco.
| Executive Producer: | Mark Dwyer |
| Producer: | Susan Dwyer |
| Cinematographer: | Andy Lilien |
| Editorial and Finish: | Nate Robinson, Ntropic |
| Director: | Brian Bacino |
| Creative Director: | Brian Bacino |
| Associate Creative Director: | Steve Anacker |
Study Sync
In the Fall of ’09, Dwyer took on an additional endeavor and became partners with the innovators behind the educational start-up company, Bookheaded Learning, LLC, to help develop and launch “Study Sync”. In addition to creative directing and helping manage the development of both product and corporate websites, all video content, branding and marketing materials, Dwyer also helped create this promo video to excite, inform and announce that Study Sync has arrived. Led by CEO and Founder Robert Romano, Study Sync brings a dynamic multi-media experience to online educational learning. Designed to help students think critically, read and write better, Study Sync is ready for purchase and currently piloting in schools. For more info, go to www.studysync.com.
| Writer | Robert Romano |
| Original Design | Kirk McInroy |
| Design, Editorial and Finish | Michael Rosen, Samplistic Media |
| Creative Director | Mark Dwyer |
| Content Manager | Susan Cunningham Dwyer |
| Content Manager | Julie Arden, Samplistic Media |