Pro Hello: Gianni Cerretani

The managing partner and EP of boutique production company Two Of Us joins us as a Pro User, talking to LBB’s Hannah Baines about his journey into the advertising industry and the work that’s inspired him along the way.

Ataboy celebrate the world’s greatest

Ataboy and World’s Greatest celebrate Olympian Natoya Goule with a video spotlight series, and portrait created by renowned graffiti artist Sen2.

Ataboy and World’s Greatest Celebrate Olympian Natoya Goule

With this series, Wagner aimed to create impactful pieces of content inspired by his love of both sports and art, which led him to World’s Greatest, an original video content platform specializing in content of, by and for the world’s greatest athletes, founded by leading advertising creative alum Bob Ciosek. With World’s Greatest on board, Wagner then tapped Sen2 to create the portrait, documenting his process through film.

Ataboy and World’s Greatest Celebrate Olympian Natoya Goule With a Video Spotlight Series, Portrait Created by Renowned Graffiti Artist Sen2

With over 10 years of experience directing commercials all over the world for brands like GAP, Sony, Samsung, and Microsoft, Wagner is drawn to finding the deeply human side of any story. As a director, he believes that there is no such thing as a “small story” — even the personal can be heroic. Wagner works across a wide range of mediums including commercials, short films, music videos, and documentary — the A Portrait Of An Athlete series being the latest of his efforts to artfully document many different subjects.

Ataboy and World’s Greatest Celebrate Olympian Natoya Goule With a Video Spotlight Series

A unique collaboration between Olympic athlete Natoya Goule and NYC-based celebrity graffiti artist Sen2 (Sandro Figueroa Garcia) that celebrates their shared dedication to their respective crafts, “A Portrait Of An Athlete” is conceived, actualized and directed by Ataboy’s Corydon "Cordy" Wagner. With this series, Wagner aimed to create impactful pieces of content inspired by his love of both sports and art, which led him to World’s Greatest, an original video content platform specializing in content of, by and for the world’s greatest athletes, founded by leading advertising creative alum Bob Ciosek. With World’s Greatest on board, Wagner then tapped Sen2 to create the portrait, documenting his process through film.

Ataboy, World’s Greatest debut Portrait of an Athlete

A unique collaboration between Olympic athlete Natoya Goule and NYC-based celebrity graffiti artist Sen2 (Sandro Figueroa Garcia) that celebrates their shared dedication to their respective crafts, “A Portrait Of An Athlete” is conceived, actualized and directed by Ataboy’s Corydon “Cordy” Wagner.

Ataboy and World’s Greatest Celebrate Olympian Natoya Goule With a Video Spotlight Series, Portrait Created by Renowned Graffiti Artist Sen2

A unique collaboration between Olympic athlete Natoya Goule and NYC-based celebrity graffiti artist Sen2 (Sandro Figueroa Garcia) that celebrates their shared dedication to their respective crafts, “A Portrait Of An Athlete” is conceived, actualized and directed by Ataboy’s Corydon “Cordy” Wagner. With this series, Wagner aimed to create impactful pieces of content inspired by his love of both sports and art, which led him to World’s Greatest, an original video content platform specializing in content of, by and for the world’s greatest athletes, founded by leading advertising creative alum Bob Ciosek. With World’s Greatest on board, Wagner then tapped Sen2 to create the portrait, documenting his process through film.

Ataboy’s A Portrait Of An Athlete series salutes the art of athleticism

“What’s most exciting to us about creating this series of films is the fusion between the dedication and hard work of athletics and art,” Cordy explained. “There’s a deep similarity between the two, despite them being different passions. On some level, you give everything to it. And beyond this single story, we’re planning an entire series of portraits for athletes by beloved artists. Through this, we’re hoping to create different partnerships, bring awareness to charities that are important to these athletes, and overall celebrate the art of athleticism.”

Ataboy crafts collaborative dance series for Art Cake

Director Corydon Wagner bands together with notable NYC choreographers to make visions of movement come to life in new five-part series.

How to... shoot in zero gravity

Director Corydon Wagner recently filmed a spec spot for Virgin Galactic that needed him to replicate being in space. Here, he reveals the tricks he employed to make us believe the production took one giant leap.

Virgin Galactic Spec Film Takes Us On A Journey

This test film for Virgin Galactic takes us on a stylish trip to the end of Earth's atmosphere and beyond.

Film: Ataboy celebrates the art of dance on film with collaborative video series for Art Cake

Design-led content creation studio Ataboy is celebrating the art of dance on film by collaborating with Brooklyn-based gallery Art Cake to create a series of dance videos highlighting the standout work from their 2020 inaugural season.

Ataboy Celebrates the Art of Dance on Film with Collaborative Video Series for Art Cake

The series, helmed by Ataboy director Corydon Wagner, features work from noted choreographers Catherine Kirk, Eva Alt, Adam Barruch, Chelsea Bonosky, and Morgan Griffin.

Friday Film Break: Morgan Griffin’s Brief Dissolve

Design-led content creation studio Ataboy recently released a five-part dance film series shot at Brooklyn's Art Cake gallery. As part of the series, choreographer and dancer Morgan Griffin's "A Brief Dissolve" takes advantage of visual effects by Perry Kroll to creatively frame, mirror and, yes, dissolve her movement.

Interview with CommArts

“Blast” celebrates the humbling, yet epic emotional journey of going into space.

Cannes Young Director Award: Natural Born Winners

For 15 years the YDA has shone a light on the industry's best prospects. shots examines how they make it possible.

Capture the Wind

Corydon Wagner doesn't need a job to create great work. In fact, the young winner of The One Club's Emerging Director's Showcase in the spec commercial section finds inspiration everywhere.

shots Evolution New York: Films and Photos

Full details of the young directors who featured in our New York showcase last night and pictures from the event.

Samsung's Quantum Dot Technology Brings Snow to Kerala

Cheil India recently released a TVC for Samsung Television’s Quantum Dot Technology.

Samsung and Cheil Worldwide Bring Ocean to Desert in Colorful Spot

Samsung has launched its curved TV campaign in India with a fun, colorful TV spot created by Cheil Worldwide that brings the ocean to the desert –to the delight of awe-struck children.

Video Chats: Corydon Wagner, André Zachery, and Rags & Ribbons on "Rubikon"

Trying to recreate the energy of a live performance isnt always easy, but its exactly what director Corydon Wagner does for Rags & Ribbons in their video for "Rubikon."

Article in AdStasher

Transcending viewer consciousness with ethereal visuals and a moving narrative, Wagner created a campaign that champions our future while highlighting fundamental human experiences that schematically shift our understanding of the world we live in.

Mention in AdForum

Adforum mentions Virgin Galactic “Blast” in their official listing.

Podcast with East Main Media

Alex Aldea sits down with filmmaker and director Corydon “Cordy” Wagner for a deep five into Cordy’s directing style, including an overview of some of his latest commercial work.

Ataboy Studios flies with Virgin Galactic

Director Corydon Wagner’s new Virgin Galactic spot out of New York-based production company, Ataboy Studios, is effin’ stunning.

Article in Creativepool

Ataboy Studios Takes Flight With Transcendent Virgin Galactic Campaign, New Director Signing & Expansion of Global Partnerships