[Bios aren’t exactly the most enjoyable things to read, so one thing you might try is reading mine with a Dutch accent. The Dutch accent puts an emphasis on every other syllable, giving the words a bouncy rhythm that’s really fun. And if you read like that out loud, people will be sure to not bother you.]

Wonderful performances, sharp dialogue, superb comedic timing, strategic thinking, easy collaboration—these are a few of the things you can count on from me when we shoot together.

I also have a good eye and a sixth sense for creating fresh, unexpected moments that cut through and stick — all honed during my time as an award-winning Creative Director at agencies like Wieden+Kennedy.

This combination has earned the ongoing trust of clients who rely on me to consistently deliver work that not only grabs attention, but gets results. This exchange of trust is at the core of my partnership philosophy.

I’ve directed a long list of compelling campaigns for some of the world’s leading brands including Toyota, Starburst, Honda, Visit California, Build.com, Hotels.com, CarGurus, Lowe’s, Persil, VW and Golden Corral, to name a few.

I’ve also established myself as a trusted director and writer for sports and celebrity talent, having collaborated with the likes of Anna Faris, Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, George Lopez, Yaya DaCosta, Magic Johnson, Amar’e Stoudemire, Paul George, Henrik Lundqvist, Derek Jeter, and John Cena, to name…-drop.

My craft and expertise run deep across multiple genres. While comedy is my first love, I’m also right at home painting rich, visual stories, navigating more emotional storylines, working with kids and other wild animals, executing practical effects, and orchestrating multi-million-dollar productions for autos, tourism and home improvement.

My directing career launched with an Emmy nomination for the Dominos Pizza “Anything Goes” viral videos. My writing career started a bit differently—on the back of a 30-foot flatbed truck that I parked in front of Ogilvy’s headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. I set up a makeshift office—desk, chair, lamp, carpeting, computer, trash bin, dead plant, stale cup of coffee and a six foot tall letter to the CCO.

It worked. From there I was off (minus the truck) to W+K, working on ESPN and Nike. Cliff Freeman on Fox Sports. Merkley on Mercedes. My final agency stop was as an ECD at JWT, leading some of the best young creative teams in the business on JetBlue, Domino’s, LL Bean, Stride Gum and Swedish Fish.

Along the way I earned honors from D&AD, The One Show, Cannes Lions, Clios, The Art Directors Club, and Communication Arts. But nothing compares to my win as a Cub Scout of the coveted Space Derby Blue Ribbon.

Dank je!

[BTW, I’m Czech.]