Jared Hillman

TVC. Directed the spot from prep through shooting, including working closely with casting and production design to capture various decades authentically.

TVC. Wrote the script, supervised the storyboards, and directed the spot, from prep through shooting, including art department and casting.

TVC. Directed the spot from prep through shooting, including animation unit.

Directed eleven Nickelodeon-themed toy films, featuring brands like Spongebob Squarepants, My Squishy Little Dumplings, Santiago of the Seas, and Blaze and the Monster Machines.

Wrote and directed all 24 episodes of a short-form narrative digital series, and invented the overarching story for a new doll line from MGAe.

Wrote creative and directed a sizzle reel introducing new exciting outdoor play sets.

Directed two television commercials and a series of online "at-home challenge" videos for candy/toy crossover product, Finders Keepers (by Topps).

Directed all 4 seasons of this hosted branded series, for popular MGA Entertainment toy lines like LOL Surprise, Poopsie Slime Surprise, Moj Moj, Baby Born, Little Tikes, and Num Noms. Worked closely with young on-camera talent, wrote and designed shot lists, and consulted closely with clients to develop a consistent brand voice. LOL Surprise Unboxed! alone has 180M+ views on YouTube.

Directed, shot, and edited non-fiction short series about traveling with disabilities.

Develop shot lists, work with client to maintain brand identity and standards, and direct toy stylists and puppeteers. Also have begun writing scripts.

Directed talent in narrative storyline and a choreographed dance number.

Directed live-action portions of holiday film for Amazon. Scouted locations, broke down script, storyboarded, created shot lists, directed cast and crew.

Directed talent; devised shot lists; worked with client to maintain brand image.

Directed cast in original scripted and interstitial material for a theatrical release of compiled vignettes.

Director of upcoming branded toy series, 8 episodes.

Directed 30-second spot for this new game by Far Out Toys. Pitched the concept, supervised casting choices and art direction, and directed young on-camera talent.

Directed young children on camera and worked with client to develop brand voice.

Pitched concepts, wrote scripts, drew storyboards, scouted locations, directed and edited 4-spot commercial campaign.

Directed, produced, co-wrote segments for anthology series from AwesomenessTV. Location scouted, hired crew, created shot lists and storyboards, picture edited and supervised post-production.

Directed, produced, co-created, and co-wrote 8-episode short-form series. Location scouted, hired crew, created shot lists and storyboards, picture edited and supervised post-production.

Director/Editor. Helped with script revisions; supervised pre-production including casting, locations, costumes, and production design; built shot list and drew storyboards; directed on set; edited and worked with composer; and did VFX compositing.

Co-wrote, produced, and directed short comedy film. Oversaw locations, casting, background casting, costumes, and production design. Also edited and worked with composer and colorist.

Co-directed and produced this scripted comedy short. Consulted on script; location scouted; hired crew and oversaw casting; directed with creative partner Matthew Helfgott; supervised post-production; and navigated film festival strategy and submissions.

Co-wrote, directed, produced, and edited short dark comedy, which won both the Audience Award for Best Narrative Short and a Jury Prize for Narrative Short at Napa Valley Film Festival, among other distinctions.

Co-wrote, directed, produced, and edited short comedy film, which won Best Comedy at Malibu Film Festival, among other distinctions.