Dave Meyers (director)
American film director
Dave Meyers
Born David Charles Meyers
(1972-10-19 ) October 19, 1972 (age 52) Alma mater Loyola Marymount University Occupations Film director music video director television commercial director Years active 1993–present
David Charles Meyers (born October 19, 1972)[ 1] is an American music video, commercial and film director.
Early life
Born and raised in Berkeley, California , Dave Meyers developed his love for film while working for a local Landmark cinema at age 17. After graduating from Berkeley High School he attended Loyola Marymount University , where he studied Film Production and Philosophy.[citation needed ]
Career
After graduating from Loyola Marymount University , Meyers worked his way through the studio systems at Paramount and Fox before filming his first music video with rap crew The Whoridas.
Inspired by a chance meeting with director Gus Van Sant , Meyers steered his focus away from feature film-making to directing music videos.[ 2] He has directed more than 200 videos for popular recording artists. He has received many nominations and 12 MTV Video Music Awards including the 2003, 2011, 2017 and 2018 MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year .[ 3] In 2006, he won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for co-directing Missy Elliott's "Lose Control".
In 1999, Meyers directed the Eddie Griffin comedy Foolish . In 2007, he directed the remake of The Hitcher , which was produced by director Michael Bay .[ 4]
Meyers is a frequent collaborator with Janet Jackson , Ariana Grande , Britney Spears , Katy Perry , Missy Elliott , Jay-Z , Snoop Dogg , Jennifer Lopez and Pink .[ 5]
Filmography
Films
Music videos
Commercials
Adidas – "Born to Perform",[ 6] "Superstar",[ 7] "Unstoppable"[ 8]
Amex – "US Open"[ 9]
Apple – "Breakdance",[ 10] "Dance",[ 11] "Funk",[ 12] "Hip Hop",[ 13] "Rock",[ 14] "Saturday Hip Hop",[ 15] "Stereo Rock"[ 16]
AT&T – "Shedding Styles"[ 17]
Beats by Dre – "Queen of Queens"[ 18]
Britney Spears – "Curious "[ 19]
Budweiser – "Traffic Stoppers"[ 20]
CA Lottery – "Super Ticket"[ 21]
Chase – "Bank",[ 22] "Office",[ 23] "Rockettes"[ 24]
Chevy – "Campsite",[ 25] "Diner",[ 26] "Keeps Going",[ 27] "Stronger Truck",[ 28] "Work Gloves"[ 29]
Chrysler – "Golf Buddies"[ 30]
Cingular Wireless – "Alter Ego Guy",[ 31] "Alter Ego Girl",[ 32] "Bridge"[ 33]
Cîroc – "Name Change",[ 34] "Smile",[ 35] "Smooth"[ 36]
Citibank – "Bright Lights"
Coors Light – "Ascent",[ 37] "Snow Cave"[ 38]
Deichmann – "Graceland"[ 39]
Discover America/Brand USA – "Anthem"[ 40]
Doritos – "Anti-Ad"[ 41]
ESPN – "Heat Huddle",[ 42] "Pain",[ 43] "Suit Up"[ 44]
Foot Locker – "Snow Dunk"[ 45]
Frito-Lay – "Favorite Things"[ 46]
Fujifilm – "Now or never."[ 47]
Gatorade G2 – "Kevins"[ 48]
GA Lottery – "Overture"[ 49]
Gillette – "Face Abuse",[ 50] "Rehydrate"[ 51]
GMC – "Blade"[ 52]
Google Pixelbook – "Go Make, Discover, Ask"[ 53]
House of Fraser – "Turn It On"[ 54]
HP – "Gwen Stefani's Say"[ 55]
Hummer – "Yacht"[ 56]
ITV – "The Brighter Side Just Got Brighter"[ 57]
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum – "Ask Not"[ 58]
Kmart – "Jimmy & Jenny"[ 59]
La Poste – "Une journée Extraordinaire"[ 60]
Lexus – "Make Some Noise"[ 61]
Lowe's – "Coloring Book",[ 62] "Don't Stop",[ 63] "Exploded",[ 64] "Lights Across America"[ 65]
Luminary – "Listeners"[ 66]
Mercedes – "Believe",[ 67] "Smart Saves the City"[ 68]
Mexico Tourism – "Chiapas", "Oaxaca"[ 69]
M&M's – "Kaleidoscope"[ 70]
New York Lottery – "Beach Party",[ 71] "Traditions"[ 72]
National Domestic Violence Hotline – "It Rarely Stops",[ 73] "Pictures"[ 74]
Nike – "Chamber of Fear",[ 75] "Second Coming"[ 76]
NFL Network – "Hologram Al",[ 77] "Human Verification",[ 78] "Space Raiders"[ 79]
O2 – "Priority"[ 80]
Olay – "Glam It Up"[ 81]
Olympus – "Bridesmaids",[ 82] "Tourists"[ 83]
Pacific Standard Time – "Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames"[ 84]
Parlux Fragrances – "Reb'l Fleur"[ 85]
PETA – "Thanksgiving"[ 86]
Planters – "Road Trip",[ 87] "Funeral"[ 88]
Pringles – "Rave",[ 89] "Road Trip",[ 90] "Pool Party"[ 91]
PSP – "PSPOV"[ 92]
Reebok – "Layers Off"[ 93]
Sony Xperia – "Cloud",[ 94] "Tumbleweed"[ 95]
Starbucks – "Good Feels Good"[ 96]
State Farm – "Wake Up"[ 97]
TAP Project – "Life"[ 98]
Target – "Do Your Room",[ 99] "Assortment Anthem"[ 100]
Twitter – "Music Is Happening",[ 101] "Summergeddon"
Verizon – "Juke"[ 102]
Verizon Fios – "Travel Companion"[ 103]
Virgin Mobile – "Foreign Language",[ 104] "Killer Comebacks"[ 105]
Volvo – "Music Video"[ 106]
Awards
Music Videos
Award
Project
Year
MVPA Awards
Rap Video of the Year
OutKast - "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)"
2001
MTV Video Music Awards
Best Group Video
No Doubt - "Hey Baby"
2002
Best Pop Video
No Doubt - "Hey Baby"
2002
Best Hip-Hop Video
Jennifer Lopez - "I'm Real (Remix)"
2002
Best Dance Video
Pink - "Get the Party Started"
2002
Best Female Video
Pink - "Get the Party Started"
2002
Video of the Year
Missy Elliott - "Work It"
2003
Best Hip-Hop Video
Missy Elliott - "Work It"
2003
MTV Awards Japan
Best Video of the Year
Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch"
2004
MVPA Awards
Best Direction of a Female Artist
Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch"
2004
MVP Awards
Direction of a Female Artist
Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch"
2004
Grammy Awards
Best Music Video
Missy Elliott - "Lose Control"
2005
MTV Video Music Awards
Best Hip-Hop Video
Missy Elliott - "Lose Control"
2005
Best Dance Video
Missy Elliott - "Lose Control"
2005
Best Pop Video
Pink - "Stupid Girls"
2006
MTV Awards Australia
Video of the Year
The Veronicas - "4ever"
2006
MTV Video Music Awards
Best Video of the Year
Pink - "So What"
2009
Video of the Year
Katy Perry - "Firework"
2011
Video of the Year
Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"
2017
Best Hip-Hop Video
Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"
2017
Best Direction
Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"
2017
Grammy Awards
Best Music Video
Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"
2017
MTV Video Music Awards
Video of the Year
Camila Cabello - "Havana"
2018
Best Pop Video
Ariana Grande - "No Tears Left to Cry"
2018
Best Collaboration
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello - "Señorita"
2019
MTV Europe Music Award
Best Video
Taylor Swift - "ME!"
2019
Commercials
Award
Project
Year
Cannes Lions
Bronze Lion: Dance
"Apple iPod"
2004
Clio Awards
Gold Campaign: Rock, Hip-Hop, Dance
"Apple iPod"
2004
Special Merit: Hip-Hop
"Apple iPod"
2004
NY ADDYS
"Lowes: Don't Stop"
2011
D&AD Awards
Wood Pencil: Cinematography for Film Advertising
"Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames"
2012
Andy Awards
Silver Distinction: Web Film / Viral
"Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames"
2012
The One Show
Interactive Merit Award
"Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames"
2012
Books
References
^ "FamilySearch.org" . FamilySearch .
^ Green, Catherine (August 11, 2017). "The Director Behind Some of the Most Iconic Music Videos of the 2000s" . The Atlantic . NYC. Retrieved August 22, 2019 .
^ Sanneh, Kelefa (August 29, 2003). "A Win for Missy Elliott at Music Video Awards" . New York Times . Retrieved August 22, 2019 .
^ Lemire, Christy (2007) "'Hitcher' remake does the original proud ", Associated Press/Eugene Register-Guard , January 22, 2007, p. B5, retrieved 2011-07-11
^ Drucker, Eric (November 20, 2015). "Talking to Dave Meyers, the director behind Missy Elliott's 'WTF' music video" . The Verge . Washington, DC. Retrieved August 22, 2019 .
^ "Adidas Born to Perform" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Adidas Superstar" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Adidas Unstoppable" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Amex US Open" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Apple Breakdance" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Apple Dance" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Apple Funk" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Apple Hip Hop" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Apple Rock" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Apple Saturday Hip Hop" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Apple Stereo Rock" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "AT&T "Shedding Styles" " . Adweek . July 29, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "Beats by Dre Queen of Queens" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Britney Spears Fantasy Myth" . The Inspiration Room . December 20, 2005. Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "Budweiser Traffic Stoppers" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "CA Lottery Super Ticket" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chase Bank" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chase Office" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chase Rockettes" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chevy Campsite" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chevy Diner" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chevy Keeps Going" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chevy Stronger Truck" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chevy Work Gloves" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Chrysler Golf Buddies" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Cingular Wireless : Alter Ego Guy" . AdAge . June 9, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Cingular Wireless : Alter Ego Girl" . AdAge . September 11, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Cingular Wireless : Bridge" . AdAge . February 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Ciroc Name Change" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Ciroc Smile" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Ciroc Smooth" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Coors Light Ascent" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Coors Light Snow Cave" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Deichmann Graceland" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Discover America Anthem" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Doritos Anti-Ad" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "ESPN Heat Huddle" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "ESPN Pain" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "ESPN : Suit Up" . AdAge . April 18, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "FootLocker Snow Dunk" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Frito Lay Favorite Things" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Fujifilm Now or never" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Gatorade G2 : Kevins" . AdAge . June 28, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "GA Lottery Overture" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Gillette Face Abuse" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Gillette Rehydrate" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "GMC Blade" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Google Pixelbook" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "House of Fraser Turn It On" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "HP : Gwen Stefani's Say" . AdAge . November 29, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Humma : Yacht" . AdAge . December 18, 2003. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "ITV1 HD - The Brighter Side Just Got Brighter - Promo - 2010 (featuring Ant and Dec)" . YouTube . April 9, 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2024 .
^ "The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum : Ask Not - Cafe" . AdAge . January 19, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Kmart : Jimmy & Jenny" . AdAge . May 4, 2003. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "La Poste dévoile sa nouvelle campagne de marque "Une journée Extraordinaire" " . Maieute . Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "Lexus Make Some Noise" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Lowe's Coloring Book" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Lowes Don't Stop" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Barnardo's : Exploded" . AdAge . October 25, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Lowes Lights Across America" . The Inspiration Room . November 30, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "Luminary Listeners" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Mercedes Believe" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Mercedes Smart Saves The City" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Mexico Tourism Oaxaca" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "M&M's Kaleidoscope" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "NY Lottery Beach Party" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "NY Lottery Traditions" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "NDVH It Rarely Stops" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "NDVH Pictures" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Nike Chamber Of Fear" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Nike : Second Coming" . AdAge . January 22, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "NFL Network : Hologram Al" . AdAge . October 26, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "NFL Network : Human Verification" . AdAge . October 26, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "NFL Network : Space Raiders" . AdAge . October 26, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "O2 Priority" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Olay Glam It Up" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Olympus : Bridesmaids" . AdAge . February 6, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Olympus : Tourists" . AdAge . February 5, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Pacific Standard Time Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Parlux Fragrances Reb'l Fleur by Rihanna" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "PETA Thanksgiving" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Planters" . Dave Meyers . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Planters Funeral" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Pringles : Rave" . AdAge . September 19, 2000. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Pringles : Road Trip" . AdAge . September 19, 2000. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Pringles : Pool Party" . AdAge . December 4, 2000. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "PSP : PSPOV" . AdAge . March 27, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Reebok Layers Off" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Sony Xperia Cloud" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Sony Xperia Tumbleweed" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Starbucks Good Feels Good" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "State Farm Wake Up (26 Seconds)" . The Inspiration Room . January 10, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "TAP Project : Life" . AdAge . March 13, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Target : Do Your Room" . AdAge . August 11, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Target Assortment Anthem" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Twitter Music is Happening" . RadicalMedia® . Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Verizon - "Juke (30 sec)" " . AdForum . Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "Verizon Fios - 'Travel Companion' " . Reel EFX . Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "Virgin Mobile : Foreign Language" . AdAge . February 13, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Virgin Mobile : Killer Comebacks" . AdAge . February 13, 2006. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
^ "Volvo : Music Video" . AdAge . June 9, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2020 .
External links
International National Artists