- Wholeheartedly committed to helping individuals and organizations identify and obtain successful business realities, Jake Sullivan brings a unique blend of creativity, passion and practicality to every venture. Recognizing at an early age his gift for storytelling, the proud son of a first generation college graduate, Jake obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Film from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He spent the first part of his career in the commercial, music video and film industry working with top entertainers and Fortune 500 companies.
As a business strategist, brand steward and creative director, Jake has provided visionary strategic thinking and real-world expertise to a diverse set of companies. From micro-breweries to international government contractors, Jake has the unique ability to discover, capture and communicate an organization’s brand. Jake is also an insurgent with Alex Bogusky's Fearless Revolution.
Specialties
Visionary Thinking
Creative Direction and Leadership
Filmmaking
Copywriting/Art Direction
Project Management
Associate Creative Director - Cubic - Tulsa, OK - 2004/Present
Jack of all trades instrumental in Cubic's sustained growth, contributing to everything from logo development to tradeshow booth design. Created the "Finding the Stone" branding methodology. Function as a lead creative on all advertising, shoot and edit video, copy writing, art direction, bike rack construction, shoulder to cry on.
Camera Assistant - Freelance, Los Angeles - 1996/1999
First hand experience helping the world's top agencies and the best commercial directors in the business make award winning spots. Intimate knowledge of the ins and outs of all aspects of production, from concept to final edit. Maintain focus, attention to detail, and positive attitude in a high pressure environment.
Sam Bayer - HSI - Nike, Mountain Dew, Pepsi
Jeff Preiss - Epoch - Bank of America, Budweiser
Steve Chase - Reactor - Budweiser, Bud Light
Paul Hunter - HSI -Lenny Kravitz, Hole
Joseph Kahn/ Brett Ratner - RSA - Wu Tang, Tribe Called Quest
Tony Kaye - New Line Cinema American History X
Neil LaBute - Universal/USA Films Nurse Bettty
Cinematographer/Co-Producer - Rockcity.com, LA - Summer 2000
Documented the adventures of six college students as the travel through England, France, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Cast “talent”, coordinated all travel and accommodations, wrote equipment carne to get through customs, negotiated contracts with vendors, handled passport verifications, etc. Cinematographer for all activities including - bungee jumping in the Alps, cart racing in England, gay pride parade in Paris, wine making in France, working with famous glass artist in Venice, Holocaust museum in Dachau
Director/Producer/Founder - Deep Focus, L.L.C. - 2000/2001
Founded Deep Focus while at the Art Center to facilitate the production of the spec spots. Wrote, produced and directed all three spots with extremely high production value for less than $30k. Worked with fantastic editors at Red Car in Los Angeles. Secured free telecine time with one of the best telecine artists in the business. Negotiated to film in the Rose Bowl at a 90% discount.
Personal
A few of my favorite things (in no particular order): Great advertising, Cool Hand Luke, common sense, skiing, English Premiere League Football, laughter, chainsaws, M, The Confederacy of Dunces, Eric Hoffer, Wired, Fast Company, boingboing.net, andrewsullivan.com, a mouthful of sunflower seeds, my 1982 Redline Proline II, and my wife and kids.
