MOTION + STILLS
“Everybody’s Wearing SKIMS!”
Photographer: Theo Wenner
Sr. Art Director: Danya Drannahm
Sr. Brand Director: Grace Mason
Creative Production Director: Stefanie Consarino
Production Manager: Natalie Cordray
Production: LOLA Productions
Production Company: Rowdy Productions
Agency: VMLY&R
Executive Producer: Natalie Cordray
Director / DP / Photographer: Kate Rentz
Camera: Tristan Gramling
BUD LIGHT ft. Travis Kelce “Backyard Grunts”
Production: EPOCH MEDIA GROUP
Production Supervisor: Natalie Cordray
Director: Dugan O’Neal
DP: Shawn Peters
VANS X TIMBERLAND (LITERALLY) MEET IN THE MIDDLE FOR A HISTORIC FOOTWEAR COLLAB
Photographer: Cian Moore
Executive Producer: Klaudia Podsiadlo
Supervising Producer: Natalie Cordray
Agency: Highsnobiety
Client: Vans, Timberland
As staple brands within the culture for decades, Vans and Timberland have played a part in reshaping the style landscape. From Vans being a part of some of skateboarding’s most legendary moments to Timberland being dubbed the honorary footwear of NYC, neither of these labels has any shortage of history to pull from.
While both have reached the proverbial footwear mountain top in their respective lanes, a collaboration between the renowned skate shoe brand and the famed outdoor footwear label just makes sense. Having been adopted and repurposed in various subcultures, Vans x Timberland meets in the middle (literally) for this capsule, blending histories to produce something completely new.To embody the true essence of "meeting in the middle," we set up shop at the exact halfway point between Vans’ headquarters on the west coast and Timberland’s on the east; mixing the best of both worlds.
Set in rural Nebraska, Vans and Timberland partnered with locals to demonstrate a refreshed take to styling this iconic partnership, bringing the shoes to life in an unexpected location. For so many, each brand exudes a different way of life, but when examined further, they share a similar ethos that rewards exploration and utility.
While the Powerbeats2 Wireless headphones had become the best-selling sports headphone, most consumers were unaware of its hands-free phone calling. To promote this, we worked with Marcus Mariota, the standout quarterback from the University of Oregon who was predicted to be selected early in the NFL draft. In the days leading up to the draft, we worked with Beats to be part of his experience, surrounded by his friends and family, and show a side of Mariota’s personal life in his hometown that most people don’t get to see. A day before the draft, we dropped our film that connected Beats to Mariota and celebrated this huge moment. On the day of the draft, we seeded product to key players including Mariota and two other top draft picks. All of the top players took their draft calls live-on-air with their Powerbeats2 Wireless – during the first round sponsored by a key competitor. Beats product was front and center for all the world to see.
Results:
Social impressions 25.5M
Social views 4.9M
Social engagement 3.1M
Earned media impressions 28.5M
Earned media value $2.25M
Executive Producer: Justin Benoliel
Producer: Natalie Cordray
Production: Ramble West
Agency: Hustle
The hat trick that is Girl Skateboards, Escapist Skateboarding, and The Victory Project (a Sporting KC initiative) joined forces to design a skateboard that’s a homage to both skateboarding and The Beautiful Game. Featuring graphics inspired by the Kansas City Wiz inaugural kit from 1996, as well as the classic Girl Skateboards and Escapist logos, this exclusive board is an ode to those that dominate on the pitch or in the streets. Pick up your board today at Escapist Skateboarding!
Client: Girl, Escapist, Victory Project
Director: Ryan Lovell
Executive Producer: Natalie Cordray
Production Company: Lore Media
Executive Producer: Natalie Cordray
Directed by: Ryan Hill
Photographer: Joshua Haines
Casting: Natalie Cordray
Production: 8183 Productions
The Venu Smartwatch have a battery life that lasts up to 11 days, and we sought out to create a campaign as vibrant as its battery life.
Executive Producer: Natalie Cordray
Photographers: Ryan Hill and Joshua Haines
Production: 8183 Productions
Client/Agency: GARMIN
After just dropping her debut album, we entered the “Badlands” where director JODEB created a dystopian world that would become our setting, with Halsey as the fearless leader. Filmed in the incredibly cinematic Ka'a'awa Valley, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, the video takes a “Hunger Games” and “Divergent” sort of vibe as she and the people of her community train for battle. Then unsuspectingly, a group of men with machine guns capture Halsey and attempt to put the singer to her death. However, her loyal followers come to their heroine’s rescue and they all escape, giving new meaning to the lyric, “the city’s ours until the fall.” … Halsey spoke about the project saying, “It’s this idea of these kids who are part of a generation where pop culture is so heavily influential that diversity doesn’t scare them the way it scared our parents and their parents. We’re more accepting of different walks of life …. So I think the ‘New Americana’ is racially ambiguous, people who are proud of their culture and they own it, possibly not from a binary of gender.”
Executive Producer: Angie Laprete
Producer: Natalie Cordray
Casting Director: Natalie Cordray
PRODUCTION: ISLAND FILM GROUP
ARTIST: Radkey
CLIENT: Vans
DIRECTOR: Chris Durr
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Natalie Cordray
PRODUCTION: 8183 Productions
This song is an ad for creativity. In partnership with Vans, we created a music video for our song P.A.W. where we look to challenge racial and social discrimination, shift perspectives, and spark a conversation.
Learn more about how Vans is using creative expression as a tool for change at https://www.vans.com/off-the-wall.html
"'P.A.W.' is a song mostly about “Redlining” and how shitty it feels to be considered less than others. It’s about the moments in life when you’re reminded of that fact. The feeling that you’re always being watched." - Isaiah Radke
The Kansas City Chiefs return to their home field on opening day after coming off their first Super Bowl appearance and win in 50 years. Coming off of an extremely racially-charged off-season, with the death of George Floyd and the acknowledgement by the NFL of not being outspoken enough in the fight to end racism, the hometown heroes, in partnership with their opposing team members, the Houston Texans, make a decision to pose for a moment of silence before the game's start.
No knee was knelt, no flag was flown, yet the response they received by their own fans was one that sparked controversy and conversation across the nation. Was it really a boo? So many attempted to deny it, yet eye-witness accounts and shameless streamed video to platforms like Facebook proved otherwise.
This was a boo, on their home field, by their own fans, while making their first appearance as reigning Super Bowl Champions.
Directed by: Natalie Cordray
Executive Producer: Justin Benoliel
Producer: Chris Conley
Director of Photography: Andrew Thomas
Sound: Michael Lopez
Production Manager: Brittany Blum
Post Production: Mara Whitehead
Production: Object + Animal
LABEL: DECON
PRODUCTION:
JUSTIN BENOLIEL
RAMBLE WEST
ARTIST: Radkey
CLIENT: Vans
BEHIND THE SCENES: Yves Francois Wilson
MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR: Chris Durr
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Natalie Cordray
PRODUCTION: 8183 Productions
“This song is an ad for creativity. In partnership with Vans, we created a music video for our song P.A.W. where we look to challenge racial and social discrimination, shift perspectives, and spark a conversation.” - Radkey
Learn more about how Vans is using creative expression as a tool for change at https://www.vans.com/off-the-wall.html
"'P.A.W.' is a song mostly about “Redlining” and how shitty it feels to be considered less than others. It’s about the moments in life when you’re reminded of that fact. The feeling that you’re always being watched." - Isaiah Radke
ILIA COSMETICS
PRODUCED BY: RAMBLE WEST
Bella is a 2006 drama film co-written, co-produced and directed by Alejandro Monteverde, starring Eduardo Verastegui and Tammy Blanchard.
After Nina (Tammy Blanchard) is fired from her waitressing job for being late, she leans on the restaurant's chef, Jose (Eduardo Verastegui), for support. Though they don't know each other very well, Nina confides in Jose that she is pregnant and considering an abortion. Understanding that Nina is going through a tough time, Jose invites her to his home. They spend the day together and tell each other their most painful secrets, and what Nina learns about Jose changes her life forever.
Awards and Honors
- “People’s Choice Award” - 2006 Toronto International Film Festival
- Smithsonian Institution’s “Legacy Award” for the film’s positive contribution to Latino art and culture.
- Grand Prize Winner for Dramatic Feature at Heartland Film Festival
- Tony Bennett’s “Media Excellence Award”
- “American by Choice” Award at the White House Reception by the Department. Of Citizenship for Bella’s positive contribution to Latino art and culture
DIRECTED BY: ALEJANDRO MONTEVERDE
PRODUCED BY: LEO SEVERINO
After submitting and winning a short film viral campaign, Red Bull chose Natalie Cordray to bring along on a “First Person” experience with Red Bull athlete and team captain, Zach Leach. Natalie was taken by helicopter to the remote Pemberton Glacier in British Columbia, Canada. Leach teaches her a thing or 2 about snowboarding. Everyone slept in shipping containers.
PRODUCTION:
jUSTIN BENOLIEL
(GHOST TOWN MEDIA)
DIRECTED BY: JOHN PINA
CBS “HAWAII FIVE-0”
Behind the Scenes Producer and Shooter (2014-2017) (Seasons 5-7)
Produced interviews, and behind the scenes footage of for press kits, dvd inserts and online content including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and CBS’s website.
Executive Assistant
Clients: Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park (2014-2017) (Seasons 5-7)
Worked proactively to anticipate needs, organized schedules for both clients within an ever-changing environment of meetings, appointments, events and phone calls. Experienced in television and film production specifics in prep, shooting and post schedules; as well as scripts, call sheets, correspondence and production regulations. Worked within a highly confidential and time-sensitive environment with the ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion at all times. Worked alongside a team of publicists, legal, agencies and business managers ensuring clear lines of communication at all time. Gained a high-level of experience in travel coordinating including flights, hotels and car services. Strong sense of time management and ability to prioritize. Assisted in social media management, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. No task was too big or too small. Assisted in the development process with Daniel Dae Kim for “The Good Doctor” (ABC)
Extras Casting (2013 - 2104) (Season 4)
Responsible for the booking and hiring of all featured extras, background talent and 1st team stand-ins. Actively street cast for specialized roles, did intake and processing of hiring, confirmed and relayed information to all background, worked with department heads to assign appropriate props, wardrobe, hair and makeup were achieved. Worked directly with episodic directors and producers to receive script breakdowns and approvals.
CMT “NASHVILLE”
Assistant to Directing Producer and Director of Photography
Season 6 (2017-2018)
Assisted the Directing Producer and Director of Photography in the various stages of television production from prep to post in the scripted tv show "NASHVILLE" on CMT. Ability to make executive decisions proactively and independently for the common goal. Maintained a "no task is too big" attitude, while overseeing and propelling projects through completion. Assisted in the development and prep process of episodic directing by doing script coverage, location scouting, musical concert and lighting programming, meeting with department heads to discuss requirements and coordination for each scene. Maintained communication between various higher-ups including UPM's, Line Producers and Network Executives. Highly experienced in television and film production specifics in prep, shooting and post schedules; as well as scripts, call sheets, one-liners, DOODs, shooting schedules, episode timing (continuity), extras breakdowns, correspondence and union production regulations.
DIRECTING PRODUCER & DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY:
MICHAEL LOHMANN
CMT
NATALIE CORDRAY EXPERIENCE:
CONTINUITY ASSISTANT for Makeup and Hair
Jurassic World (2014)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2017)
Managed the makeup, hair and wardrobe department continuity throughout film. Photographed and documented main cast and background for the department to ensure proper levels of makeup and special effects gradation were achieved.
Created a secure network where the department could remotely access photographs for each character, corresponding scene numbers and detailed scene information.
Coordinated and organized additional artists for large background days. Ensured the department was equipped with the proper environment and resources to make their job as proficient and seamless as possible. Managed trailer offices across Hawaii islands and New Orleans, Louisiana.
DEPARTMENT HEAD: VIVIAN BAKER
DIRECTED BY: COLIN TREVORROW
UNIVERSAL PICTURES
Executive Producer: Natalie Cordray
Director: Caleb Brattrud
Production: 8183 Productions
It’s been four years since theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles.
When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Owen is driven to find Blue, his lead raptor who’s still missing in the wild, and Claire has grown a respect for these creatures she now makes her mission. Arriving on the unstable island as lava begins raining down, their expedition uncovers a conspiracy that could return our entire planet to a perilous order not seen since prehistoric times.
With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful series in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
Filmed in Kailua on the beautiful island of Oahu, Dress is a an award winning short film directed by Henry Ian Cusick. It is a delicate thought provoking tale of a mans emotional journey following the death of his wife. Best known as an actor in the TV show LOST, Henry Ian Cusick also stars in the film as Ben Granger. Susan Soon He Stanton from Honolulu who met Cusick while writer in residence for Honolulu Theatre for Youth is an established playwright and screenwriter based in New York. Producer, Angela Lapret has worked in Hawaii’s film industry for over 20 years and is currently Associate Producer on Hawaii Five-0 brought together an impressive crew including cinematographer, Don King whose extensive film credits for Water camera work include Pirates of the Caribbean, The Descendants, Castaway, James Bond, Die Another Day. Dress introduces first time local Hawaiian actors Ho’ano Au and Asher Margado alongside veterans of the stage, Loretta Ables Sayre and Maile Holck. The cast is made up of an entirely Hawaiian cast with the exception of Cusick who is Scottish Peruvian.
Awards
Best Short Narrative at Chicago’s 2014 Peace on Earth Film Festival
Hawaii International Film Festival Best Film Audience Award
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: HENRY IAN CUSICK
“THURSDAYS ARE THE NEW FRIDAYS”
PRODUCED BY: RAMBLE WEST
Claire McKenna is a young woman with a history of addiction. Today, Claire is at home for her first day of probation. While waiting anxiously to meet her parole officer she makes a discovery from her old life that puts everything into question. To the outside world, Claire’s battle is small, even invisible, but internally it is a fierce fight to stay. Sober, honest, real, alive.
AUDIENCE AWARD DC SHORTS FESTIVAL (2019)
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL (2019)
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR THE BRECKENRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL (2018)
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR THE PITTSBURGH FILM FESTIVAL (2018)
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR DC SHORTS FESTIVAL (2018)
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR GOLDEN DOOR FILM FESTIVAL (2018)
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR JUSTICE FILM FESTIVAL (2018)
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: WILLIAM PRICE III
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY: NATALIE CORDRAY
Field Associate Producer:
“Tell No Tales/Unfair Fight” (2020)
“Cover Story” (2020)
”Skipping School/Gamer” (2020)
”Escape Plan/Path of Terror” (2020)
”Shooting Blind/Brothers in Arms” (2020)
The First 48 takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations as it follows homicide detectives in the critical first 48 hours of murder investigations, giving viewers unprecedented access to crime scenes, interrogations and forensic processing.
11/08/16: A day in the life of the world on election day. The fate of the United States was decided upon, and this historical day determined what the future held for all of us. With cameras in every nook and cranny, we canvased the country and the world on this one monumental day. Through this wide lens, we captured stories of real people around the world, time-stamping 24 hours in political history.
The film offers a window into how we lived that day. People in cities and countries across the map took part in conversations and movements.
With crews in 52 cities and 35 countries, we told their story.
PRODUCTION: RAMBLE WEST
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: NATALIE CORDRAY
Following the death of Vesper Lynd, James Bond (Daniel Craig) makes his next mission personal. The hunt for those who blackmailed his lover leads him to ruthless businessman Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a key player in the organization which coerced Vesper. Bond learns that Greene is plotting to gain total control of a vital natural resource, and he must navigate a minefield of danger and treachery to foil the plan.
SONY PICTURES
DIRECTED BY: MARC FORSTER
In partnership with Demand Media Studios + L’Oreal, our team produced and directed the largest how-to video library on the internet, featuring over 1,100 unique video titles dedicated to skincare, makeup application + hair styling.
PRODUCED BY: DEMAND MEDIA STUDIOS
