SCOTT McCULLOUGH
Scott McCullough is an American film director, cinematographer, and writer. Best known as a director/dp for commercials and music videos, McCullough’s most notable for working with Prince, Paul Newman, NASCAR, Ford, GM, Budweiser, Pepsi, Kubota, Target and many more Fortune 500 clients with top ad agencies such as Leo Burnett, Doner, DDB, Team Detroit, Martin Williams, Deutsch, J. Walter Thompson and more.
McCullough’s feature film “Séance” is in pre-production and set for distribution for fall of 2018. He has been developing several other features and television projects including co-writing the Sublime biopic “What I got”, the Vietnam PTSD war feature film “Captain For Dark Mornings” starring Martin Sheen. Other projects include the veteran-based dramatic series “Spent Rounds” is in development along with other films including “1983”, “26 Floors”, “Holiday Motel”, “The Flame” and more.
McCullough was the creator, writer and director for R.J.Reynolds Thunder Theater 70mm NASCAR experience film “100%” and “No Bull” - known as the world’s largest mobile theater. He also had directed and shot over 26 projects for Prince, including the gold RIAA rated (over 1MM in sales) projects “Gett Off” home video, “Diamonds and Pearls” home video, “Sexy M.F” and over a dozen live concerts and other films for the music icon.
McCullough resides in Los Angeles, California.
Awards Include: CANNES Film Festival Finalist (commercials) - The New York Festivals: 2 time Silver Medals & Bronze Medal - 24-time TELLY Advertising Awards - Golden Cine Award - EFFIE Award -2-time Summit Gold Award - 2000 Vision Award - 3-time CINDI gold awards - Intercom Awards Silver Plaque - National ITVA: Bronze/Gold/Silver - US Int’l Film Festival: 2 Creative Excellence awards - ADWEEK Top Spots: 1998/1994 - AXIEM: Best of Show-ITVA 3-time winner - 2017 Poland International Film Festival Official Selection, 2018 Amsterdam Film Festival, 2017 ADDY, 2017 International Independent Film Festival Diamond Award- 2016 First Glance Film Festival (winner/best trailer), Philadelphia - 2016 Best Shorts Festival Official Selection - 2016 Accolade International Film Festival (winner) - 2016 Short Stop Int'l Film Festival - 2016 London Short Stop Film Festival - 2016 HRIFF (best trailer) -2016 Hollywood Film Festival (winner) - 2016 Access Code Film Festival - 2015 Euro Fest Selection - 2015 Fade In - Awards (finalist) - 6 Addy Awards - HAA Bestof Show - HAA Gold - The New York Festivals: Gold World Medal - 8 RIAA Gold videos for Prince - Bronze World Medal - Sonoma Valley Film Festival - Method Fest Film Festival Finalist - Orinda Film Festival Finalist – Indie Producer Film Festival Finalist - International Cinema and Technology World Tour - Festival International De Biarritz 2003 Jury Award - La Réalisation Integral Best Director - Circe de Ciurto (Italy) Best Short - 3-time AURORA winner-Platinum & Best of Show - 16-time MN Video Awards - Minnesota Music Video Awards: 3-time Director of the Year - and more.
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Scott currently works as an independent director/dp on a non-exclusive basis. To learn more visit Scott's website or use the secure contact form below to request more information.
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Two cars duel...but one burns gas...
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Perfume, ocean...makes sense.
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Parties are better with 12-packs that can hold ice.
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A Porsche races on a winding mountain road and stops short of killing a rabbit...but looses it's red paint instead due to awesome tires.
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An emotional commercial featuring the son of the racing legend Dale Earnhardt.
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2017 Cine Golden Eagle Award Winner
2017 Advertising Federation Silver Award Winner
2017 Telly's Peoples Award and Telly Award
2017 Summit Award Award of Excellence and more
Agency and Production Company: Edge of Reason, LLC
Writer / Director: Scott McCullough
Producer: Windy Buhler
Director of Photography: Scott McCullough
Casting Director: Michael Sanford / Sanford Casting
Executive Production Partner: Kip Azzoni, Global Compassion in Action
Executive Production Partner: Tim Wolf, The Wolf Family Foundation
Production Services: Rekon Studios-Producer/LP Jon Kondrath
Co-Producer: Grayson Brooke
Production Coordinator: Lezlie Lopez
Property Master/Set Design: Kirk de Musiak
Composer/Sound Designer: Omar Fadel
Editor: Lucid Editorial, Mike Hackett, Editor
Music by Omar Fadel
EFX Team: J.S. Effects
Post Production/Editorial: Crash + Sues / Minneapolis
Creative Consultant: Debbie Karnowsky
STUDIO CREW:
Assistant Director: Dan Giles
Assistant Camera: Delaney Shioari
DIT: Elijih Burns
Gaffer/LD: Craig Burns
Script Supervisor: Nicole Rivera
Sound Recording: Samuel “Sandy” Fellerman
Stylist: Vickie Waite
Video Assist: Abram Miller
Production Assistants: Adi Cobigting, Kyle Shafia
Camera equipment by The Camera House
Lighting and Grip by Burns Grip and Lighting
Catering: Camilles
Craft Services: Kit and Kaboodle
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Prince and the New Power Generation talk about working with Prince with rare behind the scenes footage of rehearsals and sound checks.
From the guy who shot it - Not for monetary use and intended for the fans. Footage from a press released films that never really made it out. I shot this at Paisley Park and the now demolished HHH Metro Dome. Footage was released to press and rarely seen.
FAIR USE STATEMENT: This video, along with the audio, have been uploaded for entertainment purposes only, and both are ABSOLUTELY IN ACCORDANCE with fair use standards (section 107 of the U.S. Copyright. Act.). All visual elements are derivative forms of copyright compiled by the photographer.
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Screen legend Paul Newman sponsors his race team and Secure Horizons.
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Paul Newman in his last filmed project supports Secure Horizons by Pacific Care. Rare and hard to find footage.
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Director/DP Scott McCullough with STORY for Leo Burnett
"...the client said that it's the best footage GM has ever produced." Per GM via Diane Schomer/Art director.
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Throwback of footage I directed with STORY for Leo Burnett.
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Chainbreaker is the only charity that donates 100% of their donations to cancer research and support. This message is the for the inaugural year in Minneapolis and for many years to come.
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Various footage for Bud, Ford, NASCAR, RJR, Winston, and more
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Prince and the New Power Generation "Gett Off - Houstyle"
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Audio Studio by MiereKat
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A collection of recent car directing/dp work. Buick, Chevy, Porsche, GMC
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A unique perspective on Veteran Suicides offered by those who have attempted or have been near it. The National Veterans Foundation explores the subject in raw terms.
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Directed/photographed/edited/produced by Scott McCullough
Produced by Windy Buhler
Written by Kip Doyle and Scott McCullough
Executive Producers Kip Doyle and Tim Wolf
Production Services provided by ReKon Productions
Post Production provided by Crash+Sue's, Minneapolis
Full credits available upon request only.
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Tags: veterans, veteran suicide, military, war, PTSD, suicide, NVF, Veterans issues and coming home
Friends gather for a impromptu party in a loft downtown.
1 day, 12 hours and 45 talent and marginal production company.
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Prince performs in a rare clip from Diamonds and Pearls Home Video
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Awards/History
- Advertising Federation of America ADDY Award – Pepsi "Countdown to Now"
- CANNES International Awards – Finalist, International Campaign
- TELLY awards (21-time winner) – Film Trailer, Music Video, Commercial, Editing
- Houston Film Festival – Remi Award short film "Curious"
- Method Fest – Finalist short film “Audition”
- Orinda International Film Festival – Best Actress, Finalist Short Film "Audition"
- New York International Film Festival – Finalist "Innocent"
- USA International Film Festival – Best long form film "Polaris
- International Television and Video Association – Award of Excellence
- Axiem Awards – National Finalist Silver Award
- Festival International De Biarritz – La Meilleure Actrice -Best Actress
- Festival International De Biarritz – La Realisation Integral (Jury Prize)
- US International Film and Video Festival – Outstanding International Award - Creative Excellence
- EFFIE Worldwide Awards – Political/TV Bronze
- Summit International Awards – Creative Excellence, Gold Award for Creative Excellence
- Citation Awards – Regional/National Citation
- Indie Producer Film Festival – Finalist - Short film
- Circe de Ciurito (Italy) – Best Short Film
- Cindi Awards (3-time winner) – Gold Award
- Aurora Awards (3-time winner) – Platinum, Best of Show, Finalist
- Intercom Awards – Silver Plaque
- International Cinema and Technology Tour – Featured Work
- Minnesota Music Video Awards (16-time winner) Including
- Minnesota Music Video Awards - 3-time "Director of the Year"
- RIAA Gold Certificate Awards (8-time) – Prince Music Video Sales over $1MM
Filmography
DIRECTOR
2017 The Decks
2016 26 Floors
2016 Captain for Dark Mornings
2016 Detours: The Film
2015 Zia (Actor showcase)
2014 The Exorcism Diaries (Short)
2008 Three Days (Episodic pilot)
2007 Curious (Short)
2004 Audition (Short)
2001 God's Helper (Short)
2001 Innocent (Episodic pilot)
2001 NASCAR Thunder Theater 100% 70MM (Documentary short)
1993 Prince Sexy MF (music video long-form - secongd unit director, director of photography, camera operator)
1992 Prince Unauthorized (Video documentary-segment director)
1992 Prince: Diamonds and Pearls (videos "Call The Law", "Strollin', "The Maxx" - second unit, concert footage, interviews and more)
1991 Prince: Gett Off (Longform music video - director and DP for most videos)
Second Unit Director
2008 One-Eyed Monster
1992 Prince: Sexy MF (Video short)
1992 Prince: Diamonds and Pearls (Video) (second unit director and additional segment DP)
1987 Sign 'o' the Times (second second assistant director)
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Zia (Short) (as Scott McCullough)
2009 The Third Heaven (Short) (as Scott McCullough)
2001 NASCAR Thunder Theater 100% 70MM (Documentary short) (as Scott McCullough)
1992 Sexy MF (Video short) (as Scott McCullough)
1992 Prince: Diamonds and Pearls (Video) (as Scott McCullough)
1991 Gett Off (Video) (as Scott McCullough)
EDITOR
Zia (Short) (as Scott McCullough)
2014 The Exorcism Diaries (Short) (as Scott McCullough)
2004/I Audition (Short) (as Scott McCullough)
2001 God's Helper (Short) (as Scott McCullough)
PRODUCER
26 Floors
2016 Captain for Dark Mornings
2014 The Exorcism Diaries
2008 Three Days
WRITER
26 Floors (story by)
2016 Captain for Dark Mornings (story by)
2001 NASCAR Thunder Theater 100% 70MM (Documentary short) (all scripts)
1992 Prince: Diamonds and Pearls (Video) (story treatment "Insatiable"
2001 Innocent
2001 NASCAR Thunder Theater 100% 70MM (Documentary short)
MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS
Chris Cummings “That’ll Teach Her”
Prince “Sexy M.F..”
Prince “Gett Off... Violet The Organ Grinder”
Carmen Electra “Tasty”
Prince “Gett Off... Houstyle”
Prince “Clockin’ The Jizz”
Prince “Live in London”
Prince “Money Don't Matter Tonight
Prince “Willing and Able”
Prince “The Continental”
Prince “Strollin"
Prince “Call The Law”
Prince “Gett Off-Gangster Glam”
Prince “Daddy Pop”
Eric Leeds “Little Rock”
Prince “BBC Documentary”
Prince “My Name Is Prince”
Prince “Damn U”
Mavis Staples “The Voice”
Prince Europe Tour Rehearsal films ‘91, ‘92, ‘93
George Clinton “We Can Funk”
Trip Shakespear (AKA Semi-Sonic) “Pearl”
The Time with Prince “We Can Funk”
Prince “Can’t Stop This Felling I Got”
Prince Live in London “Nothing Compares 2 U”
Tevin Campbell “Round and Round”
The Time “Release It”
The Time “Shake”
Ingrid Chavez and Prince “Mystery of U”
Prince “The New Power Generation”
Prince “Elephants and Flowers”
Prince “Live at Glam Slam-concert film”
Prince “Diamonds and Pearls”
And many others.
Film Festival History
Houston Film Festival – Remi Award short film "Curious"
Method Fest – Finalist short film “Audition”
Orinda International Film Festival – Best Actress, Finalist Short Film "Audition"
New York International Film Festival – Finalist "Innocent"
USA International Film Festival – Best long form film "Polaris"
Festival International De Biarritz – La Meilleure Actrice -Best Actress
Festival International De Biarritz – La Realisation Integral (Jury Prize)
US International Film and Video Festival – Outstanding International Award - Creative Excellence
Indie Producer Film Festival – Finalist - Short film Circe de Ciurito (Italy) – Best Short Film
International Cinema and Technology Tour – Featured Work
Representation
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