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- Dennis Gelbaum
- http://www.dennisgelbaum.com
My favorite projects include writing/producing a visually stunning commercial for Alize Bleu, creating/selling/producing/
directing 'Get Fit With Alyson' - a web series supporting the launch of the Nintendo Wii/Wii Fit, creating a web and mobile based campaign for a jeans company - looking for the "best ass", introducing a cosmetics company by creating a credit card that looked like a mirror - looking for the "most beautiful face", inventing/introducing "FaceLift" - a cleansing pad for men to give their face a lift after a long day of work/travel, producing a multimedia campaign for the introduction of Jesse Jeans - "they fit so good they oughta be outlawed" and inventing/introducing the Buddy Light Illuminated Safety Leash - one of the most successful pet products ever featured in The Sharper Image! Special Accomplishments:
Featured in '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading', by Danielle Hampson & Don McCauley (2010)
Published (2008) a novel, 'Beyond Reasonable Doubt'.
Published (2006) 'Something About Going Home', a collection of original poetry with illustrations by Christina Qualiana
Received the Cannes Lion for a series of commercials I produced and co-directed for BBDO and Black & Decker.
Received the Distinguished Alumnus Award (from American University) and established the NAVARAC Scholarship...an annual contribution providing funds, services and resources to help students complete film/video/multimedia projects.
Received international recognition (25+ awards) for work created and produced.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=yZXRaVBf0pY - Music video I created and co-directed for Bazooka Bubble Gum - just under 3 million views and counting!Creating an award winning video to support Worldfund - view it at: http://www.worldfund.org/
I am an International award winning Creative Director, Executive Producer, Director, Author and Inventor. (Buddy Light Illuminated Safety Leash) I am presently the Managing Director, Director of Creative and Business Strategy of ramp it up entertainment, a full service creative boutique and brand experience agency and multimedia production resource company.index.php/US/about-us/video- overview
I have worked with clients all over the world, producing and directing hundreds of commercials, music videos, live multimedia events and concert (tours, festivals, fairs) productions, multimedia interactive presentations (meetings, product introductions, in-store promotions and museum exhibits), corporate films/videos and hours of long/short form programming/content for broadcast, web and mobile.
I have worked with the biggest touring acts (and venues) in the world producing live entertainment for the entire family. I have worked with major record labels, radio stations, AOL, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, FOX Sports, Music Choice, Miller Beer, BRAVO, UPN, WWE, AVON, VW, ESPN, A&E, AFL, USA Olympic Teams, Special Olympics, Professional and College Sports/Teams, Motor Sports, Chicago Museum of Science and Industry (Titanic Exhibit) and many more.
Stops include: President of ramp it up entertainment, Managing Director/Partner of Tribe Pictures, Managing Director and Director of Creative and Business Strategy and Development for Beaucoup Chapeaux and Talent Solutions, SRVP, Executive Producer at Pegasus Theatrical, COO, Executive Creative Director of Tourdesign Creative Services, Creative Director, Love Advertising and President of The NAVARAC Film Group. Other agencies include BBDO, Compton and JWT.
Visit my youtube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/dennisjg3153?feature=mhee