Award-winning filmmaker Nat Livingston Johnson goes solo, joins Hey Wonderful for commercials & branded entertainment.
Johnson was previously part of directing duo Peking, renowned for Cannes Lion-winning documentary and experiential work for Skype and Doritos x Rock the Vote, along with award-winning short films such as The Kook, which have played at film festivals including Tribeca, Austin and SXSW. Johnson’s unique ability to elicit powerful, authentic performances from real people also extends to his strong narrative-driven work.
Among Johnson’s most recent projects are a scripted campaign for Care.com (via Peking) and a series of interactive VR films (solo) including Alayna, scripted by Antwone Fisher and short-listed for an Emmy Award. The VR film immerses users in the challenges faced by a teenage girl transitioning from her home to foster care. Johnson’s commercial credits also include campaigns for Meta, Chevy, Maxwell House, Boppy, Disney and Google, to note just a few.
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