Dean Blumberg

Dean’s commercials’ career had a great start. In his first year he won the Shots Young Director’s award in the non-European category at Cannes, and was chosen for the New Director’s Showcase in Shots magazine. Shortly afterwards, his Ford’Ubuntu’ spot won the Creative Circle’s Ad Of The Year. He has since gone on to win awards at most major shows, including Cannes, One Show and London International Awards, and was selected along with a handful of international directors to showcase his work at the Boards Summit in New York. He has recently completed spots starring Sir Ben Kingsley, and the international-breakthrough commercial, Nando’s “Last Dictator Standing”.

Dean’s a born storyteller. He graduated from film school with Honours and three award winning short films. His films were officially showcased at the Cannes Film Festival, and travelled the international festival circuits, picking up awards including the Fiction Award for Best Film at the World School’s Festival. Dean’s eclecticism, deep passion for his craft and chameleon-like ability to adapt and evolve with different scripts has made him a highly sought after director.

2011 – Nandos ‘Dictator’
Creative Circle Ad of the Year

2011 – Santam ‘Sir Ben’
Silver Loerie

2010 – First For Women ‘So Backwards’
Cannes Lion Bronze
Epica Gold
New York Festival Bronze
Loeries Bronze
London International Awards Finalist

2010 – Drive Alive’Richard, Tracey, Martin & Gary’
One Show Merit Award
Loeries Campaign Silver

2010 – Toyota ‘Buddy’
Loeries Campaign Bronze

2007 – First For Women ‘Taking the Piss’
The Gunn Report
CFP Shots Young Director’s Award
Silver Loerie

2007 – Ford ‘Ubuntu’
Creative Circle Ad of the Year
Silver Loerie

2007 – Netstar ‘Yeti’
Bronze Loerie