I’m Nathan Hertz, a director, producer, and content creator with 10+ years of experience developing & executing video campaigns. I’m proud of my successful track record delivering to global brands, including HBO, LEGO, Mattel, and many others. I’m co-owner of Stay Lucky Studios, a premier Los Angeles Sound Stage including a Black Void, Water and Rain Stage, and White Cyc.
In-House
DIRECTOR / CREATIVE PRODUCER — Stay Lucky Studios — Los Angeles, CA | November 2020 – Present
Creative development & execution of branded video campaigns for
LEGO, Mattel, & HBO (initial concept through final delivery)
Delivered on schedule & within budget (ranging from $10K–$1M)
DIRECTOR / CREATIVE PRODUCER — GHZ Films — Los Angeles, CA | Jan 2012 – Present
Directed & produced features distributed theatrically & digitally, overseeing development, production, post-production, & delivery
Led marketing strategy for global festival launches & distribution
Collaborated with sales agents, distributors, & content aggregators to align creative assets with the release strategy
DIRECTOR / CREATIVE PRODUCER — Fullscreen — Culver City, CA | April 2019 – December 2020
Served as Showrunner & Creative Lead for Barbie, Hot Wheels, & American Girl YouTube channels, overseeing creative strategy, episodic production, & editorial teams
Managed editorial pipelines & creative standards across multiple ongoing content series
SENIOR CONTENT PRODUCER — Mobus Inc — Los Angeles, CA | Nov 2014 – April 2019
Produced video content for social platforms & e-courses
Directed & filmed interviews with Fortune 500 leadership
Education & Awards
BA (HONORS)
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
London, England | 2006 - 2009
Sir John Gielgud Bursary Award
FESTIVALS
Sitges International - Brigadoon Award
Raindance - Official Selection
Vortex Grand Prize Best Feature (Rhode Island International Film Festival) THINESTRA
Best First-Time Director (THINESTRA) - Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival
nathan.hertz1@gmail.com
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