BRIAN ARNDT WRITER + DIRECTOR
I love bringing great people, ideas and brands together to create memorable experiences for clients and their consumers. - Brian
For more than 20 years a guy raised in the middle of a corn field has been lucky enough to help produce some pretty good work for some pretty awesome clients, integrating compelling ideas to build brand stories for a wide range of renowned companies.
With work recognized for its creativity, diversity and results, Brian has worked with prestigious clients including ABC, ESPN, Showtime, GMC, Panerai, Walt Disney Hotels & Resorts, Space Florida, HSN, Good Morning America, Swissair, Marriott, Starkist, Wenger, Del Monte, Firehouse Subs, Outback, Six Flags, Daytona Beach, CAT Footwear, and other clients of all sizes and shapes.
Whether concepting new products, services or business ventures for clients, managing strategic partners, directing film productions, or collaborating with a gang of creatives, Brian thrives on bringing talented people together, inspiring creativity, and motivating everyone to perform at their highest level – while having a good time doing it.
He has written award-winning scripts for movies stars, TV stars, sports stars and even hip-hop stars, from Kiefer Sutherland to Robin Roberts, from Common to Pat Summerall, from Michael Madsen to Stuart Scott, from Sage Francis to Don Ho. Yes, that Don Ho.
A graduate of Grand Valley State University in Michigan, Brian has won awards at some of the top international creative festivals, including the National Addys, London International Advertising Awards, The New York Festivals, and the Annual American Advertising Awards, where he was named Copywriter of the Year. He was also part of the Sports Emmy Award-winning team for ESPN’s Winter X Games.
While managing his own small agency since 1999 with his wife, Casey Zeh, Brian has served as a freelance Creative Director, Writer, Director and/or Producer for various national and international clients, networks and advertising agencies from Biel, Switzerland to Bowling Green, Kentucky and many styles in between.
From May 2014 through June 2017, Brian served as the Creative + Film Director/Producer at Paradise Advertising. There he helped lead the creative and video production teams develop award-winning destination, conservation and aeronautic brands and campaigns.
Brian started his career in Detroit at Ross Roy Communications (BBDO), McCann/SAS, McCann Erickson and Ogilvy & Mather, and in 1997 moved to Florida.
Today, Brian spends his precious free-time with his wife raising their children, restoring their century-old home, and whenever possible exploring the world. Or at least Pass-a-Grille Beach.
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458 10th avenue n. st. petersburg, fl 33701 727 460-7549 [email protected] BRIAN ARNDT WRITER + DIRECTOR
Experience
August ‘99 - present Creative + Film Director / Writer / Producer Zeh Arndt Creative St. Petersburg, Florida
August ‘99 - present Freelance Creative Director / Writer / Director / Producer From Here to Everywhere, but mostly ESPN, ABC, Showtime, HSCUSA & Jump Studios
May ‘14 - July 2017 Creative + Film Director / Producer Paradise Advertising St. Petersburg, Florida
February ‘97 - August ‘99 Senior Copywriter Paradigm Communications Tampa, Florida
May ‘96 - February ‘97 Copywriter Ogilvy & Mather Detroit, Michigan
June ‘95 - May ‘96 Copywriter McCann-Erickson Troy, Michigan
March ‘94 - June ‘95 Junior Copywriter McCann/SAS Troy, Michigan
Sept ‘92 - February ‘94 Account Executive Ross Roy Communications Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Select Client Experience ABC, Baxter Medical, Buick, CAT Footwear, Cunard Cruise Lines, Daytona Beach, Del Monte, ESPN – X Games / NFL / NHL / NBA / WNBA / NCAA / NASCAR / IndyCar, Firehouse Subs, Ford, GMC, Good Morning America, Home Depot, HSN, Johnson & Johnson, Marriott Hotels, Moffitt Cancer Research Center, The Palm Restaurant, Panerai, Ringling College of Art & Design, Showtime, Space Florida, Starkist, Swissair, Tampa Bay Lightning, Walt Disney World Resorts, Wenger Knives
Select Agencies & The Allen Group of Hospitality Companies, Blue Foot Productions, Dunn & Co., Edit Mafia, Production Companies Werkshop Branding, Hanon McKendry, High Fiber Design, HSCUSA, Jump Studios, MS3 Paradise Advertising, RocketReady, Think360, Tricycle Studios, ULA, West Wayne / 22 Squared, WhiteIron
Awards/Honors National Addys, Tellys, London International Advertising Awards, New York Festivals, AMPIA, International Film and Video Festivals, Clio Awards – Judge, Right Brain Awards, 38th Annual American Advertising Awards – Copywriter of the Year
Education Grand Valley State University, Bachelor of Arts, May 1992 Eastern Michigan University, August 1987 – May 1990
458 10th avenue n. st. petersburg, fl 33701 727 460-7549 [email protected] BRIAN ARNDT WRITER + DIRECTOR
Since January 2000, Brian has written and produced for several remote productions and shows including:
2015-present // NFL Draft, ESPN - all show opens, advancers, promos
2014 // Draft Academy, ESPN - all show narration scripts for voiceover talent
2013 // All Access, Showtime - all show narration scripts for voiceover talent Common
2005 - 2010 // X Center, ESPN - on-camera scripts for hosts Dana Jacobsen, Linda Cohn, Suzy Kolber and Todd Harris
2000 - 2005 // X Games and Winter X Games, ESPN - teases, bumps, and on-camera scripts for host Sal Masekela
2006 // SportsCenter Year In Review Show, ESPN - wrote on-camera scripts for hosts Linda Cohn and Stuart Scott
2005 // “2 Minutes with Geno Auriemma” Show, ESPN - wrote on-camera scripts for 4 shows
2002 & 2004 // Stanley Cup Finals, ESPN - wrote teases and bumps for sportscaster Gary Thorne
In addition to writing and producing, Brian has also directed hundreds of TV, digital, social and long-form videos. Brian’s credits as writer/director (and often producer) include:
ABC/Good Morning America 2012-2013 The Advanced Spine Center at Bayfront 2010 Ameilia Island 2014-2017 BayCare Health Systems 2010 Centex Homes 2006-2007 Daytona Beach 2014- 2017 Destin CVB 2018-present Durango Steakhouse 2006 Eckerd Youth Alternatives 2007 ESPN - NFL Pro Bowl 2004 ESPN - Winter X Games 2000-2001 Firehouse Subs TV 2004 Great Explorations 2010 hazeapledge.com 2005 Johnson & Johnson 2011-2013 Kentucky Trust Bank 2006 Law Offices of Dale Appell 2008 Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium 2014-2017 Navarre Beach 2017 Pinellas County Head Start 2009 Orlando North/Seminole County 2014-2017 Ringling College of Art & Design 2010 Ryland Homes 2003 SeaWorld 2014 S.Central KY Chamber of Commerce 2006 Space Florida 2014-2017 St. Anthony’s Hospital 2010 St. John’s Riverside Hospital 2011-present Tampa Bay Times 2012 USF St. Petersburg 2012-2013 Visit Tampa Bay 2018-present Walt Disney World Resorts 2014-2015 Western Kentucky University Athletics 2005-2006 West Palm Beach 2018-present
458 10th avenue n. st. petersburg, fl 33701 727 460-7549 [email protected]