Биография
Filmmaker Kevin Donovan, known internationally for his acclaimed commercials and music videos, made his feature film directing debut in 2002 with DreamWorks' action comedy The Tuxedo, starring Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt. The film has earned over $100 million and remains a favorite among young Kung Fu fans.
Kevin's storytelling is marked by subtlety and intelligence. He carefully selects his cast, often introducing unexpected elements to his projects. His background as a visual artist allows him to sketch ideas and visualize stories before filming begins.
Originally from Montana, Kevin played football at Montana State University before pursuing a career in film. He studied at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, then moved to New York, where he worked as an art director at Cliff Freeman and Partners, BBDO, and J. Walter Thompson. His passion for directing and storytelling has led to significant success both in the U.S. and internationally.
Kevin has earned numerous awards, including five Cannes Lions, with over twenty of his commercials shortlisted at the festival. In 2000, he won a Silver Lion at Cannes for his University of California campaign and a Bronze for "The Rant" for Molson Canadian, one of Canada's most iconic commercials. More recently, he received an award from the New York Film Festival for his satirical reinterpretation of March of the Penguins, a promotional short for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. His work has been featured in AdCritic, Marketing, Shots, Boards, and Shoot magazines. His sixty-second American Heart Association spot aired twice during the 2007 Super Bowl.
Kevin's commercial clients include Pontiac, Toyota, Pepsi, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Lever Brothers, Viagra, Wendy's, Sharpie, Planter's Peanuts, Nestea, Cadbury, and WildAid. He recently completed a series of Ford Truck commercials featuring country music star Toby Keith and Mike Rowe from "America's Dirtiest Jobs."
Kevin continues to direct and write for both feature films and commercials, bringing his distinctive visual style to every project. He divides his time between homes in Los Angeles and Montana, as well as frequent stays in hotels in Toronto and New York.
