Brad Hammer
Bradley Keith Hammer (born July 26th 1977) is a producer, director, and writer of music videos, commercials, online videos, television shows, and documentaries. He is also the owner of Brad Hammer Productions and is known for his appreciation of diversity and inclusion in all of his videos.
Brad Hammer originally started his career as an actor, with roles on shows such as Days of Our Lives, Six Feet Under; and the movies Three Barbecues and American Wedding.
Brad's directing career[1] started with the brand Andrew Christian, where Brad was the first director to ever feature openly expressive gay men and drag queens in commercials, as a way to sell product to a consumer. His videos for the brand were hugely popular world-wide and garnered over 100 million views. Soon after Andrew Christian, Brad took his career to the next level and became known as one of the top producers and directors of LGBTQ music videos and commercials.
Brad Hammer is well known for working with RuPaul's Drag Race Queens.[2] He has directed and produced over 75 music videos for these famous drag artists. 10 of his RuPaul's Drag Race stars' music videos are listed on the "Best Drag Queen Music Videos of All Time" list by Entertainment Weekly.[3]
Some of the most notable RuPaul Drag Race queens Brad has worked with are Trixie Mattel [4], Alaska Thunderf*ck[5], Sharon Needles [6], Yvie Oddly, Manila Luzon [7], Blair St. Clair [8], Heidi N. Closet[9], Nina West[10], [[Kylie Sonique Love[11]|Kylie Love]][12], Jinkx Monsoon[13], Detox,[14], Shangela[15], [[Alyssa Edwards[16]]], and Brooke Lynn Heights][17].
Brad Hammer has also worked with artists such as Cher[18], Cyndi Lauper[19], GiGi Gorgeous[20], John Duff[21], Paris Hilton, Diana Ross, Erasure[22],Michelle Visage[23], Cazwell[24], Brian Justin Crum[25]]], and [[Paula Abdul[26]]].
Brad Hammer's work has branched out even further doing commercial work for major brands/companies including: GUESS, Absolut, Melco Resorts, Morpheus Hotels, Kroll, OraQuick, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Stoli Vodka, SLS Hotels, Tommy Hilfiger, Producer Entertainment Group, and Voss Events.
In 2021 Brad produced and directed his first documentary, Finding Inner Hero[27], which has already won over 10 awards world-wide.
References[edit]
- ↑ Kleinmann, Michael. "Andrew Christian's S&M Fantasy". Huffington Post.
- ↑ Crowley, Patrick. "Brad Hammer Has Directed all Your Favorite Drag Race Queen Videos". Billboard.
- ↑ Nolfi, Joey. "A fabulous collection of the RuPaul's Drag Race queens' best music videos". Entertainment Weekly.
- ↑ Freeman, Jon. "Trixie Mattel Goes Electric w/ Yellow Cloud". Rolling Stone.
- ↑ Major, Michael. "VIDEO: Alaska Thunderf**k Reveals 'XOXOY2K' Video". Broadway World.
- ↑ Cook, Michael. ""Spoopy" Gives Sharon Needles Mashes The Monsters (And So Much More) On Her Latest Album!". Instinct Magazine.
- ↑ Tan, Emily. "Erasure Tap Manila Luzon, Detox And Other RuPaul's Drag Race Alums For 'Nerves Of Steel' Video". Spin Magazine.
- ↑ Voss, Brandon. "Blair St. Clair Takes Flight In Emotional Music Video "Now Or Never"". New Now Next.
- ↑ Martoccio, Angie. "Erasure Drop Mystical 'Fallen Angel' Video in Time for Halloween". Rolling Stone.
- ↑ Wong, Curtis. "Nina West Of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Wants Kids To Feel 'Loved And Seen' With New Video". Huffington Post.
- ↑ James, Andrea. "Kylie Sonique Love's Moving New Song "Complete Me" Is a Message of Hope". Wow Report.
- ↑ Cook, Michael. "Kylie Sonique Love Drops Some Collab-Heavy New Music". Instinct Magazine.
- ↑ Crowley, Patrick. "Jinkx Monsoon Tributes Azealia Banks, Madonna & 'Bye Bye Birdie' in 'She Evil' Music Video: Watch". Billboard.
- ↑ Dupuis, Adam. "Detox Releases 'This Is How We Jew It'". Instinct Magazine.
- ↑ Dupuis, Adam. "Shangela's "MAN CANDY" And Naughty Elves Help Us Celebrate The Holidays". Instinct Magazine.
- ↑ Rudolph, Christopher. ""Tongue Pop The Halls" With Alyssa Edwards In New Holiday Music Video".
- ↑ Dunn, Bryen. "Brooke Lynn Hytes releases first ever recording/video, "Queen of the North"". The Buzz.
- ↑ Hernandez, Greg. "Cher shares video for "Take it Like a Man" and it could be the gayest thing she's ever been associated with!". Greg in Hollywood.
- ↑ Robert. "Cocktail Music: The Boys of the White Party do Cyndi Lauper. Check out the Sexy Video!". Global Cocktails.
- ↑ Cook, Michael. "Gigi Gorgeous Reimagines the Iconic Anna Nicole Smith's GUESS Campaign". Wow Report.
- ↑ Cook, Michael. "Instinct Premiere-John Duff's 'I Hate L.A.' Has Message For Hollywood". Instinct Magazine.
- ↑ Shaffer, Claire. "Erasure Team Up With Drag Stars for 'Nerves of Steel' Video". Rolling Stone.
- ↑ Crowley, Patrick. "Michelle Visage Radiates In 'Silent Night' Music Video". Billboard.
- ↑ Dalton, Paisley. "Watch CAZWELL's Homo-age to Boy Strippers in "Duo Lingo"". Wow Report.
- ↑ Cook, Michael. "Brian Justin Crum Encourages Us To Find Our Light On His New Single "Bright"". Instinct Magazine.
- ↑ Padgett, Donald. "Paula Abdul Releases Sizzling Hot White Party Practice Video". Out Travel Magazine.
- ↑ Conrad, Will. "Finding Inner Hero". Indy Red.
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