Francis Pollara
| Francis Pollara | |
|---|---|
 Francis_Pollara_Clio_2010.jpg Francis Pollara accepts Silver Clio Award | |
| Born | March 16, 1989 Burbank, California |
| 💼 Occupation | Producer, Industrial Designer |
| 📆 Years active | 1989–present |
Francis Pollara (born March 16, 1989) is an Italian-Arab-American award-winning independent producer, project manager, entrepreneur, and industrial designer. Currently a project manager and agency producer at the international advertising firm KesselsKramer, clients include the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, Pampero, Ubisoft, Weedmaps, Smirnoff, and The Standard Hotel. He is critically acclaimed for producing the "Trigger Happy" Canon commercial, which has been broadcast on primetime television and received global recognition, winning a College Television Emmy Award [1] a Clio Award received May 2010 in New York [2] and featured in the Saatchi & Saatchi 2010 Showcase during Cannes Lions Festival in Cannes, France.[3] In addition, he also produced the South by Southwest Music Video Award winner, Cinnamon Chasers - Luv Deluxe[4] which has generated more than eight million hits collectively via YouTube and was double featured during the 2010 South by Southwest Film and Music Festival in Austin, Texas.[5]
Early life[edit]
Born and raised in Southern California, Pollara is the son of Fabrizio Pollara, manager of communication architectures and research at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Marianne Hattar-Pollara, director of nursing at California State University, Northridge. Growing up, Pollara spent summers visiting family in Italy and Jordan, where he learned to speak Italian and Arabic.
Education[edit]
As a teenager, Pollara attended a twelve-week filmmaking course at the New York Film Academy on the Universal Pictures’ back lot.[6] Upon graduation from La Cañada High School, he went to Italy to study cinema and further his Italian language skills. When he returned home, he enrolled at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and trained under cinematographer Affonso Beato, ASC, before moving into producing. Working with directors such as Saman Keshavarz and John X. Carey, Pollara’s productions earned multiple awards, including the Association of International Commercial Producers Award, a Student Emmy, and multiple Clios, as well as recognition at the Cannes and SXSW film festivals. Pollara received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film from Art Center in 2010.
Career[edit]
In 2010, Pollara and Affonso Beato worked with Rede Globo, a Latin American broadcast company, during production of a Brazilian telenovela. Pollara served as a production coordinator, translating Arabic and Italian, and learning Portuguese, as the show visited Israel, Jordan, France, and Brazil. Pollara also worked as camera consultant and still photographer on the project.
After returning from Brazil, Pollara collaborated with Beato on numerous 3D projects, including designing their own camera systems. Pollara built rigs and worked out new approaches for shooting 3D. The pair were also part of a team tasked with modifying standard television cameras and improvising ways to stream live 3D coverage of the 2014 World Cup to U.S. theaters.
For nearly four years, Pollara ran his own production company, Ladeson Productions.[7] As executive producer, he was responsible for daily production strategy, client relations, and general operations for all productions and multimedia projects. Ladeson produced music videos, commercials, viral content, and short films that ranged in budget from $15,000-$90,000.[8] Pollara also worked with film and music video producer Lanette Phillips at Paydirt Pictures, producing music videos for Calvin Harris, Chiddy Bang, Russ Chimes, Vitalic, Chk Chk Chk, and other artists. As founder and managing partner of [SIC] Apparel, Pollara launched the company with a $18,500 Kickstarter campaign, collaborating with artists and designers to produce quality lifestyle street-wear.[9]
Filmography[edit]
Executive Producer
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Association of Independent Commercial Producers Outstanding Commercial | Laphroaig "Winter Revel" | Won |
| 2010 | Rushes SoHo Shorts | Laphroaig "Winter Revel" | Nominated |
Producer
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Cannes Lions Young Filmmaker Award | AIDS Avert "Public Execution" | Won |
| 2010 | Cannes Lions Young Filmmaker Award | Canon "Trigger Happy" | Won |
| 2010 | Saatchi & Saatchi Showcase | Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe" | Won |
| 2010 | Television Emmy Award | Canon "Trigger Happy" | Won |
| 2011 | Association of Independent Commercial Producers Outstanding Commercial | The North Face "Hibernation" | Won |
| 2011 | Association of Independent Commercial Producers Outstanding Commercial | 'Adidas "Conquer Yourself" | Won |
| 2011 | Association of Independent Commercial Producers Outstanding Commercial | Gatorade "Unleash" | Won |
| 2011 | UK Music Video Awards Best Dance Video | Chk Chk Chk "Jamie, My Intentions Are Base" | Nominated |
| 2010 | UK Music Video Awards Best Dance Video | Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Clio Awards Best Commercial | The North Face "Hibernation" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Clio Awards Bronze HealthCare Best PSA | AIDS Avert "Public Execution" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Clio Awards Best Commercial | 'Canon "Trigger Happy" | Won |
| 2012 | South by Southwest Outstanding Music Video | Porter Robinson "Spitfire" | Nominated |
| 2011 | South by Southwest Outstanding Music Video | Chk Chk Chk "Jamie, My Intentions Are Base" | Nominated |
| 2010 | South by Southwest Outstanding Music Video | Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe" | Won |
| 2011 | Addy Gold Best Commercial | Adidas "Conquer Yourself" | Won |
| 2011 | Addy Silver Best Commercial | AIDS Avert "Public Execution" | Won |
| 2010 | Addy Gold Best Commercial | Canon "Trigger Happy" | Won |
| 2010 | Silver Telly Best Commercial | BMW M3 "Horsepower" | Won |
| 2010 | Telly Best Commercial | AIDS Avert "Public Execution" | Won |
| 2010 | Telly Best Commercial | Canon "Trigger Happy" | Won |
| 2010 | Telly Best Commercial | Adidas "Conquer Yourself" | Won |
| 2010 | Telly Best Commercial | Gatorade "Unleash" | Won |
| 2010 | Telly Peoples Choice | Gatorade "Unleash" | Won |
| 2011 | D&AD Student Awards | The North Face "Hibernation" | Won |
| 2010 | Beverly Hills Film Festival Best Short Film | Russ Chimes "Midnight Club Trilogy" | Nominated |
| 2010 | BMW International Automotive Competition | BMW M3 "Horsepower" | Won |
| 2010 | Porsche International Student Advertising | The North Face "Hibernation" | Won |
| 2010 | Davey Award Best Commercial | Adidas "Conquer Yourself" | Won |
| 2010 | Davey Award Best Commercial | Canon "Trigger Happy" | Won |
| 2010 | Davey Award Best Commercial | Gatorade "Unleash" | Won |
| 2010 | Davey Award Best Cinematography | Gatorade "Unleash" | Won |
| 2010 | Hammer Museum Honorable Mention | Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe" | Won |
| 2010 | Vimeo Best Music Video | Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Future Shorts Global Best Video | Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe" | Won |
Production Assistant/Internships
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Confessions of a Late Bloomer | Production Assistant | USC |
| 2007 | Moment Theatral | Production Coordinator | USC |
| 2007 | Blades of Glory | Camera Intern | |
| 2007 | Broken Heart of Gnocchi Bolognese | Production Coordinator | USC |
| 2008 | Dead on Thursday | Production Coordinator | USC |
| 2008 | Bedtime Stories | Production Assistant | |
| 2008 | Puma Motion Marriage | Production Coordinator, Support Designer | Art Center |
| 2009 | Viver a Vida | Camera Consultant, Production Coordinator |
Industrial Design
| Year | Project | Associated with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | POV Head Mounted Camera System | Cinnamon Chasers "Luv Deluxe" | 3D Version |
| 2010 | Third-person Camera System | Grand Theft Auto "Rise" | Student |
| 2010 | Auto Detect QR Scanner | Honda Motors Inc. | Student |
| 2010 | Specialized Photo Pack | Canon Accessories | Student |
| 2010 | 3D Split Beam System | Technicolor | Student |
Further reading[edit]
- Olivia Smith. Young Filmmaker gets a Dream. La Cañada Valley Sun Publishers, [Published March 25, 2007]
- Lucas Chang. "The New Steven Spielberg". La Canada High School Spartan. [Published Jan 16, 2007]
- La Canada High School 2007 Alumni
- Art Center College of Design 2010 Alumni
- Campus Circle - Francis Pollara: College Television Award Winner[10]
- Valley Sun - Youth is no problem
- College Central - Outstanding Commercial
- Emmys Foundation - 2010 Winners
- Clio Awards - 2010 Winners
References[edit]
- ↑ "Dotted Line". artcenter.edu. 15 April 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
... Francis is great,” said Ross Lamanna, the chair of the film department at the art center. “He’s an exemplar of the school. He became sort of a de facto leader in his group. Guys who want to produce are always really popular ...'
- ↑ "Clio Awards Shortlist". clioawards.com. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
- ↑ "Saatchi & Saatchi". saatchi.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2013. Retrieved May 28, 2010. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "SXSW Winner". sxsw.com. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
... I Watch it again again!! There are three stories depending on the different personality of the person. 1st - bad girl, 2nd - bad boy, 3rd - bad girl with good boy ...'
- ↑ "SXSW Winner". sxsw.com. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ↑ "New York Film Academy". nyfa.com. Retrieved September 28, 2009.
- ↑ "Ladeson Productions". facebook.com. Retrieved October 12, 2010.
- ↑ "His youth is no problem for him". latimes.com. 22 September 2010. Retrieved October 12, 2010.
... His current brainstorm, Ladeson Productions, serves as a facilitator for young talent in the film industry, attempting to build bridges between student filmmakers and larger production companies. ...'
- ↑ "[SIC] APPAREL by Francis Pollara". kickstarter.com. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Campus Circle - Romson Niega and Francis Pollara".
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