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| birth_place = Berkeley, California, U.S.| alma_mater = Loyola Marymount UniversityFilm directortelevision commercial director}}| years_active = 1993–present| spouse = }}David Charles Meyers (born October 19, 1972)WEB,familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJWB-H9ZH, FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch, is an American music video, commercial and film director.

Early life

Born and raised in Berkeley, California, Dave Meyers developed his love for film while working for a local Landmark cinema at age 17. After graduating from Berkeley High School he attended Loyola Marymount University where he studied Film Production and Philosophy.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}

Career

After graduating from Loyola Marymount University, Meyers worked his way through the studio systems at Paramount and Fox before filming his first music video with rap crew The Whoridas.Inspired by a chance meeting with director Gus Van Sant, Meyers steered his focus away from feature film-making to directing music videos.NEWS, Green, Catherine, August 11, 2017, The Director Behind Some of the Most Iconic Music Videos of the 2000s,www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/08/the-art-and-business-of-making-music-videos/535254/, The Atlantic, NYC, August 22, 2019, He has directed more than 200 videos for some of the music industry’s most popular recording artists. His work brought dozens of nominations and 12 MTV Video Music Awards including the 2003, 2011, 2017 and 2018 MTV Video Music Award for Best Video of the Year.NEWS, Sanneh, Kelefa, A Win for Missy Elliott at Music Video Awards,www.nytimes.com/2003/08/29/nyregion/a-win-for-missy-elliott-at-music-video-awards.html, August 22, 2019, New York Times, August 29, 2003, In 2006, he won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for co-directing Missy Elliott’s “Lose Control”.In 1999, Meyers directed the Eddie Griffin comedy Foolish and in 2007, he directed the remake of The Hitcher, which was produced by director Michael Bay.Lemire, Christy (2007) “‘Hitcher’ remake does the original proud”, Associated Press/Eugene Register-Guard, January 22, 2007, p. B5, retrieved 2011-07-11Meyers is a frequent collaborator to Janet Jackson, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Lopez & Pink.NEWS, Drucker, Eric, November 20, 2015, Talking to Dave Meyers, the director behind Missy Elliott’s ‘WTF’ music video,www.theverge.com/2015/11/20/9768742/missy-elliott-wtf-music-video-director-interview, The Verge, Washington, DC, August 22, 2019,

Filmography

Films{| class“wikitable”

! Year! Title! Studio(s)! Notes| 1999Foolish (film)>FoolishArtisan EntertainmentNo Limit Records>No Limit Films|| 2007The Hitcher (2007 film)>The HitcherRogue Pictures>RogueIntrepid PicturesPlatinum Dunes|| 2015| Volatile Love|| Short film; also writer | 2017| Sremm BreakInterscope RecordsMike Will Made It>EarDrummers|| 2024| (This Is Me... Now: A Love Story)| Amazon MGM StudiosBMG Rights ManagementNuyorican Productions| Co-wrote story with Jennifer Lopez and Chris Shafer

Music videos

Commercials

• Adidas – “Born to Perform”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/adidas-born-to-perform, Adidas Born to Perform, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Superstar”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/adidas-superstar, Adidas Superstar, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Unstoppable“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/adidas-unstoppable, Adidas Unstoppable, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Amex – “US Open“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/amex-us-open, Amex US Open, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Apple – “Breakdance”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/apple-breakdance, Apple Breakdance, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Dance”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/apple-dance, Apple Dance, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Funk”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/apple-funk, Apple Funk, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Hip Hop”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/apple-hip-hop, Apple Hip Hop, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Rock”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/apple-rock, Apple Rock, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Saturday Hip Hop”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/apple-saturday-hip-hop, Apple Saturday Hip Hop, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Stereo Rock“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/apple-stereo-rock, Apple Stereo Rock, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• AT&T – “Shedding Styles“WEB,www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/att-shedding-styles-130234/, AT&T “Shedding Styles”, July 29, 2009, February 8, 2020, Adweek,
• Beats by Dre – “Queen of Queens“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/beats-by-dre-queen-of-queens, Beats by Dre Queen of Queens, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Britney Spears – “Curious“WEB,theinspirationroom.com/daily/2005/britney-spears-fantasy-perfume/, Britney Spears Fantasy Myth, February 8, 2020, The Inspiration Room, 20 December 2005,
• Budweiser – “Traffic Stoppers“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/budweiser-traffic-stoppers, Budweiser Traffic Stoppers, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• CA Lottery – “Super Ticket“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ca-lottery-super-ticket, CA Lottery Super Ticket, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Chase – “Bank”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chase-bank, Chase Bank, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Office”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chase-office, Chase Office, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Rockettes“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chase-rockettes, Chase Rockettes, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Chevy – “Campsite”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chevy-campsite, Chevy Campsite, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Diner”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chevy-diner, Chevy Diner, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Keeps Going”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chevy-keeps-going, Chevy Keeps Going, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Stronger Truck”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chevy-stronger-truck, Chevy Stronger Truck, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Work Gloves“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chevy-work-gloves, Chevy Work Gloves, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Chrysler – “Golf Buddies“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/chrysler-golf-buddies, Chrysler Golf Buddies, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Cingular Wireless – “Alter Ego Guy”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/alter-ego-guy/8306, Cingular Wireless : Alter Ego Guy, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 9 June 2009, “Alter Ego Girl”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/alter-ego-girl/8305, Cingular Wireless : Alter Ego Girl, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 11 September 2005, “Bridge“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/bridge/7488, Cingular Wireless : Bridge, February 7, 2020, AdAge, February 2006,
• Cîroc – “Name Change”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ciroc-name-change, Ciroc Name Change, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Smile”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ciroc-smile, Ciroc Smile, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Smooth“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ciroc-smooth, Ciroc Smooth, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Citibank – “Bright Lights”
• Coors Light – “Ascent”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/coors-light-ascent, Coors Light Ascent, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Snow Cave“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/coors-light-snow-cave, Coors Light Snow Cave, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Deichmann – “Graceland“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/deichmann-graceland, Deichmann Graceland, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Discover America/Brand USA – “Anthem“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/discover-america-anthem, Discover America Anthem, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Doritos – “Anti-Ad“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/doritos-anti-ad, Doritos Anti-Ad, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• ESPN – “Heat Huddle”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/espn-heat-huddle, ESPN Heat Huddle, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Pain”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/espn-pain, ESPN Pain, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Suit Up“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/suit/9007, ESPN : Suit Up, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 18 April 2005,
• Foot Locker – “Snow Dunk“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/footlocker-snow-dunk, FootLocker Snow Dunk, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Frito-Lay – “Favorite Things“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/frito-lay-favorite-things, Frito Lay Favorite Things, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Fujifilm – “Now or never.“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/fujifilm-now-or-never, Fujifilm Now or never., February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Gatorade G2 – “Kevins“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/kevins/15436, Gatorade G2 : Kevins, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 28 June 2009,
• GA Lottery – “Overture“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ga-lottery-overture, GA Lottery Overture, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Gillette – “Face Abuse”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/gillette-face-abuse, Gillette Face Abuse, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Rehydrate“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/gillette-rehydrate, Gillette Rehydrate, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• GMC – “Blade“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/gmc-blade, GMC Blade, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Google Pixelbook – “Go Make, Discover, Ask“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/google-pixelbook, Google Pixelbook, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• House of Fraser – “Turn It On“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/house-of-fraser-turn-it-on, House of Fraser Turn It On, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• HP – “Gwen Stefani’s Say“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/gwen-stefanis-say/2763, HP : Gwen Stefani’s Say, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 29 November 2007,
• Hummer – “Yacht“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/yacht/10973, Humma : Yacht, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 18 December 2003,
• ITV – “Launch”
• John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum – “Ask Not“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/ask-not-cafe/22213, The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum : Ask Not - Cafe, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 19 January 2011,
• Kmart – “Jimmy & Jenny“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/jimmy-jenny/11639, Kmart : Jimmy & Jenny, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 4 May 2003,
• La Poste – “Une journée Extraordinaire“WEB,maieute.com/la-poste-devoile-sa-nouvelle-campagne-de-marque-une-journee-extraordinaire/, La Poste dévoile sa nouvelle campagne de marque “Une journée Extraordinaire”, February 8, 2020, Maieute, May 2, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210502175603/https://maieute.com/la-poste-devoile-sa-nouvelle-campagne-de-marque-une-journee-extraordinaire/, dead,
• Lexus – “Make Some Noise“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/lexus-make-some-noise, Lexus Make Some Noise, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Lowe’s – “Coloring Book”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/lowes-coloring-book, Lowe’s Coloring Book, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Don’t Stop”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/lowes-dont-stop, Lowes Don’t Stop, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Exploded”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/exploded/24960, Barnardo’s : Exploded, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 25 October 2011, “Lights Across America“WEB,theinspirationroom.com/daily/2011/lowes-lights-across-america/, Lowes Lights Across America, February 8, 2020, The Inspiration Room, 30 November 2011,
• Luminary – “Listeners“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/luminary-listeners, Luminary Listeners, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Mercedes – “Believe”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/mercedes-believe, Mercedes Believe, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Smart Saves the City“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/mercedes-smart-saves-the-city, Mercedes Smart Saves The City, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Mexico Tourism – “Chiapas”, “Oaxaca“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/mexico-tourism-oaxaca, Mexico Tourism Oaxaca, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• M&M’s – “Kaleidoscope“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/m-ms-kaleidoscope, M&M’s Kaleidoscope, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• New York Lottery – “Beach Party”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ny-lottery-beach-party, NY Lottery Beach Party, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Traditions“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ny-lotto-traditions, NY Lottery Traditions, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – “It Rarely Stops”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ndvh-it-rarely-stops, NDVH It Rarely Stops, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Pictures“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/ndvh-pictures, NDVH Pictures, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Nike – “Chamber of Fear”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/nike-chamber-of-fear, Nike Chamber Of Fear, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Second Coming“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/second-coming/5338, Nike : Second Coming, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 22 January 2007,
• NFL Network – “Hologram Al”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/hologram-al/9721, NFL Network : Hologram Al, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 26 October 2004, “Human Verification”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/human-verification/9722, NFL Network : Human Verification, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 26 October 2004, “Space Raiders“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/space-raiders/9720, NFL Network : Space Raiders, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 26 October 2004,
• O2 – “Priority“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/02-priority, O2 Priority, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Olay – “Glam It Up“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/olay-glam-it-up, Olay Glam It Up, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Olympus – “Bridesmaids”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/bridesmaids/9335, Olympus : Bridesmaids, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 6 February 2005, “Tourists“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/tourists/9360, Olympus : Tourists, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 5 February 2005,
• Pacific Standard Time – “Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/pacific-standard-time-ice-cube-celebrates-the-eames, Pacific Standard Time Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Parlux Fragrances – “Reb’l Fleur“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/parlux-fragrances-rebl-fleur-by-rihanna, Parlux Fragrances Reb’l Fleur by Rihanna, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• PETA – “Thanksgiving“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/peta-thanksgiving, PETA Thanksgiving, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Planters – “Road Trip”,WEB,davemeyers.com/commercials/planters-superbowl/, Planters, February 7, 2020, Dave Meyers, “Funeral“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/planters-funeral, Planters Funeral, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Pringles – “Rave”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/rave/13290, Pringles : Rave, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 19 September 2000, “Road Trip”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/road-trip/13289, Pringles : Road Trip, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 19 September 2000, “Pool Party“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/pool-party/13109, Pringles : Pool Party, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 4 December 2000,
• PSP – “PSPOV“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/pspov/9125, PSP : PSPOV, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 27 March 2005,
• Reebok – “Layers Off“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/reebok-layers-off, Reebok Layers Off, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Sony Xperia – “Cloud”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/sony-xperia-cloud, Sony Xperia Cloud, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Tumbleweed“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/sony-xperia-tumbleweed, Sony Xperia Tumbleweed, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Starbucks – “Good Feels Good“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/starbucks-good-feels-good, Starbucks Good Feels Good, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• State Farm – “Wake Up“WEB,theinspirationroom.com/daily/2012/state-farm-wake-up-26-seconds/, State Farm Wake Up (26 Seconds), February 8, 2020, The Inspiration Room, 10 January 2012,
• TAP Project – “Life“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/life/1970, TAP Project : Life, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 13 March 2008,
• Target – “Do Your Room”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/do-your-room/10027, Target : Do Your Room, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 11 August 2004, “Assortment Anthem“WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/target-assortment-anthem, Target Assortment Anthem, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®,
• Twitter – “Music Is Happening”,WEB,www.radicalmedia.com/work/twitter-music-is-happening, Twitter Music is Happening, February 7, 2020, RadicalMedia®, “Summergeddon”
• Verizon – “Juke“WEB,www.adforum.com/talent/53997-dave-meyers/work/6704542, Verizon - “Juke (30 sec)”, February 8, 2020, AdForum,
• Verizon Fios – “Travel Companion“WEB,www.reelefx.com/effect.1376, Verizon Fios - ‘Travel Companion’, February 8, 2020, Reel EFX,
• Virgin Mobile – “Foreign Language”,WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/foreign-language/7375, Virgin Mobile : Foreign Language, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 13 February 2006, “Killer Comebacks“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/killer-comebacks/7376, Virgin Mobile : Killer Comebacks, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 13 February 2006,
• Volvo – “Music Video“WEB,adage.com/creativity/work/music-video/10582, Volvo : Music Video, February 7, 2020, AdAge, 9 June 2009,

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Awards{| class“wikitable”

! Music Videos !! Award !! Project !! Year| 2001MTV Video Music Awards MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video >2002 MTV Video Music Awards>2002MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video>Best Pop Video No Doubt - “Hey Baby” 2002MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video>Best Hip-Hop Video Jennifer Lopez - “I’m Real (Remix)” 2002MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video>Best Dance Video Pink - “Get the Party Started” 2002MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video>Best Female Video Pink - “Get the Party Started” 2002MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year>Video of the Year Missy Elliott - “Work It” 2003| 20032004 MTV Video Music Awards Japan>2004| 2004Soundcity TV#Soundcity Music Video Awards>MVP Awards Direction of a Female Artist Missy Elliott - “Pass That Dutch” 2004Grammy Awards >Grammy Award for Best Music Video>Best Music Video Missy Elliott - “Lose Control” 2005MTV Video Music Awards MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video >2005 MTV Video Music Awards>2005| 20052006 MTV Video Music Awards>2006MTV Australia Awards>MTV Awards Australia Video of the Year The Veronicas - “4ever” 2006 MTV Video Music Awards Best Video of the Year Pink - “So What” 20092011 MTV Video Music Awards>20112017 MTV Video Music Awards>2017| 2017MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction>Best Direction Kendrick Lamar - “Humble” 201760th Annual Grammy Awards>2017 MTV Video Music Awards Video of the Year Camila Cabello - “Havana” 2018| 2018MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration>Best Collaboration Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello - “Señorita” 2019MTV Europe Music Award >MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video>Best Video Taylor Swift - “ME!” 2019! Commercials !! Award !! Project !! Year Cannes Lions >2004 Cannes Film Festival>2004 Clio Awards Gold Campaign: Rock, Hip-Hop, Dance “Apple iPod” 2004| 2004ADDY Awards>NY ADDYS “Lowes: Don’t Stop” 2011Dance and Drama Awards>D&AD Awards Wood Pencil: Cinematography for Film Advertising “Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames” 2012| 2012The One Show >| 2012

Books

• Henry Keazor, Thorsten Wübbena: Video Thrills The Radio Star. Musikvideos: Geschichte, Themen, Analysen. Bielefeld 2005, p. 79ss., p. 218ss.

References

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External links

• {{IMDb name|0583515}}
• David Meyers videography {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013115643mvdbase.com/tech.php?last=Meyers&first=David |date=2011-10-13 }}, Mvdbase.com

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