neil
bruce
creative director
film / digital / experiential / social
recent film work
recent social + experiential work
employment history
Freelance 2019-Present
Twofifteenmccann 2011-2019
BBDO SF 2009-2011
Riney 2007-2008
TBWA Chiat Day NY 2006-2007
Wieden+Kennedy NY 2004-2006
education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Advertising Design
Art Center College of Design
Bachelor of Arts and Science
English Literature and Economics
Queen’s University
Born in Toronto, I lived there long enough to be cursed with a rooting interest
in Toronto teams.
I read, write, listen, and watch all the things. Not always in that order.
I've trekked the Himalayas with Sir Edmund Hillary, was a cheerleader in college,
and sung for Pope John Paul II in the Vatican.
Currently living in Northern California.
some current and previous clients
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Playstation
Verizon
Xbox
Machine Zone
Sprint
Skittles
Starburst
Snickers
ESPN
Nike
recent awards won in collaboration with very talented people
Verizon Pepsi Halftime Ultra Pass, Super Bowl 2022
Cannes Lion Bronze Integrated Video Experience
Clio Gold Television/Series Digital/Mobile Apps
Clio Silver Live Entertainment: Original Content Fan Driven
Clio Silver Television/Series Experiential/Events Series
Clio Bronze Live Entertainment: Experiential/Events Live
Clio Bronze Television/Series: Digital/Mobile Virtual/Augmented Reality
Clio Bronze Television/Series: Original Content Fan Driven
Clio Bronze Television/Series: Partnerships & Collaborations Campaign
US Dept of Veterans Affairs "Pivot Point" Film
Shots Magazine Spot of the Month September 2021
Minecraft Coral Crafters
Clio
Entertainment Grand, Social Good
Clio
Entertainment Gold, Innovation
D&AD
Shortlist, Social
Effie
Silver, Entertainment & Sports
Effie
Silver, Small Budget
State of Decay Apocalypse Diaries
Effie
Silver, Engaged Community
Clio
Bronze, Branded Entertainment Film, Scripted
Clio
Entertainment Bronze, Games Press/Influencer Kits & Collateral
Minecraft Super Duper Musical
Clio
Gold, Audio/Visual
Halo Wars 2 War of Wits
D&AD
Wood Pencil, Writing
Clio
Entertainment Bronze, Digital/Mobile
Clio
Entertainment Silver, Integrated Campaign
Minecraft IRL
Clio
Entertainment Silver, Events/Experiential
Clio
Entertainment Bronze, Social Media
Gears of War 4
Clio
Entertainment Bronze, Games Audio/Visual
Mobile Strike
Super
Bowl Media Placement
#1
Most Viewed Commercial across YouTube for 2016, “Arnold’s Fight”
Halo 5 Hunt The Truth Integrated Campaign (multiple beats over 2 years)
Cannes
Lion Silver, Cross-Channel Brand Experience
2016
D&AD Wood Pencil, Film Craft
Clio
Bronze, Graphic Design Digital/Mobile Technique (2016)
Clio
Entertainment Gold, Audio/Visual (2016)
Clio
Entertainment Silver, Innovation (2016)
Clio
Entertainment Silver, Digital/Mobile (2016)
Clio
Entertainment Gold, Audio/Visual (2015)
Clio
Entertainment Silver, Innovation (2015)
Clio
Entertainment Silver, Integrated Campaign (2015)
Effie
Bronze, Entertainment & Sports
Jay
Chiat Bronze, Global Strategy
Gears of War Remastered
Clio
Entertainment Bronze, Engagement/Experiential
Sunset Overdrive Campaign
D&AD
Graphite Pencil, Branded Film Content & Entertainment
Clio
Key Art Gold, Social Media
Clio
Key Art Silver, Audio/Visual Live-Action Trailer
Clio
Key Art Silver, Engagement/Experiential
Clio
Key Art Silver, Integrated Campaign
Microsoft Xbox Kinect Effect
Ted
Talks Top 10 Ads Worth Spreading
Super
Bowl Media Placement
Clio
Bronze, Film
Halo 4
Effie
Gold, Entertainment & Sports
One
Show Bronze, Gaming
Ogilvy
Silver, Consumer Electronics