Todd Wiseman Jr.

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Todd Wiseman Jr.
Wiseman speaking at Advertising Week in New York City, 2019.jpg
Wiseman speaking at Advertising Week in New York City, 2019.
Born (1987-07-15) July 15, 1987 (age 34)
Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
EducationNew York University (BA)
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active2006–present

Todd Wiseman Jr. (born July 15, 1987) is an American filmmaker and entrepreneur. Wiseman is the co-founder of Hayden5, New York based production company with credits to projects such as Knucklehead and The Exit Room,[1] the latter of which Wiseman directed. He has directed and produced music videos for several artists, such as Juelz Santana, Mariah Carey, Benny Benassi, and Jussie Smollett. Wiseman has also been responsible for the production of video content for General Electric, Amazon, and other major brands.

Life and career[]

Wiseman was born in Hollywood, Florida, the son of Todd Alan Wiseman, a television executive and inventor, and Robin (née Rollins), a school teacher. His parents both graduated from Florida State University. In 2005, Wiseman graduated from high school and enrolled in New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he began making short films, including Manifesto about the Iraq War. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television in 2009.[2][3]

Wiseman wrote, directed, and produced the sci-fi short film, The Exit Room starring Christopher Abbott, about a journalist who faces government execution during a future American Revolution. It was later nominated for Best Narrative Short at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2013.[4][5][6]

In 2015, Wiseman helped produce the American drama film, Knucklehead, starring Gbenga Akinnagbe, Alfre Woodard, and Amari Cheatom. The story of a man who attempted to cure himself of his mental disorders, earned Wiseman multiple awards including recognition at the American Black Film Festival.

Long Shot is a Netflix short documentary about a man building a case against accusations that he committed murder. The film produced by Wiseman, was released in 2017 and features Larry David. Sports Illustrated called the film a "must watch."[7] Long Shot earned several film nominations, including an Emmy Nomination for Best Short Film.[8][9][10]

Lightningface, a short film starring Oscar Isaac, premiered in 2016 and was produced by Wiseman. The film debuted as a staff pick on Vimeo.[11]

In 2018, Bumble named Wiseman one of New York City's "most inspiring people."[12]

Notable projects with Hayden5[]

Wiseman co-founded the production company Hayden5 with Milos Silber in 2009. The video production company has produced prolific viral and commercial videos, including award-winning films, documentaries, and various television series.

In 2013, Hayden5 produced the acclaimed Camp Gyno commercial for Hello Flo, a subscription company delivering feminine hygiene products.[13][14] Hours after the commercial went online, Adweek named it "Ad of the Day" and HuffPost called it the "Best Tampon Ad in the History of the World." Fast Company said the ad "adorably busts through the period, vagina barrier." Another commercial produced by Hayden5 for Hello Flo's First Moon Party, won two Webby Awards and was recognized at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in 2015.[15][16][17]

In 2014, Hayden5 produced Zipcar's viral I'd Tap That commercial series.[18] This campaign received four medals at the 35th Annual Telly Awards, among other accolades.[19]

We Live This, a 2015 documentary short produced by Hayden5 was won first prize for Best Documentary Short at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, and was a Special Mention winner for Documentary Short at the Tribeca Film Festival.[20][21][22]

Fred Armisen starred in the 2015 short drama, George and the Vacuum in 2015. The film was nominated for Best Narrative Short at the Tribeca Film Festival and was produced by Hayden5.[23]

At the brink of the global COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Hayden5 created the idea and term "Drop Kit" as it pertains to remote video production. Hayden5's Drop Kits are compiled of sterilized production equipment and have been used by the likes of 30 Rock, Facebook Rooms, and The History Channel.[24]

Filmography[]

Film & television[]

Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
2006 Alone in the Crowd Yes Yes Short film [25]
2007 Bankrupt Yes Assistant Director; Short film [26]
2008 Pietà Yes Assistant Director; Short film [27]
2008 Manifesto Yes Yes Short film [28]
2009 Improv Island Yes Yes Documentary short [29]
2011 The Chosen Yes Assistant Director; Short film [30]
2012 Jersey Shore Politics Yes Short film [31]
2013 The Exit Room Yes Yes Short film [32]
2014 First Moon Party Yes Short film [33]
2015 Hall Stars Yes TV series, 1 episode [34]
2015 George and the Vacuum Yes Short film [35]
2015 Knucklehead Yes Feature film [36]
2015 We Live This Yes Documentary short [37]
2015 Revolving Doors Yes Documentary [38][39][40]
2015 Prism Yes Feature film [41]
2016 Nightshade Yes Short film [42]
2016 Lightningface Yes Short film [43]
2016 Army of God Yes Yes Short film [44][45]
2016 Honey Flood Yes Short film [46]
2016 Good Business Yes Short film [47]
2017 Long Shot Yes TV Short documentary [48]
2019 Discover Indie Film Yes TV Series short, 1 episode [49]

Music videos[]

List of music videos directed or produced by Todd Wiseman Jr.

References[]

  1. ^ Welcome to Williamsburgistan, 2021 at VICE; by Brian Merchant; published April 17, 2014; retrieved January 3, 2020
  2. ^ Freedom Grad Brings Enters Tribeca Film Fest With ‘The Exit Room’ at Neighborhood News; by Matt Wiley; published April 27, 2013; retrieved January 3, 2020
  3. ^ From unemployment to startup at CNN Money; published September 23, 2011; retrieved January 3, 2020
  4. ^ 'The Exit Room,' Is Visceral And Terrifying at digg; retrieved January 3, 2019
  5. ^ The Exit Room at Short of the Week; by Ben Watts; published April 2016; retrieved January 3, 2020
  6. ^ SATURDAY ART: THE EXIT ROOM (SHORT FILM) at Shadowproof; by Crane-Station; published April 19, 2014; retrieved January 3, 2020
  7. ^ Netflix's New Film 'Long Shot', on a Dodgers Fan Accused of Murder, Looks Like a Must-Watch at Sports Illustrated; by Chis Chavez; published August 31, 2017; retrieved January 3, 2019
  8. ^ NYU Alumni Emmy Nominations 2018 at New York University; published 2018; retrieved January 3, 2020
  9. ^ How ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ saved this man from prison at New York Post; by Kristen Fleming; published September 23, 2017; retrieved January 3, 2020
  10. ^ NOMINEES FOR THE 39th ANNUAL NEWS & DOCUMENTARY EMMY® AWARDS ANNOUNCED at The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; published July 26, 2018; retrieved January 3, 2020
  11. ^ Oscar Isaac Has a Meltdown With a Paper Bag in 'Lightningface' Short (Exclusive Video) at The Hollywood Reporter; by Ashley Lee; published July 23, 2017; retrieved January 03, 2019
  12. ^ Tinder and Bumble Are Hungry for Your Love at New York Times; by Jonah Engel Bromwich; published December 18, 2018; retrieved October 14, 2020
  13. ^ Hello Flo’s ‘Camp Gyno’: Best Tampon Ad in the History of the World at HuffPost; by Mary Pauline Lowry; published July 30, 2013; retrieved January 3, 2020
  14. ^ 'Like Santa For Your Vagina': Tampon Startup Hello Flo Takes On That Time Of The Month at Forbes; by Clare O'Connor; published August 2, 2013; retrieved January 3, 2020
  15. ^ CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY 2015 at AdAge; published 2015; retrieved January 3, 2020
  16. ^ Webby Winners' Gallery at The Webby Awards; published 2015; retrieved January 3, 2020
  17. ^ This "First Moon Party" Ad May Be the Funniest Thing We've Seen About Menstruation at Popsugar Family; by Rebecca Gruber; published June 18, 2014; retrieved January 3, 2020
  18. ^ Zipcar’s New Ads Want You to ‘Tap That’ Wherever You Go at AdWeek; by Tim Nudd; published September 24, 2014; retrieved January 3, 2019
  19. ^ Awards at Zipcar; retrieved January 3, 2020
  20. ^ 2015 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS at Tribeca Film Festival; published April 23, 2015; retrieved January 3, 2020
  21. ^ This Documentary Takes a Unique Look at the Lives of Four Showtime Performers at Observer; by Nicole Rubin; published July 6, 2016; retrieved January 3, 2020
  22. ^ The Boys Who Dance on the Subway at The Atlantic; by Daniel Lombroso; published June 6, 2016; retrieved January 3, 2019
  23. ^ Fred Armisen and Sophia Takal muse on dreams and memory in this short film at AV Club; by Rob Dean; published January 26, 2016; retrieved January 3, 2020
  24. ^ Coronavirus Dried Up This Production Company’s Business. Then It Created Remote Shooting Kits at The Wall Street Journal; by Sahil Patel; published May 13, 2020; retrieved August 11, 2020
  25. ^ Alone in the Crowd (2006) at IMDb
  26. ^ Bankrupt (2007) at IMDb
  27. ^ Pietà (2008) at IMDb
  28. ^ Manifesto (2008) at IMDb
  29. ^ Improv Island (2009) at IMDb
  30. ^ The Chosen (2011) at IMDb
  31. ^ Jersey Shore Politics (2012) at IMDb
  32. ^ The Exit Room (2013) at IMDb
  33. ^ First Moon Party (2014) at IMDb
  34. ^ Hall Stars (2015) at IMDb
  35. ^ George and the Vacuum (2015) at IMDb
  36. ^ Knucklehead (2015) at IMDb
  37. ^ We Live This (2015) at IMDb
  38. ^ Revolving Doors (2015) at IMDb
  39. ^ 'When Times Get Tough, People Make Tough Choices' at The Atlantic; by James Burns; published April 5, 2018; retrieved January 3, 2020
  40. ^ Revolving Doors: An Ex-Con's Journey Back to Prison at VICE; published May 7, 2018; retrieved January 3, 2020
  41. ^ Prism (2015) at IMDb
  42. ^ Nightshade (2016) at IMDb
  43. ^ Lightningface (2016) at IMDb
  44. ^ Army of God (2016) at IMDb
  45. ^ @Tribeca (20 September 2016). "Watch Tribeca alum Todd Wiseman Jr.'s narrative short film ARMY OF GOD on @Vimeo right now. It's tremendously vital" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  46. ^ Honey Flood (2016) at IMDb
  47. ^ Good Business (2016) at IMDb
  48. ^ Long Shot (2017) at IMDb
  49. ^ Discover Indie Film (2017) at IMDb
  50. ^ Music Video Drive: Hayden 5 Media at SonicScoop; by David Weiss; published January 27, 2010; retrieved January 3, 2020
  51. ^ Trapt, ‘Sound Off’ — Video at Noisecreep; by Matt Debenedictis; published September 20, 2010; retrieved January 3, 2020
  52. ^ CSS 'City Grrrl' f Ssion by Phil Harder at Promonews; by David Knight; published November 17, 2011; retrieved January 3, 2020
  53. ^ Debut Video from Pop Artist, Jussie Smollett at Redd-Head; by Prince Arnold; published August 18, 2011; retrieved January 3, 2020
  54. ^ Robbie Rivera - Forever Young (Official Music Video) at YouTube; by Black Hole Recordings; published November 8, 2012; retrieved January 3, 2020
  55. ^ KIDZ BOP Kids - Old Town at Dailymotion; published 2019; retrieved January 3, 2020
  56. ^ Kidz Bop Is a Juggernaut of the CD Age. Can It Survive the Streaming Era? at The New York Times; by David Peisner; published July 2, 2019; retrieved January 3, 2020

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