Smuggler (company)
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Patrick Miling-Smith, Brian Carmody |
| Headquarters | USA[where?] |
| Services | TV series, commercials, theatre |
| Website | smugglersite |
Smuggler is an American film, theatre, TV, commercial, and music video production company founded in 2002 by Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody. The company produces commercials, virtual reality projects, music videos, and notable theatrical productions.[1][2][3]
Overview
[edit]Smuggler was founded in 2002 by Patrick Miling-Smith and Brian Carmody. Smuggler is recognized for its contributions across various media platforms.[4] Smuggler. The company represents directors for commercials and music videos, including Kathryn Bigelow, Barry Jenkins, Todd Field, Tom Hooper, Jonah Hill, Henry Alex, and Miles Jay. Smuggler operates internationally, with offices and projects spanning the globe.[1][5][6]
Smuggler has produced several series on notable platforms, including Netflix and Apple TV+. It also created a four-part docuseries about Lionel Messi for Apple TV+. Smuggler has also worked on various commercial projects, including Apple, Loewe, and Fanta. In 2019, it created Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, starring Michael C. Hall, which was performed as a one-day-only event.[7][8][9][10]
Smuggler's notable theatrical productions include the Broadway run of "Macbeth," directed by Sam Gold and starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, and the musical "Sing Street," which had a Boston run before its Broadway debut. The company also produced the internationally acclaimed musical "Once," which won eight Tony Awards, and the stage adaptation of Robert Evans’ memoir, "The Kid Stays in the Picture," which was performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London.[3][11]
Smuggler has received multiple prestigious awards throughout its history. The company has won the Palme d’Or five times and the Grand Prix twelve times at the Cannes Lions Festival. It has also been named Production Company of the Year by Ad Age, Ciclope Festival, shots Awards, One Show, Art Directors Club, and Clio Awards. The company has also won Emmy Awards for Outstanding Commercial in 2017 and 2020.[10][11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Meza, Ed (2016-02-25). "Smuggler, Red Arrow Launch Production Company Cove Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Patrick Milling-Smith is Creating the Future of Reality". www.culturedmag.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ a b Staff, AdAge (2012-07-09). "'ONCE' PRODUCERS BRIAN CARMODY AND PATRICK MILLING SMITH ON THE PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE SUCCESS". Ad Age. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Staff, AdAge (2008-02-19). "BRIAN CARMODY AND PATRICK MILLING SMITH". AdAge. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Knegt, Peter (2009-03-31). "Hart, Milling Smith & Carmody Form Smuggler Films". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Staff, AdAge (2023-03-13). "SMUGGLER SHOWED CLASS AND CRAFT FROM VETERAN DIRECTORS WHILE NURTURING NEW TALENT". Ad Age. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Beer, Jeff (2012-07-19). "Becoming A Creative Polymath: How A Commercials Company Conquered Broadway". Fast Company. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Staff, AdAge (2008-02-19). "BRIAN CARMODY AND PATRICK MILLING SMITH". Ad Age. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Nudd, Tim (2023-04-24). "APPLE'S UNDERDOGS FOUND THRILLING NEW ADVENTURES IN 'ESCAPE FROM THE OFFICE'". Ad Age. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ a b Nudd, Tim (2024-06-21). "TOP CANNES AGENCY AWARDS GO TO OGILVY, PUBLICIS CONSEIL, RETHINK AND WPP". Ad Age. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ a b Ad Age, Ti (2003-06-01). "IVAN ZACHARIAS, SMUGGLER". Ad Age. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Jardine, Alexandra (2017-06-30). "KATHRYN BIGELOW JOINS SMUGGLER, PUBLIC RECORD SIGNS DAISY ZHOU". Ad Age. Retrieved 2024-09-03.