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Bryan Buckley

Bryan Buckley is a commercial director. FrameThrower's visual library has 94 of their commercials (1996–2026), cut shot by shot, 15 of them award-winning. The work includes spots for E-Trade, Nationwide, Bud Light and BMW, produced most often by Hungry Man and MJZ, for agencies including Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Ogilvy and Crispin Porter + Bogusky.

Portrait: PunkToad from oakland, us, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

94
Commercials in our library
15
Award-winning
1996–2026
Active

01 · Featured

Bryan Buckley's most awarded commercial

E-Trade “Monkey” (2000), still© E-TradeE-Trade “Monkey” (2000), frame 2© E-TradeE-Trade “Monkey” (2000), frame 3© E-TradeE-Trade “Monkey” (2000), frame 4© E-TradeE-Trade “Monkey” (2000), frame 5© E-TradeE-Trade “Monkey” (2000), frame 6© E-Trade

Cannes Lions Gold 2000

E-Trade “Monkey” 2000

Two men and a chimpanzee in a garage dance to a boombox, highlighting the absurdity of not investing wisely with E-Trade.

Directed by Bryan Buckley · Goodby Silverstein & Partners · Hungry Man

Also watch

Video: Hyundai Bahrain on YouTube

Hyundai “Smaht Pahk” 2020 →New York Festivals Gold 2020

02 · Brands

Brands Bryan Buckley has made commercials for

Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.

  • DirecTV2014

    3 commercials · 3 award-winning

  • E-Trade2000–2025

    8 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • NFL2023–2025

    3 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Monster.com1999–2023

    2 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • American Express2006–2019

    2 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • State Farm2024–2026

    2 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Hyundai2020–2025

    2 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Orange2004–2024

    2 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Asda2025

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • OnHealth.com1999

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • New Era2012

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Change The Ref2022

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

Also: Hulu, Nationwide, Bud Light, BMW, Dannon Oikos, Burger King, Discover, Honda, Colgate, Cheetos, Toyota, Verizon

03 · Works with

Who Bryan Buckley works with

From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.

Production companies Bryan Buckley works with

04 · Awards

Bryan Buckley's awards

Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.

  • 4

    London International Awards

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  • 1

    ANDY Awards

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  • 1

    Clio Awards

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  • 1

    Emmy (Outstanding Commercial)

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  • 1

    Creative Circle

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  • 1

    Webby Awards

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  • 1

    Cannes Lions

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  • 1

    DGA Awards

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Top award-winning spots

  • Cannes Lions Gold 2000E-Trade “Monkey”
  • British Arrows Gold 2004Orange “Spike Lee”
  • DGA Awards 1999OnHealth.com “Friends”
  • Webby Awards 2026State Farm “Batman vs. Bateman”
  • shots Awards Gold 2022Change The Ref “The Lost Class: DAVID”
  • New York Festivals Gold 2020Hyundai “Smaht Pahk”
  • Emmy (Outstanding Commercial) 2007American Express “Animals”
  • ANDY Awards 2000Monster.com “When I Grow Up”

05 · Work

Commercials by Bryan Buckley

Our visual library has 94 Bryan Buckley commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded; open the library for every one.

Per year · gold = award-winning

2000
2015
2020
2025

Latest

State Farm “Batman vs. Bateman” (2026)© State FarmState Farm “Batman vs. Bateman” 2026Webby Awards 2026
Discover “Gallery” (2026)© DiscoverDiscover “Gallery” 2026
Discover “Tunnel” (2026)© DiscoverDiscover “Tunnel” 2026
Nationwide “A.N.Y. Bank - Happy 4th Fairer Share Day” (2026)© NationwideNationwide “A.N.Y. Bank - Happy 4th Fairer Share Day” 2026
Nationwide “Scam Checker” (2026)© NationwideNationwide “Scam Checker” 2026

Most awarded

  • E-Trade "Monkey" (2000) commercial still© E-TradeE-Trade “Monkey” 2000Dir. Bryan Buckley · Goodby Silverstein & PartnersCannes Lions Gold 2000
  • Orange "Spike Lee" (2004) commercial still© OrangeOrange “Spike Lee” 2004Dir. Bryan Buckley · Mother Advertising LtdBritish Arrows Gold 2004
  • OnHealth.com "Friends" (1999) commercial still© OnHealth.comOnHealth.com “Friends” 1999Dir. Bryan Buckley · TBWA\Chiat\DayDGA Awards 1999
  • State Farm "Batman vs. Bateman" (2026) commercial still© State FarmState Farm “Batman vs. Bateman” 2026Dir. Bryan Buckley · Highdive AdvertisingWebby Awards 2026
  • Change The Ref "The Lost Class: DAVID" (2022) commercial still© Change The RefChange The Ref “The Lost Class: DAVID” 2022Dir. Bryan Buckley · Leo Burnettshots Awards Gold 2022
  • Hyundai "Smaht Pahk" (2020) commercial still© HyundaiHyundai “Smaht Pahk” 2020Dir. Bryan Buckley · INNOCEANNew York Festivals Gold 2020
  • American Express "Animals" (2006) commercial still© American ExpressAmerican Express “Animals” 2006Dir. Bryan Buckley · Ogilvy & MatherEmmy (Outstanding Commercial) 2007
  • Monster.com "When I Grow Up" (1999) commercial still© Monster.comMonster.com “When I Grow Up” 1999Dir. Bryan Buckley · MullenANDY Awards 2000
  • New Era "Alec's Kidney" (2012) commercial still© New EraNew Era “Alec's Kidney” 2012Dir. Bryan Buckley · The Brooklyn BrothersThe One Show Bronze 2012
  • NFL "Run With It" (2023) commercial still© NFLNFL “Run With It” 2023Dir. Bryan Buckley · 72andSunnyClio Awards Bronze 2023
  • Asda "The Gnome of Christmas" (2025) commercial still© AsdaAsda “The Gnome of Christmas” 2025Dir. Bryan Buckley · HavasCreative Circle Bronze 2025
  • DirecTV "In Laws" (2014) commercial still© DirecTVDirecTV “In Laws” 2014Dir. Bryan Buckley · GreyLondon International Awards Bronze 2014
  • DirecTV "Play" (2014) commercial still© DirecTVDirecTV “Play” 2014Dir. Bryan Buckley · GreyLondon International Awards Bronze 2014
  • DirecTV "Pretty" (2014) commercial still© DirecTVDirecTV “Pretty” 2014Dir. Bryan Buckley · GreyLondon International Awards Bronze 2014
  • Hulu "Seth's Giggity Goo" (2009) commercial still© HuluHulu “Seth's Giggity Goo” 2009Dir. Bryan Buckley · Crispin Porter + BoguskyLondon International Awards Bronze 2009
  • Burger King "Manthem" (2006) commercial still© Burger KingBurger King “Manthem” 2006Dir. Bryan Buckley · Crispin Porter + BoguskyAICP Awards Honoree 2007
  • E*Trade "Monkey 2" (2001) commercial still© E*TradeE*Trade “Monkey 2” 2001Dir. Bryan Buckley · Goodby Silverstein & PartnersAICP Awards Honoree 2001
  • E-Trade "Wazoo" (2000) commercial still© E-TradeE-Trade “Wazoo” 2000Dir. Bryan Buckley · Goodby Silverstein & PartnersDGA Awards Nominee 2000
  • Espn "Baseball" (1996) commercial still© EspnEspn “Baseball” 1996Dir. Bryan BuckleyAICP Awards Honoree 1996
  • State Farm "Batman vs. Bateman" (2024) commercial still© State FarmState Farm “Batman vs. Bateman” 2024Dir. Bryan Buckley · HighdiveEmmy (Outstanding Commercial) Nominee 2025
  • Grey Poupon "The Chase" (2012) commercial still© Grey PouponGrey Poupon “The Chase” 2012Dir. Bryan Buckley · Crispin Porter + BoguskyEmmy (Outstanding Commercial) Nominee 2013
  • Discover "Gallery" (2026) commercial still© DiscoverDiscover “Gallery” 2026Dir. Bryan Buckley
  • Discover "Tunnel" (2026) commercial still© DiscoverDiscover “Tunnel” 2026Dir. Bryan Buckley · GSD&amp
  • Nationwide "A.N.Y. Bank - Happy 4th Fairer Share Day" (2026) commercial still© NationwideNationwide “A.N.Y. Bank - Happy 4th Fairer Share Day” 2026Dir. Bryan Buckley · Mother

06 · For producers

What producers use Bryan Buckley's page for

  1. 01Shortlist directors for your triple bid

    You need three directors who can deliver this tone, and a reel is not a shortlist.

    Start from Bryan Buckley's work and find directors with a similar style, each with every spot, agency, production company and award.

    Jim Jenkins© NextelWayne McClammy© Amazon AlexaJake Szymanski© Uber EatsJeff Low© Anthropic
    Similar to Bryan Buckley: Jim Jenkins, Wayne McClammy, Jake Szymanski
  2. 02Bryan Buckley's full body of work, with credits

    A reel shows the hits. You need every spot, and who made each one with them.

    All 94 commercials, searchable shot by shot, with the agency, production company and awards on every spot.

    E-Trade “Monkey”© E-TradeOrange “Spike Lee”© OrangeOnHealth.com “Friends”© OnHealth.comState Farm “Batman vs. Bateman”© State Farm
    94 commercials, 15 award-winning

07 · Questions

About Bryan Buckley

What commercials has Bryan Buckley directed?+

94 in the library, 1996–2026, including E-Trade “Monkey”, Orange “Spike Lee”, OnHealth.com “Friends” and State Farm “Batman vs. Bateman”.

Which production company does Bryan Buckley work with?+

Most often Hungry Man (82 spots), also MJZ, THE MILL LA and Ogilvy.

Which agencies has Bryan Buckley worked with?+

Goodby Silverstein & Partners (16), Ogilvy (4), Crispin Porter + Bogusky (4), Grey (4) and BBDO (4).

What awards has Bryan Buckley's work won?+

15 award-winning spots, including Cannes Lions Gold 2000 for E-Trade “Monkey”, British Arrows Gold 2004 for Orange “Spike Lee” and DGA Awards 1999 for OnHealth.com “Friends”.

Which directors have a similar style to Bryan Buckley?+

Jim Jenkins, Wayne McClammy, Jake Szymanski, Jeff Low and Traktor, by the ideas, tone and categories of their work.

08 · Discover

Other directors with a similar style

Not connected to Bryan Buckley: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.