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commercial director

Craig Gillespie

Craig Gillespie is a commercial director. FrameThrower's visual library has 37 of their commercials (2001–2026), cut shot by shot, 19 of them award-winning. The work includes spots for Snickers, UnitedHealthcare, Rocket Mortgage and Audi, produced most often by MJZ and Cutters Studios, for agencies including BBDO, Leo Burnett and DDB.

Portrait: Red Carpet Report on Mingle Media TV from Culver City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

37
Commercials in our library
19
Award-winning
2001–2026
Active

01 · Featured

Craig Gillespie's most awarded commercial

Rocket Mortgage “Certain is Better” (2021), still© Rocket MortgageRocket Mortgage “Certain is Better” (2021), frame 2© Rocket MortgageRocket Mortgage “Certain is Better” (2021), frame 3© Rocket MortgageRocket Mortgage “Certain is Better” (2021), frame 4© Rocket MortgageRocket Mortgage “Certain is Better” (2021), frame 5© Rocket MortgageRocket Mortgage “Certain is Better” (2021), frame 6© Rocket Mortgage

AICP Awards Winner 2021

Rocket Mortgage “Certain is Better” 2021

A family's home-buying journey is filled with uncertainty, but Rocket Mortgage offers certainty, humorously illustrated by Tracy Morgan and Dave Bautista in various precarious situations.

Directed by Craig Gillespie · Highdive · MJZ

Also watch

Video: SnickersCZ09 on YouTube

Snickers “Game” 2009 →ADC Awards Bronze 2010

02 · Brands

Brands Craig Gillespie has made commercials for

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

  • UnitedHealthcare2015–2016

    3 commercials · 2 award-winning

  • Ameriquest2005

    2 commercials · 2 award-winning

  • Apple2023–2024

    2 commercials · 2 award-winning

  • Snickers2009–2024

    4 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Rocket Mortgage2021–2024

    3 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Audi2016–2018

    2 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Dubai Tourism2021–2022

    2 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Pepsi2008

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Letgo2016

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Verizon2024

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Altoids2005

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • EDS2002

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

Also: Xfinity, Intel, Washington Mutual, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, Chase, Citibank, Cars.com, Guinness, Nissan, PNC Bank, Spot Welders, Call of Duty

03 · Works with

Who Craig Gillespie works with

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

Production companies Craig Gillespie works with

  • MJZ34
  • Cutters Studios1

04 · Awards

Craig Gillespie's awards

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

  • 2

    London International Awards

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  • 2

    AICP Awards

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  • 2

    Cannes Lions

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  • 2

    Epica

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  • 2

    DGA Awards

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  • 2

    ANDY Awards

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  • 1

    Effie Awards

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  • 1

    ADC Awards

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Top award-winning spots

  • AICP Awards Winner 2021Rocket Mortgage “Certain is Better”
  • AICP Awards Winner 2016Audi “Commander”
  • DGA Awards 2005Altoids “People of Pain”
  • DGA Awards 2005Ameriquest “Mini-Mart”
  • Cannes Lions Silver 2003Washington Mutual “Paul”
  • Effie Awards Gold 2025Verizon “Can't B Broken”
  • shots Awards Gold 2024Apple “The Waiting Room”
  • Ciclope Gold 2023Apple “Waiting Room”

05 · Work

Commercials by Craig Gillespie

Our visual library has 37 Craig Gillespie commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.

Per year · gold = award-winning

2005
2010
2015

Latest

Chase “Freedom” (2026)© ChaseChase “Freedom” 2026
Chase “Ordering Easy 30” (2026)© ChaseChase “Ordering Easy 30” 2026
PNC Bank “Brilliantly Boring” (2026)© PNC BankPNC Bank “Brilliantly Boring” 2026
Verizon “Can't B Broken” (2024)© VerizonVerizon “Can't B Broken” 2024Effie Awards Gold 2025
Apple “The Waiting Room” (2024)© AppleApple “The Waiting Room” 2024shots Awards Gold 2024

Most awarded

  • Rocket Mortgage "Certain is Better" (2021) commercial still© Rocket MortgageRocket Mortgage “Certain is Better” 2021Dir. Craig Gillespie · HighdiveAICP Awards Winner 2021
  • Audi "Commander" (2016) commercial still© AudiAudi “Commander” 2016Dir. Craig Gillespie · Venables Bell & PartnersAICP Awards Winner 2016
  • Altoids "People of Pain" (2005) commercial still© AltoidsAltoids “People of Pain” 2005Dir. Craig Gillespie · Leo BurnettDGA Awards 2005
  • Ameriquest "Mini-Mart" (2005) commercial still© AmeriquestAmeriquest “Mini-Mart” 2005Dir. Craig Gillespie · DDBDGA Awards 2005
  • Washington Mutual "Paul" (2004) commercial still© Washington MutualWashington Mutual “Paul” 2004Dir. Craig Gillespie · Sedgwick RdCannes Lions Silver 2003
  • Verizon "Can't B Broken" (2024) commercial still© VerizonVerizon “Can't B Broken” 2024Dir. Craig Gillespie · OgilvyEffie Awards Gold 2025
  • Apple "The Waiting Room" (2024) commercial still© AppleApple “The Waiting Room” 2024Dir. Craig Gillespie · TBWA\Media Arts Labshots Awards Gold 2024
  • Apple "Waiting Room" (2023) commercial still© AppleApple “Waiting Room” 2023Dir. Craig Gillespie · TBWA\Media Arts LabCiclope Gold 2023
  • Dubai Tourism "Dubai Presents" (2022) commercial still© Dubai TourismDubai Tourism “Dubai Presents” 2022Dir. Craig Gillespie · MotherANDY Awards Gold 2022
  • Xfinity "The Greatest Gift" (2021) commercial still© XfinityXfinity “The Greatest Gift” 2021Dir. Craig Gillespie · Goodby Silverstein & PartnersANDY Awards Gold 2021
  • Ameriquest "Surprise Dinner" (2005) commercial still© AmeriquestAmeriquest “Surprise Dinner” 2005Dir. Craig Gillespie · DDBEmmy (Outstanding Commercial) 2005
  • EDS "Suki" (2002) commercial still© EDSEDS “Suki” 2002Dir. Craig Gillespie · FallonLondon International Awards Winner 2002
  • Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism "Dubai Presents" (2022) commercial still© Dubai’s Department of Economy and TourismDubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism “Dubai Presents” 2022Dir. Craig Gillespie · MotherCreative Circle Silver 2022
  • Letgo "Cliff" (2016) commercial still© LetgoLetgo “Cliff” 2016Dir. Craig Gillespie · CP+BCannes Lions Bronze 2016
  • Pepsi "Magnetic Attraction" (2008) commercial still© PepsiPepsi “Magnetic Attraction” 2008Dir. Craig Gillespie · BBDOLondon International Awards Silver 2008
  • Intel "Technology Evolves" (2018) commercial still© IntelIntel “Technology Evolves” 2018Dir. Craig Gillespie · TBWA\Chiat\DayClio Awards Bronze 2018
  • UnitedHealthcare "Delivery" (2016) commercial still© UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare “Delivery” 2016Dir. Craig Gillespie · Leo BurnettEpica Bronze 2016
  • UnitedHealthcare "Pool Vault" (2016) commercial still© UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare “Pool Vault” 2016Dir. Craig Gillespie · Leo BurnettEpica Bronze 2016
  • Snickers "Game" (2009) commercial still© SnickersSnickers “Game” 2009Dir. Craig Gillespie · BBDOADC Awards Bronze 2010
  • Nissan "Thrill Driver" (2022) commercial still© NissanNissan “Thrill Driver” 2022Dir. Craig Gillespie · TBWA\Chiat\DayDGA Awards Nominee 2022
  • Cars.com "Timothy Richman" (2010) commercial still© Cars.comCars.com “Timothy Richman” 2010Dir. Craig Gillespie · DDBDGA Awards Nominee 2010
  • Guinness "Slide" (2009) commercial still© GuinnessGuinness “Slide” 2009Dir. Craig Gillespie · BBDO New York, USADGA Awards Nominee 2009
  • Citibank "Delivery Room" (2001) commercial still© CitibankCitibank “Delivery Room” 2001Dir. Craig Gillespie · FallonDGA Awards Nominee 2001
  • Chase "Freedom" (2026) commercial still© ChaseChase “Freedom” 2026Dir. Craig Gillespie · Droga5

06 · For producers

What producers use Craig Gillespie'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 Craig Gillespie's work and find directors with a similar style, each with every spot, agency, production company and award.

    Bryan Buckley© E-TradeJim Jenkins© NextelDeclan Lowney© WarburtonsWayne McClammy© Amazon Alexa
    Similar to Craig Gillespie: Bryan Buckley, Jim Jenkins, Declan Lowney

  2. 02Craig Gillespie's full body of work, with credits

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

    All 37 commercials, searchable shot by shot, with the agency, production company and awards on every spot.

    Rocket Mortgage “Certain is Better”© Rocket MortgageAudi “Commander”© AudiAltoids “People of Pain”© AltoidsAmeriquest “Mini-Mart”© Ameriquest
    37 commercials, 19 award-winning

07 · Questions

About Craig Gillespie

What commercials has Craig Gillespie directed?+

37 in the library, 2001–2026, including Rocket Mortgage “Certain is Better”, Audi “Commander”, Altoids “People of Pain” and Ameriquest “Mini-Mart”.

Which production company does Craig Gillespie work with?+

Most often MJZ (34 spots), also Cutters Studios.

Which agencies has Craig Gillespie worked with?+

BBDO (5), Leo Burnett (5), DDB (3), Mother (3) and Fallon (2).

What awards has Craig Gillespie's work won?+

19 award-winning spots, including AICP Awards Winner 2021 for Rocket Mortgage “Certain is Better”, AICP Awards Winner 2016 for Audi “Commander” and DGA Awards 2005 for Altoids “People of Pain”.

Which directors have a similar style to Craig Gillespie?+

Bryan Buckley, Jim Jenkins, Declan Lowney, Wayne McClammy and Jake Szymanski, by the ideas, tone and categories of their work.

08 · Discover

Other directors with a similar style

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