commercial production company · New York
Epoch Films
Epoch Films is a globally recognized production company that operates at the intersection of film, advertising, music videos, and digital content, collaborating with distinctive directors and creative talent across industries. The company produces content for all forms of media, including commercials, music videos, television, digital content, short films, and feature films. Epoch Films emphasizes supporting directors, nurturing new talent, and making artistry central to its communications. Founded in 1989 by Mindy Goldberg in New York, United States. It is independent. FrameThrower's visual library has 120 Epoch Films commercials (1999–2026), cut shot by shot, 39 of them award-winning, for clients including Apple, Under Armour, Volkswagen and Allstate, directed by Martin de Thurah, Phil Morrison and Matthew Swanson among others.
- 120
- Commercials in our library
- 39
- Award-winning
- 1999–2026
- Active
- 1989
- Founded
- New York
- Based in
- 3
- Offices
01 · Featured
Epoch Films's most awarded commercial
Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2016
Under Armour “Rule Yourself” 2016
Michael Phelps trains relentlessly, pushing his body to the limits in the pool and gym, enduring pain and solitude, all to achieve greatness and rule himself.
Directed by Martin de Thurah · Droga5 · Epoch Films
02 · Directors
Notable directors at Epoch Films
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© Under Armour15 award-winningMartin de Thurah25 spots · Under Armour “Rule Yourself”
© Apple9 award-winningPhil Morrison10 spots · Apple “Get a Mac”
© Spotify2 award-winningMatthew Swanson3 spots · Spotify “Let the Song Play”
© Unilever2 award-winningEverynone3 spots · Unilever “Camera Shy”
© Panda Express1 award-winningKate Hollowell6 spots · Panda Express “Karaoke”
© Procter & Gamble1 award-winningAlma Har'el4 spots · Procter & Gamble “Love Over Bias”
© Lipton1 award-winningZachary Heinzerling2 spots · Lipton “School Bus”
© Pepsi1 award-winningPhil Morrison/Joe Ventura1 spots · Pepsi “Marshawn”
© Smirnoff1 award-winningJames Townsend1 spots · Smirnoff “Chris Fonseca I Keep It Moving I Smirnoff Ice”
© Monster.com1 award-winningDaniel Kleinman1 spots · Monster.com “Double Take”
© Target1 award-winningMatt Badger1 spots · Target “Raining Bullseyes”
© Lastminute.com1 award-winningStacy Wall1 spots · Lastminute.com “A Life and A Half”
03 · Clients
Epoch Films's clients
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- Apple2006–2022
7 commercials · 5 award-winning
- Under Armour2016–2017
4 commercials · 4 award-winning
- Volkswagen2000–2024
7 commercials · 2 award-winning
- Allstate2010–2011
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- Allstate Insurance2011
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- Liquid I.V.2026
2 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Smirnoff2017–2023
2 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Pepsi2016
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Lipton2017
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Nike2025
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Trainline2024
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Panda Express2025
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Also: Chase Bank, Hennessy V.S, Macy's, Luvs, Nordstrom, Zillow, Unilever, Monster.com, Samsung, Dove Brand, Wild Rabbit, Procter & Gamble
04 · Works with
Who Epoch Films works with
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
Agencies Epoch Films works for
05 · Awards
Epoch Films's awards
Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.
10
Cannes Lions
1 top prize
6
The One Show
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4
Clio Awards
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3
AICP Awards
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3
London International Awards
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3
D&AD
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2
shots Awards
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2
Ciclope
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Top award-winning spots
- Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2016Under Armour “Rule Yourself”
- D&AD Yellow Pencil 2022Zillow “The Journey”
- Cannes Lions Gold 2013Unilever “Camera Shy”
- D&AD Yellow Pencil 2014Wild Rabbit “The Man Who Couldn't Slow Down”
- The One Show Gold 2017Smirnoff “Chris Fonseca I Keep It Moving I Smirnoff Ice”
- The One Show Gold 2017Under Armour “Michael Phelps”
- The One Show Gold 2017Under Armour “Women's Gymnastics”
- Effie Awards Grand Prix 2007Apple “Get a Mac”
Company honours
- Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Feature Film, Alma Har'el (2020)epochfilms.com
- Commercial Director of the Year, Martin de Thurah (2018)epochfilms.com
- Commercial Director of the Year, Martin de Thurah (2014)epochfilms.com
- Ad Age top 10 production company (2026)epochfilms.com
06 · Work
Commercials by Epoch Films
Our visual library has 120 Epoch Films commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded; open the library for every one.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© Liquid I.V.Liquid I.V. “Take a Look” 2026Clio Awards Bronze 2026
© Liquid I.V.Liquid I.V. “Take a Look Extended - Super Bowl 26” 2026
© WealthsimpleWealthsimple “It’s Over” 2026
© The Farmer's DogThe Farmer's Dog “The Captain's Dog” 2026
© The Farmer's DogThe Farmer's Dog “The Girl's Dog” 2026Most awarded
- © Under ArmourUnder Armour “Rule Yourself” 2016Dir. Martin de Thurah · Droga5Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2016
© ZillowZillow “The Journey” 2021Dir. Martin de Thurah · FIGD&AD Yellow Pencil 2022- © UnileverUnilever “Camera Shy” 2014Dir. Everynone · Ogilvy & MatherCannes Lions Gold 2013
© Wild RabbitWild Rabbit “The Man Who Couldn't Slow Down” 2014Dir. Martin de Thurah · Droga5D&AD Yellow Pencil 2014- © SmirnoffSmirnoff “Chris Fonseca I Keep It Moving I Smirnoff Ice” 2017Dir. James Townsend · 72andSunnyThe One Show Gold 2017
© Under ArmourUnder Armour “Michael Phelps” 2017Dir. Martin de Thurah · Droga5The One Show Gold 2017
© Under ArmourUnder Armour “Women's Gymnastics” 2017Dir. Martin de Thurah · Droga5The One Show Gold 2017- © AppleApple “Get a Mac” 2006Dir. Phil Morrison · TBWA\Chiat\DayEffie Awards Grand Prix 2007
© SamsungSamsung “The Chant” 2016Dir. Martin de Thurah · Leo BurnettClio Awards Gold 2016
© Dove BrandDove Brand “Camera Shy” 2014Dir. Everynone · Ogilvy & MatherClio Awards Gold 2014
© FacebookFacebook “Born In Quarantine” 2021Dir. Martin de Thurah · Droga5AICP Awards Winner 2021
© Macy'sMacy's “Space Station” 2018Dir. Martin de Thurah · BBDOAICP Awards Winner 2019
© Hennessy V.SHennessy V.S “The Man Who Couldn't Slow Down” 2013Dir. Martin de Thurah · Droga5AICP Awards Winner 2014
© NordstromNordstrom “An Open Mind Is the Best Look” 2019Dir. Martin de Thurah · Droga5Cannes Lions Silver 2019
© Weight WatchersWeight Watchers “If You’re Happy” 2015Dir. Martin de Thurah · Weiden+KennedyCannes Lions Silver 2015
© AppleApple “Pizza Box” 2009TBWA\Media Arts LabCannes Lions Silver 2009
© AppleApple “V-Word” 2009TBWA\Media Arts LabCannes Lions Silver 2009
© AppleApple “Better Results” 2007Dir. Phil Morrison · TBWA\Media Arts LabCannes Lions Silver 2007- © Lastminute.comLastminute.com “A Life and A Half” 2006Dir. Stacy Wall · Big Al's Creative EmporiumD&AD Graphite Pencil 2006
© Allstate InsuranceAllstate Insurance “Gps” 2011Dir. Phil Morrison · Leo BurnettThe One Show Silver 2011
© Allstate InsuranceAllstate Insurance “Mayhem” 2011Dir. Phil Morrison · Leo Burnett WorldwideThe One Show Silver 2011- © Monster.comMonster.com “Double Take” 2010Dir. Daniel Kleinman · BBDOClio Awards Silver 2010
© NikeNike “Greatness” 2025Dir. Martin de Thurah · Wieden+Kennedyshots Awards Gold 2025- © SpotifySpotify “Let the Song Play” 2020Dir. Matthew Swanson · Spotify In-Houseshots Awards Gold 2020
07 · For producers
What producers use Epoch Films's page for
01Who directs for Epoch Films
Rosters change and websites go stale. You need who actually shot their spots.
Every director behind Epoch Films's 120 commercials, with the agencies and awards.
© Under Armour© Zillow© Unilever© Wild RabbitMartin de Thurah · Phil Morrison · Daniel Lundh02Benchmark a production company
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
Epoch Films's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
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© VanishSimilar: Biscuit Filmworks, MJZ, Good Oil
08 · News
Epoch Films in the news
The latest stories we could source.
- 2026-10Olga Basha - No Jeans (Latest Work)LBB
- 2026-08SpringWell - Mac N Cheese (Latest Work)LBB
- 2024-09Epoch Partners with Knucklehead UK for European ExpansionLBB
- 2024-05Epoch Films signs director Jackie Abrahamshots
09 · Questions
About Epoch Films
What commercials has Epoch Films made?+
120 in the library, 1999–2026, including Under Armour “Rule Yourself”, Zillow “The Journey”, Unilever “Camera Shy” and Wild Rabbit “The Man Who Couldn't Slow Down”.
Which agencies has Epoch Films worked with?+
Droga5 (13), Quality Meats (10), BBDO (9), TBWA\Media Arts Lab (5) and 72andSunny (5).
Which directors are behind Epoch Films's commercials?+
Martin de Thurah (25), Phil Morrison (10), Daniel Lundh (10), Dugan O'Neal (8), Carl Sundemo (8) and Matias & Mathias (7).
What awards has Epoch Films's work won?+
39 award-winning spots, including Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2016 for Under Armour “Rule Yourself”, D&AD Yellow Pencil 2022 for Zillow “The Journey” and Cannes Lions Gold 2013 for Unilever “Camera Shy”.
Who owns Epoch Films?+
Epoch Films is independent.
Who runs Epoch Films?+
Mindy Goldberg (Founding Partner, 2026), Melissa Culligan (Partner + Managing Executive Producer, 2026) and Megan Murphree (Senior Executive Producer, 2026).
Where is Epoch Films based?+
New York, United States, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London.
Who are Epoch Films's clients?+
In the library: Apple (7 commercials, 2006–2022), Under Armour (4 commercials, 2016–2017), Volkswagen (7 commercials, 2000–2024), Allstate (2 commercials, 2010–2011), Allstate Insurance (2 commercials, 2011–2011) and Liquid I.V. (2 commercials, 2026–2026).
10 · Discover
Other production companies with similar work
Not connected to Epoch Films: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.
