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United States Spike Jonze is an American filmmaker, producer, writer, and director recognized for his distinctive visual storytelling across various mediums, including film, music videos, and commercials.
Absolut, the Pernod Ricard-owned vodka brand, signed an “artistic partnership” with US film director Spike Jonze.
Apple and Spike Jonze reunited for a dreamlike Pedro Pascal dance film about dealing with a breakup, and a previous collaboration for HomePod titled 'Welcome Home'.
Gucci presented a short film titled 'The Tiger', directed by Oscar-winner Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn, showcasing the Gucci: La Famiglia collection.
Spike Jonze directed a perfume advert for the Japanese brand Kenzo, demonstrating a unique collaboration between indie cinema and beauty.
Spike Jonze directed a commercial and an accompanying short film for the website building service Squarespace, starring Idris Elba.
Spike Jonze directed a short film titled 'The New Normal' to advocate for marijuana legalization, in partnership with the cannabis company MedMen.
Jonze directed a television commercial titled 'Guerrilla Tennis' for Nike featuring tennis players Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras, and another commercial called 'The Morning After' in 1999.
Jonze's 1998 commercial for Sprite is considered an example of subvertising for its spoof take on the brand's mascot.
Jonze directed a 60-second commercial called 'Lamp' for the furniture store IKEA in 2002, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.
In 2002, Jonze directed the Levi's commercial 'Crazy Legs' and also directed ads for GAP and Levi's in 2007.
Jonze made a faux documentary called 'The Mystery of Dalarö' in 2004 as part of an advertising campaign for the Volvo S40.
He directed a commercial for Adidas titled 'Hello Tomorrow' in 2005, featuring the music of his brother Sam 'Squeak E. Clean' Spiegel and Jonze's then-girlfriend Karen O of the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Adam Spiegel, known professionally as Spike Jonze, was born on October 22, 1969, in New York City. His early career began in photography as a teenager, capturing BMX riders and skateboarders for publications like ‘Freestylin’ Magazine’ and ‘Transworld Skateboarding’. This foundational work extended into filmmaking, where he directed influential street skateboarding videos such as ‘Video Days’ (1991). Jonze also co-founded Girl Skateboards in 1993 alongside Rick Howard and Mike Carroll, further cementing his connection to youth culture and action sports. His unique visual approach quickly made him a sought-after director for music videos, leading to collaborations with prominent artists throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
Jonze transitioned into feature films with ‘Being John Malkovich’ (1999) and ‘Adaptation’ (2002), both written by Charlie Kaufman. ‘Being John Malkovich’ earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. He also played a key role in the creation of MTV’s ‘Jackass’ reality franchise as a co-creator and executive producer. In the 2000s, Jonze began directing films based on his own screenplays, including ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ (2009) and ‘Her’ (2013). ‘Her’ brought him significant acclaim, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, a Golden Globe, and a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay, in addition to nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Song. His work is characterized by a blend of live-action, animation, and puppetry, often exploring off-beat and existential themes.
Throughout his career, Jonze has sporadically taken on acting roles, appearing in ‘Three Kings’ (1999), ‘Moneyball’ (2011), and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ (2013). He co-founded Directors Label with Chris Cunningham and Michel Gondry, and has served as a creative director for VBS.tv and Vice Media. His commercial work has also received industry recognition, earning him two consecutive Directors Guild of America Awards in 2018 and 2019. Most recently, he directed ‘Beastie Boys Story’ (2020), a documentary for Apple TV+, and appeared in Damien Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’ (2022). Jonze continues to be involved in diverse projects, including a stage show and further film endeavors, showcasing a continuous evolution in his multifaceted career.
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