Tom Kuntz (born July 7, 1972) is an American director and filmmaker who is most known for his unique television commercials and music videos, which either have colorful settings, time-lapse photography or wildly eccentric humans. He has enjoyed multiple nominations for the honor of ‘Best Commercial Director of the Year’ by the DGA (Directors Guild of America; 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016)
In August 2010, Kuntz's Old Spice "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like" spot won the Emmy for "Commercial of the Year."
His work can be seen on Kuntz Manor, his official website.
Career
Kuntz began his directing career at MTV where he (and former creative partner Mike Maguire) created many noteworthy commercials promoting the channel, including a famous batch of commercials for the MTV music awards starring actor Ben Stiller.
Kuntz quickly left MTV and began directing full-time through Propaganda Films and then through MJZ where he has maintained solo representation since 2001.
Music videos
The Avalanches - "Frontier Psychiatrist" (2001) Electric Six – "Danger! High Voltage" (2002) Electric Six – "Gay Bar" (2003) Electric Six – "Radio Gaga" (2004) The Bumblebeez – "Dr. Love" (2007) LCD Soundsystem – "All My Friends" (2007) MGMT - "Congratulations" (2010) Music for Sleeping Children - "Georgia" (2012) MGMT - "Your Life Is a Lie" (2013)