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Jo Throckmorton: 1st AD, Director’s Guild of America

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Outstanding Directorial Achievement Nominee: 67th Annual DGA Awards

Oscar Nominee Short-list for Live Action Short Film Category

“The Ice Cream Man” advanced to the short-list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards. Of 180 films qualified in the category, Academy members moved this film, on which I was a Producer and the 1st AD, to final 15.

(*)Denotes production support services by Blue Ace Media – separate from work as DGA AD
Ascension St. Vincent January 2026 Caitlin Clark “Play with Heart,” Skydance Sports*
Lilly January 2026 Caitlin Clark “Start How You Can,” Biscuit, Dir. Isaiah Seret
Gatorade December 2025 Caitlin Clark “Anthem / Low Sugar,” Pretty Bird, Dir. Calmatic
Gainbridge December 2025 Caitlin Clark  “Gainbridge,” Hungry Man, Dir. Christopher Gruse
Hoosier Lottery December 2025 Come Out to Play, Chirp, Dir. Michael Downing
Jim Beam December 2025 Jim Beam x Cadillac,Southern Sky Films*
Kentucky Lottery November 2025 Lil’ Wins, KC Works*
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing October 2025 Don’t Stop… Your Heart, Assembly Films, Dir. Cynthia Wade
Hoosier Lottery September 2025 A Gift from Rube, Cactus, Dir. Jonathan Zames
Parkview Health September 2025 Show Up for Them, Hummingbird, Dir. Renee Mao
Jim Beam September 2025 Jim Beam + Cadillac F1, Southern Sky Films*
Hoosier Lottery August 2025 Fast Play, Futuristic Films*
Movado August 2025 The Next Move (w/ Tyrese Haliburton), JNProduction*
Lilly August 2025 Mounjaro (w/ Eric Stonestreet), Dir. Thomas Stanton
Kroger June 2025 Kroger Health (w/ Joe Burrow), Sockeye*
Nike May 2025 Caitlin Clark “Locker” & “Training,” Canada, Dir. Alex Gargot
LG&E May 2025 My Meter, Broderville*
Hoosier Lottery April 2025 Play Campaign, Cactus*
State Farm April 2025 Caitlin Clark “From the Logo,” O-Positive, Dir. Brian Billow
Hoosier Lottery February 2025 MegaMillions: Futuristic Films*
Gatorade February 2025 Caitlin Clark, “Lose More, Win More”: Canada, Dir. Stuart McIntyre 
LaRosa’s February 2025 “Feed the Moment” Brand Campaign: Brunnerworks*
Eli Lilly December 2024 Caitlin Clark Holds Court: Companion Films, Dir. Joe Sabia
Gainbridge November 2024 Caitlin Clark “Gainbridge,” ARTCLASS, Dir. Ryan Ebener
Secret / P&G October 2024 100-degree Sweat Test: Lightborne*
Walmart+ August 2024 Here’s a Guy (Chris Collinsworth): NBC Universal* / Merge
Ohio Lottery June 2024 Tax-Free Scratch Off: PPS Group* (UPM)
Xfinity June 2024 Caitlin Clark “Never Miss,” Xfinity Creative, Dir. Ellen Kuras
LG&E May 2024 Disco Dan / Boomerang / Bagpipes: Yonder*
JSI Furniture May 2024 More Than Furniture: Oak Leaf Productions*
Miami Valley Gaming May 2024 Brand: Ruckus, Dir. Craig Brownrigg
GE Aerospace April 2024 Emotional Launch: Partizan, Dir. Floyd Russ
A&W Restaurants March 2024 & Campaign: Flightless*
Nike January 2024 Tyrese Haliburton: BaM Productions*
Gillette / P&G December 2023 Counterstrike: 100-Degree Workout: Lightborne*
Ohio Responsible Gambling December 2023 Know Your Limits: PPS Group*
Hoosier Lottery November 2023 Blitz Bro: Ruckus, Dir. Craig Brownrigg
Baptist Health November 2023 OB Campaign: PPS Group*
Meta Quest 3 October 2023 Tyrese Haliburton (NBA): Stept Studios*
Hoosier Lottery September 2023 Mom’s Idea: Ruckus, Dir. Craig Brownrigg
HyQvia August 2023 Administration Procedures: Takeda*
Elijah Craig July 2023 Sign of the Striver: Florence*
McDonalds June 2023 Happy Meal-Nerf: Honest Films, Dir: Rylee Ebsen
Verizon June 2023 Will Power: Work from Home: Partizan, Dir: Floyd Russ
Bose June 2023 Bose x Burrow: Matte Projects*
Norton Healthcare June 2023 Norton Healthcare: Good One*
Adidas May 2023 Aliyah Boston: Kamp Grizzly*
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital February 2023 Together: Bunker, Dir: Warren Fischer
Advance Auto Parts/Mobile 1 December 2022 Smoke the Competition: Natural Selection Productions*
Epidiolex November 2022 Never Say Never: Mutt Films*
Hoosier Lottery October 2022 Jingles All The Way: 8th Street Productions*
Tempur Sealy International September 2022 TempurPedic: Eye Level Films*
Makers Mark/Bon Appetit August 2022 Be Our Guest: Underhill Film*
IU Health July 2022 The Place Skill Built: French Butter, Dir: Brett Froomer
Under Armor July 2022 Jordan: Tool of North America, Dir: Floyd Russ
Miami Valley Gaming May 2022 LBC Rewards: Frank Content, Dir: Craig Brownrigg
NBC Sports  January 2022 IndyCar Racing Series Promos: NBC Sports*
iHeart Radio  January 2022 John Mellencamp, ‘Strictly A One-Eyed Jack’ release video: iHeart Media*
Hoosier Lottery  January 2022 Hot 7’s: Fivestone Studios*
Hy-vee  December 2021 Fresh 2022: XXL Pictures*
GE  November 2021 Smarter Cleaning: Jake Films*
Ohio Lottery  November 2021 Party Gift: PPS Group*
Ohio Lottery  September 2021 Merry & Bright: PPS Group*
Netflix  September 2021 Dave Chappelle Comedy Special Promo (w/ Morgan Freeman): Netflix*
Salesforce  September 2021 Trailblazers: Criminal*
IU Health  September 2021 Frank Reich: Hammer*
Tempur Sealy International  July 2021 TempurPedic: Eye Level Films*
Bloomberg Philanthropies  June 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies: CMS*
Janssen  June 2021 Allison: Identity Media, Dir: Tarik Karam
Ralph Lauren  June 2021 Roderick Townsend: Farm League, Dir: Janssen Powers
Cosentyx  May 2021 Watch Me Move On: Chirp Films, Dir: Louis Sutherland
Woodford Reserve  May 2021 The Race (Kentucky Derby): Supply & Demand, Dir: David Holm
People Ready  May 2021 Ride to Work: Takuma Sato: We The People, Dir: Anthony Garth
IU Health  April 2021 Badge of Honor: French Butter, Dir: Brett Froomer
Belle Tire  April 2021 Belle Tire: Cinema Libertad*
NBC Sports  March 2021 IndyCar Series Promos: NBC Sports*
Johnson & Johnson  December 2020 Janssen: Identity Media
Old Spice/Secret (P&G)  December 2020 Odor Boy: Aras Creative Services*
Gillette (P&G)  November 2020 Gillette Deodorant : Aras Creative Services*
Olay (P&G)  October 2020 Olay Body: Lightborne*
Google  September 2020 Pinpoint: Pulse Films, Dir: James Marsh
Old Dominion  September 2020 Promises: Tool of North America, Dir: Sasha Levinson
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital  August 2020 Heroes: PPS Group*
Sleep Outfitters  March 2020 Brand Campaign: On The Day Productions, Dir: Paul Schneider
Ford Trucks  February 2020 Bugle Call: Hungry Man, Dir: Alex Gorosh
Stonefire  November 2019 Experience the Taste: Curiosity*
Ohio Lottery  October 2019 Responsible Gambling & Holiday Scratch Off: Provocateur*
Ohio Lottery  October 2019 Merry Mary: Thinking Machine, Dir: Jason Docter
ND Football  August 2019 2019 Promos: NBC Sports*
Secret (P&G) July-August 2019 Mega: Aras Creative Services*
IU Health August 2019 This Is Personal: Tool of North America, Dir: Sasha Levinson
Papa John’s July 2019 Shaq: Better Day: Hungry Man, Dir: Amir Farhang
Miami Valley Gaming May 2019 Hurricane/Lucy Flashback/Nutty: Frank Content, Dir: Craig Brownrigg
Cincinnati Bell April 2019 Premiere Internet: PPS Group*
Peyton’s Places April 2019 Adam Vinatieri: NFL Film*
Lilly: Verzenio March 2019 Verzenio: Chelsea Pictures, Dir: Angie Bird
Meijer February 2019 Meijer: Radical Media, Dir: Peter Darley Miller
KFC / YUM Brands February 2019 KFC Robocolonel PR Launch: Chirp Films, Dir: Tony Yacenda
Top Chef – Monogram November 2018 Top Chef & Monogram: Bravo / Granite Grove, Dir: Rob Meltzer
IU Health September 2018 Apply Yourself: Optimus*
IU Health August 2018 It’s A Plus World: Optimus*
Advantage Auto August 2018 Courtney Force: Lucky 21, Dir: Adam Littke
Callaway Golf August 2018 Dylan Meyer: Bullitt, Dir: Anderson Wright
Western & Southern July 2018 New Home: Honor Society*
IU Health July 2018 This Changes Everything: MERGE Chicago, Dir: Sasha Levinson
Stouffer’s July 2018 Urban Bistro: Honor Society, Dir: Brennan Stasiewicz
Olay (Proctor & Gamble) June 2018 Fearless: Lightborne*
Ohio Lottery May 2018 Feel Like a Million (4 spots): PPS Group*
NCAA February 2018 Google Cloud: Gloria Content*
Cincinnati Bell January 2018 Neighbors: Lightborne*
Finish Line December 2017 Migos: Waypoint Films*
Ohio Lottery November 2017 Bigness is our Business: Lightborne*
Ohio Lottery October 2017 Choose Problem Gambling: PPS Group*
Miami Valley Gaming September 2017 Buck-o-matic: Frank Content, Dir: Craig Brownrigg
Microsoft September 2017 Microsoft Surface: Tool of North America, Dir: Erich Joiner
Western & Southern August 2017 W&S Powered: Cartilage*
Hoosier Lottery August 2017 Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Liquid 9*
Indiana University June 2017 Producer: Will Shortz: Indiana University.  Dir: Angelo Pizzo, DP: Fred Murphy, ASC
Finish Line June 2017 Shoes So Fresh: Hungry Man, Dir: Amir Farhang
Cincinnati Bell January 2017 Welcome Home: Lightborne*
Ohio Lottery October 2016 It’s Getting Bigger: PPS Group, Dir: Jason Docter
Ohio Lottery September 2016 Dopamine / The Sun /  Soap / Balloon: Cartilage*
TaylorMade September 2016 What Do I See and Strength in Numbers: Hey Baby Films, Dir: Chris Stanford
Old National Bank September 2016 Teachable Moments: Wavelength Films*
HGTV: Good Bones August 2016 Season 2 Promo Pkg: Jonas & Co. Productions*
Miami Valley Gaming June 2016 Lucky Buckeye “Farmer”: Radke Films, Dir: Craig Brownrigg
Indiana University June 2016 Producer: Michael Uslan: Indiana University. Dir: Angelo Pizzo, DP, Frankie DeMarco, ASC *
Gatorade June 2016 Paul George: Superprime, Dir: Rick Famuylwa 
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery March 2016 Director/Producer: Meuse-Argonne Offensive: American Battle Monuments Commission*
Miracle Gro February 2016 Nature’s Care: Tool of North America, Dir: Shawn Z
Franciscan Health August 2015 Brand Values/Image: Original Film, Dir: Mark Debtor
White Castle August 2015 The Crave is Anytime: Thumper Content, Dir: Chris Stanford
TD Ameritrade July 2015 Andrew Luck PR & Social: Studio 6*
Papa Johns Pizza June 2015 I’m a Pizza Maker: Supply & Demand, Dir: Greg Popp
U.S. National Park Service June 2015 Minuteman Missile Film: Boston Productions*
Miami Valley Gaming June 2015 Lucky Buckeye “Lucy”: Radke Films, Dir: Craig Brownrigg
Owensboro Health May 2015 We Are One Health: Fleck Media*
Indiana University April 2015 Producer: Sage Steele: Indiana University.  Dir: Angelo Pizzo, DP: Frankie DeMarco, ASC *
Auto Nation April 2015 Race to 10 Million: Uber Content, Dir: Chris Hooper
Goodwill March 2015 “Can’t Lift It,” “Storage,” & “Jobs”: Washington Square Films*
AT&T March 2015 Stronger: Caviar, Dir: Jeff Bitsack
AT&T January 2015 Coaches: Don’t Text & Drive: Media Mob, Dir: Charles Jensen
St.Vincent Hospital December 2014 “Hands” & “No Boundries”: Road Pictures*
Salin Bank October 2014 No Question We Can’t Answer: Dictionary Films*
Ohio Lottery/Ohio Responsible Gaming September 2014 “Stretch,” “Dunk,” “Skate, “Karate”: Lightborne, Dir: Clay Weiner
Owensboro Health August 2014 Excellence: Fleck Media*
Hoosier Lottery August 2014 “Bingo” & “Leader”: Road Pictures*
St. Elizabeth Healthcare July 2014 “Water Color” & “EP Room”: Hello!, Dir: Paul Schneider
Miami Valley Gaming June 2014 Lucky Buckeye: Radke Films, Dir: Craig Brownrigg
Verizon April 2014 “Inspired” & “Perspective”: H.S.I. Productions, Dir: Samuel Bayer
Dick’s Sporting Goods February 2014 Dick’s Sporting Goods: Epoch Films, Dir: The Mercadantes
ENTERED DGA UNION JANUARY 2014 All work above is as 1st AD with DGA unless otherwise noted
Indiana University January 2014 Producer: Ailyn Perez: Indiana University.  Angelo Pizzo, Director, Jack N. Green, ASC *
Oliver Winery January 2014 2014 Holiday TVC: Blue Ace Media*
Angie’s List December 2013 Online App: Bradley & Montgomery*
Indiana University November 2013 Producer: Mark Cuban: Indiana University.  Angelo Pizzo, Director, Jack N. Green, ASC *
Parks & Rec (NBC-TV) October 2013 Season 6, Episode 8: “Flouride” Air Date: November 2013. (DGA: 2nd, 2nd AD).  Mark Trim, Director [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3197812/]
Subway: Tom Crean September 2013 “3-Point Play” & “Huddle Up”: Dictionary Films
Angie’s List July 2013 Angie’s List Testimonial TVC’s: Bradley & Montgomery
Civil War Museum May 2013 Seeing the Elephant: Boston Productions. NOTE: Full Civil War battle re-enactments.
Indiana University May 2013 Producer: Ailyn Perez: Indiana University.  Angelo Pizzo, Director, Fred Murphy, ASC
Axe Body Spray: Franchitti April 2013 Nothing Beats an Astronaut w/ Dario Franchitti: Brewster-Parsons
IU Health: Andrew Luck February 2013 Change the Play w/ Andrew Luck: Dictionary Films
Parks & Rec (NBC-TV) December 2012 Season 5, Episode 10: “Two Parties” Air Date: January 17, 2013 (DGA: 2nd, 2nd AD).  Dean Holland, Director  [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2629728/]
Kentucky Lottery December 2012 Mizz Mary: Road Pictures
Hoosier Lottery December 2012 Gift Coach: Road Pictures
Citizens Energy October 2012 One: Road Pictures
Taylor-Made September 2012 R2 Driver: Element Productions
Indiana University July 2012 Director: 113 Days of Art:  Blue Ace Media
WWE RAW June 2012 Moving to 8 O’Clock: LA.B. Film & Content
Goodwill June 2012 Teapot / Treadmill / Donate: Magnet Films
Hoosier Park March 2012 Winningham / Hot Pants / Rapping Grandma: Road Pictures
Cincinnati Hospice March 2012 On My Own Terms: Road Pictures
Marsh Supermarket (Super Bowl) January 2012 Game Time: Magnet Films
Visa (Super Bowl) October 2011 Swipe & Win: Imperial Woodpecker (DGA: 2nd)
Federal Reserve Bank (Film) Sept/Oct 2011 11th District Federal Reserve: Boston Productions
Citizens Water August 2011 Citizens Water (Phantom): Road Pictures
Parkview Hospital July 2011 Not For Profit: All For You, Road Pictures
Sony (Best Buy) July 2011 Peyton Manning Knows Quality: Smuggler Films
Hoosier Park June 2011 General Spots (series of 5): Road Pictures
Marsh Supermarkets June 2011 Comparison Spots: THEM Media
Kentucky Lottery June 2011 Jackpot Day: Road Pictures
Indiana University April 2011 Win Today – IU Football: Indiana University
Hoosier Lottery February 2011 Tag 6: Magnet Films
St. Vincent Hospital October 2010 Orthopedics: Magnet Films
Kentucky Lottery August 2010 Miss Mary (series of 4): Road Pictures
HH Gregg August 2010 Sharp Aquos TV’s / 3-D TV’s: Road Pictures
Conner Prairie (Film) Aug.-Sept. 2010 Civil War: Morgan’s Raid, Boston Productions. NOTE: Full Civil War battle re-enactments.
Hoosier Lottery April 2010 Price Is Right (HD Red): Road Pictures
E! Entertainment January 2010 Kendra: Promotional Bumpers E! Entertainment
Parkview Hospital January 2010 I’m a Parkview Mom (HD): Road Pictures
McDonald’s (Super Bowl Ad) January 2010 LeBron vs. Dwight (35mm): PYTKA (DGA: 2nd)
Goodwill November 2009 Closet Audit / Donate / Hat Avalanche (35mm): Magnet Films
Farm Bureau Insurance  August 2009 Garden / Garage Sale / Son Shines / Celebration (HD – Red): Road Pictures
NCAA July 2009 The Therapist / Turning the Tables (HD): Blue Ace Media
Steak n’ Shake May 2009 Confession Kiosk (HD): Directorz
Hoosier Park Casino November 2008 Win Big (HD – Red): Road Pictures
Farm Bureau Insurance September 2008 Crash / Storm  (HD – Red): Road Pictures
Parkview Hospital August 2008 Ortho (35mm): Road Pictures
Time-Warner Cable November 2007 Lemonade Stand / Customer Service (HD): Road Pictures
NCAA November 2007 People Behind Athletes (35mm): Z Group 
Lilly October 2007 Dateline NBC: Diabetes (HD): Al Roker Prod.
Wabash College October 2007 Director: College for Men (HD): Blue Ace Media
Toyota July 2006 Director: Valets / America’s Best (S16mm): Blue Ace Media
Heartland Film Festival July 2004 DP: Why I Love Movies (16mm): 360 Group
Toyota July 2001 Director: Driveway (35mm): Blue Ace Media