Dave Meyers (director) explained

Dave Meyers
Birth Name:	David Charles Meyers
Birth Date:	19 October 1972
Birth Place:	Berkeley, California, U.S.
Alma Mater:	Loyola Marymount University
Years Active:	1993–present

David Charles Meyers (born October 19, 1972)^[1] is an American music video, commercial and film director.

Early life

Born and raised in Berkeley, California, Dave Meyers developed his love for film while working for a local Landmark cinema at age 17. After graduating from Berkeley High School he attended Loyola Marymount University where he studied Film Production and Philosophy.

Career

After graduating from Loyola Marymount University, Meyers worked his way through the studio systems at Paramount and Fox before filming his first music video with rap crew The Whoridas.

Inspired by a chance meeting with director Gus Van Sant, Meyers steered his focus away from feature film-making to directing music videos.^[2] He has directed more than 200 videos for some of the music industry’s most popular recording artists. His work brought dozens of nominations and 12 MTV Video Music Awards including the 2003, 2011, 2017 and 2018 MTV Video Music Award for Best Video of the Year.^[3] In 2006, he won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for co-directing Missy Elliott's "Lose Control".

In 1999, Meyers directed the Eddie Griffin comedy Foolish and in 2007, he directed the remake of The Hitcher, which was produced by director Michael Bay.^[4]

Meyers is a frequent collaborator to Janet Jackson, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Lopez & Pink.^[5]

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Studio(s)	Notes
1999	Foolish	Artisan Entertainment No Limit Films
2007	The Hitcher	Rogue Intrepid Pictures Platinum Dunes
2015	Volatile Love		Short film; also writer
2017	Sremm Break	Interscope Records EarDrummers
2024		Amazon MGM Studios BMG Rights Management Nuyorican Productions	Co-wrote story with Jennifer Lopez and Chris Shafer

Music videos

See main article: Dave Meyers videography.

Commercials

• Adidas – "Born to Perform",^[6] "Superstar",^[7] "Unstoppable"^[8]
• Amex – "US Open"^[9]
• Apple – "Breakdance",^[10] "Dance",^[11] "Funk",^[12] "Hip Hop",^[13] "Rock",^[14] "Saturday Hip Hop",^[15] "Stereo Rock"^[16]
• AT&T – "Shedding Styles"^[17]
• Beats by Dre – "Queen of Queens"^[18]
• Britney Spears – "Curious"^[19]
• Budweiser – "Traffic Stoppers"^[20]
• CA Lottery – "Super Ticket"^[21]
• Chase – "Bank",^[22] "Office",^[23] "Rockettes"^[24]
• Chevy – "Campsite",^[25] "Diner",^[26] "Keeps Going",^[27] "Stronger Truck",^[28] "Work Gloves"^[29]
• Chrysler – "Golf Buddies"^[30]
• Cingular Wireless – "Alter Ego Guy",^[31] "Alter Ego Girl",^[32] "Bridge"^[33]
• Cîroc – "Name Change",^[34] "Smile",^[35] "Smooth"^[36]
• Citibank – "Bright Lights"
• Coors Light – "Ascent",^[37] "Snow Cave"^[38]
• Deichmann – "Graceland"^[39]
• Discover America/Brand USA – "Anthem"^[40]
• Doritos – "Anti-Ad"^[41]
• ESPN – "Heat Huddle",^[42] "Pain",^[43] "Suit Up"^[44]
• Foot Locker – "Snow Dunk"^[45]
• Frito-Lay – "Favorite Things"^[46]
• Fujifilm – "Now or never."^[47]
• Gatorade G2 – "Kevins"^[48]
• GA Lottery – "Overture"^[49]
• Gillette – "Face Abuse",^[50] "Rehydrate"^[51]
• GMC – "Blade"^[52]
• Google Pixelbook – "Go Make, Discover, Ask"^[53]
• House of Fraser – "Turn It On"^[54]
• HP – "Gwen Stefani's Say"^[55]
• Hummer – "Yacht"^[56]
• ITV – "The Brighter Side Just Got Brighter"^[57]
• John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum – "Ask Not"^[58]
• Kmart – "Jimmy & Jenny"^[59]
• La Poste – "Une journée Extraordinaire"^[60]
• Lexus – "Make Some Noise"^[61]
• Lowe's – "Coloring Book",^[62] "Don't Stop",^[63] "Exploded",^[64] "Lights Across America"^[65]
• Luminary – "Listeners"^[66]
• Mercedes – "Believe",^[67] "Smart Saves the City"^[68]
• Mexico Tourism – "Chiapas", "Oaxaca"^[69]
• M&M's – "Kaleidoscope"^[70]
• New York Lottery – "Beach Party",^[71] "Traditions"^[72]
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – "It Rarely Stops",^[73] "Pictures"^[74]
• Nike – "Chamber of Fear",^[75] "Second Coming"^[76]
• NFL Network – "Hologram Al",^[77] "Human Verification",^[78] "Space Raiders"^[79]
• O2 – "Priority"^[80]
• Olay – "Glam It Up"^[81]
• Olympus – "Bridesmaids",^[82] "Tourists"^[83]
• Pacific Standard Time – "Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames"^[84]
• Parlux Fragrances – "Reb'l Fleur"^[85]
• PETA – "Thanksgiving"^[86]
• Planters – "Road Trip",^[87] "Funeral"^[88]
• Pringles – "Rave",^[89] "Road Trip",^[90] "Pool Party"^[91]
• PSP – "PSPOV"^[92]
• Reebok – "Layers Off"^[93]
• Sony Xperia – "Cloud",^[94] "Tumbleweed"^[95]
• Starbucks – "Good Feels Good"^[96]
• State Farm – "Wake Up"^[97]
• TAP Project – "Life"^[98]
• Target – "Do Your Room",^[99] "Assortment Anthem"^[100]
• Twitter – "Music Is Happening",^[101] "Summergeddon"
• Verizon – "Juke"^[102]
• Verizon Fios – "Travel Companion"^[103]
• Virgin Mobile – "Foreign Language",^[104] "Killer Comebacks"^[105]
• Volvo – "Music Video"^[106]

Awards

Music Videos	Award	Project	Year
MVPA Awards	Rap Video of the Year	OutKast - "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)"	2001
MTV Video Music Awards		No Doubt - "Hey Baby"	2002
		No Doubt - "Hey Baby"	2002
		Jennifer Lopez - "I'm Real (Remix)"	2002
		Pink - "Get the Party Started"	2002
		Pink - "Get the Party Started"	2002
		Missy Elliott - "Work It"	2003
	Best Hip-Hop Video	Missy Elliott - "Work It"	2003
MTV Awards Japan	Best Video of the Year	Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch"	2004
MVPA Awards	Best Direction of a Female Artist	Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch"	2004
	Direction of a Female Artist	Missy Elliott - "Pass That Dutch"	2004
Grammy Awards		Missy Elliott - "Lose Control"	2005
MTV Video Music Awards		Missy Elliott - "Lose Control"	2005
	Best Dance Video	Missy Elliott - "Lose Control"	2005
	Best Pop Video	Pink - "Stupid Girls"	2006
	Video of the Year	The Veronicas - "4ever"	2006
MTV Video Music Awards	Best Video of the Year	Pink - "So What"	2009
	Video of the Year	Katy Perry - "Firework"	2011
	Video of the Year	Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"	2017
	Best Hip-Hop Video	Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"	2017
		Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"	2017
Grammy Awards	Best Music Video	Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"	2017
MTV Video Music Awards	Video of the Year	Camila Cabello - "Havana"	2018
	Best Pop Video	Ariana Grande - "No Tears Left to Cry"	2018
		Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello - "Señorita"	2019
		Taylor Swift - "ME!"	2019
Commercials	Award	Project	Year
	Bronze Lion: Dance	"Apple iPod"	2004
	Gold Campaign: Rock, Hip-Hop, Dance	"Apple iPod"	2004
	Special Merit: Hip-Hop	"Apple iPod"	2004
		"Lowes: Don't Stop"	2011
	Wood Pencil: Cinematography for Film Advertising	"Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames"	2012
Andy Awards	Silver Distinction: Web Film / Viral	"Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames"	2012
	Interactive Merit Award	"Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames"	2012

Books

• Henry Keazor, Thorsten Wübbena: Video Thrills The Radio Star. Musikvideos: Geschichte, Themen, Analysen. Bielefeld 2005, p. 79ss., p. 218ss.

External links

• • David Meyers videography, Mvdbase.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: FamilySearch.org. .
2. News: Green . Catherine . August 11, 2017 . The Director Behind Some of the Most Iconic Music Videos of the 2000s. The Atlantic . NYC . August 22, 2019 .
3. News: Sanneh. Kelefa. A Win for Missy Elliott at Music Video Awards. August 22, 2019. New York Times. August 29, 2003.
4. Lemire, Christy (2007) "'Hitcher' remake does the original proud", Associated Press/Eugene Register-Guard, January 22, 2007, p. B5, retrieved 2011-07-11
5. News: Drucker . Eric . November 20, 2015 . Talking to Dave Meyers, the director behind Missy Elliott's 'WTF' music video . The Verge . Washington, DC . August 22, 2019.
6. Web site: Adidas Born to Perform. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
7. Web site: Adidas Superstar. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
8. Web site: Adidas Unstoppable. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
9. Web site: Amex US Open. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
10. Web site: Apple Breakdance. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
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13. Web site: Apple Hip Hop. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
14. Web site: Apple Rock. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
15. Web site: Apple Saturday Hip Hop. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
16. Web site: Apple Stereo Rock. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
17. Web site: AT&T "Shedding Styles". July 29, 2009. February 8, 2020. Adweek.
18. Web site: Beats by Dre Queen of Queens. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
19. Web site: Britney Spears Fantasy Myth. February 8, 2020. The Inspiration Room. 20 December 2005.
20. Web site: Budweiser Traffic Stoppers. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
21. Web site: CA Lottery Super Ticket. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
22. Web site: Chase Bank. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
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25. Web site: Chevy Campsite. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
26. Web site: Chevy Diner. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
27. Web site: Chevy Keeps Going. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
28. Web site: Chevy Stronger Truck. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
29. Web site: Chevy Work Gloves. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
30. Web site: Chrysler Golf Buddies. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
31. Web site: Cingular Wireless : Alter Ego Guy. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 9 June 2009.
32. Web site: Cingular Wireless : Alter Ego Girl. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 11 September 2005.
33. Web site: Cingular Wireless : Bridge. February 7, 2020. AdAge. February 2006.
34. Web site: Ciroc Name Change. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
35. Web site: Ciroc Smile. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
36. Web site: Ciroc Smooth. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
37. Web site: Coors Light Ascent. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
38. Web site: Coors Light Snow Cave. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
39. Web site: Deichmann Graceland. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
40. Web site: Discover America Anthem. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
41. Web site: Doritos Anti-Ad. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
42. Web site: ESPN Heat Huddle. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
43. Web site: ESPN Pain. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
44. Web site: ESPN : Suit Up. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 18 April 2005.
45. Web site: FootLocker Snow Dunk. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
46. Web site: Frito Lay Favorite Things. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
47. Web site: Fujifilm Now or never.. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
48. Web site: Gatorade G2 : Kevins. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 28 June 2009.
49. Web site: GA Lottery Overture. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
50. Web site: Gillette Face Abuse. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
51. Web site: Gillette Rehydrate. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
52. Web site: GMC Blade. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
53. Web site: Google Pixelbook. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
54. Web site: House of Fraser Turn It On. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
55. Web site: HP : Gwen Stefani's Say. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 29 November 2007.
56. Web site: Humma : Yacht. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 18 December 2003.
57. Web site: ITV1 HD - The Brighter Side Just Got Brighter - Promo - 2010 (featuring Ant and Dec). May 29, 2024. YouTube. 9 April 2010.
58. Web site: The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum : Ask Not - Cafe. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 19 January 2011.
59. Web site: Kmart : Jimmy & Jenny. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 4 May 2003.
60. Web site: La Poste dévoile sa nouvelle campagne de marque "Une journée Extraordinaire". February 8, 2020. Maieute. May 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210502175603/https://maieute.com/la-poste-devoile-sa-nouvelle-campagne-de-marque-une-journee-extraordinaire/. dead.
61. Web site: Lexus Make Some Noise. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
62. Web site: Lowe's Coloring Book. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
63. Web site: Lowes Don't Stop. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
64. Web site: Barnardo's : Exploded. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 25 October 2011.
65. Web site: Lowes Lights Across America. February 8, 2020. The Inspiration Room. 30 November 2011.
66. Web site: Luminary Listeners. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
67. Web site: Mercedes Believe. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
68. Web site: Mercedes Smart Saves The City. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
69. Web site: Mexico Tourism Oaxaca. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
70. Web site: M&M's Kaleidoscope. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
71. Web site: NY Lottery Beach Party. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
72. Web site: NY Lottery Traditions. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
73. Web site: NDVH It Rarely Stops. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
74. Web site: NDVH Pictures. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
75. Web site: Nike Chamber Of Fear. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
76. Web site: Nike : Second Coming. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 22 January 2007.
77. Web site: NFL Network : Hologram Al. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 26 October 2004.
78. Web site: NFL Network : Human Verification. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 26 October 2004.
79. Web site: NFL Network : Space Raiders. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 26 October 2004.
80. Web site: O2 Priority. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
81. Web site: Olay Glam It Up. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
82. Web site: Olympus : Bridesmaids. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 6 February 2005.
83. Web site: Olympus : Tourists. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 5 February 2005.
84. Web site: Pacific Standard Time Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
85. Web site: Parlux Fragrances Reb'l Fleur by Rihanna. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
86. Web site: PETA Thanksgiving. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
87. Web site: Planters. February 7, 2020. Dave Meyers.
88. Web site: Planters Funeral. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
89. Web site: Pringles : Rave. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 19 September 2000.
90. Web site: Pringles : Road Trip. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 19 September 2000.
91. Web site: Pringles : Pool Party. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 4 December 2000.
92. Web site: PSP : PSPOV. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 27 March 2005.
93. Web site: Reebok Layers Off. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
94. Web site: Sony Xperia Cloud. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
95. Web site: Sony Xperia Tumbleweed. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
96. Web site: Starbucks Good Feels Good. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
97. Web site: State Farm Wake Up (26 Seconds). February 8, 2020. The Inspiration Room. 10 January 2012.
98. Web site: TAP Project : Life. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 13 March 2008.
99. Web site: Target : Do Your Room. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 11 August 2004.
100. Web site: Target Assortment Anthem. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
101. Web site: Twitter Music is Happening. February 7, 2020. RadicalMedia®.
102. Web site: Verizon - "Juke (30 sec)". February 8, 2020. AdForum.
103. Web site: Verizon Fios - 'Travel Companion'. February 8, 2020. Reel EFX.
104. Web site: Virgin Mobile : Foreign Language. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 13 February 2006.
105. Web site: Virgin Mobile : Killer Comebacks. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 13 February 2006.
106. Web site: Volvo : Music Video. February 7, 2020. AdAge. 9 June 2009.