| Smuggler | |
| Industry: | Film production |
| Founded: | 2002 |
| Founder: | Patrick Miling-Smith, Brian Carmody |
| Hq Location Country: | USA |
| Services: | TV series, commercials, theatre |
Smuggler is an American film, theatre, TV, commercial, and music video production company founded in 2002 by Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody. The company produces commercials, virtual reality projects, music videos, and notable theatrical productions.[1] [2]
Smuggler was founded in 2002 by Patrick Miling-Smith and Brian Carmody. Smuggler is recognized for its contributions across various media platforms.[3] Smuggler. The company represents directors for commercials and music videos, including Kathryn Bigelow, Barry Jenkins, Todd Field, Tom Hooper, Jonah Hill, Henry Alex, and Miles Jay. Smuggler operates internationally, with offices and projects spanning the globe.[4] [5]
Smuggler has produced several series on notable platforms, including Netflix and Apple TV+. It also created a four-part docuseries about Lionel Messi for Apple TV+. Smuggler has also worked on various commercial projects, including Apple, Loewe, and Fanta. In 2019, it created Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, starring Michael C. Hall, which was performed as a one-day-only event.[6] [7] [8] [9]
Smuggler's notable theatrical productions include the Broadway run of "Macbeth," directed by Sam Gold and starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, and the musical "Sing Street," which had a Boston run before its Broadway debut. The company also produced the internationally acclaimed musical "Once," which won eight Tony Awards, and the stage adaptation of Robert Evans’ memoir, "The Kid Stays in the Picture," which was performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London.[10] [11]
Smuggler has received multiple prestigious awards throughout its history. The company has won the Palme d’Or five times and the Grand Prix twelve times at the Cannes Lions Festival. It has also been named Production Company of the Year by Ad Age, Ciclope Festival, shots Awards, One Show, Art Directors Club, and Clio Awards. The company has also won Emmy Awards for Outstanding Commercial in 2017 and 2020.[12]