Jeff Grace is an award-winning Creative Director, Commercial Director, and Filmmaker whose work spans advertising, branded entertainment, film, and television, with recognition from Cannes Lions, the Clios, Ad Age, the Tribeca Film Festival, Slamdance, and more.
His work includes campaigns and branded entertainment for Google, AT&T, Samsung, Airbnb, Mars, Whatnot, Marriott Bonvoy, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. His Kevin Nealon-led “Take a Hike” campaign won Ad Age’s Integrated Campaign of the Year, two Silver Clio Health Awards, and received a dedicated segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On the entertainment side, Jeff directed Folk Hero & Funny Guy, nominated for Best U.S. Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival, produced the cult comedy It’s a Disaster, and has sold multiple screenplays and television projects. Most recently, he co-wrote The Prince, which sold to Warner Bros. Television through Berlanti Productions.
Jeff is also known as an actor’s director, having worked as an actor himself across 50+ television series, films, and national commercials. His first television role was opposite Jon Hamm on Mad Men.
He also co-founded KENT with his wife, Stacy Grace. The compostable clothing company was featured on the first-ever live episode of Shark Tank and named a finalist in Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas.
AWARDS & HONORS — BRAND / ADVERTISING
Ad Age — Gold, Integrated Campaign of the Year (Small Agency) — Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Take a Hike
Cannes Lions — Bronze, Entertainment — Mars, Bite Size Horror
Clio — Silver, Creative Effectiveness (Health) — Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Take a Hike
Clio — Silver, Integrated Campaign (Health) — Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Take a Hike
Fast Company — World Changing Ideas Finalist — KENT
OMMA — Best in Show — Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Take a Hike
OMMA — Best Use of Video on Social Platforms — Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Take a Hike
OMMA — Activism/Public Service — Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Take a Hike
OMMA — Health/Wellness Campaign — Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Take a Hike
Mediaweek — Media Plan of the Year Grand Prize — Altoids
OAAA — OOH Media Plan of the Year — Altoids Strips
Effie — Gold — Altoids (Sours)
Effie — Gold — Altoids (Love Tin)
Effie — Silver — Altoids (Cinnamon)
CANNESERIES — Official Selection — Mars, Bite Size Horror
Clio — Shortlist — AT&T, March Madness
AWARDS & HONORS — FILM / ENTERTAINMENT
Tribeca Film Festival — Best U.S. Narrative Feature Nominee — Folk Hero & Funny Guy
Denver Film Festival — Indie Spirit Award — Folk Hero & Funny Guy
Napa Valley Film Festival — Best Ensemble Cast — Folk Hero & Funny Guy
Hollywood Film Awards — Best Comedy Feature — The Scenesters
Slamdance Film Festival — Rosebud Award (Most Interesting Film) — The Scenesters
Oxford Film Festival — Best Narrative Feature Nominee — The Scenesters
Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival — Best of Fest — The Scenesters
New Orleans Film Festival — Audience Award — The Scenesters
Edmonton International Film Festival — Audience Choice Award — The Scenesters
New Orleans Film Festival — Audience Award — It’s a Disaster
Edmonton International Film Festival — Audience Choice Award — It’s a Disaster
