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 Integrated Campaign of the Year (Gold, Small Agency) — Appalachian Trail Conservancy “Take a Hike”
Cannes Lions Bronze — Mars “Bite Size Horror”
Canneseries Official Selection — Mars “Bite Size Horror”
Clio Health Silver (x2) — Appalachian Trail Conservancy “Take a Hike”
Clio Shortlist — AT&T “March Madness”
Effie Gold — Altoids Brand Campaign
Effie Gold — Altoids Love Tin
Effie Silver — Altoids Cinnamon
Fast Company World Changing Ideas Finalist — KENT
AWARDS & HONORS — FILM / ENTERTAINMENT
Best U.S. Narrative Feature Nominee — Folk Hero & Funny Guy, Tribeca Film Festival
Best Ensemble Cast Winner — Folk Hero & Funny Guy, Napa Valley Film Festival
Best Comedy Feature Winner — The Scenesters, Hollywood Film Awards
Rosebud Award Winner — The Scenesters, Slamdance Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature Nominee — The Scenesters, Oxford Film Festival
Audience Award Winner — The Scenesters, New Orleans Film Festival
Audience Choice Award Winner — The Scenesters, Edmonton International Film Festival
Audience Award Winner — It’s a Disaster, New Orleans Film Festival
Audience Choice Award Winner — It’s a Disaster, Edmonton International Film Festival
