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THANK YOU!Thank you for submitting your Strategic Input Brief. We’re excited to dig in and learn about your needs. Please expect a response from us within 24 hours to set up a discovery meeting. In the meantime please feel free to review our work or browse our directors roster.VIEW WORKVIEW … Read More

Taproot – Strategic Input Brief

Strategic Input Brief (SIB)Taproot’s Strategic Input Brief plays a crucial role in our projects by providing a comprehensive understanding of your needs and objectives. It serves as a guide for our team, ensuring that the final product aligns with your vision. Please take a moment to fill out information regarding … Read More

Danny Corey

DANNY COREYLOS ANGELESDanny is a director + cinematographer working and living in Los Angeles, CA. When he’s not on set, you can catch him with his partner Heather and daughter Teddy exploring the desert. If you still can’t find him, check the deck behind their blue bungalow, he’s probably mixing … Read More

Brett Warkentien

BRETT WARKENTIENDETROITBrett Warkentien grew up in the hard-working Midwest. Where sports and art dominated his youth. So much so, that it gave him a unique set of sensibilities for his craft. After studying film and design, he made a career as an agency creative. From there his passion led him … Read More

Logan Zillmer

LOGAN ZILLMERGRAND RAPIDS, MIPHOTOGRAPHER // DIRECTORPHOTOGRAPHYMOTIONLogan was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and currently resides there with his wife and two wild children. Logan has a degree in film production, yet built his business on still photography – so he is equal parts photographer and director. He is … Read More

Chevrolet Equinox EV Reveal

CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV REVEALSOCIAL After introducing the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Blazer EV this year, Chevrolet’s electric vehicle rollouts continued with a third introduction: the all-new 2024 Equinox EV. We were tapped by Weber Shandwick to bring the PR/media and social footage together over the course of two days. This … Read More

Dan Schepleng

DAN SCHEPLENGLOS ANGELES, CALos Angeles-based writer-director Dan Schepleng grew up in Maryland. As a teenager, he edited commercials for an ad agency his mom worked at. He bought golf clubs with the money and never used them. His work focuses on narrative drama and comedy with a strong script and … Read More

Seth Rice

SETH RICEST. LOUIS, MOHis career began interning on features around the country.  As he grew through those productions, he split his time between camera department work, and assistant directing, culminating in his work as a line producer on 2015’s “The Matchbreaker” starring Christina Grimmie.  As he made the transition from … Read More

Chevrolet | Garage Evolution

CHEVROLET – “Garage EVOLUTION”WEB / SOCIAL In this reality TV inspired spot, winner of CBS’s Survivor and host of HGTV’s “Hot Mess House,” Wendell Holland, transforms an old garage into electric vehicle capable luxury garage. It is truly a garage EVolution.   Agency: Weber Shandwick Agency Producer: Bradley Alonzo Creative … Read More

Josh Carrasquillo

JOSH CARRASQUILLOGRAND RAPIDS, MIJosh Carrasquillo is a filmmaker based in Michigan. He is currently a Partner at Taproot and works on a variety of projects to include commercial and documentary work. Born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Oregon, Colorado, and Michigan, Josh uses his experiences from different parts of … Read More

Corry Wiens

CORRY WIENSLOS ANGELES, CACorry Wiens is an award winning director based out of Los Angeles, CA. His unique style lives in the intersection of story and grit, resulting in beautiful pieces that leave a lasting impression. Corry started his career as a commercial editor in Chicago and derives his rhythm … Read More

Directors

BRETT WARKENTIENCORRY WIENSDANNY COREYDAN SCHEPLENGJORDAN BOGARTJOSH CARRASQUILLOKARL KOELLINGSETH RICE

Jordan Bogart

JORDAN BOGARTSOUTH CAROLINAJordan approaches his work with a high value for unique visuals and human emotion. His work features bold style that brings the viewer into other world experiences, blurring reality with the extraordinary. Focusing on commercial and narrative work, he uses striking visuals and emotional story telling to connect … Read More

Karl R. Koelling

KARL KOELLINGGRAND RAPIDS, MIAs the founder of Taproot, Michigan-based filmmaker Karl Koelling has a wide range of project experience. After film school, he experienced early success in producing Ed’s Story, a SXSW world premiere and award-winning series that further defined his passion for doc-style storytelling. Other notable directorial work includes 1,000 Mile … Read More

Chevrolet | Joey Schusler

Chevrolet – “The Joey Schusler Story”SOCIAL A new spot created as part of a campaign for Chevrolet featuring the Silverado 1500 LTZ and the unique people who use the truck. Agency: Weber Shandwick Group Creative Director: Liz Newman Senior Producer: Cassie Kline Associate Creative Director: Tim Rocklage Director – Karl … Read More

Chevrolet | Wind River Tiny Homes

Chevrolet – “WIND RIVER TINY HOMES”SOCIAL A new spot created as part of a campaign for Chevrolet featuring the Silverado 1500 LTZ and the unique people who use the truck. Director – Karl Koelling Executive Producer – Josh Carrasquillo Producer – Shannon Strange Production Manager – Mike Venezia Production Coordinator … Read More

Chevrolet | Dream Big

Chevrolet – “SILVERADO”This campaign featured three unique character focused stories that embody the iconic Chevrolet Silverado brand. We filmed these stories in three different locations across the United States and created over 80 different deliverables as part of this campaign. Including, social cut-downs in multiple formats and aspect ratios. Also … Read More

Always A Good Call

Always a good callBROADCAST – SUPER BOWL In this fun spot for Gerald R. Ford Airport a couple debates which airport to travel from with a little help from a referee.  Director: Karl Koelling Executive Producer: Josh Carrasquillo Producer: Jan Bridgeman Director of Photography: Tyler Grimm 1st AC: Emily Cameron … Read More

That’s A Wrap On 2021!

As we get ready to wrap 2021, we’d like to say thank you to our clients and partners who have trusted us to help them bring their stories to life this past year. Our work supports yours, and we’re grateful for the opportunities to work with people and companies who … Read More

OnStar Business Solutions – “Data”

ONSTAR – “DATA”WEB OnStar Business Solutions brings together the integrity of embedded hardware with a wide array of telematics service providers. MotorQ is one of those customers. Director: Josh Carrasquillo Producer: Shannon Strange DP: Phillip Briggs AC 1: Matthew Psyllos DIT: Jeffery Coombs Prod Coord: Marisa Garay Gaffer: Mark Anderson … Read More

Fishing | Faith Hospice

Faith Hospice – “FISHING”BROADCAST A new spot created as part of an ongoing campaign for Faith Hospice. A meaningful message about quality of life until the end of life. Director: Karl Koelling Producer: Ken Schmidt DP: Jeff Sukes 1 AC: Kyle Adcock Location Sound: Harrison Smith Production Design and Wardrobe: … Read More

Chevrolet | A Uniquely You Adventure

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN – “A Uniquely you adventure”SOCIAL In this fun spot for Chevy a family uses their legendary vehicle to embark on their fall adventure. Fall colors and warm imagery are accompanied by a unique cast of characters including Steve the goldfish. This spot was inspired by some of your … Read More

Case Study: Chevrolet – A Uniquely You Adventure

Overview We were commissioned to create a social spot for the Chevrolet Suburban that would find its inspiration in Wes Anderson’s films. The agency creative team were passionate fans of Wes’ films and our Directors, Josh Carrasquillo and Karl Koelling, knew that delivering a spot littered with near perfect call … Read More

Case Study: Faith Hospice – “Fishing”

Overview Our friends at Authenticity Marketing Group asked us to develop two 30s spots that could be filmed in one day for an ongoing campaign focusing on “quality of life, until the end of life.” No easy task, but director Karl Koelling resonated with the message and was prepared to … Read More

New Work – Autodesk // Ganas Manufacturing Testimonial

Overview Ganas Manufacturing is a small startup based in Detroit that specializes in custom millwork and bespoke furniture for commercial and residential clients. Engineering these projects from the ground up required 3D modeling, but the company needed a solution that wouldn’t break the bank. The company found that Autodesk helped … Read More

Autodesk | Make Anything

AUTODESK // CONTURO WEB CAMPAIGN A doc-style web short filmed for Autodesk in Pittsburg. Director: Karl Koelling Client: Autodesk Editor: Karl Koelling BACK