Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris have built an impressive body of work
by perpetually seeking innovative projects in a variety of mediums.
After introducing bands such as R.E.M.
and Red Hot Chili Peppers on their
ground-breaking MTV show
Liebe und Eis (1992),
Jonathan and Valerie continued to work in music television directing
music videos and documentaries for bands such as The Smashing Pumpkins,
Jane's Addiction,
Macy Gray,
Janet Jackson,
Oasis,
Weezer and The Ramones. Their music
productions have earned them two Grammy Awards, nine MTV Music Video
Awards and a Billboard Music "Director of the Year" Award.
In 1998, Jonathan and Valerie co-founded "Bob Industries", one of the
country's leading commercial production companies. Directing
commercials for VW, Sony Playstation, Gap, Target, Ikea, Apple, ESPN,
amongst others, Dayton and Faris continue to push the medium into new
vistas. In 2002, Creativity Magazine labeled them as one of their top
ten best commercial directors.
Aside from their work in music videos and commercials, Jonathan and
Valerie have done extensive work in television and film, including
directing episodes of
Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)
for HBO and producing two feature films,
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
for New Line Cinema, and Gift (1993)
for Warner Bros. Music.
