McGarry Bowen, Chicago

Broadcast and social spots edited and produced
for multiple clients.

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A Very Kool-Aid Christmas!

80’s infomercial inspired holiday commercial for Kool-Aid.

Co-director, Cinematographer, Editor


Client: Kool-Aid
Additional FX: Filmworkers Chicago
Creatives: Brian Gulp, Katie Bero
Producer: Kent Smith
Line Producer: Greg Lilly

Awards: Winner, Social Ads, Chicago International Film Fest





Marriot, Mr. Guaran-T

Social activation for Marriot’s “Mr. Guaran-T” campaign featuring Mr. T. 

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Co-director, cinematographer, editor


Client: Marriot
Producer: Justin Lee
Creatives: Kevin Thoem, Lee Remias
Line Producer / Audio: Greg Lilly




Race Against Darkness

Co-director, Cinematographer, Editor


Creatives: Lee Remias, Kevin Thoem
Producer: Justin Lee
Line Producer / Audio: Greg Lilly

Exercise has helped blind paratriathalon champion, Beth White, cope with the challenges in her life and also take advantage of all the world has to offer. But this year in Chicago, she competed to show her children that anything is possible. Meet the White family to see what Beth’s strength and inspiration mean to them. Beth and her family are on a journey to see and do all they can.

Awards: Chicago Ad Assoc. Best Long Form, Best Cinematography




Tiscuits, Makers of More

Triscuit campaign featuring real owners, chefs and creatives making more with their Triscuits.

Cinematographer, Editor


Client: Triscuit
Producer: Sarah Tomick
Creative: Ryan Carter
Line Producer / Audio: Greg Lilly





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