ABOUT
Dreaming, Creating, Storytelling
Theory Films is an award-winning, video production studio based in New York City. We specialize in creating cinematically inspired content through narrative storytelling with exceptionally high production values.
We have earned significant accolades for our work, including being shortlisted for the ACADEMY AWARDS©, over 50 MILLION online views on our videos, and being selected for the SHOOT Magazine New Directors Showcase.
Theory Films is dedicated to telling these stories by developing, producing, and delivering content that is relevant and memorable with audiences. Content that matters.
Mentions + Commendations
​Bad Water Wins a 2022 Addy Award
"Bad Water" PSA wins an Addy award from the American Advertising Federation.
​Bad Water shortlisted for the New York Festivals Advertising Awards
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"Bad Water" a PSA about the dangers of fracking, has been shortlisted the New York Festivals Advertising Awards "Genius Award"
Bad Water Acquired by Food and Water Watch
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Food and Water Watch, one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the United States fighting for safe food, clean water, a livable climate, and to end fracking, acquired the spec PSA, Bad Water, directed by Joel Dunn, to release with their new report on banning fossil fuels and switching to renewables.
A Rockefeller Christmas Released​
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The Film documents Rockefeller Center over the course of three years on Christmas, capturing heartwarming moments under the famous tree. In this love letter to New York City and the spirit of the holiday season we witness declarations of love - big and small - in the heart of the greatest city in the world.
Shoot Magazine 2017 New Directors Showcase
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Joel Dunn accepted for his Apple commercial "Commander"
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Kush shortlisted for a 2014 Academy Award for Best Live action short film
Hamptons International Film Festival
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Kush wins a special jury prize at the Hamptons International Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
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Kush wins Best Short Film at the 70th Venice Film Festival
Kush Film Festival Awards
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Kush wins accolades at over two dozen domestic and international
film festivals, and accepted to over 50 festivals across the globe
Theory Hits 50M Views
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The collective works of Theory Films have surpassed 50 million views online