Kim Gehrig is a director known for bringing a refreshing combination of honesty and wit to her work. She tells stories that resonate with universal human truths, while also incorporating inventive technical ideas.
Born in Australia, she studied at Central Saint Martins in London, and currently splits her time between Los Angeles and London.
Contact
Commercials:
Tim Nash, tim@somesuch.co
Management:
Tim Nash, tim@somesuch.co
Nina Soriano, nina@anonymouscontent.com
Film & TV:
Sue Carls (CAA), sue.carls@caa.com
Jodi Shields (Casarotto), jodi@casarotto.co.uk
Recent Work
Her recent film for Apple, ‘The Greatest,’ challenged common stereotypes about people with disabilities. Her iconic commercial for Libresse, ‘Viva La Vulva,’ received praise for its humorous and liberated portrayal of female anatomy. Gehrig's music video for Chaka Khan’s ‘Like Sugar,’ on the other hand, has become a dance classic. She has also recently directed an episode of the Apple+ series, ‘Roar,’ starring Nicole Kidman.
Gehrig’s culture-shaping impact on filmmaking has not gone unnoticed. In 2023, Gehrig became the 2nd woman ever to win the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials and her films have won a plethora of awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD pencils, BTAA Arrows and UKMVAs.
Awards
2024 – Grand Prix
Sydney Opera House, 'Play It Safe' - Cannes Lions
2023 – Winner
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials - DGA Awards
2023 – Primetime Emmy Award
Outstanding Commercial - Apple, ‘The Greatest’ - Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
2023 – Grand Prix
Diversity & Inclusion in Music - Apple, ‘The Greatest’ - Cannes Lions
2023 – Silver Lion
Use of Licensed/Adapted Music - Apple, ‘The Greatest’ - Cannes Lions
Press
- DGA: Meet the 2024 Nominees for Commercials
- Shoot: For The Second Straight Year, Kim Gehrig Wins The DGA Award For Outstanding Achievement In Commercials
- It's Nice That: Kim Gehrig snags Emmy For Joyful Apple Commercial About Accessibility
- Campaign: Director Kim Gehrig Crowns Kendrick Lamar’s Short Film As Film Craft Grand Prix
- LLB Online: Kim Gehrig: How Film Craft Makes an Idea Outstanding
