Pre-Visualization for Directors:
Bridging Creativity and Technology
Speaker Bios
Director
Director Corydon “Cordy” Wagner is known around town as the resident digital humanist with a tech-happy streak. His obsession with all things space, rocket fuel, renewable, rewindable, and re-watchable has garnered him a reputation for human-centric, innovation-forward storytelling grounded in purpose.
As a multidisciplinary work horse, Corydon has worked across industries ranging from healthcare, to electronics, clothing, gaming, and energy. As a director, he’s of the mind that nothing is too small to be a good story - the personal can be heroic and there can be glory in the everyday. His distinctly unique usage of color, sound scapes, technology, and talent of all ages has smittened audiences worldwide and awarded him jobs for leading brands such as Sony, Virgin Galactic, Samsung, Microsoft, Fidelity, Aetna, GAP and Google. corydonwagner.com
Director, GLP Creative
Nikki McMorrow is a director specializing in dynamic camera movement, situational storytelling, dialogue, and documentary. She first honed her creative voice developing, producing, directing, and editing shows for Bravo, A&E, and MTV, followed by a leap into agency life before uniting these experiences as a commercial director. Known for her detailed process and strong visual aesthetic, McMorrow’s buoyant and stylized approach focuses on aspirational themes expressed through cinematic whimsey. nikkimcmorrow.com
Director
Vladimir Minuty is an award-winning director drawing from 20 years of illustration, storyboarding, and assistant directing experience. Merging his love for character, myth, art, technology, Jiu Jitsu, and Zen with his dry Haitian American humor, Vlad creates compelling, cinematic stories with lasting impressions. His work has won accolades at the Hampton’s International Film Festival, the Roxbury Film Festival and the Moxie Awards. During his career he’s worked with clients including: L.L.Bean, Samuel Adams, Fanatics, HBO, Hulu, Fidelity, American Standard Bath, Hasbro, Not Your Average Joe’s to name a few.
In addition to his directing work, Vlad co-authored a book on storyboarding titled “Storyboarding Turning Script to Motion.” He’s a founding member of The Secret Society of Black Creatives. Currently, Vlad is developing feature film projects for theatrical release. vladimirminuty.com