Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris have established a remarkable career by consistently seeking out innovative projects across various mediums. Their journey began with the groundbreaking MTV show "The Cutting Edge" (1992),where they introduced notable bands such as R.E.M. and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Following their success in music television, Dayton and Faris continued to work in the music industry, directing music videos and documentaries for prominent bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction, Macy Gray, Janet Jackson, Oasis, Weezer, and The Ramones. Their music productions have earned them a total of two Grammy Awards, nine MTV Music Video Awards, and a Billboard Music "Director of the Year" Award.
In 1998, the duo co-founded "Bob Industries", one of the leading commercial production companies in the country. They have since directed commercials for prominent brands such as VW, Sony Playstation, Gap, Target, Ikea, Apple, and ESPN, continually pushing the boundaries of the medium. In 2002, Creativity Magazine recognized them as one of the top ten best commercial directors.
Beyond their work in music videos and commercials, Jonathan and Valerie have made significant contributions to television and film. They have directed episodes of the critically acclaimed HBO series "Mr. Show with Bob and David" (1995) and produced 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.
