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Ray Giarratana - Director
Biography:
Ray and his difficult Italian name ("jer-a-tanna") have been a staple in the commercial industry for many years. Six of them at Digital Domain, originally as Visual Effects Supervisor and later as a Commercial Director. Joining Limbo Films in 2002, to pursue live action work, Ray brings to all his work a strong sense for comedic timing and performance.
His Directorial credits include spots for Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Pontiac and Hallmark. One of his recent accomplishments has been directing the 70mm film "Artist's Journey: Funk Blast" for the new Experience Music Project in Seattle.
As Visual Effects Supervisor, he lent his talents to spots for Mercedes-Benz, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, the entire Budweiser "Louie the Lizard" campaign and many others. During that phase of his career Ray worked with many notable directors including: David Kellogg, Bruce Doward, Michael Bay, Jan de Bont, Joe Pytka, Bob Geraldi, Jeff Gorman, Mark Coppos, Brent Thomas, Peter Nydrle, Eric Sararinen, Frank Todaro and a bunch more rich guys with fancy names.
Before Digital Domain, Ray spent 7 years with Pacific Data Images serving as a Visual Effects Supervisor on numerous commercials and music videos including Michael Jackson's infamous "Black or White."
Ray has won numerous awards for his work, including Clios, AICP awards, and national Emmy's. He lives in Los Angeles and loves any excuse to get out of there, even if for just a meeting.
