about
ADRN started his career in Toronto, bouncing between music videos, commercials, TV, and film. His first brush with advertising came in front of the camera, a U.S. national spot directed by Brent Thomas (yep, the guy behind Ridley Scott’s legendary Apple 1984 ad). Dozens of national spots and film/TV shows later, he realized he belonged behind the lens instead.
Splitting his time between Vietnam and Canada, ADRN brings a cinematic eye, cultural intuition, and just the right dose of emotional chaos to every film he directs.
His 2021 campaign for Nippon Paint Vietnam was named “Best Commercial of the Year” by the country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.