Matt Van Dzura

ABOUT ME //

Creative leader with a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into fully realized, integrated campaigns for some of the most iconic brands on the planet. I thrive in fast-moving, high-stakes environments where sharp creative thinking, crystal-clear communication, and seamless collaboration turn vision into reality. I’ve worked extensively at some of the largest agencies and directly in-house on brand creative teams.

I’m deeply hands-on through every phase of the process: from strategic initiation and brief development to team casting and logistical setup, all the way through to final delivery. I bring producer-specific craft to life with a laser-focused eye on every production detail. As an added layer, I love optimizing cross-functional alignment and maximizing operational tools so that every team is in sync and every deliverable hits the mark.

Outside the work, I’m a proud dad of two, lifelong 90s hip-hop enthusiast, CrossFit regular, Nike sneaker collector, suburban dweller, pickup basketball devotee, and die hard Eagles fan (Fly, Eagles, Fly!).

WORK EXPERIENCE //

Current: 
Executive Producer, Brand + Integrated Marketing @Cash App
Chief Production Officer
@Merch Aid

Previous //
R/GA Group Director, Production
Executive Producer: Translation, Digitas, Alloy

Clients // Google, LEGO, ESPN, XFL, American Express, Ad Council, McDonald's, Mailchimp, Siemens, McCormick, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Target, State Farm, PwC

AWARDS //

Award highlights // Cannes Lions Grand Prix, Emmy nominated, Tweet from President Obama, Grand Clio, D&AD, Effie Award, Webby, Reggie, FWA

Cash App x pgLang | That’s Money
Cannes Lions (2x)
- Bronze Production Direction
- Bronze Partnerships Talent
Adweek - Ad of the Year
Webby Award - Video Scripted

Google Play | Brand Redesign
Clio Awards - Bronze 
One Show - Craft & Logo

ESPN | IF 
Cannes Shortlist -Entertainment for Sport
Clio Awards - Bronze - Social Media
Clio Awards - Shortlist - Partnerships
One Show Shortlist Direct Marketing: Social Media Campaign
Webby Award - Honoree - Social Media Campaign

ESPN | You Seeing This
Cannes Lions
Gold - Use of Intergrated Media
Silver - Media Leisure
Bronze - Sport Distribution
Shortlist - Sport Fan Engagement
Shortlist - Media Use of Digital Platforms

Clios
Grand / Gold - Digital / Mobile
Gold - Social Media Platform
Silver - Direct Social Media 
Silver - Partnerships, Sponsorships + Collaborations

David Ogilvy Award - Silver - Changing Consumer Behavior
Webby Award - Honoree - Real Time Response Campaign
AICP Next Awards- Shortlist

LEGO | NINJAGO Dragon Cam
Clios - Silver - Branded Entertainment
Cannes - Shortlist - Digital Craft Lions 
One Show - Merit - Social Media: Live Stream
D&AD - Shortlist - Social Video
AICP - Shortlist - Next Branded Content
Webby - Finalist - Experimental

Love Has No Labels | Fans of Love
Inducted into the permanent collection at the MoMA
Emmy Nomination - Outstanding Commercial
AdColor - Shortlist - Ad of the Year
Cannes Shortlist (9x)

Clios
Gold - Brand Partnerships
Silver - Out Of Home
Shortlist - Events/Experiential
Shortlist - Innovation

One Show
Gold - Live Events
Silver - Events & Experiential
Merit - Events & Competitions

D&AD Wood pencil - Media: Use of Events

ACD Awards
Silver - Print 
Silver - Promotional Wildcard
Silver - Design for Good
Bronze - TV / Film
Merit - Live Events

AICP  
Winner - Live Events
Shortist - LIcensed Soundtrack
Shortlist - Public Service

Webby Awards
Webby For Good - Live Experiences
Shortlist - Public Service
Shortlist - Best Viral PR

Shorty Awards - Gold - Live Events

American Express | Small Business Saturday
Tweet from President Obama

Cannes Lions
Grand Prix Lion: Direct, Financial Product
Grand Prix Lion: Promo & Activation, Financial Product & Service
Gold Cyber Lion: Best Digitally Led Integrated Campaign
Silver Cyber Lion: Interactive Digital Solutions
Silver Cyber Lion: Viral Marketing

Clio Awards
Gold - Facebook Integrated Media
Gold - Integrated Campaign
Gold - Interactive

Effie Awards
Silver - Brand Experience
Bronze - Financial Products & Services
Bronze - Goodworks - Brands
Bronze  - Influencers

Super REGGIE Award
Gold REGGIE Awards: Best Cause, Green, or Social Responsibility Marketing Campaign
Gold - Best Social Media Campaign
Gold -Best Retailer-Specific Campaign

One Show Awards - Gold Pencil - Brand Transformation
Facebook Studio: Blue Award

theSTASHED | Culture Blog
The Source - Digital 30
Webby Award - Official Honoree Web / Blog - Culture

McDonald's | Think With Your Mouth
Effie Finalist - Think With You Mouth Campaign
Webby Award – Interactive Advertising & Media
FWA Shortlist

McCormick | Lost Recipes
One Show - Merit - Online Film
Webby Award - Honoree 
Shorties Award Finalist - Video

AMP Agency
PROMO Agency of the Year | AMP Agency