Matt Van Dzura
CREATIVE PRODUCTION LEAD /GROUP DIRECTOR PRODUCTION
NYC
EXPERIENCE //
Current //
Creative Production Lead @ Cash App (Block)
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
WORK //
Creative leader with a track record of bringing big ideas to life—guiding integrated campaigns from kickoff to launch for Fortune 100 brands.
Thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where creative problem-solving, sharp time management, and seamless collaboration across teams are the keys to success.
Passionate about every stage of the process—from ideation and strategy to production and vendor wrangling—ensuring every detail is dialed in.
Proud dad of two, 90’s hip-hop enthusiast, CrossFit addict, Nike sneakerhead, suburban dweller, pickup basketball regular, and a lifelong Eagles fan (Fly, Eagles, Fly!).
Current //
Creative Production Lead @ Cash App (Block)
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
WORK //
Creative leader with a track record of bringing big ideas to life—guiding integrated campaigns from kickoff to launch for Fortune 100 brands.
Thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where creative problem-solving, sharp time management, and seamless collaboration across teams are the keys to success.
Passionate about every stage of the process—from ideation and strategy to production and vendor wrangling—ensuring every detail is dialed in.
Proud dad of two, 90’s hip-hop enthusiast, CrossFit addict, Nike sneakerhead, suburban dweller, pickup basketball regular, and a lifelong Eagles fan (Fly, Eagles, Fly!).
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
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
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