Consultant. Industry Influencer. Mentor. Entrepreneur. Director of Photography.
The best way to deal with the future… Is to create it.
As a consultant with RevThink, I advise top creative firms – studios, agencies and production companies – from 16+ countries around the world to accelerate their growth, success and impact in the industry.
I am the editor and curator of the RevThinking blog and podcast where I freely give away my knowledge to help our industry become stronger.
Visit RevThinkI am a champion of the creative entrepreneur. As such, you will find me regularly speaking, teaching and advocating on behalf of those who dare to chart their own course at the intersection of creativity and business.
One notable example is Creative Entrepreneurs, a quarterly event alternating between NYC and LA where I co-lead agency owners tackling their toughest business challenges while building community.
Creative Studio Jumpstart is my accelerator program for the next generation of up-and-coming studios.
Currently in Jumpstart 40+ members from over 16 countries around the world are learning how to take their studios to the next level.
Learn MoreStudios, agencies and production companies.
US | NEW YORK
Access Emanate
Bindery
Galaxy 61
Manhattan Productions
Motion Sickness
Refilmery
Undefined Creative
US | OTHER
Animus Studios
BakerBuilt Works
Comfort Theory
Cultivate Studios
Deep Sky Studios
Framewave Media
Friends of Mine
Horchata
Hugo Creative
Infinite Canvas Films
Jason Wallis
ARGENTINA
Kasana
Nocaut
Low Poly
BRAZIL
LenoFX
BELGIUM
Volstok
BRAZIL
Civvie
CANADA
By the Booth
GERMANY
Studio Flox
ITALY
Magic Collective
Story Travelers
NETHERLANDS
Peppermint
NEW ZEALAND
Fox&Co. Design
PORTUGAL
Olga Studio
RUSSIA
Dark Frame Productions
SERBIA
Fried
Two decades at the helm of the miracle-making studio & production company.
For over 20 years I ran Impossible Pictures – one of the most successful studios to ever thrive between the coasts – until I sold it in 2014.
8 Emmy Awards. 7 Addy Awards including Best of Show and Judges Choice Award. 13 PromaxBDA Awards. 13 Art Directors Awards. 1 amazing legacy.
Visit Impossible PicturesI believe beautiful stories deserve to be told... beautifully.
I remain a passionate creative, working as a Director of Photography to capture visuals for broadcast, film and digital.
I’ve been fortunate to work with Kristen Bell, John Corbett, Patrick Dempsey, Giada De Laurentiis, Bobby Flay, Elton John, Jeff Gordon, Kelsey Nixon and many more.
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Justin Cone interviews me in Motionographer.
“We asked Joel Pilger, founder of Impossible Pictures (which he sold in 2014 after a 20-year run) and now a consultant with RevThink, for his take on the industry…”
Read ArticleWhat others are saying about me.
“Thanks for putting on such a great event! I took a lot of valuable information away from it and look forward to implementing some new strategies around here.” – Chris Pagani at Charlie Company
“It was the most worthwhile day I’ve ever spent at a conference.” – Ron Beck at Tiny Hero
“We have been getting some great feedback from the Creative Entrepreneurs conference.” – Steve Kazanjian, President & CEO at PromaxBDA
“You’re doing something unique in the industry: you’ve lowered the barriers-of-entry and brought the critical thinking down to a level where all can benefit.” – Patrick Jager, CEO at CORE Innovation Group
“You teach me how to leverage my thinking and beliefs then apply them to my business in an effective manner.” – Robb Wagner at Stimulated-Inc.
“From overall strategy to sales and marketing, your wisdom was the tiebreaker we needed to make long overdue critical decisions.” – Maria Rapetskaya at Undefined Creative