#020 With Our Powers Combined! - Learning from Michael Bennett and Josh Shadid of LORD DANGER

Filmmakers In Advertising

Today we’re talking to Michael Ryan Bennett and Josh Shadid of LORD DANGER!

Lord Danger is a creative production studio based in Los Angeles that specializes in bold and innovative commercials, branded content, and music videos. From their commercials for Old Spice, Tostitos, and Mint, to their music videos for Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, and Run The Jewels, LORD DANGER is making some really cool work.

However, while getting to know the guys, we learned that one of the reasons they have such high-quality creative, especially with animation, is because Michael and Josh run several different companies that work in tandem with LORD DANGER, (such as Modern Logic, under the holding company, Monstera Group).

Josh and Michael share about:

• The ups and downs of building your own ship
• How to scale
• How to team up to generate success
• Being solution driven and when to contribute as an employee
• Running a hybrid studio
• And keeping production and creative separate but equal

So, we hope you get something out of this episode with Michael and Josh of LORD DANGER … Modern Logic … And Monstera Group

Michael Bennett bio

Michael Bennett is the Managing Director, Executive Producer, and Founding Partner of Monstera Group, holding company for Lord Danger and Modern Logic, creative studios specializing in design, animation, live-action and immersive content. As an award-winning producer working with brands across industries, Bennett has led national and international campaigns through the lens of cutting-edge technology, design, and craft. A self-proclaimed futurist, Bennett has a deep understanding of the evolution of tech spanning decades. Prior to launching Monstera Group with Josh Shadid, Bennett held senior positions at Method Studios, LAUNDRY and yU+co and has earned over 20 awards including Daytime Emmy Award, the Cannes Lions Grand Prix, Webby Awards, and the Best Film/TV Award at SXSW Interactive Awards.

Josh Shadid bio

Josh Shadid founded Lord Danger in 2012, which was acquired by Zealot Networks in 2015. After negotiating his exit and the repurchase of the Lord Danger brand, Josh re-established his independence. During the initial height of the pandemic in 2020, Josh co-founded Solo Cinebot, the world's most advanced remote production system which was employed by major studios, brands and celebrities worldwide. Concurrently, Josh partnered with commercial veteran Michael Bennett to build brand studio Monstera Group which operates Lord Danger as well as design and animation studio Modern Logic. Josh is currently President of Monstera Group and Executive Producer of Lord Danger.

LINKS

Michael Ryan Bennett - Managing Director / EP - Partner

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohtheplaceswewillgo/

Josh Shadid - Founding Partner, Executive Producer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshshadid/

LORD DANGER

https://www.lorddanger.com/

MODERN LOGIC

https://www.modlo.tv/

MONSTERA GROUP

https://www.monstera.group/

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Intro mixed by Micheal Hartman - [e-mail]