Anthony Mandler, a prominent American director, has made a significant impact in the music industry by directing some of today's most renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Jay Z, The Weeknd, The Killers, and Drake.
Mandler's extensive collaboration with Rihanna has played a crucial role in shaping her visual style, as they have worked together on an impressive 15 music videos.
His trilogy of films with Lana Del Rey, consisting of National Anthem, Ride, and the 30-minute Tropico, are considered some of the artist's most profound and cinematic works to date.
Mandler's feature film debut, Monster, is set to be released in 2017 and stars a talented ensemble cast, including Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Ehle, A$AP Rocky, Jennifer Hudson, Nas, Tim Blake Nelson, and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Based on the award-winning novel by Walter Dean Myers, Monster tells the story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honors student and aspiring filmmaker who becomes embroiled in a robbery that results in a murder.
The film follows Steve's dramatic journey as he navigates a complex legal battle to prove his innocence, while also grappling with his own identity and the relevant social issue of race.
Mandler's unique storytelling style and cinematic approach have garnered an impressive 3.8 billion views worldwide, solidifying his position as one of the most sought-after directors in the industry.
In addition to his work in the music and film industries, Mandler has also made a significant impact in the world of advertising, working with top brands such as Nike, Apple, Hugo Boss, Cadillac, Reebok, 1800, Ciroc, Adidas, The NFL, and David Beckham.
His current Apple Music campaign, "Taylor vs Treadmill," has taken the ad world by storm, becoming the most viral ad ever created. The three-spot campaign was co-written by Mandler.
Mandler resides in Venice and Dumbo with his family.
