Caruso Co. founder and Executive Producer Robert Caruso is an award-winning director and producer of hundreds of advertising and marketing projects. He has been honored by the Clios, The London International Advertising Awards, Anicom Animation, The MTV Awards, Billboard Magazine and the Grammys. He has directed out of renown production companies Industrial Light & Magic, HKM Films and Rhythm and Hues as well as helming projects for major ad agencies, Hollywood studios, record companies, fortune 500 marketing teams and A-list celebrities.

Since the launch of Caruso Company in 2012 Robert has acted as Executive Producer overseeing production of all branded content, event films and commercial projects.

As Director he has enjoyed working with celebrities as varied as cinema icons Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith, James Earl Jones, America Ferrera and Jamie Foxx, legendary musicians John Lee Hooker, Green Day, Mavis Staples and The Coup (featuring Boots Riley), as well as global sports figures such as skateboard legend Tony Hawk, basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal, hockey great Wayne Gretzky and baseball star Hunter Pence.

Early in his career, Robert partnered in the launch of San Francisco based, Commotion Pictures where he directed nearly forty music videos and began his commercial career. He also represented a roster of talented directors and shared the title of Executive Producer. Notable music industry clients included: break out videos for artists Green Day, Soundgarden, John Lee Hooker, Public Enemy and Mavis Staples . Commercial work included spots for: Sega, Time Warner, Taco Bell and Levis Strauss.

Following Commotion, Robert was recruited by George Lucas’ special effects company, Industrial Light & Magic. Through ILM’s commercial division he directed dozens of award-winning TV spots and continued with music videos including three titles for actor/musician Will Smith. Two of these clips “Men In Black” and “Will2K”, garnered multiple honors including an MTV Award and a Grammy Nomination. He also helmed several character animation projects, working with ILM’s award winning animators and effects artists.

After leaving ILMCP, he directed for commercial shops HKM Films in Los Angeles and later animation powerhouse, Rhythm & Hues where he continued with innovative TV commercial work.

Since 2012 Robert has brought his deep creative production knowledge to the role of Executive Producer, overseeing all Caruso Company projects.

Contact: robert@carusocompany.tv

Molly McEvoy brings over 15 years of film and video production experience working as both Line Producer and Production Manager/Supervisor. 

As a San Francisco based freelancer she managed hundreds of corporate and commercial projects.

Since joining Caruso she has produced and managed scores of successful U.S. based and overseas productions and helped implement improved company operations at every level.

Contact: molly@carusocompany.tv

Brian Benson is an award-winning producer and assistant director with three-dozen feature films and hundreds of commercial projects under his belt.

After his first film as producer HAIKU TUNNEL, screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001 he was awarded a Sundance Producer Fellowship.

He produced HOWL, directed by Academy-Award winners Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, and the Peabody Awarding Winning documentary DOLORES about civil rights icon Dolores Huerta.

He was first A.D. on DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL starring Kristin Wiig and served as co-producer and A.D. on the 2018 indy hit, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU Directed by Boots Riley. with LaKeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson.

Brian brings his extensive experience to work on scores of commercial and corporate projects at Caruso Company.

Brian teaches a producing course at S.F. State University.

Contact: hello@carusocompany.tv

Heather Weyand is a total film pro who gets things done no matter what the challenge. Whether it’s a tiny local gig or a large international shoot, she brings a deep film production knowledge in support of all Caruso Co productions.

Contact: hello@carusocompany.tv

Emily Caruso heads up our communications efforts handling a wide range of writing assignments. This includes authorship of original content as part of our literary and film development projects. Emily also provides editorial support for all digital materials such as treatments, creative decks, social media and web copy.

Contact: hello@carusocompany.tv