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Joe Pytka (born November 4, 1938) is an American film, television, commercial and music video director born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds the record for the most nominations for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Commercials.
Joe Pytka was born on 4 November 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a director and cinematographer, known for Pepsi: Archaeology (1985), Space Jam (1996) and Hallmark: Dance Cards (1991).
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Joe Pytka is a director and cinematographer, known for Pepsi: Archaeology (1985), Space Jam (1996) and Hallmark: Dance Cards (1991). He is considered one of the best commercials director ever and is nicknamed The King of Cannes for his awards.
- November 4, 1938
May 5, 2022 · Learn how Joe Pytka, 83, has directed iconic ads featuring Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, Madonna and more. Discover his secrets of perfectionism, creativity and leadership in the ad world.
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Nov 15, 2016 · Joe Pytka talks to EW about his experience making the classic Space Jam, which celebrates its 20th anniversary. He reveals how he cast Jordan and the Looney Tunes, why Spike Lee and Bill Murray were involved, and what happened to the sequel idea.
Joe Pytka is a dominant force and creator of some of the best and most well-known television commercials ever made. He began his career at WRS Motion Picture and Video Lab in Pittsburgh in the 1960s and 70s.
Joe Pytka is a renowned advertising director who created over 5,000 commercials for major brands and won many awards. He also directed films and music videos, such as Space Jam and The Beatles' Free as a Bird.
