RUPERT WAINWRIGHT
Adore’s founder and creative director Rupert Wainwright is an award-winning director who brings a unique visual style and driving sense of storytelling to the worlds of features, tv and commercials. His features have grossed over $300 million in worldwide box office, inflation adjusted.
“Stigmata” (MGM) starring Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne and Jonathan Pryce, is an original vision of a classical horror film blended with a personal search for faith. Praised for its striking imagery, “Stigmata” opened #1 in the US and made over $100 million worldwide.
“The Fog” (Sony Pictures) starring Tom Welling, Maggie Grace and Selma Blair also opened #1 in theatres in the US. “The Sadness of Sex” a festival favorite, was described by the Los Angeles Times as “an inspired tour de force” and Wainwright’s debut feature “Blank Check” (Disney) is an evergreen kid’s favorite bringing a few hours of peace to parents around the world.
His newest feature project is World War II thriller “Thou Shalt Not Kill,” the true story of a Catholic Archbishop taking on the Nazis and creating an underground railroad to save Jewish children.
Born in England, Wainwright studied at Oxford University while acting in British films such as “Another Country” and “Dreamchild.” He attended UCLA on a Fulbright scholarship where he started directing music videos most notably for NWA, Michael Jackson and MC Hammer. His commercial collaborations include Reebok, Gatorade, Sprite, Footlocker ATT etc., and he has directed winning bid films for the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, including the upcoming USA/Canada/Mexico World Cup 2026.
Wainwright has won numerous awards for his work, including two Grand Effies (one for his work with Reebok), several MTV Video Music Awards, several Cannes Gold Dolphins and a Grammy.
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Take Another Look : POVTake Another Look : POVAZERBAIJAN TOURISMAZERBAIJAN TOURISM
“TAKE ANOTHER LOOK : POV” brought together 5 unique artists to “take another look” at Azerbaijan. Th...
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Thank You SoccerThank You SoccerFIFA World Cup United 2026FIFA World Cup United 2026
Adore Creative produced “Thank You Soccer,” a film for United 2026’s successful FIFA World Cup...
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Sasha's Big DaySasha's Big DayWORLD CUP 2018WORLD CUP 2018
The centerpiece of a three part film c...
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DiversDiversFINA World Championship 2015FINA World Championship 2015
Adore’s evocative film was at the heart of Kazan’s winning presentation to host the FINA World Champ...
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Russia Becomes the GameRussia Becomes the GameWORLD CUP 2018WORLD CUP 2018
Adore wrote, produced and directed the entire filmed portion of the campaign that won Russia hosting...
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Timur's KazanTimur's KazanWorld Skills 2019World Skills 2019
A precocious young boy named Timur is on a mission to prove his World Skills to his older brother. I...
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MillisecondMillisecondUSA LUGEUSA LUGE
Adore worked pro bono to create this promotional film featuring the fastest athletes on ice. Luge is...
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Russia The Door Is OpenRussia The Door Is OpenSochi Olympic Campaign 2014Sochi Olympic Campaign 2014
Adore’s international TV campaign was the cornerstone of Sochi’s successful bid to host the 2014 Win...
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Central Park JoggerCentral Park JoggerGHIGHI
TV commercial created and directed by Rupert Wainwright for Group Health Incorporated.
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Drunk DrivingDrunk DrivingPSA US Dept. of TransportationPSA US Dept. of Transportation
Rupert Wainwright worked for the US Department of Transportation on several groundbreaking campaigns...
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MikaelaMikaelaGHIGHI
Compelling 30 second TV commercial about the connection between one of NYC most highly rated MDs and...
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Rapper's DelightRapper's DelightSpriteSprite
Caper spot featuring Mos Def.
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SkiersSkiersRosneft Olympic TV CampaignRosneft Olympic TV Campaign
Adore’s Olympic TV campaign for Rosneft leads with “Skiers,” a 60 second spot starring extreme skier...
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