JOHN SEMERAD

At eighteen, I headed to Pratt Institute, dreaming of becoming the next great American illustrator. That fine art path quickly evolved into a dynamic career in computers and special effects. A few years later, QuietMan was born—an innovative company marked by many industry firsts. We produced the first Beatles music video, earned the first primetime Emmy for a TV commercial, and even created the first five-second TV spots. QuietMan went on to win virtually every advertising award imaginable, including Emmys and even a Grammy. We've worked on over 100 Super Bowl commercials and, though we don't really keep track, we've racked up multiple Cannes Lions (including Best of Show), numerous One Show pencils (also Best of Show), and dozens of Clios. Our work has even been inducted into the permanent collection at MoMA via the AICP Show.

Recently, I created an animated short that's been a global phenomenon, gracing over 100 film festivals, clinching more than 30 awards, and becoming Academy Award eligible. It's been seen all over the world, so feel free to call me "an international sensation."

Now, I'm thrilled to be bringing that same pioneering spirit to We Are Manik as the Head of AI, where I'll be leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to push creative boundaries and deliver groundbreaking results.