Video Game Awards
www.spiketv.com
"Girl Fight" Commercials
www.spiketv.com
U2 - MusiCares, VMAs, Super Bowl
Xbox Revealed - the Killers
www.mtv.com
Wonder World with Lisa Loeb
"Fear The Day" Commercial
They have produced and directed thousands of network promos, created and directed many network pilots and series, produced and packaged an array of event awards shows for a variety of networks.
Liquid Theory's series DEATH VALLEY just wrapped its first season on MTV, where Julie and Austin serve as Executive Producers, and LT as the production company. Austin also directed 3 episodes.
They have also sold a second scripted series to MTV which is now in development, and are delivering a third pilot to MTV this spring.
Julie & Austin like monsters, superheroes, fashion, music, and new ways to look at things. So bring us ideas! Contact Matt Trierweiler if you do, too. (Legal note, nothing unsolicited so please talk to Matt before sending material).
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Executive Producers, Director, Production Company
Liquid Theory will be producing a pilot presentation which is currently in development.
Video Game Awards - (2011)
Mark Burnett Productions • Spike TV
Producer, Director of Short Films
Austin served as the producer for the 2011 award show, as well as directed the short films.
Untitled Scripted Series - Series (2011)
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Executive Producers, Director, Production Company
Liquid Theory recently sold a second scripted series to MTV, Julie and Austin will serve as Executive Producers, and Austin as Director.
Death Valley - Series (2011)
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Executive Producers, Director, Production Company
Liquid Theory produced the 12-episode scripted series that premiered Aug 29, 2011. Julie and Austin both serve as Executive Producers, and Austin directed 3 episodes.
Scream Awards (2005-2011)
Michael Levitt Productions • Spike TV
Show Producer/ Packaging Producers
For the sixth year in a row, Austin is serving as show producer and creative director overseeing all creative content.
Guys Choice Awards (2010-2011)
Chloe Productions • Spike TV
Show Producer
Austin served as the producer and creative director for the 2010 and 2011 Guys Choice Awards.
MTVN Comedy Awards (2011)
MTV Networks
Packaging Producers
Liquid Theory produced show packaging for the brand new award show franchise that will be aired on all of the MTV Networks.
Hard Times Of RJ Berger - Launch Special(2011)
Liquid Theory Inc • MTV
Director, Executive Producers
Produced a 30-minute launch special for the new season of The Hard Times of RJ Berger, which will include a series recap as well as interviews with the cast and creators.
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Stand Up (2011)
Liquid Theory Inc • Comedy Central
Opening titles - Director and producers
Austin directed the performance opening title sequence with Norm for his breakout Comedy Central special.
Eat Well, Live Well (2009-10)
Liquid Theory Inc • OWN Network
Executive Producers/ Production Company
Liquid Theory produced a presentation for OWN based on eating a plant-based diet featuring Portia de Rossi.
Mari/Kari (2010)
Liquid Theory • FEARnet
Executive Producers/ Production Company
Liquid Theory produced an animated series for FEARnet starring Shannen Doherty, MTV is now testing the shorts for potential development.
Glory Hounds (2009-2010)
Liquid Theory, Inc • Cartoon Network
Director, Executive Producers, Co-Creators
LT sold an original series concept to Cartoon Network, Julie and Austin EPed the pilot which Austin also directed.
Witches Of Hollywood (2009)
Liquid Theory Inc • E! Network
Director, Executive Producers/Creators
Liquid Theory sold an original series concept to E!, produced a pilot which Austin directed.
America's Best Dance Crew - Top 10 Performances (2009)
Liquid Theory Inc • MTV
Director, Executive Producers
Executive produced the ABDC new season launch special that highlighted the best performances from the first 3 seasons with original commentary from Mario Lopez, JC Chavez and Lil Kim. Hosted by Randy Jackson.
A-List Awards (2009)
Michael Levitt Productions/ Liquid Theory Inc • Bravo TV
Co-Executive Producer
Co-EP'ed Bravo's annual award show that celebrates all things pop culture in conjunction with Michael Levitt Productions and hosted by Kathy Griffin.
People's Choice Awards (2005-2009)
Sycamore Productions • CBS
Packaging Producers
Conceptualized the creative look for the show and produced all of the nomination packages as well as the show open.
Making The Band Launch Specials (2007- 2009)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • MTV
Directors, Executive Producers
Executive produced 3 retrospective season launch specials in 2007-2009. The specials have ranged from sit-down green screen interviews with the entire cast to host wrapped segments:
2007-8: "Battle of the Sexes: Making the Band First Look"
2008: "Making the Bands Greatest Hits"
2009: "MTV Damaged: a Making The Band Special"
Chloe Productions • Spike TV
Packaging Producers
Liquid Theory produced all of the nomination packages as well as the show open for five consecutive years.
Q- Livin' The Dream Special (2008)
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Director, Executive Producers
"VMAs - Living The Dream" follows up-and-coming Tag Records artist and Jermaine Dupri's protege Q da Kid, as he makes his journey from the streets of Brooklyn to performing at the VMA kick-off party in Hollywood. This was a special produced in conjunction with Tag Records.
Drama In The Hills: Us Weekly Presents The Top 10 Moments Ever (2008)
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Director, Executive Producers
Produced a 90-minute launch special for the current season of the Hills. The show included interviews from the entire cast, celebrities and media experts.
Syfy Pilot (2008)
Liquid Theory, Inc • Sci-Fi Network
Co- Creators, Executive Producers
Sold Sy-Fy a competition reality series.
Hellbent (2008)
Liquid Theory, Inc • FUSE TV
Creators, Executive Producers
Sold Fuse their first scripted project.
Alannas Guide To A Greek Life (2008)
Liquid Theory, Inc • ABC Family
Director, Executive Producers
Produced and directed a 5-episode mini-sode series featuring Alanna Masterson as she toured the set of ABC Family's hit show Greek.
Hollarado (2007)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • MTV
Director, Executive Producer
Produced a pilot for a skateboarding docu-series featuring YouTube sensation William Spencer.
My Fantasy VMA Weekend (2007)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • MTV
Director, Executive Producers
Produced 30 minute special experiencing the weekend of the 2007 VMAs through the eyes of one lucky fan.
The Choreographer Pilot (2007)
Liquid Theory, Inc.• VH1
Director, Executive Producers
Executive produced a one-hour competition pilot for the VH1 Music Development team.
Roomate Wanted (2007)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • MTV
Executive Producers
One-off driving the audience to the Realworldcasting.com vertical voting website.
Cram Session Series (2007-2009)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • MTV
Executive Producers
Liquid Theory produced a series of specials called "Cram Sessions", each one focused on a current series in order to catch people up on the storyline. Episodes included:, The Hills (3 eps), The City, The Real World (2 eps), Making the Band (2 eps), and Maui Fever.
"All That Rocks" Event Show (2006)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • MTV2
Director, Executive Producers
A user-generated celebration dictated by the tastes of MTV2's viewers. "All That Rocks" recognizes the "Do It Yourself" generation obsessed with technology and pop culture with an attitude influenced only by what rocks their world. Hosted by Bam Margera and Ryan Dunn, the show was centered at legendary CBGBs in NYC and includes musical performances by 30 Seconds to Mars, Lil Wayne and Flyleaf. Other appearances include Gerard Way, Perry Farrell, Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater, Angels and Airwaves, Three 6 Mafia, and more.
"Call To Greatness" - Reality Series (2005)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • MTV/ MTV2
Co-Creator, Director, Co-Executive Producer, Series Producer
Call to Greatness was an 8-episode series that premiered in April 2006. The project has just been re-sold to Cartoon Network which we are developing now.
Xbox: The Next Generation Revealed (2005)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • MTV
Director, Producers
Liquid Theory produced this 30 minute special which aired on MTV last May. The show was hosted by Elijah Wood with a performance by The Killers celebrating the launch of the new XBOX. The show was aired in every territory globally.
52 Most Irresistable Women (2005)
Liquid Theory, Inc. • SPIKE TV
Director, Executive Producer, Supervising Producer
Supervised the production of this 2 hour special celebrating 52 noteworthy women as determined by Spike TV.
Video Music Awards (2004)
MTV: Music Television
Packaging Producers
Liquid Theory conceptualized the creative look for the show, produced and directed all of the nomination packages as well as the show open.
COMMERCIAL SPOTS
"Girl Fight" Scream Commercial
Liquid Theory Inc • Spike TV
Director/ Production Company
Two women fight it out through the four genres celebrated at the Scream Awards. Currently appearing in movie theaters, directed by Austin.
Q- Livin' The Dream Promo
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Director/ Production Company
Produced a high-concept commercial spot promoting the "VMAs - Lliving The Dream" project. Directed by Austin.
"Avatar" Campaign - Video Game Awards
Liquid Theory, Inc • Spike TV
Director/ Production Company
Directed and produced a cross-channel promotional campaign based on the world of futuristic gaming.
"We Understand" Campaign
Liquid Theory, Inc • FEARnet
Director/ Production Company
Commercial campaign nodding to 80s horror films for FEARnet. It also served as a promotional trailer on Sony and Lionsgate DVDs.
"Fear The Day"
Liquid Theory, Inc • FEARnet
Director/ Production Company
Image campaign for Feartnet that is being featured as a trailer for the network running on Lionsgate DVDs.
"The Room"
Liquid Theory, Inc • FEARnet
Director/ Production Company
American take on a Japanese horror icon, featuring all virtual sets and distinctively disturbing imagery reinforcing the FEARnet brand. This is being featured as a trailer for the network running on Lionsgate DVDs.
Scream Awards Campaign
Liquid Theory, Inc • Spike TV
Director/ Production Company
Cross-channel campaign to promote the tent-pole event.
Bon Jovi Album And Tour Spot
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Director/ Production Company
Spot featuring Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora to promote new album.
Coke & MTV Commercial
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Director/ Production Company
Spot featured partnership between MTV and Coke, featuring Common.
Xm Radio Spot
Liquid Theory, Inc • MTV
Director/ Production Company
Directed and produced the spot cross promoting MTV and XM Radio.
AUSTIN DIRECTING CREDITS
Director: DEATH VALLEY - 3 episodes, 10 episodes second unit (MTV)
Director: DEVIL DRIVER Music Video (Roadrunner Records)
Director: Francis the Mutant Digital Campaign (Spike TV)
Director: Opening Sequence Scream Awards (Spike TV)
Director: "America's Best Dance Crew" (MTV Special)
Director: "Girlfight' Promotional Campaign (Spike TV)
Director: "Witches of Hollywood" Pilot (E!)
Director: "Glory Hounds" Pilot (Cartoon Network)
Director: "A-List Awards" Opening film (Bravo)
Director: Video Game Awards Promotional Campaign (Spike TV)
Director: "We Understand" campaign (FEARnet)
Director: Spike TV Scream Awards Opening Short Films
Director: "The Choreographer" Pilot (Vh1)
Director: "Fear The Day" and "The Room" commercials (FEARnet)
Director: The Killers "Mr. Brightside" XBOX 360 video (MTV)
Director: "Bam's Unholy Union" Opening sequence (MTV)
Director: Short film for 'Scream Awards' f/ Hellraiser's Pinhead (Spike TV)
Director: Scream Awards Promotional Campaign (Spike TV)
Director: 30 Seconds To Mars Live Performance (MTV2)
Director: "Call To Greatness" Series (MTV/ MTV2)
Director: Bon Jovi Album & Tour Commercial (MTV/ MTV2)
Director: Coke & MTV commercial (MTV/ MTV2)
Director: XM Radio Commercial (MTV/MTV2)
OTHER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - FEARNET (2006 - 2009):
Comcast
Austin served as the Creative Director for Fearnet, and oversaw all on-air and online image and brand work for the first horror network; He also directed several of the current brand spots featured on-air, online, and on new horror DVD's released by Sony and Lionsgate.
APA Talent and Lit Agency
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Management
New Wave Entertainment
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Josh Adler
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New Representation
18 Jan 2012
We are very excited to announce APA as their new agency, and New Wave Entertainment as our new managers!! Please see our Contact page for more info.
New Pilot Presentation in Production
1 Jan 2012
Liquid Theory is in production on a new pilot presentation for MTV to be delivered later this Spring.
Scripted Series Sold to MTV
26 Aug 2011
Liquid Theory recently sold a second scripted series to MTV which is currently in development.
SCREAM AWARDS on Spike TV
26 Aug 2011
Austin will be producing the SCREAM AWARDS for Spike TV for the sixth consecutive year which airs in October 2011.
Death Valley airs Mondays @ 10:30pm on MTV!
26 Aug 2011
Scripted Series Sold to MTV
26 Aug 2011
Liquid Theory recently sold a second scripted series to MTV which is currently in development.
SCREAM AWARDS on Spike TV
26 Aug 2011
Austin will be producing the SCREAM AWARDS for Spike TV for the sixth consecutive year which airs in October 2011.