In Cadillac's "Favorite Things," screen siren Kate Walsh bonds with her most cherished possession.  Her performance is deftly directed, mesmerizing the consumer with a seductive tone.  Joe Carnahan's spot is hyper-real and fearless.

In BMW's "Ticker," Clive Owen and Don Cheadle bond during a do-or-die pursuit.  Their performances are masterfully directed, thrilling the consumer with an adrenaline rush.  Joe Carnahan's spot is gritty and defiant.

Both ads illustrate Carnahan's signature directing style.  His carefully crafted work charms, then challenges the viewer with gripping intensity.  There is often an innuendo of danger balanced with emotional impact.  The viewer cannot look away.  Carnahan's confident touch has won over powerhouse clients Allstate, Nintendo, L'Oreal, HSBC, Rolex, Honda and more.

In the movie arena, Carnahan is a gladiator.  He wrote, directed and starred in his 1998 debut film, Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane.  In 2002, the Sundance Film Festival took notice of his critically acclaimed, Narc; it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.  Carnahan went on to win Best Director for the film at the Independent Spirit Awards.

In 2006, the double-threat, writer-director released his star-studded flick Smokin' Aces.  Today, Carnahan has multiple features in development, including a highly anticipated adaptation of the popular 80's TV series, The A-Team.