Honor Society Films

06/11/2025

Amazing press for Melissa Bolton-Klinger's campaign for Maybelline New York starring the one and only Ariana Madix!

Ad Age’s take on the hottest celebrity marketing moves of the past month.

05/05/2025

We’ve been stirring things up with Jesse James McElroy for a while now, making things weird, cinematic, and funny in all the right ways.

Now it’s official: Jesse’s joined the Honor Society roster.
Writer. Director. Sharp as hell.

Expect punchlines with polish and visuals with bite.
Welcome to the family, Jesse. 😍

04/28/2025

New work from director Melissa Bolton-Klinger with KATY PERRY for Milka!

Little Black Book, Honor Society and Melissa Bolton-Klinger bring fans behind the scenes with Katy Perry

03/21/2025

We had an amazing time last night hosting the AICP Women's Forum on our stages.

03/20/2025

Lots of great press about our big announcement joining forces with MacGuffin Films !!

03/19/2025

Big news! 🎉 Honor Society is thrilled to announce that we’re joining forces with the legendary MacGuffin Films to create a bicoastal production powerhouse under the leadership of our Founder and Managing Partner, Megan Kelly.

By combining Honor Society’s expertise in lifestyle, comedy, and live-action storytelling with MacGuffin’s mastery of sophisticated food and product photography, we’re launching a unique creative offering that pushes the limits of both live-action and tabletop production. With shared resources and a united vision, we’ve already seen the magic that happens when our teams collaborate—just wait to see what’s next.

“MacGuffin is a beloved company with an impeccable reputation, and partnering with Honor Society is an incredible opportunity. This collaboration not only strengthens both brands but also gives our directors the freedom to work across disciplines, expanding their creative and professional horizons,” says Megan Kelly.

We can’t wait for this next chapter. Let’s make some magic. ✨

02/13/2025

🎬 Excited to be judging Visual Style at this year's AICP Awards!

If you want to enter your own incredible work or encourage others to enter, got to:
https://aicpawards.awardcore.com/

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, February 26th, 2025. Don't miss out! ✨
AICP

10/30/2024

ROSTER ALERT: WELCOME SASIE SEALY!

We're beyond excited to welcome the phenomenal Sasie Sealy to the Honor Society family! From her critically acclaimed debut "Lucky Grandma" to stunning campaigns for Maybelline, Calvin Klein, and Urban Decay, Sasie brings her signature bold vision and wit to everything she touches.

Named one of The New York Times "9 Filmmakers Who Should Be on Your Radar" (we couldn't agree more), this powerhouse director is currently working on "Paris for One" and collaborating with Ilana Glazer on "Sugarland"

Here's to creating magic together!

10/29/2024

🎬 Big news! Please welcome the incomparable Melisssa Bolton-Klinger to the Honor Society family! Known as Hollywood's "Fastest Living Director," Melissa brings her razor-sharp comedic timing and creative genius to our roster.

Known for her razor-sharp comedic timing (thanks to those Groundlings days 😉) and Grand Clio-winning magic with Reno 911, Melissa brings her signature fast-paced style and celebrity expertise to the Honor Society family.

Already making waves with stellar work for Coffee Mate and Future Forward, she's here to push creative boundaries and bring the laughs!

Welcome aboard, Melissa! Let the adventures begin! 🎬✨

10/10/2024

We're thrilled to spotlight our talented director Melissa Bolton-Klinger's latest work for Coffee Mate with Vince Staples! 🎬✨

Melissa helmed this incredible campaign for Coffee Mate, bringing warmth and humor to a truly meaningful cause. 'Unbreak My Break Room' is a three-part series that transforms a neglected teacher's lounge in a Los Angeles high school into a caffeine-fueled oasis.

Teaming up with the brilliant minds at Wieden+Kennedy New York, Melissa deftly crafted this Extreme Makeover-style content. The series features the charismatic Vince Staples as host, adding his signature wit and community spirit to the project.

This campaign goes beyond your typical commercial, addressing the real issues of underfunded schools and overworked teachers. Melissa's direction beautifully balances the serious subject matter with Coffee Mate's playful brand essence, showcasing their 'over-the-top fanaticism for all things coffee.'

We're incredibly proud of Melissa's work in bringing this heartwarming story to life. It's a perfect example of how advertising can entertain while making a positive impact.

Check out 'Unbreak My Break Room' to see Melissa's magic in action! ☕️🏫

09/26/2024

From the BBC to indie features, Julian West's journey has been anything but ordinary.

Today, we're excited to announce he's bringing his extraordinary talent to Honor Society! A former editor turned director/DP, Julian takes a holistic approach to the whole process of film, seeing this exciting time of radical change in the technology of film making as a great opportunity for storytellers in all fields and at all budget levels.

Julian's reel boasts collaborations with Pfizer, Papa John's, and Pepsi, plus a 5-episode campaign for National Geographic. But that's just the tip of the iceberg - he has directed award-winning shorts, an IFC feature film starring Sarita Choudhury and Rosario Dawson, and is constantly pushing creative boundaries, working also as a creative producer to help new filmmakers develop and execute their indie features. He was nominated for a 2022 Independent Spirit Award for co-producing with Rosario Dawson and Noah Lang the HBO MAX feature “This Is Not A War Story” for director Talia Lugacy.

Based in NYC and LA, Julian's unique blend of cinematic vision and storytelling prowess is set to elevate our projects to new heights. Join us in welcoming this multifaceted director to our roster!

09/17/2024

Cynthia Wade made a short film this year in Taiwan, produced by Honor Society. It's called GOOD ENOUGH ANCESTOR and it's about the fragility of democracy as expressed by visionary genius Audrey Tang. The film premieres this fall at festivals including Woodstock (10/19) and Crested Butte (9/20) among others announcing soon!