The Team

  • Jonathan Hayes

    Jonathan Hayes

    Director / Senior Editor
    Backed by Ammunition

    Jonathan Hayes has been directing and editing since 2000, partnering with top brands, agencies, and networks to create work that connects on a human level from commercials and brand films to social campaigns, sizzle reels, anthem videos and promo docs.

    His collaborations span the United States Marine Corps, Costco, Purina, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, RaceTrac, the Atlanta Speech School, Chick-fil-A, BCG, Phillips 66, John Deere, Flowers Foods, Tapestry, The Home Depot, UPS and networks like Disney, Discovery, ESPN, Turner and CNN.

    A true craftsman behind the camera and in the edit bay, Jonathan’s strength lies in interviewing real people, capturing their authentic selves and turning their stories into cinematic narratives. His approachable, empathetic style draws out truth — the kind that can’t be faked — and turns it into emotion that sticks.

    When he’s not on set or in post, you’ll find him with his family always living by his motto: “Embrace Badassery.”

    It Takes a Community

    Children's Healthcare of Atlanta /

    It Takes a Community

    Compassion

    Nature's Own /

    Compassion

    All Sports

    Sports Turf /

    All Sports

    Brand Film

    Wellstar /

    Brand Film

    Rewind the Future

    Children's Healthcare of Atlanta /

    Rewind the Future

    Homecoming

    Racetrac /

    Homecoming

    Trends with Benefits — Hats

    TBS /

    Trends with Benefits — Hats

    Energy is Everywhere

    Phillips 66 /

    Energy is Everywhere

    Elite Warrior

    USMC /

    Elite Warrior

    Children's Healthcare of Atlanta / Rewind the Future

    A story told backward from a heart attack at 32. Rewind the Future peels life back through the good moments and the hard habits, showing how “now” gets built over time. It hits fast and it has reached audiences worldwide with over 100M views.

  • Sean Brown
    Sean BrownDirector / Senior Editor
    Backed by Ammunition
  • Ryan Vera
    Ryan VeraDirector / Senior Editor
    Backed by Ammunition
  • Andrew McBride
    Andrew McBrideColorist / VFX
    Backed by Ammunition