About - Honor Society Films

Team

Megan Kelly

Founder / Managing Partner

Megan brings nearly two decades of experience on both the agency and production sides of the business and was an early adopter for digital content. While honing her skills for every facet of production and cultivating strong and enduring relationships, she has also earned a reputation for curating and developing talent. Prior to founding Honor Society, she led production teams for such top industry shops as Savage, Shilo, The Sweet Shop, Public Domain, Czar and Click 3X. Most recently, Kelly has helped to co-found OWNED (ownedbywomen.tv), a global coalition of female business owners devoted to championing women in all aspects of commercial production. Additionally, Kelly is a board member of the AICP East chapter. Kelly’s work has garnered some of the industry’s most prestigious awards, including One Show, AICP and Cannes Lions.

Cary Murnion

Executive Creative Producer

Cary has directed, written and produced content for a wide range of entertainment studios and networks, including Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, XYZ Films, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Logo, Bravo, and Comedy Central. He has managed both large and small teams of creatives and production crews ranging from teams of 150 down to strategic teams of five. He has extensive expertise in the process of creative development for TV, film and the many digital platforms. He co-founded the award-winning integrated studio HONEST in 1999, partnering with agencies and clients to create digital and interactive experiences for a nearly two-decade tenure.

Cary and his directing partner Jon Milott work together as directors and creators of feature films, commercials, and digital media. Their second feature film, Bushwick, starring Dave Bautista and Brittany Snow, premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. Cary & Jon’s directorial feature debut, Cooties, premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was distributed by Lionsgate. Cary & Jon’s work has been recognized by Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Cannes, Webby Awards and FWA.

Tiffany Che

Head of Production

Originally from the SF Bay Area, Tiffany spent ten years in NYC working in film marketing at Focus Features and as a HOP/Senior Digital Producer at Ralph Creative. Upon landing in LA, she pivoted to commercial production having had stints at Superprime Films, Prettybird and Loveboat. Tiffany is excited to join the team at Honor Society. She is also passionate about eating, and welcomes any and all restaurant recommendations.

2 In-House Stages

props, surfaces, & set pieces for days
shops to build sets, SFX, & specialty rigging
on-site offices, commercial kitchens, locations for filming
in-house set designer
in-person & remote capabilities
a few quick name drops: Red Epic & Weapon, Phantom cameras, G&E equipment, QTAKE, Motion Control

Stage A

Technical Equipment List:

2 – RED Weapon digital cameras
1 – Phantom Flex

Miscellaneous:

Extensive complement of motion picture lenses
All necessary camera accessories; dollies, etc.
Full assortment of grip and lighting equipment in-house

Kitchen Equipment List:

1 – Commercial Dishwasher
3 – Microwaves
1 – Commercial Convection Oven
1 – Commercial 6-burner Gas Stove Top
2 – Commercial Flat Top Griddles
1 – Salamander
5 – Commercial Double Glass Door Refrigerators
5 – Commercial Stand-up Freezer
6 – Commercial Chest Freezers
1 – Commercial Deli Slicer
4 – Commercial Deep Fryers

Miscellaneous:

Extensive Commercial Cookware and Utensils Selection Dry Storage

Stage C

Kitchen Equipment List:

1 – Commercial Dishwasher
3 – Microwaves
1 – Commercial Convection Oven
1 – Commercial 6-burner Gas Stove Top
2 – Commercial Flat Top Griddles
1 – Salamander
5 – Commercial Double Glass Door Refrigerators
5 – Commercial Stand-up Freezer
6 – Commercial Chest Freezers
1 – Commercial Deli Slicer
4 – Commercial Deep Fryers

Miscellaneous:

Extensive Commercial Cookware and Utensils Selection Dry Storage

Press

Free the Work put together a list of directors to watch for in the near future, including our own Molly Schiot!

In one of the seven spots, Top Gun: Maverick actor Miles Teller makes fast friends with a bear deep in the ‘Finland wilderness’, bonding over their shared love of fishing, honey, dancing and, of course, a Long Drink.

Director Jesse James McElroy teams up with Bandit for a colourful creature-filled ad out of agency Red Antler and our partnership The Producers.

The ad spotlights the Varsity Gay League, the nation’s original LGBTQAI+ and Allies recreational sports league currently representing over 40,000 Queer+ and allied athletes across the US.

Megan Kelly spoke at this years Cannes at the Equality Lounge at the ‘The Value of Having Women-Owned Partners And How to Help Them Thrive’ panel.

LBB’s Ben Conway speaks to Noelle Jones and Megan Kelly, executive producers respectively at The Producers and Honor Society, about their geography-defying collaboration for Coppertone Sunscreen.

We are so proud to share that our very own, Megan Kelly, has been selected to be a judge for this years AICP Awards! Megan is judging for the Cause category.

Thank you shots for the feature about our awesome new campaign written and directed by Brennan Stasiewicz for Grayscale Investments and Vested – Communications Agency.

Show some love today by watching the new trailer for Amy Schumer’s new TV series Life & Beth. Honor Society’s Daniel Powell served as an Executive Producer and Director. On HULU now!

Which Number Is Smaller, 80 or 64? Our hilarious new spot directed by Julian Pugsley with Mischief USA for Miller64. We enlist one of the world’s expert mathematicians to solve this math problem ahead of the Super Bowl.

Starring two-time Olympian fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, we are honored collaborate with Daring directly to kick off their first-ever live-action brand campaign #DaringMoves, which celebrates people who are challenging convention.

We had a great time working with VaynerMedia bringing this COVID Safe Production to life. We shot six people in 4 cities over the course of 2 days with small local crews and Adam directing remotely.

Mitch discusses the importance of reflection, his hipster beard and going green for 2021. Dive deeper into learning about Mitch’s creative process and watch some of his favorite spots.

We had a blast working with BBDO New York to inspire more women of all races and socio-economic statuses to run for public office, where women currently make up less than one-third of our elected officials.

Kristin is an award-winning director and writer with a knack for the funny. Known for her spot-on casting and comedic timing, she killed it with her first national spot— a Doritos Super Bowl ad “Check Out Girl.”