Rich Bond(II)

Rich Bond is an Emmy Nominated Executive Producer and accomplished DGA Director with a distinguished career in network television and digital media. Known for his creative direction and executive leadership, Rich has helmed major productions at NBC Universal, including Last Call with Carson Daly and NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly, delivering high-impact broadcasts that resonate with audiences nationwide.

Rich's work has included projects for ESPN, Hulu, Showtime, and music specials for MTV and VH1 in collaboration with the George Harrison estate. He also co-executive produced CBS's Angels of Hope Special and executive produced Hulu's Up Early Tonight from SCARYMOMMY. Rich has had the honor of working with the prestigious Lincoln Center Film Society on tributes to legendary actors Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood.

As the founder of his own production company, Cool Digital Media, Rich has overseen the complete production pipeline-from concept to post-production-for a variety of clients, delivering high-quality, compelling content that aligns with their brand and vision. His consulting work has also included podcast production for popular shows like the Adam Carolla Show and Norm Macdonald Live, broadening his impact across media platforms.

Rich studied film at Saint John's University and continued industry courses at NYU, maintaining a commitment to growth and innovation, particularly in AI applications for entertainment. His notable achievements include a Promax Award for an NBC branding and promo campaign and a Cine Golden Eagle for NBC Inflight, underscoring his excellence in branding, direction, and production across media platforms.

Professional Experience: COMCAST NBC UNIVERSAL - Last Call with Carson Daly 2005 to Present Director (DGA)/Co-Executive Producer (1000+ Interviews/500+ music performances) BOHEMIAN FOUNDATION - Soundsystem CO 2018 Director (5 live concerts airing on PBS) DEAD OCEANS RECORD LABEL - Phoebe Bridgers - "Motion Sickness" 2017 Director/ Executive Producer (official music video) HOT RECORDS LTD. - Dhani Harrison "In The Round" live at Jim Henson Studios 2017 Director (Concert Film) HOLLYWOOD FOREVER DOCUMENTARY - GARY NUMAN - "Here in the Black" 2016 Executive Producer/Director (DVD) AXS TV - "On The Wall" with Thirty Seconds to Mars 2014 Executive Producer/Director (1 hour special concert film) MTV LIVE - George Fest - The Music of George Harrison 2014 Executive Producer/Director (1 hour special concert film) ESPN / GRANTLAND - Inside Joke 2013 Executive Producer/Director (12 Episodes- 2 season Web Series) ESPN / GRANTLAND - Grantland's L.A. 2014 Executive Producer/Director (6 Episodes - 1 season Web Series) ESPN - Men In Blazers World Cup Preview 2014 Executive Producer/Director (10 episode Special) HULU - Sundays At The Greek with Carson Daly 2012 Executive Producer/Director (Hulu pilot) SHOWTIME - Dave's Old Porn - Showtime Series with Comedian Dave Attell 2011 Segment Director/Consulting Producer (Season 1) STRIPED BLAZER PRODUCTIONS 2012 to Present Executive Producer/Director/President School of Rock Mini Doc Series - One Republic, Slash, Rage Against the Machine Chris Shiflett (of the Foo Fighters) Live Performance and Music Video Studio 606 SAMSUNG SUMMER KRUSH Concert Series Documentary COMCAST NBC UNIVERSAL - NBC'S New Years Eve with Carson Daly 2006 to 2010 Segment Director (DGA) / Supervising Producer NBC UNIVERSAL - THE NBC AGENCY 1997 to 2005 Senior Producer / Editor / Writer (WGA)