and thanks for your interest in the team of Project BIG fish and Braun Film & Video!
Collectively, we comprise a powerful team of communication strategists. We are a full-service creative agency based in Washington, D.C. with clients all over the world and a particular love for sports marketing and advertising (see our sports video services portfolio as well as our "Building Tradition" case study).
The team of BIG fish and Braun works with organizations to provide creative consulting on how to best utilize communications products such as print, web and video. Through both conventional and unconventional or new marketing practices, it's our goal to tell the unique stories of our clients and ultimately expand their outreach efforts.
Our sea of creative services covers logo design, website design and development, social media and search engine marketing, advertising and marketing collateral, event and conference promotions, and film production with a constant focus on your visual identity. From strategy to product delivery, we’ve built a reputation for generating comprehensive, well-branded marketing components that stay on message, on time, and on budget.
MEET OUR SENIOR TEAM:
This collection of fishHeads have worked together on numerous campaigns over the span of a decade. From support of Veterans to awareness efforts for those with AIDS to educational efforts for voters, you can be assured this team tackles a campaign from all angles!
Dave Braun, Executive Producer
Dave Braun brings over 20 years production experience, the last 17 as President of Braun Film and Video, Inc. In that time, he has produced scores of documentary style and educational programs as well as countless other productions including commercial and PSA work, corporate video, broadcast television and radio and other productions. Dave’s knowledge and expertise run the gamut from campaign development and creative to production and post production to distribution and tracking of programming in all formats. His client skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate are unparalleled.
Thomas Frank, Creative Director
As Creative Director and Principle, Tom is Project BIG fish’s senior creative counselor, and brings his advertising, marketing and design experience to bear on all of the creative aspects of communications campaigns. He ensures clients see seamless results across all media, including direct mail, web development and TV and radio production. Tom is an award winning designer and has successfully produced advocacy-based advertising and internet marketing campaigns for numerous corporate, association, non profit and political campaigns across the country.
Gary Braun, Producer
Braun Film and Video co-owner and Vice President, Gary Braun has over 10 years experience serving an international clientele in a multitude of production roles. Whether in the field, in the studio or on location in a remote locale, Gary’s organizational skills coupled with his ability to trouble shoot and adapt help maintain his reputation for always delivering on time and on budget. He has vast experience producing documentary style and other programming in all SD and HD formats for clients including Fortune 500 corporations, government and associations, non-profits, political consulting firms, ad agencies, PR and marketing firms, media buying agencies and small and medium sized businesses.
In addition to his role with the Braun Film & Video and Project BIG fish Team, Gary also serves as the co-host of the Tony Kornheiser show and for over a decade has produced Players Inc. Radio for the NFL Players Association.
Wanda Ng, Art Director
As our Senior Art Director and Principle at Project BIG fish, Wanda oversees the artistic elements of print materials as well as the creative development of all of our design concepts. Wanda is the glue that binds the design team and the client, and she stays hands-on and engaged in all phases of the project from concept to production. Depending on the campaign objectives, she helps clients determine the best course of action in creating brochures, identity design, publications and marketing collateral. Wanda is a veteran when it comes to working with national trade associations and nonprofits. She has been an integral part of rebranding and marketing efforts that affect departments as well as entire organizations.
Shane Larrabee, Director of Technology
As Principle and Director of Technology, Shane is our in-house technology guru. His expertise lies in developing and managing web applications that run new campaigns or compliment ongoing communications efforts. Drawing from his experience from some of today’s top global PR and marketing agencies, Shane provides accessible technology based solutions for our clients. Shane manages the development of custom web applications, such as Club for Growth’s MyClub networking application, corporate intranet for clients such as RAFFA, Google Maps integration tools such as Conservation Minnesota Check My Lake program, a classified ad system for SOCMA and a number of interactive volunteer centers for political campaigns.