Director and screenwriter Andy Tennant has signed with Grand Large Inc., the New York-based commercial production house founded by executive producer Steven Horton, for exclusive commercial representation in the US and internationally.
The Chicago native made his way into film through acting and television directing, however his career has focused primarily on feature work. Tennant has directed hits such as the worldwide blockbuster Hitch, starring Will Smith, along with the popular romantic comedies Sweet Home Alabama, starring Reese Witherspoon, Fools Rush In, The Bounty Hunter and Fool's Gold.
He has also directed Drew Barrymore in Ever After and Jodi Foster and Chow Yun-Fat
in Anna and the King, which received two Academy Award nominations.
“Andy is an exceptional artist with a seemingly effortless ability to connect with people,
creating performances that are both compelling and original. We are excited to have
him on board and look forward to taking his commercial career to the next level” –
Steven Horton.
His commercial work includes campaigns for McDonalds and Quaker Oats. He has also
directed episodes of the television classics The Wonder Years, Parker Lewis Can't
Loose and The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Tennant is currently based in Los Angeles where Grand Large Inc. recently opened its
first West Coast office.