BACKGROUND

Photo by Jean-Baptiste Mondino

Heather began her career in the mid-1990s as an assistant to Executive Producer Lexi Godfrey and director Lol Crème. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, she quickly rose through the production ranks, attracting freelance opportunities from renowned companies such as HSI, MJZ, and Propaganda Films. During this time, she collaborated with acclaimed photographer and director Matthew Rolston at HSI, producing beauty campaigns and print advertisements for prestigious brands like L’Oréal, Revlon, Estée Lauder, and Maybelline.

Heather’s expertise in working with photographers and visual directors has been the cornerstone of her career for over two decades. Her focus on celebrity-driven fashion campaigns led her to join DNA, where she spent 12 years producing high-profile projects with esteemed directors including Francis Lawrence, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Sam Brown, Paul Gore, Cyril Guyot, Marc Webb, Rich Lee, and Director X. Notable collaborations for luxury brands such as Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Tommy Hilfiger, Dior, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana solidified her reputation as a leader in creating luxury-focused, fashion-driven content.

Heather has a unique ability to seamlessly balance the creative vision of directors and photographers with the distinctive ethos of high-end brands. Her experience spans still photography and dynamic video, delivering high-quality content with exceptional production value to captivate luxury consumers and immerse them in brand narratives.

Her talents caught the attention of acclaimed photographer and director Anthony Mandler, who entrusted Heather to lead his production company, Black Hand Cinema. As the head of production, Heather oversaw bidding, production, and post-production for an array of projects, including iconic music videos and commercials. Notable works include Taylor Swift’s I Knew You Were Trouble, Rihanna’s Diamonds, and Lana Del Rey’s Ride and Tropico—the latter a 25-minute film screened in theaters. Heather’s expertise in producing tentpole music videos has earned her numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance (2010), which was also named Billboard's Video of the Decade (2000s). Additional honors include MTV UK’s Music Video Award for Lana Del Rey’s National Anthem and MTV Video Awards for Taylor Swift’s I Knew You Were Trouble (Best Female Video, 2013) and Selena Gomez’s Come and Get It (Best Female Pop Video).

Heather’s freelance producing work has taken her around the globe, collaborating with distinguished directors such as Johnny Green, Wally Pfister, Fabien Baron, and Martin Werner. Her campaigns for clients like Apple, HTC, Calvin Klein, and Nissan showcase her versatility and global reach. More recently, Heather has been at the forefront of digital advertising, producing campaigns for Tiffany & Co. featuring Elle Fanning, Cartier with Annabelle Wallis, and YSL Cosmetics with Zoë Kravitz.

Establishing relationships with cutting-edge directors like Cass Bird, Craig McDean, and Karim Sadli while maintaining long-standing collaborations with legends such as Francis Lawrence and Jean-Baptiste Mondino keeps Heather at the forefront of the creative advertising and film production industries. Her multidisciplinary expertise spans photography, music, brand campaigns, and content, making Heather a visionary producer shaping the future of media.