I am a maker. From Advertising to Entertainment to pondering the questions of the universe, the urge to create has been the constant of my life. 

However, the great joy of spending twelve years in the creative industries during the dawn of the Information Age, has been learning everything around the making. From market research to strategy to measurement to social listening to data and analytics.

With all these tools, and all human knowledge at our fingertips, we can know what the world really needs. There is no longer any excuse for creating anything less than powerful, effective, beautiful work that has a legitimate role in all of our lives.

As a seasoned Creative Director for some of the world’s biggest brands I am able to lead teams to deliver everything from full brand overhauls to individual campaigns through pitch, production, delivery, measurement.

I have been Directing for four years, on everything from commercials to music videos to PSAs to shows with budgets up to five million dollars, both as part of duo “FORREALE” and alone. I feel confident leading a production from concept to delivery in the most beautiful standards achievable within the required budget—and I always make my days.

I have been educating and nurturing creative and strategic talent since before I left college and continue to do so today. There is no greater disservice to our joyful industries than to refuse to send the elevator back down. I am available for workshops, development, sessions talks, and panels nationwide.

Rory Forrest is also available for Direct-to-Client Service, Consultancy, Speaking Engagements, and Internal Business Education.