Monica Anderson - Director

Monica Anderson is a founding co-owner of Black Watch Productions and our resident director. Coming from a theatre and photography background, Monica has a great eye, and is wonderful with talent, especially children and "real people." Below is a General Reel and a Kids Reel, both of which highlight her versatility and the energy she infuses into every project. A rarity among Kids directors, Monica's work includes products for boys, girls, teens, tween, and all of the combos in between. In addition to the toy spots, she has directed, produced and written a variety of award-winning educational projects for Scholastic and Golden Entertainment. Monica's General Reel features Direct Response, Food, and multi-award-winning Corporate and Image films.

FOOD NETWORK “HUNGER HITS HOME”

Promos for the Food Network Documentary, “Hunger Hits Home,” which focused on children’s nutrition, especially in the schools. Directed by Monica Anderson, these pieces were shot on location at the Nishuane School in Montclair, NJ, as well as in New York City. Produced by John Anderson for Black Watch Productions.




FOOD NETWORK CHOPPED

“Chopped” Open Your Basket segment, sponsored by Hyundai; This spirited cooking competition, based on the hit Food Network show of the same name was directed by Monica Anderson. Shot at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. Produced by John Anderson for Black Watch Productions.


Betesh Group "Baby Brezza"

The Baby Brezza Baby Food Maker is featured in the High Def Web-i-sode. Directed by Monica Anderson and written, produced and edited by Black Watch Productions for the Betesh Group.

Betesh Group "Baby Brezza"

Emeril Stainless Steel Cookware Demo

Emeril Lagasse demonstrates his latest cookware designs as only Emeril can...Bam!

Emeril Stainless Steel Cookware Demo

Chef's Diet

Directed by Monica Anderson and Joe Maxwell (food). Direct Response campaign (1:20, :60, :30, :15) produced by Black Watch Productions for Pier 41 Advertising. Shot on locations in New Jersey. Postproduction and broadcast trafficking by Black Watch Post.

Chefs Diet

Food Network - Ask Aida

When Food Network launched their hot new show Ask Aida starring Aida Mollenkamp they choose Black Watch Productions to produce the promotional video. John and Monica Anderson produced the spot for Black Watch Productions, which was shot in multiple locations throughout Tribeca, NYC. Directed by Olivia Mazyuk for Food Network.

Food Network - Ask Aida

Braking the Cycle - PSA narrated by Susan Sarandon

PSA for Braking the Cycle featuring narration by Susan Sarandon, comprised of footage from the Black Watch Productions documentary, And So We Ride directed by Monica Anderson. Piece created by John Anderson and Peter Gagnon for Black Watch Post.

Braking the Cycle - PSA narrated by Susan Sarandon

Charlie Brown's Steakhouse - Holiday

Directed by Monica Anderson and Joe Maxwell (food). One of a 3-spot package produced by Black Watch Productions for MRA Group, Syracuse, New York. Shot on location at Charlie Brown's, Chatham, New Jersey.

Charlie Brown's - Holiday

In Your Face

Directed by Monica Anderson. Spot created and produced by Black Watch Productions for Original San Francisco ToyMakers. Shot on a New York City soundstage.

In Your Face

Food Network - Emeril Cooking with Kids, "World Burger."

Directed by Monica Anderson. One of a 4-segment project featuring Emeril Lagasse produced by Black Watch Productions for Food Network. Shot on location at the Culinary Loft in New York.

Food Network - Emeril's World Burger

The Good Cook - Lidia Bastianich

Directed by Monica Anderson and John Drake (food). Direct Response spot (1:20 and :60) produced by Black Watch Productions for Bookspan, featuring Lidia Bastianich. Shot on location at Lidia's home in Douglaston, Queens. Postproduction and broadcast trafficking by Black Watch Post.

The Good Cook - Lidia Bastianich