Tiger Woods Insperity Commercial
Emily served as 1st AD on Insperity’s commercial featuring Tiger Woods, leading on-set operations to keep the schedule tight and the day running smoothly. She coordinated all departments, maintained a controlled, efficient set, and kept production on time across multiple locations. With a limited five-hour window with Tiger, she oversaw both motion and still photography to ensure all content was captured on schedule. Working alongside a Houston-based production team, Emily hired and directed a 40-person local crew to ensure seamless execution from call through wrap.
My Role: Assistant Director (1st AD)
Production Company: Vision Production Group
Client: Insperity
“I highly recommend Emily Thorsen, who served as the 1st Assistant Director on a Tiger Woods Tee Time commercial I directed. From pre-production through the final shoot, her communication, organization, and leadership were outstanding. Having spent nearly a decade at NBC Sports, I’ve worked with many Assistant Directors, and I can confidently say that Emily’s work ethic stands above the rest. Her ability to lead, anticipate needs, and keep production running seamlessly is truly exceptional.
Emily brought a calm, confident presence to set and ensured everything ran smoothly, regardless of the pace or scale of the production. Her attention to detail and ability to keep the team aligned made a significant impact on the success of the project. I would confidently recommend her for productions of any size. She is an exceptional 1st AD, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.”
-Raul Colon, Director