Jimmy Collins

Background

About Jimmy Collins

I am the founder and director of Man At Large, a New York-based video and commercial production company, established in 2009. In my capacity at Man At Large, I have had the opportunity to direct over 100 national television commercials, in addition to more than a thousand video projects for multinational corporations such as Dell, Dior, and Samsung, studios including Netflix and Focus Features, and technology companies like ABCmouse, Eventbrite, and Zipline. I began my journey in the visual arts at Harvard University, where I studied under Sundance-winning filmmaker, Ross McElwee. Upon graduation, I was awarded a Fulbright fellowship which brought me to South Africa where I worked as a teacher and documentary filmmaker in the notorious Soweto township. I then settled in Los Angeles where I began work as a freelance director and cinematographer and eventually established Man At Large to facilitate the growing needs of my clients. Over the past decade, Man At Large has become a trusted partner to global brands, while proudly maintaining a client list of leading musical artists, startups, agencies, and small businesses. Equally at home working with professional actors and ordinary folks, Man At Large excels at telling powerful, authentic stories, while bringing out the best in people on both sides of the camera. In 2020, I moved back home to New York, where I grew up. Though Man At Large now operates on both coasts, we are happy to travel just about anywhere for our clients. While not busy on a video project, you might find me tinkering with a new watch design for my passion project, Collins Watch Company. Otherwise, I'll most likely be out climbing or exploring the museums and galleries of New York. I love sharing stories and am passionate about teaching the skills I've learned over the years. Please feel free to reach out if I can be of service.