Brit Phelan

A multifaceted talent, Brit Phelan playfully captures relatable stories grounded in the human experience, often carrying a throughline of happiness. 

Drawn to visual storytelling at a young age, Brit approaches each project with thoughtful curiosity and challenges conventional expectations. She has directed commercial campaigns for many notable brands, including Apple, State Farm, Captain Morgan, UGG, PUMA, McDonald’s, and Men’s Wearhouse. Outside of commercial directing, she collaborates with brands, artists, and organizations on film, TV, and photography projects. She also spotlights people through portraiture, writing, and film via a photo and video archive at BeTheReal.com. 

Brit got her start in the ad industry at Wieden+Kennedy, where she honed her signature style of blending intimate image, motion graphics, and visual effects for Nike projects. Well-versed in technology, she’s comfortable experimenting with different tools and approaches, but remains committed to building each project on a foundation of truth.