Stept Studios Signs Director Warner Shaw to Commercial Roster
Stept Studios has tapped Warner Shaw to its commercial director roster. Known for blending cinematic storytelling with technical mastery, Warner brings a distinctive visual voice and deep post-production fluency to Stept's growing slate of branded content and commercial campaigns.
A former college football quarterback from Hawai‘i, Warner brings both discipline and imagination to his directing. His work for global brands including Apple, Netflix, Nike, and AMD has earned recognition from the Emmys, Webbys, Clio Awards, and Cannes Lions. With a unique ability to navigate projects from concept through post, Warner continues to push the boundaries of what commercial storytelling can achieve.
Recent highlights include Oakley’s campaign announcing the brand’s partnership with Axiom Space and NASA, a spot and short documentary crafted with cinematic precision and advanced VFX techniques that transformed complex product innovation into emotionally resonant and beautiful storytelling. Warner also helmed Oakley’s new 2025 NFL campaign starring wide receiver Justin Jefferson and flag football icon Diana Flores, further demonstrating his ability to elevate sports-driven narratives.
Warner joins a Stept roster known for cultivating multi-hyphenate directors, filmmakers whose layered expertise across creative, technical, and editorial disciplines unlocks new creative possibilities.
“At Stept, we recognise and value directors who think beyond the lens,” said Joe Biggins, managing director of commercials at Stept. “Warner is a perfect example of that. His background in editing and VFX isn’t just additive—it allows him to problem-solve creatively and technically in ways that enhance every project. He’s a rare talent, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on board.”
“I am so excited to be joining the Stept roster,” said Warner Shaw. “I’ve followed Stept’s work for years, and it has always stood out to me. With my background in film and sports—and where I see my directing career going—it feels like the perfect home.”
