Todd Aftel

Creative Director

Good work happens together.

I believe the best creative work happens when people feel empowered to explore, challenge ideas, and find a better way forward as a team. That's the kind of environment I try to create, and the kind of work I love being part of.

Featured Work

Still shot from the Checkered Flag - Being Watched commercial

Checkered Flag - Being Watched

Still shot from the Checkered Flag - Lunch Break commercial

Checkered Flag - Lunch Break

Still shot from the Born Primitive - Savage 1 Anthem commercial

Born Primitive - Savage 1 Anthem

Still shot from the Born Primitive - Savage 1 Sky Blue digital ad

Born Primitive - Savage 1 Sky Blue

Still shot from the Born Primitive - Savage 1 Classic digital ad

Born Primitive - Savage 1 Men's Classic

Still shot from the Born Primitive - Savage 1 Classic digital ad

Born Primitive - Savage 1 Classic

Still shot from the Born Primitive - Network Shirt digital ad

Born Primitive - Network Shirt

Still shot from the CHKD - Mental Health Campaign commercial

CHKD - Mental Health Campaign

Still shot from the CHKD - Mental Health Campaign commercial

CHKD - Mental Health Campaign

Still shot from the Priority Automotive - Cancer Center commercial

Priority Automotive - Cancer Center

Still shot from the Priority Automotive - Animal Rescue commercial

Priority Automotive - Animal Rescue

Still shot from the Virginia Beach - Winter Campaign commercial

Virginia Beach - Winter Campaign

Still shot from the Virginia Beach - Tourism Works commercial

Virginia Beach - Tourism Works

Still shot from the Cavalier Resort - Spring Campaign commercial

Cavalier Resort - Spring Campaign

Still shot from the Cavalier Resort - Fall Campaign commercial

Cavalier Resort - Fall Campaign

Still shot from the Loyalty Automotive - Family Plan commercial

Loyalty Automotive - Family Plan

Still shot from the Loyalty Automotive - Smartsell commercial

Loyalty Automotive - Smartsell

About

For me, the fun is in exploring what’s possible and working with good people to bring an idea to life.

My career has taken me on a journey that spans nearly every corner of the creative process, from design and art direction to concepting, writing, and producing video campaigns. I love bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling, creating work that not only captures attention but gives brands a meaningful way to connect with people.

Along the way, I’ve learned that the best work comes from staying curious, being open to different perspectives, and making room for ideas to evolve. I enjoy working alongside people, finding new ways forward, and helping turn a shared vision into something we’re all proud to put into the world.