Christopher Gruse is an award-winning commercial director currently working with Hungry Man in the US, UK, and Brazil. Known for striking visual composition and meticulous attention to detail, Gruse has built a formidable reputation in automotive work, directing major campaigns for Ford, Mustang, Lincoln, Honda, Acura, Infiniti, Chevrolet, Hankook, and Kawasaki. His 2017 Mustang "Speed Dating" web film earned an Effie Award and Shorty Award while generating over 14 million YouTube views. Recent high-profile work includes a Super Bowl 2024 commercial for Kawasaki titled "Mullets" featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin (created with Goodby Silverstein & Partners), the NBA Finals spot "The Toast," and campaigns for Resy and Google. Gruse's career began in Detroit, where he co-founded production house The Work in 2011 after directing music videos for Big Sean and Jack White. A lifelong drummer who never attended film school, Gruse brings versatility across formats—from automotive spots and branded content to his feature-length documentary "Kenny (The Marxist Who Would Be Mayor)" about attorney Ken Cockrel Sr. and Detroit's STRESS police unit. Industry peers praise his ability to blend strong visual style with compelling performance and narrative storytelling that transcends genre.