DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / CREATOR
Twitter: @Rubalcaba
Instagram: @Rubalcabagram
IMDB: IMDB.me/Rubalcaba
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Starring: Jon Lovitz, Joan Severance, Ken Davitian and Dennis Haskins
Broke, busted, and living in a tent outside their parents backyard. Vince (Cameron Van Hoy) and Freddy (Michael Drayer) hit on the idea of a lifetime, Sharkproof wetsuits, and are determined to strike it rich.
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A music video director documents a tambourine player and his manager's ridiculous scramble for a last-minute gig at America's largest music festival. This semi-scripted rock comedy/mockumentary is a love letter to, independent music. Feat. 20+ live festival performances by such indie favorites as The Polyphonic Spree, Tokyo Police Club, The Mooney Suzuki, Greg Ashley, and many more.
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From Pitchfork.com:
"A sort of headshop take on Alejandro Jodorowsky's surreal cult film The Holy Mountain"
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CONTACT: info@JoeRubalcaba.com
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Artists include: Flogging Molly, The Mars Volta, The Sword, Blackalicious, Trivium, Dead Meadow, Nightmare Boy, Operator, etc.
CONTACT: info@JoeRubalcaba.com
From Broadway World:
"SCUMBaG is a mix of beautifully unbridled rawness and montages that takes the viewer on a vigorous journey into the center of NiGHTMARE BOY's psyche. The film saw his teaming up once again with director Joe Rubalcaba who had previously directed the music video for "Chivarly is Alive and Well and Living in Glasgow."
MTV Video Music Awarder Best Visual Effects, Nominee
(C) 2005 The Mars Volta License exclusively to Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
"As if their name wasn’t enough to tip you off, The Sword like to do two things: make references to myths and fantasy, and blast your ears off with eruptions of fiery metal. Video: 'Maiden, Mother & Crone'."
Album: Gods Of The Earth
Label: Kemado Records
From Pitchfork.com:
"NiGHTMARE BOY is Barrie-James O'Neill of the band Kassidy, best known for his collaborations with Lana Del Rey. (He's also her ex-boyfriend.) O'Neill co-wrote "Brooklyn Baby" on Ultraviolence and duetted with Del Rey on a cover of "Summer Wine".
Today, Pitchfork.tv presents the video for "Chivalry Is Alive and Well and Living in Glasgow," directed by Joe Rubalcaba and stars Holly Marilyn Solem (of the TV show "Hand of God")."
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Label: Atlantic Records
Vicky Cryer is Jason Hill (Louis the XIV), Dominic Howard (Muse) and Mark Stoermer (the Killers).
From SPIN Magazine:
"In the clip, the band actually plays underwater while synchronized swimmers do amazing things with glowsticks and gold lamé suits. It’s a trippy, sax-addled journey into the depths orchestrated by a man with a real flare for rock’n’roll strangeness. Oh, and tell your boss to relax — that’s only mannequin boob."
Now this punch drunk grinning soul, in it's corner begs no more.
"Lyrics made more haunting by Flogging Molly's new music video for their single, 'Punch Drunk Grinning Soul'. Originally penned as an allegorical biography about a young man who unexpectedly committed suicide, the video takes the theme one step further and applies it to a malady faced by millions of people the world over post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. "
"A live-action/animated hybrid that has The Willowz taking chase through a whacked out amusement park in search of their beloved bass player, Jessica."
From Rolling Stone Magazine 40th Anniversary Issue:
#2 on the Hot List: "In this deeply messed-up video for a psycho riff-rock tune, a My Little Pony doll trots off to Hollywood to be a hooker, then turns into a flying, laser-eyed horse-demon. Hey, These Arms Are Snakes - can we have some of whatever shit you're on?"
From EDM.com:
"By placing cameras throughout the festival, Ticketmaster was able to put together a video that showcases Beyond Wonderland in a way unlike any other. From the few first early risers to hit the festival, to the jaw-dropping mountain landscape, to the awe-inspiring performers, to glimpses of sets by Tchami, Oliver Dollar, and Hardwell, Ticketmaster and Beyond Wonderland did a fantastic job of giving a fresh perspective on a festival recap video, and it’s epic."
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"Verizon's go90 app as explained by the music videos of the 1990s"
1.7MM Views
Undistributed Pilot Presentation feat. Misha Collins.
1.9MM Views
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Scene from the feature film "Wreckless Epic" starring Jerry Trainor and Esteban Powell.
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Daniel Van Kirk and company illustrate the importance of proper crosswalk etiquette. Starring Daniel Van Kirk, Marques Ray, Holly Prazoff and Alex Berg.
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From TheComedyBureau.com:
"Daniel Van Kirk rolls out another great episode of his Nerdist web series DVK. Van Kirk, along with the great Matt Braunger, Jason Nash, and Lindsey Barrow present the man at the TSA who is just looking to connect with someone rather than go through your luggage."
Produced and Distributed by The Nerdist Channel
Undistributed television sizzle starring Bryce Johnson, Jimmy Maddio ans Brittany Ishibashi
Written by Deb Loftis & Perry Sachs
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From TheComedyBureau.com:
"Daniel Van Kirk‘s DVK at Nerdist Channel has the loneliest TSA agent Michael Kissack possibly finding the friend he’s been looking for in the hilarious Steve Agee. Will it last past a pat down?"
Produced and Distributed by The Nerdist Channel
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April O’ Neil (Lauren McFall) sits down with her close and wise friend, Master Splinter, to ask for dating advice on a mysterious new man. Taking his advice may mean the difference between life or death…for one of them.
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A.I. generated visuals intercut with a BBC Radio 2 interview featuring Oasis’ Noel Gallagher, where he recounts a surreal New Year’s Eve run-in with the legendary Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. According to Instagram Insights, this 30-second video has been watched for over 48 days and has been played over a quarter of a million times.
The very first A.I. video I ever created—and I’ve been hooked ever since. Made back in July 2023, when the tools were still pretty basic…but I still love its Raw Power.
A collection of short parody promo videos I created for LimeWire, the iconic file-sharing company that’s now rebranded as an A.I. powerhouse with its own cryptocurrency, $LMWR. LimeWire is back.
A collection of short music videos featuring A.I.-generated parodies of The Weekend and Iggy Azalea, as well as a bonus Bitcoin-themed video commissioned by Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets podcast.
A short music video created for ElmonX, promoting the release of their exclusive 3D Tutankhamun Funerary Mask NFT.
A video that finally answers the question, "Who is the replicant?"
One of my favorite cinematic moments of all time...reimagined.
A short video I created during the viral Mrs. Maisel Dance Challenge craze. The show's choreographer, Marguerite Derricks, declared me—and my bot—the winner.
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The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) is a federal program that offers health coverage to medically uninsurable individuals who live in California. As a result of the federal health care reform, California now offers a federally funded health coverage program called PCIP.
2017 AAPC Pollie Awards Winner
To fix our justice system, we need to go beyond talking about police and prisons. We need to focus on health.
Clients: American Public Health Association / The California Endowment
Client: go90 by Verizon
produced by: Nerdist Industries
"Imagine what an ER would look like if Washington politicians ran it."
2013 AAPC Pollie Award Winner
If you're making it down to San Diego Comic-Con, then Matt Mira wants you to make a trip to the Course of the Force space at the Chuck Jones Gallery to check out some great art and some equally cool technology from Samsung.
"Public service should be about solving problems, not about living large on the taxpayers' dime."
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This week Janet Varney and Kumail Nanjiani join Alex Albrecht and Alison Haislip on 4 Points.
From Splitsider.com:
"Chris Hardwick’s Nerdist YouTube channel continues to roll out fun new shows from beloved comedians. Here’s the latest, Nerd Down & 10, from the Sklar Brothers, in which they break down the latest nerd and pop culture news in the style of sports shows like Pardon the Interruption, with their Sklabro County sidekick Dan Van Kirk correcting their mistakes in a Dickies-sponsored segment."
From TheComedyBureau.com:
"We don’t know if you’ve ever wondered what Mark Wahlberg looking for his booth at Comic Con would be like, but thanks to the wondrous talents of Dan Van Kirk, we all get to witness how great Markie Mark yelling at his brother Donnie on where the Two Guns booth is."
The top entries have been chosen in the Infinite Crisis DC Multiverse Cosplay Contest! Feat. Paul Scheer, Chloe Dykstra and Matt Mira.
First Episode! This week on 4 Points, hosts Alex Albrecht and Alison Haislip are joined by actor Zachary Levi and Justin Donaldson (of the upcoming Nerdist Channel show, Tournament of Nerds).
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No, You Shut Up! panelist Hot Dog covers the 88th Academy Awards where he interacts with Patricia Arquette, Adam McKay, George Miller, Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher, Pete Docter, Will Poulter, and Whoopi Goldberg. Stream full episodes at http://bit.ly/StreamNYSU
From TIME.com:
"It’s no secret that Republican presidential candidates have handlers, a crew of people behind the scenes that feeds them lines and carefully control every move. But one candidate literally has a hand inside him. He goes by the name of Marvin E. Quasniki."
Produced by the Nerdist Channel and the Jim Henson Co.
Join Marvin as he travels across Iowa, talking to real voters in an eleventh-hour attempt to drum up support in the Iowa caucus.
Join host Danica McKellar as she demystifies the 1s and 0s of binary numbers. Welcome to Math Bites!
NOTE: Live-action and Chris Hardwick puppet segments only.
Come rest your weary bones by the fire while presidential hopeful Marvin E. Quasniki explains his vision for the new American Dream.
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From NewMediaRockstars:
"Danica is far past her 'Wonder Years' roots, having earned a math degree from UCLA over a decade ago and has since written several top-selling books aimed at teaching students how to not suck at math. It’s turned out to be a little bit of a life’s mission for her, and she even has a YouTube show about it now called “Math Bites.” Episodes are out on the Nerdist channel, and NMR gives it our highest recommendation of … um, a lint ball, two thumb tacks and a Steel Reserve can full of tears — sorry, it’s all we have at the NMR “offices” these days.
"This edition of Minimaster features fast-paced action on ice with the Anaheim Ducks. Join our host Pilot as she goes behind the scenes with team captain Ryan Getzlaf and coach Bruce Boudreau. You’ll also learn about the curious Legos painted on goalie Frederik Anderson’s mask and see sparks fly when equipment manager Doug Shearer shows the benefits of having an edge. Watch now, then get your game on and find more kid-friendly events at our Minimaster site."
Undistributed pilot presentation starring Drake Bell, Jerry Trainor and Esteban Powell.
"Smart Girls are so overJOYed to unveil the mural we made in collaboration with Disney Pixar’s Inside Out and Dallas Clayton! We took all of your fantastic #BeEmotionalInsideOut submissions and used them as inspiration for something that will #SpreadJoy to Smarties worldwide."
Behind The scenes from Nickelodeon's Drake and Josh.
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The one where we make Spencer sing random songs in his sleep!
Added content for Nickelodeon's "iCarly".
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"Just in time for Coachella and the upcoming music festival circuit, Ticketmaster created a prank that we absolutely loved. They set up a fake focus group, gathered together people who enjoy these events, and showed them insane items that might be sold for festivals."
Client: AwesomenessTV
Over 1.7MM Views
YouTube star Nash Grier and Vine star Marcus Johns prank unsuspecting dog lovers...in exchange for treats.
YouTube Stars Jess Lizama and Olga Kay host this hidden-camera, prank game show. As the ultimate damsels in distress, they get unsuspecting men to grant them outrageous favors. Every time a guy comes through, they unknowingly win cash prizes. Who said nice guys finish last?
A stranger gets caught with his pants around his ankles in a public restroom for the chance to win $200.
Over 1.1M Views
What's even better than getting to kiss Olga Kay? Winning unexpected cash to do it!
This actress probably won't be putting "Casting Couch" on her resume.
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CONTACT: info@JoeRubalcaba.com
Hosts Sean Klitzner and Sam Schacher (Dr. Drew) compete in the ultimate debate challenge (that's right, nerds) and leave it to the audience to vote who won. The loser must then spin the Wheel of Fate to choose their punishment.
You've probably never heard of it. Featuring SourceFed's Steve Zaragoza.
Ironically, there are no losers in this game.
Olga Kay sits on the sidelines as she lets strangers caress Jess Lizama's face in this hilariously weird episode of Jess In Distress. iJustine also makes a guest appearance!
Bros before hose! These drunk challenges get sloppy as close friends compete over a chance to win some money 'n hose.
Hosts Matt McManus and Bill Tangradi (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, The Mindy Project) ambush innocent bystanders with free money in this pop-up game show!
Host Sean Klitzner takes the battle to the streets with a good old-fashioned go-kart race. Whose need for speed will drive them closer to the title of Best YouTube Couple? And there's a great mini make-out sesh...so enjoy :)
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2017 AAPC Pollie Awards Winner
Client: California Democratic Party
Democratic volunteers are winning elections and showing leadership through action across California. Watch this welcome message to the California Democrats Convention on Saturday, May 16.
Client: Writers Guild of America, west
Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and Zach de la Rocha perform "Bulls on Parade" for more than 4,000 striking Writers Guild of America members and their supporters at a rally at Fox Plaza in Century City.
"I didn't run for Congress to get a car paid for by taxpayers. But sometimes, I do wish they were power windows."
To fix our justice system, we need to go beyond talking about police and prisons. We need to focus on health.
Clients: American Public Health Association / The California Endowment
2013 Pollie Award Winner