Creative Director / Head of Design

Hi, I'm Stephen Summerlin.

Multi-Award-Winning Creative Director & Head of Design

I lead the creative vision and execution of productions from concept through completion, overseeing pre-production, casting, story, directing, filming, photography, and the talented production teams and partners responsible for bringing each project to life.

I also oversee the full spectrum of brand identity and visual design, leading the development and execution of creative, branding, and campaign visuals. I also manage the creative teams, agencies, and collaborators who bring these visions to life, ensuring a cohesive brand presence across every touchpoint.

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Featured Project

Blizzard Diablo The Infernal Path

Wrote and directed the commercial for Diablo the Infernal Path for Blizzard and Six Flags.

Behind the Plate

The Executive Chef team approached me to help showcase the incredible work of the Six Flags chefs, highlighting the care, effort, and quality that go into the food offered at their parks. Together, we created an original multipart series for Six Flags called Behind the Plate. In this series, executive chefs from parks across the Six Flags portfolio showcase how the amazing food guests enjoy is created.

Keep an eye out for the series on FunTV screens throughout Six Flags parks!

Teaser // Pizza

A short-form teaser created for the Behind the Plate original series.

Executive Chef Harry // Sirloin

Executive Chef Harry talks all things sirloin.

Executive Chef Charles // Desert Workshop

Featuring Executive Chef Charles talking about the fun of the dessert workshop.

Executive Chef Chris // Fresh Salads

Executive Chef Chris showcases the preparation of fresh, delicious salads and shares what makes them so exceptional.

Select Production Projects

National Commercial // Coca-Cola & Six Flags Summer Campaign

Directed the national summer advertising campaign featuring a collaboration between Coca-Cola and Six Flags.

Commercial // Safari Off Road Adventure

This commercial was created to capture the excitement, adventure, and fun of the Safari Off Road Adventure.

Full Animation // Phantom Theater

From storyboard to animation, this amazing Phantom Theater production plays in the queue lines of the Phantom Theater dark ride at Kings Island.

Commercial // Schlitterbahn Wasserbahn Racers

In this commercial I captured the excitement of the high-speed waterslide experience and highlight the fun, thrills, and family-friendly adventure of a day at Schlitterbahn.

National Commercial // Spring Sale Upgrade

A national commercial project for the Spring Sale Upgrade campaign.

Commercial // Snoopys Racing Railway

A commercial project for Snoopy's Racing Railway.

Commercial // Jason Universe

Filmed and directed the commercial for Horror Inc.'s Jason Universe, capturing the terrifying atmosphere, immersive experience, and thrills of this horror attraction.

Interviews // Ken Parks & Peanuts

Ken Parks highlights the longstanding partnership between Six Flags and Peanuts, showcasing how the two brands come together to create memorable experiences for guests.

Commercial // Kings Dominion

Celebrating everything that makes Kings Dominion a must-visit destination, showcasing its incredible rides, attractions, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages.

Social Video // Snake Pit Saloon

Social video for Snake Pit Saloon that captures the saloon's signature cocktails.

Sizzle // Beach Bros

Showcasing Beach Bros' beautifully crafted drinks, the passion behind their team, and the vibrant atmosphere that makes the experience special.

Sizzle // Pantherian Roller Coaster

Directed a large-scale production for the Pantherian roller coaster, overseeing the entire shoot from casting and on-site production to aerial drone cinematography.

Commercial Photography

A very small handful of selects from shoots and campaigns I directed.