Vern Oakley

IQ Board Position: Past President

Biography

Vern Oakley is a filmmaker whose life’s work is fueled by the abiding belief that a well-crafted story, honestly delivered, is the most powerful means of achieving the human connections we all long for. As CEO of Tribe Pictures, a film production company he founded in 1986, Vern helps leaders of companies and institutions become more successful through the humanizing power of film. He has steered Tribe to continuing success through the defining technological revolutions of the last twenty-five years– from film to video to digital to high definition to streaming, consistently leveraging evolving technology for the purpose of helping to humanize and connect more successfully with others. Vern has assisted leaders and companies facing disruptive change including American Express, Hess, Colgate-Palmolive, Actavis, AT&T and Stanley Black & Decker. Under his guidance, Tribe has won over 400 international awards, including a Gold Dolphin from the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, a Gold Camera from the US International Film & Video Festival, multiple Golden Eagles from CINE (Council on International Nontheatrical Events) and scores of best in shows.
Vern’s filmmaking career began and continues to be nourished outside the commercial arena. He has directed episodes of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series “Reading Rainbow.” He wrote and directed the feature film “A Modern Affair”, a Columbia Tri-Star picture starring Stanley Tucci in his first leading role, which was distributed in twenty countries. He has written screenplays with Leopold Serran (twice nominated for Academy Award) and David N. Meyer, noted film author.

Contact

Company: Tribe Pictures
Business Phone: +1.973.635.2660
Business Address: 310 Main St
City: NEW YORK and NEW JERSEY USA
Country: United States
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Year Joined: 2000

Company Overview

Vern Oakley is a filmmaker whose life’s work is fueled by the abiding belief that a well-crafted story, honestly delivered, is the most powerful means of achieving the human connections we all long for. As CEO of Tribe Pictures, a film production company he founded in 1986, Vern helps leaders of companies and institutions become more successful through the humanizing power of film. He has steered Tribe to continuing success through the defining technological revolutions of the last twenty-five years– from film to video to digital to high definition to streaming, consistently leveraging evolving technology for the purpose of helping to humanize and connect more successfully with others. Vern has assisted leaders and companies facing disruptive change including American Express, Hess, Colgate-Palmolive, Actavis, AT&T and Stanley Black & Decker. Under his guidance, Tribe has won over 400 international awards, including a Gold Dolphin from the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, a Gold Camera from the US International Film & Video Festival, multiple Golden Eagles from CINE (Council on International Nontheatrical Events) and scores of best in shows.
Vern’s filmmaking career began and continues to be nourished outside the commercial arena. He has directed episodes of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series “Reading Rainbow.” He wrote and directed the feature film “A Modern Affair”, a Columbia Tri-Star picture starring Stanley Tucci in his first leading role, which was distributed in twenty countries. He has written screenplays with Leopold Serran (twice nominated for Academy Award) and David N. Meyer, noted film author.