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Keith Kennedy '08
 

From the halls of St. Pius X to the bright lights of Los Angeles, Keith Kennedy ’08 has built an impressive career as a director and filmmaker, blending creative storytelling with commercial impact.

After earning his degree in Electronic Arts: Video Studies from Missouri State University, Keith set out to bring authentic, emotionally resonant stories to life through film. His breakthrough came in 2018 with Cheers to 100, a branded short film for the Kansas City Chiefs celebrating a centenarian attending her first NFL game. The project went viral, opening doors to new opportunities and establishing Keith as a rising talent in commercial filmmaking.

Today, Keith works as a commercial director in Los Angeles, crafting content for high-profile brands and organizations including Bose, Stanford, Mellow Mushroom, Cardinal Glennon, Texas Tech, and the University of Wisconsin. His recent work includes an internationally broadcast Bose campaign during Wimbledon 2025, featuring tennis stars Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton. He has also collaborated with NFL standout Justin Jefferson, rapper Lil Yachty, and Grammy Award winner Laufey, among others.

Despite his success, Keith remains grounded and reflective about his St. Pius roots. “In nearly every way, Pius shaped my future,” he says. “It’s where I met my wife, Hannah (Ginsburg ’08), and where I first discovered my love for filmmaking.”

That discovery came somewhat serendipitously. Armed with a digital flip camera and a MacBook, Keith created a feature-length documentary titled This Is Pius, capturing the antics and energy of high school life before the social media era. The project set him on a new trajectory — away from a planned pre-law path and toward a life behind the camera.

Now, as he balances his growing career with life as a husband and father of two, Keith offers simple but powerful advice for today’s students: “Get involved. Go out for a team, audition for the school play, or run track. Keep exploring until something speaks to you — because you might just be writing the first chapter in a lifelong pursuit.”


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